Pacific Islander Health Board of Washington

10/25/2025

🌟 Join Us for Community Safety Conversations!🌟

Have you or someone you know been affected by gun violence? We want to hear your stories, insights, and ideas for making Snohomish County safer.

🗓 Event Dates:
- October 27th: 3:30 - 5:00 PM (Virtual)
- October 30th: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Lynnwood Library)
- November 8th: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Marysville Library)

📍Locations:
- Lynnwood Library: 19200 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036
- Marysville Library: 6120 Grove Street, Marysville, WA 98270

💵 Incentive: Participants will receive a $50 gift card!

👶 Accommodations: Childcare and language access available.

Registration is encouraged! Scan the QR code or visit [https://redcap.link/snocogunviolence](https://redcap.link/snocogunviolence) to sign up.

❓ Have questions? Contact Carlie Deatherage at carlie.deatherage@co.snohomish.wa.us or call 425-583-0184.

Let’s come together to create a safer community! 💪💙

10/24/2025

Our friends in Salem, Or.

Happening tonight!

Immunization workshop this Friday.
530 pm
Salem, Oregon

10/24/2025

A leading opponent of affirmation action launched a campaign last month to test the policy’s legality and stop Kamehameha Schools from favoring Hawaiians. It’s part of a movement to expand the legal definition of racial discrimination in education, which comes on the heels of a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions and is bolstered by the Trump administration’s war against diversity, equity and inclusion.

A lawsuit in Honolulu challenges the admissions policy of Kamehameha Schools, which gives preference to Native Hawaiian applicants.

10/24/2025

10/23/2025

🌟 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! 🌟

From October 19–25, 2025, let’s raise awareness about preventing lead poisoning! Here’s how you can help:

🏡 Get Your Home Tested for lead where necessary.
📚 Spread the Word about lead risks.
🤝 Join Us in creating a healthier community!

For more info, visit the Snohomish County Health Department at [www.snohd.org/lead](http://www.snohd.org/lead). Together, we can make a difference! 💚

10/23/2025

🌟 GROCERY RESCUE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🌟
Help us keep good food out of landfills and onto tables! 🥕🥖

The Lynnwood Food Bank is looking for reliable volunteers to join our Saturday morning Grocery Rescue team (9:00 AM–12:30 PM).

✅ Pick up donations from local stores
✅ Weigh and sort the food
✅ Bring it back to the food bank for distribution

If you love helping others, staying active, and being part of a positive community — this is for you! 💚

📧 Email us at LynnwoodFoodBank@comcast.net
to join the team.

10/23/2025

We are proud to have signed on with health leaders around the country to support vaccines in a time when many falsehoods are circulating. Read the full statement here: http://bit.ly/4o4e8Hg and check out the CNN story http://bit.ly/3WTnnOy

10/21/2025

🌊 FREE DENTAL SERVICES! 🦷 🦷

Bula! and Yokwe! 🌺✨

Pacific Island communities in Everett and Lynnwood! The Dental Van will be at the Lynnwood Food Bank on Fridays, November 14th and December 12th. Appointments are available!

📞 Schedule your appointment with Pam:206-369-6249
✉️ Email: p.kummert@comcast.net

Spread the word! 💙

Free Dental Service for those that need help!
The Dental Van will be at Lynnwood Food Bank on Fridays November 14th and December12th and they have appointments available!

Contact Pam at 206-369-6249 to schedule or email her at p.kummert@comcast.net.

10/21/2025

Vaccines available for uninsured adults and children

10/21/2025

🚨 CALLING ALL SNOHOMISH COUNTY RESIDENTS! 🚨

Have you been impacted by gun violence? Your voice matters! Join us for Community Safety Conversations and help shape a safer future for our community!

🗓 DATES TO REMEMBER:
- Oct 27 - Virtual Meeting
- Oct 30 - Lynnwood Library
- Nov 8 - Marysville Library

💰 GET PAID TO SHARE YOUR STORY! Receive a $50 gift card for participating! Plus, we offer childcare and language support!

👉 SIGN UP NOW: [https://redcap.link/snocogunviolence](https://redcap.link/snocogunviolence)

Let’s unite for change! Together, we can make a difference! 💪✨

10/21/2025

Remember the ABCs of Safe Sleep for every nap and bedtime:

A – Alone: Baby sleeps alone, in their own crib, but in the same room as you
B – Back: Baby sleeps on their back for naps and bedtime
C – Crib: Baby sleeps in a crib free of blankets, bumpers, pillows, toys and bottles

Following the ABCs helps keep your baby safe and reduces the risk of sleep-related infant deaths.

Let’s work together to make safe sleep the norm for every family!

10/21/2025

Please prepare your families that as the Federal government shut down continues, food benefits and WIC will be affected.

From DSHS:
October 2025 food and cash benefits that DSHS issues are still going to recipients. If federal funding is not restored, DSHS will not be able to issue food benefits after Oct. 31. Cash benefits for November 2025 will still be distributed as usual.

Federal Government Shutdown - Impacts to DSHS and the Washington Residents We Serve Tuesday, 10/14/2025 The federal government hasn’t passed spending legislation to keep the government open. That means, as of Oct. 1, 2025, portions of the federal government have stopped operating. October 2025 foo...