Pakistani Health Board

04/03/2026

04/02/2026

Spring is here and unfortunately so are pollen allergies. Pollen from trees, grasses and weeds is one of the most common allergens and can cause sneezing and itching. Keeping your windows closed during the spring season when pollen counts are high can help alleviate or prevent allergy symptoms. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4v3UGOH

03/27/2026

Injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teenagers, and many happen in and around the home. Join Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medical Editor of HealthyChildren.org, along with child injury experts Drs. Ben Hoffman and Teri McFadden on March 30 for a practical conversation about common household hazards and what families can do to reduce risk. Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4017731535632/WN_gwBqz9JCQDC-_WJp7dGd_w #/registration

03/27/2026

03/25/2026

🚐 Care-A-Van is on the move this week! Find free health services including: ✅ Blood pressure and glucose screening (with optional A1c testing), ✅ Mental health screening, ✅ Naloxone distribution with opioid prevention education, and ✅ Vision screening. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Care_A_Van
NOTE: Care-a-Van will no longer provide vaccination services at its clinics.
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🚐¡Care-A-Van está en movimiento esta semana! Encuentre servicios de salud gratuitos que incluyen: ✅ Pruebas de detección de presión arterial y glucosa (con pruebas opcionales de A1c), ✅ Pruebas de detección de salud mental, ✅ Distribución de naloxona con educación para la prevención de opioides y ✅ Pruebas de detección de la vista. Más información https://bit.ly/Care_A_Van
NOTA: Care-A-Van ya no brindará servicios de vacunación en sus clínicas.

03/25/2026

It's World TB Day.

We rarely hear about someone being sick with tuberculosis (TB) here in King County. In our Q&A with Dr. Caitlin Reed of Public Health’s TB Program we discuss this local public health success story.

https://publichealthinsider.com/2026/03/23/world-tb-day-a-conversation-with-public-healths-tb-officer/

03/23/2026

03/23/2026

Last year, the FDA banned Red Dye 3, a bright cherry-red dye found in many foods, drinks and medicines. Since then, more than 30 states have introduced bills to restrict or ban artificial dyes. With all this attention on food dyes, it's natural to wonder what it means for your family. The good news? You don't need to get rid of every colorful snack or skip birthday cake. Instead, focus on balance and overall eating patterns: provide a diet that consists of mostly whole foods and try to limit ultra processed options, which are the biggest source of added dyes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qZI5JZ