WSPHA Blog FAQ and Submission GuidelinesWhy do a blog? WSPHA started publishing a monthly blog in January 2018. The purpose of the blog is to enable public health partners to share ideas and take action to achieve a healthier Washington. Who may contribute? Priority will be given to authors who are WSPHA members, but we will consider submissions from non-members. Bold ideas, fresh community perspectives, and strong opinions are welcome. We are looking for pieces relevant to current events impacting the health of Washingtonians. How long should a blog be? Between 500 and 1,000 words. Do you have any writing tips to consider?
What is the review process for blogs? Members of our Board of Directors will review and select submissions for publication. We will notify you to let you know if your blog submission was accepted, if we have suggested edits and when it will run if accepted. How do I submit my blog? Blogs are accepted on an ongoing basis. Blogs must be submitted for review no later than the 15th day of the month before it will be published. Visit our blog for examples of past postings. Submit a blog
Past blogsSummer Break with or without Hunger
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Public Health By Amy Person, MD, Health Officer, Benton-Franklin Health District
May 1, 2018 Celebrating National Public Health WeekBy Ginny Weir, MPH, Director, Bree Collaborative  April 1, 2018 Public health is essential to building a healthier Washington and stands on foundational public health services like chronic disease and injury prevention, maternal and child family health, access to clinical care, environmental public health, vital records, and communicable disease control. Although Public health week has already passed, there are still plenty of ways to get involved and advocate for a healthy community. Read more. Legislative Education Day: What Comes Next?By Heather Thomas, MPA, Public & Government Affairs Manager, Snohomish Health District  March 1, 2018
On February 7, more than 150 public health ambassadors from around the state gathered in Olympia for our annual WSPHA Legislative Education Day. The morning session kicked off with a welcome from WSPHA president David Reyes, followed by remarks from Secretary of Health John Wiesman. Secretary Wiesman shared his perspectives on a variety of public health issues at the state and federal level. Read more Legislative Education DayBy Anne Burkland, Government Relations Specialist, Public Health Seattle and King County 
February 1, 2018
Join public health officials from across the state and have your voice heard at our annual legislative education day on February 7, 2018.Your day will begin with Secretary of Health John Wiesman. You’ll also hear from state lawmakers and your colleagues who are leading the charge for more funding dedicated to public health. You’ll be provided talking points and an opportunity to develop and practice the key messages you want your representatives to hear. Read more The Opioid Epidemic in WashingtonBy Ginny Weir, Program Director, Dr. Robert Bree Collaborative  January 1, 2018The opioid epidemic has impacted every community in Washington State. Across the country, opioid overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death. But some counties are hit harder than others and disparities exist between how racial and ethnic groups are burdened with the epidemic. Solutions must be both based in local communities and supported across the state. Our Washington state opioid response plan calls on all of us, state government agencies, local health departments, professional groups, community organizations, health care systems, and others to work together on priority areas. Read more
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