King County is opening two new community vaccination sites on February 1, 2021 in Kent and Auburn to expand vaccine access to the most vulnerable older adults in south King County. Establishing these sites now will help prepare for high-volume community access once more vaccine becomes available.Community vaccination sites will be located at the ShoWare Center in Kent and at the General Services A...  Read More

Why should I get vaccinated for COVID-19? COVID-19 can cause serious illness or even death. There is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you. And if you get sick, you could spread the disease to friends, family, and others around you. All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19 disease. Even if you still get infec...  Read More

Hear from vaccine experts and help educate your communities.Panelists will discuss how communities have been centered during the vaccine process, specific efforts to engage People of Color and older adult communities, and the importance of vaccination to address disparities in hospitalization and death.Join us at the next session!...  Read More

The African American Reach & Teach Health Ministry (AARTH) is hosting a special discussion on COVID-19 and depression among older adults in the African American Diaspora.DATE: Saturday, February 6, 20201 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmParticipants will learn about:The characteristics of depression among older adultsThe negative consequences of social isolation in older adultsFor more information contact AA...  Read More

The African American Reach & Teach Health Ministry (AARTH) is recruiting Qualified Health Professionals to bring COVID19 education and vaccination services to the Black community.Three of the biggest challenges for getting the vaccine into the arms of Black people, those of the African diaspora are:Hesitation due to historical experiences. Fear and stigma driven by inadequate information or lack o...  Read More

Are you or someone you know in need of free Covid-19 testing?Testing is available to those who are experiencing any of the following symptoms:CoughingShortness of BreathDifficulty BreathingFeverGastrointestinal Symptoms - including nausea, vomiting, diarrheaMuscle AchesHeadachesChillsSore ThroatRunny NoseNew Loss of Taste of SmellBelow is a list of local test sites that are now offering free testi...  Read More

If you are in need of volunteers to go buy groceries for you and deliver them to your home during the Stay Home, Stay Healthy Mandate, the South King County & Eastside Mutual Aid Group is here for you.This service is free. Complete the form to let them know how many people live in your household and what kind of food you need.Use the link below to fill in the request form:https://docs.google.com/f...  Read More