As of September 1, 2022, there are 450 total cases of monkeypox virus (MPV) in Washington state. In our region, Snohomish has 15, Whatcom has 1, and Island has 1. North Sound ACH staff Heather McGuinness (Public Health Liaison) and Michaela Vendiola (Tribal & Community Liaison) have compiled a list of Tribal, state, county and […]
Announcements
We’re hiring!
North Sound ACH is currently seeking a Funding Development Coordinator: a grant writer and researcher, and someone who excels at relationship building for leveraging local funds and collaborative action. This position is full-time and remote, with preference for those located in the North Sound. Read more about the position, and download the application materials, at […]
Responding to the Inequities in the Opioid Crisis
Megan Tripp, Project Manager In 2022, North Sound ACH partnered with the Department of Health for a pilot project aimed at getting naloxone into the hands of people in the community. The need for community naloxone distribution is greater now than it ever has been before. Over the past 15 years, opioid overdose deaths in the […]
Car safety technicians trained in the North Sound
Becoming a parent is an exciting and very busy time – there are many things to prepare for in order to keep your environment safe for a new baby. Car seats are an expensive but very necessary item to purchase, and the Region 11 Child Passenger Safety team helps caregivers prepare to carry their children […]
Collaborative Action Network Cohorts – next steps
Creative tension is common when a group is in liminal space. And it is exactly what is needed for co-creating something new. During our February learning session, we held space for diverse perspectives to share their hopes, concerns, and questions about the emerging Collaborative Action Network (CAN) Cohorts. Together, we: Sought clear answers AND recognized […]