Snohomish County honored survivors and restored its vandalized memorial, as the promise of an HIV cure grows stronger than ever
EVERETT—Community members, health officials, and elected officials gathered for a World AIDS Day event in Snohomish County on Monday, December 1, to honor those lost to HIV/AIDS and support those impacted by the virus. The commemoration was co-sponsored by Everett Pride, LifeLong, the AIDS Project Snohomish County, and Snohomish County’s Executive’s Office and Health Department. […]
Snohomish County resident hospitalized with listeria in multistate outbreak
EVERETT [SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DEPT]—Snohomish County Health Department officials have confirmed that a Snohomish County resident is among those affected in a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, a serious bacterial infection linked to contaminated food products. The woman, whose identity is being withheld for privacy, was hospitalized earlier this month and is now recovering. She is […]
Snohomish County announces appointment of new Health Department Director
EVERETT—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has appointed Kim VanPelt as the new Health Department Director. VanPelt comes to Snohomish County from Tucson, Arizona, where she served as Deputy Director for Programming and Development at the Pima County Health Department since 2022. Her work there included oversight of community engagement, health prevention and promotion, public policy, […]
Evergreen State Fair to host Healthy Communities Day on August 26
MONROE – The Evergreen State Fair is continuing a healthy focus at the 116th fair by celebrating healthy living through community connection. On Tuesday, August 26, in partnership with the Snohomish County Health Department, the Fair will host Healthy Communities Day, inviting fairgoers to explore resources, activities, and organizations that support health and wellness across […]
Snohomish County Health Department concludes ‘pilot’ Navigator Program
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Health Department’s six-month Community Navigator Pilot Program, which concluded on June 30, 2025, demonstrated that collaborative efforts with community-based organizations can effectively bridge cultural gaps, build trust, and align public health resources with the specific needs of diverse populations, ultimately fostering more inclusive health and wellness initiatives. Launched in January 2025, […]
Snohomish County Starts Search for New Health Department Director
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The search for a new Health Department Director begins today, June 27. Dennis Worsham, the current director, is departing to take up the role of Washington State Secretary of Health, as announced by Governor Bob Ferguson earlier this month. Worsham will assume his new position on July 7. In a message to Health Department […]
Ferguson appoints Dennis Worsham as Washington’s DOH Secretary of Health
OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson appointed current Snohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham as Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) Secretary effective July 7. “Dennis Worsham is well positioned to lead the Department of Health,” said Governor Ferguson. “His decades of experience and broad skillset will help chart a new vision for public health […]
Providence and Health Department to host gun safety webinar
Providence Hospital, Be Smart, and the Snohomish County Health Department will be hosting a free gun safety webinar on Tuesday, June 10, to educate the public on proper gun use, storage, and safety. The one-hour webinar will be held remotely from 7 to 8 p.m. and feature speakers Peter Maier, Epidemiologist, Carlie Deatherage, Health Communities […]
Snohomish County Launches Mobile “Health on Wheels” Van to Bring Care Directly to the Community
SNOHOMISH COUNTY–This week, the public will get its first look at the new Snohomish County Health Department Health on Wheels Van—a state-of-the-art mobile unit designed to deliver vital preventive health services directly to the people who need them most. With this new van, care is no longer limited by location, transportation, or circumstance. Whether it’s […]
Snohomish County STI Clinic Marks First Full Year with Major Milestones
Snohomish County, WA — In its first full year of operation, the Snohomish County Health Department’s STI (sexually transmitted infection) Clinic has delivered essential, life-changing care to over a thousand residents, playing a crucial role in early disease detection, treatment, and prevention while advancing health equity and reducing barriers to care. “The outstanding first-year success of […]
