Crossposted from Public Health Insider

by Matías Valenzuela, Director, Office of Equity and Community Partnerships 

As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on our work and the collaborations that have strengthened and advanced public health in King County. As the Health Equity and Anti-Racism Community Advisory Group (HEARCAG), we’re proud to share a sample of some of the impacts and accomplishments of 2025.

The Health Equity and Anti-Racism Community Advisory Group in 2025

HEARCAG has:

• Held space to organize and share information in the face of challenging federal changes.
• Launched a policy committee focusing on three areas: food access and justice, preserving gender affirming care and women’s rights to health, and budget and community power.

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