During the 2009 Washington State Legislative Session, the Washington Health Foundation will monitor and comment on issues falling into at least one of the following three policy categories:

Educate government on making better investments for long-term health improvement. Employee Wellness [79 KB] Engage neighborhoods, workplaces and schools to create environments built for healthy living. School Health Activity Reporting [99 KB] Empower people with the right to preventive care. Childhood Immunizations [94 KB] Clinical Preventive Services [101 KB]

2009 National Health Reform [51 KB]

2009 Policy Map for Health Reform [111 KB]

2009 Policy Priorities [140 KB]

Letter regarding the Governor's Budget [226 KB]

 

February 6th, 2009 Letter on SB 5880 / 5889 / 5890 [410 KB]

Supporting Documents:
• Health Provisions [65 KB]
• Health Education Research Summary from Dr Dilley [322 KB]

February 6th, 2009 Public Testimony on HB 1632 [393 KB]

February 3rd, 2009 Letter on HB 1813 and SB 5449 [437 KB]

February 2nd, 2009 Letter on HB 1703 [1.13 MB]

February 2nd, 2009 Immunization Op-Ed [74 KB]

February 5th, 2009 Letter to Senator Murray [1.87 MB]

February 5th, 2009 Letter from the Trust For America's Health [60 KB]

WHF Policy Advisory Council

Public Polling

Policy Links

2008 Policy Priorities

2007 Policy Priorities

2006 Policy Priorities