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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
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The Kittitas County COVID-19 Health Equity Coalition 2022 Mini-Grant Application period is closed. View the Award announcements View Additional Award announcements View Final Report
Health equity means everyone has the opportunity to achieve their highest health potential. The Kittitas County Public Health Department’s vision is that everyone in our community has the "freedom and ability to pursue healthy lives in a healthy environment".
Social drivers of health are the conditions found in the places people live, work, learn, and play that have an impact on a person's health, well-being, and quality of life.
The COVID-19 Health Equity Coalition was created in January 2022 in response to a grant awarded to the Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD) by the Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH). The funding period has ended, and CHEC is no longer active.
All mini grant subcontracts have ended. Over $187,000 was used to help communities in Kittitas County build connection and resiliency after isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 3,000 Kittitas County residents were served by the 8 programs that were financed through the mini grants in a 12-month period. To read a final report about the Covid-19 Health Equity Coalition Mini Grants, visit: 2021 – 2023 Rural Covid-19 Equity: Empowering Connections & Encouraging Resilience
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