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Thurston County, Washington

Public Health and Social Services

Our Approach
The Department is committed to a course of action that reduces and ultimately eliminates health disparities, so that optimal health for all is possible.

Equity
Achieving the highest level of health and well-being for everyone.

Disparity
Avoidable differences between groups of people created by societal barriers and systematic exclusion from opportunities.

Community Health Assessment
The Department, in partnership with Thurston Thrives, conducts community health assessment activities and has established shared indicators of population health aimed at identifying equity gaps.