Today is Hand Hygiene Day

May 6, 2017

Each year the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in health care and to ‘bring people together’ in support of hand hygiene improvement globally. World Health Organization,

Use your local newspaper to stay connected

May 5, 2017

It is important to stay informed. Stay informed by connecting through your local or community newspaper. You can connect with your local or community paper on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. A subscriptions to a local newspaper is typically available in digital or print, prices vary. Reading your local or community newspaper…

Ultraviolet Awareness

May 3, 2017

Each year the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in health care and to ‘bring people together’ in support of hand hygiene improvement globally.” World Health Organization

Dr. Karen Johnson named 2017 Conference Keynote Speaker

May 2, 2017

We’re excited to announce Dr. Karen Johnson will be the keynote speaker for our annual leadership conference, Together: It all starts here! As executive coach, workplace culture strategist and community servant leader, Dr. Johnson is an accomplished change agent. A dynamic and engaging speaker, she’ll guide us through our own servant leader journey, challenging us…

Holding office…

May 1, 2017

Frances Axtell and Nena Croake In 1912 and 1913, Washingtonians elected Frances C. Axtell and Nena J. Croake to the Washington State Legislature. These two women led the way and since 1913, nearly 240 women served citizens in the Washington Legislature. From 1993 to 2004, Washington led the nation with 40% of legislative seats held…

Using social media to increase awareness

April 28, 2017

Social media can be a powerful tool to inform many people at once of an event or issue. Adding a personal note to a shared article, event, or topic can help make posts more relate-able and understandable. There are some important things to remember when using Twitter or other social media. When you tweet: Your…

It's World Immunization Week

April 26, 2017

Get The Facts! Check out the Fact Sheets under the General Information section of the World Health Organization online. Immunization Week 2017

Leading the nation…

April 24, 2017

Washington State on the forefront of change created the Washington Territory Woman Suffrage Association in 1871, held the first convention of Washington State’s Equal Suffrage Association in 1895, and by 1910 amended the state constitution to give women the vote. By 1920, Washington emerged as a leader with two chapters of the League of Women…

Be your own Advocate

April 21, 2017

Know your options when contacting your senators and representatives. Your voice is a powerful tool. Here are resources and tips for you to ensure you are heard and your voice is impactful. Below you will find some information about visiting your senator or representative. To find your representatives please use the below tools State –…

Sexual Assault Awareness

April 19, 2017

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual violence includes any type of unwanted sexual contact, including words and actions of a sexual nature against a person’s will and without their consent. For many, it is not easy to talk about sex, let alone sexual abuse and rape. This can lead to survivors of abuse feeling…