Somali Health Board

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Somali Health Board It is a voluntarily run organization that depends on the generous time and efforts of working Somali health professionals and friends of the SHB.

The Somali Health Board envisions partnership and collaboration in which the health systems and service providers work together with the Somali communities and Somali health professionals to promote positive health outcomes. HISTORY :

The Somali Health Board (SHB) is a public, non-profit 501(c)3 grassroots organization, formed in 2012 by Somali health professionals and volunteers concerned about the health disparities that disproportionately affect new immigrants and refugees within King County, with ambitious goals of eliminating and reducing health disparities. Mission:

The Somali Health Board's mission is to reduce health disparities of the Somali immigrants and refugees and to and improve health outcomes within the communities by:
- Advocating for and ensuring culturally/religiously appropriate and relevant policies and services within the health systems
- Developing and implementing meaningful partnership with the health systems
- Developing mutual education for providers and community leaders


Vision:

The Somali Health Board envisions partnership and collaboration in which the health systems and service providers work together with the Somali communities and Somali health professionals to promote positive health outcomes. Goals:

To create a forum to build relationships between health systems (hospitals, - -community health centers, public health), services (food banks, housing ) and the wider Somali community
To identify key health conditions, concerns and questions impacting the community
To identify and address systems issues that impact access and the Somali experience of the health care and treatment
To provide opportunities for mutual learning and education
To act as an advisory group to offer recommendations to health and governmental systems to better serve the Somali population throughout the state
To create a space for Somali health professionals to work together
To empower, mentor and guide the youth to pursue health related careers

Have you signed up yet?Join us for a workshop for youth 13 to 20 to share your story, get creative, and build leadership...
10/09/2026

Have you signed up yet?

Join us for a workshop for youth 13 to 20 to share your story, get creative, and build leadership skills. Try writing, drawing, or painting, no experience needed!

Iftin Ink Initiatives Youth Circle, hosted by Somali Health Board and led by author Saida J. Bulhan.

Lunch will be provided.

Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FQJAipBwGw

Creativity, well-being, and leadership group
Friday, October 9th, 2026
1:30–4pm
SHB Office (5907 MLK Jr. Way S, Seattle, WA 98118)

We’re now accepting applications for our Deputy Director position!If you’re a strategic, people-centered leader ready to...
10/09/2026

We’re now accepting applications for our Deputy Director position!

If you’re a strategic, people-centered leader ready to turn vision into real change and help us reduce health disparities for King County’s Somali community, send us your resume and cover letter by November 6th.

🔗 Learn more here: https://www.somalihealthboard.org/careers/deputy-director/

Join us for a workshop for youth 13 to 20 to share your story, get creative, and build leadership skills.Lunch will be p...
10/06/2026

Join us for a workshop for youth 13 to 20 to share your story, get creative, and build leadership skills.

Lunch will be provided.

Sign up today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FQJAipBwGw

Creativity, well-being, and leadership group
Friday, October 9th, 2026
1:30–4pm
SHB Office (5907 MLK Jr. Way S, Seattle, WA 98118)

Our first sustainability conference in the US is done, and it felt good to see it all come together 🌱. We spent a full d...
09/25/2026

Our first sustainability conference in the US is done, and it felt good to see it all come together 🌱.

We spent a full day on public health, sustainability, and environmental justice and what it all means for our diaspora community, and for our people back home who feel these issues first.

Our team, Maymuna Haji-Eda and Nasra Mohamed, along with , presented on lead, why it's harmful, and how we can protect our loved ones.

None of this happens without our great collaborators Somalis for Sustainability, Somali Students and Professionals (SSP), Cimilo iyo Caafimaad, and , thank you for building this with us from the start.

And to everyone who showed up, asked questions, and stayed for the whole day, thank you.

08/22/2026
🍵SHB Cafe will be at the Global Health and Sustainability: Building Resilience in the Diaspora conference serving drinks...
08/21/2026

🍵SHB Cafe will be at the Global Health and Sustainability: Building Resilience in the Diaspora conference serving drinks for a cause!

Come find us for matcha lattes, Italian sodas, and chai. 20% of proceeds will support a new well for Jariiban International University’s Agriculture Department.

The Global Health and Sustainability: Building Resilience in the Diaspora is a day-long conference exploring the connections between public health, sustainability, and environmental justice through interactive workshops and conversations with speakers and community leaders.

The conference is free, but space is limited, RSVP to reserve your spot:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-health-and-sustainability-building-resilience-in-the-diaspora-tickets-1994911177032

Global Health and Sustainability: Building Resilience in the Diaspora
Saturday, August 22, 2026
10am to 5pm
UW Hans Rosling Center, 155

📌 ReminderJoin us for a conversation with Somali author Hashem Abdi about his new book, When the Last Tree Falls—a story...
08/20/2026

📌 Reminder

Join us for a conversation with Somali author Hashem Abdi about his new book, When the Last Tree Falls—a story set in Somalia about climate change, community, culture, and hope.

Everyone is welcome. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. If you love reading, or just want to hear a good conversation, come join us.

🔗 Get your free ticket here: https://luma.com/n1xmse98

When the Last Tree Falls—Book Discussion & Community Gathering
Friday, August 21, 2026
Somali Community Cultural Innovation Hub
�Hosts: Coach Ubah Warsame, Dr. Muna Osman, and Somali Health Board

Jadeecadu waa halis jirta, laakiin waxaan ka hortagi karnaa inay sii faafto.Haddii aad la kulantay qof qaba jadeeco oo a...
08/13/2026

Jadeecadu waa halis jirta, laakiin waxaan ka hortagi karnaa inay sii faafto.

Haddii aad la kulantay qof qaba jadeeco oo aadan tallaal qaadan, dhakhaatiirtu waxay kugula talinayaan inaad ka fogaato dadka kale muddo 21 maalmood ah. Waxaad faafin kartaa fayraska xitaa haddii aad caafimaad dareemayso, laakiin waa inaad iska eegtaa calaamadaha sida qandho, qufac, sanka oo duuf ka socdo, indho guduudan oo biyo ka socdaan iyo finan.

Sidoo kale, haddii uu kugu dhacay cudurka jadeecada, wac dhakhtarkaaga ama rugtaada caafimaadka. Waxay kuu sheegi karaan inaad u baahan tahay tallaalka jadeecada.

🌐 Waxbadan ka ogow doh.wa.gov/so/measles-somali

🌫️ As we continue to experience poor air quality, here's a reminder of what the different AQI levels mean for your healt...
08/05/2026

🌫️ As we continue to experience poor air quality, here's a reminder of what the different AQI levels mean for your health.

Want to know the air quality in your area? 🌐 Visit AirNow.gov

🌿 Community Resources — August EditionHere's a roundup of local resources for our community this month.
08/01/2026

🌿 Community Resources — August Edition

Here's a roundup of local resources for our community this month.

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5907 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
Tukwila, WA
98118

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+12532777563

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