Recently declared a "national public health emergency," opioid-related deaths kill more people in Washington State than automobile accidents or firearms. Local responses range from providing police with tools that counteract overdoses to opening safe injection sites. Join Enrique Cerna as he moderates an important community conversation examining how King County can work to tackle the growing epidemic of opioid addiction.
April's Community Conversation deepened our understanding of the opioid epidemic. But the question remains: what can each individual do? During this drop-in evening, local organizations will share resources and present opportunities for addressing the impacts of opioid addiction within our communities.
Join locally-owned Bartell Drugs and MOHAI for the opportunity to get your flu shot. Please bring your insurance card; those without insurance coverage will receive a voucher.
The Spanish Flu outbreak of 1918 claimed more lives than the battles of World War I. Learn the story of this deadly epidemic (and what we can do to prevent the spread of the flu today) with this evening of family-friendly crafts, activities, and resources from local organizations. Learn about the impact of the Spanish Flu in Seattle through a special performance of Northwest Passages by Living Voices, featuring the story of a nurse trained at Swedish Hospital.
Express your inner artist and mad scientist as SoundBioLab helps guests paint with (safe!) fluorescent bacteria. Penicil-lin us in for Saturday and create living, glowing art!