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WEBOur Operating Principles. We are committed to promoting equity for all historically marginalized communities. However, we recognize that racism is ingrained in our history …

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State Action Plan to Eliminate Health Disparities Health Equity

WEBThe Council submitted its first State Policy Action Plan to Eliminate Health Disparities in June 2010. The report included recommendations on education, health insurance …

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The Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities …

WEBTumwater, WA – June 21, 2022 – LinhPhụng Huỳnh joins The Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities (Council) as its new Council Manager.

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What We Do Health Equity

WEBWe do the following work: Hold four public meetings during the year to support communication with the public, develop our work, and discuss opportunities to promote …

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Council Redesign Health Equity

WEBThese foundational truths provide shared purpose and meaning for this redesign:. Racism is a public health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened conditions for …

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Health Disparities Council Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Material

WEBA proposed final agenda is distributed one week before each meeting via email and posted to our website. Meeting materials are posted to our website at least 5 …

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Who We Are Health Equity

WEBOur History. The state Legislature created the Council through Second Substitute Senate Bill 6197 in 2006 following the recommendation by the Joint Select Committee on …

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CLAS Standards in Washington Health Equity

WEBThe CLAS Standards are guidelines developed by the federal Office of Minority Health to advance health equity, improve quality of services, and work toward the elimination of …

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The Council's Work Health Equity

WEBThe Council's Work. The Governor's Interagency Council on Health Disparities was established by state lawmakers in 2006 through a bill, and the Governor signed the bill …

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LinhPhung Huynh Health Equity

WEBLinhPhung Huynh (she/her) provides staff support to Council members and manages Council operations. Linh’s background is in policy research and development with a …

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Racism as a Public Health Crisis

WEBAcross the United States of America, local and state leaders declared racism a public health crisis or emergency starting in 2020. 256 total resolutions across states, …

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Council Briefing: Grounding Reproductive Health Access in a

WEBOn January 1, 2019, the Council submitted its “Literature Review on Inequities in Reproductive Health Access” to the Governor and appropriate legislative committees. …

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Environmental Justice Task Force Health Equity

WEBThe Environmental Justice Task Force is responsible for recommending strategies for incorporating environmental justice principles into future State agency actions across …

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Advisory Committees Health Equity

WEBThe Council creates advisory committees to help develop policy recommendations for each of its priority health topics. Council committees represent diversity in race, ethnicity, and …

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Environmental Justice Task Force

WEBENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE 2 | FINAL REPORT . To request this document in another format, call 1-800-525-0127. Deaf or hard of hearing customers, please call …

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Resolution By the Washington State Public Health Association …

WEBWashington State Public Health Association · 225 Andover Park W #88174 · Tukwila, Washington 98188 www.wspha.org WHEREAS, multiple studies show race, income, …

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Final Minutes of the Governor’s Interagency Council on Health

WEBPage 3 of 8 Cait Lang-Perez and Lindsay Herendeen, Council Staff, provided a recap of the Council’s research and policy recommendations on reproductive …

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