Somali Health Board

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

πŸ’ž Lend a helping hand and make a difference in our community! Volunteer at our 14th Annual Health Fair.πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, July...
06/12/2026

πŸ’ž Lend a helping hand and make a difference in our community! Volunteer at our 14th Annual Health Fair.

πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, July 11th
⏰ 11am–4pm
πŸ“ 5907 MLK Jr. Way S

Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Y5t8XmhiBd

A big thank you to our generous sponsors:

πŸ’— Community Health Plan of Washington
πŸ’— Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation
πŸ’— UnitedHealthcare

06/04/2026

Our annual health fair is happening this July! Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one! Whether you’re coming to connect, shop, learn, network, or just enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone.

πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, July 11th
⏰ 11am–4pm
πŸ“ 5907 MLK Jr. Way S

A big thank you to our generous sponsor:

πŸ’— Magic Cabinet

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06/03/2026

πŸ“’ Join us this Sunday, June 7th!

Learn how to talk to your children about smoking, va**ng, and cannabis. Shaykh Abdirizaq Goni, a Community Faith Leader and Youth Advocate, will help guide our conversation.

πŸ•‘ 2–4pm
πŸ“ 5907 MLK Jr. Way S
🏑 Free to attend and we'll provide light refreshments!

We are proud to share that Somali Health Board has been chosen as part of  .Our youth will attend this summer's historic...
06/03/2026

We are proud to share that Somali Health Board has been chosen as part of .

Our youth will attend this summer's historic international matches. They will also enjoy a full matchday experience, including a food voucher and a special commemorative Seattle scarf.

Thank you to City of Seattle and for this opportunity🧣⚽.

05/14/2026

You're invited to our 14th Annual Health Fair!

πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, July 11th
⏰ 11am–4pm
πŸ“ 5907 MLK Jr. Way S

Join us for a day of health resources, community connection, wellness, and family-friendly activities.

πŸ“’ If you're interested in tabling at the Health Fair, please register ASAP, vendor spots are limited! We’re also currently welcoming sponsors interested in supporting this community event.

Learn more here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HHhiHXPuPa

A big thank you to our generous sponsors:

πŸ’— The Stations Pharmacy
πŸ’• Molina Healthcare
πŸ’ž Community Health Plan of Washington

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05/09/2026

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πŸ‘·πŸΎWant a high-paying job in construction? Join our cohort!If you are 18+ and in ESL Level 3 or 4, we want to help you su...
05/06/2026

πŸ‘·πŸΎWant a high-paying job in construction? Join our cohort!

If you are 18+ and in ESL Level 3 or 4, we want to help you succeed.

Interested in construction work or learning a new skill? This program can help you get started! You will get:

πŸ› οΈ Learn about construction jobs and different career paths
πŸ“ Help with resumes and applying for jobs
🌍 A welcoming and supportive class environment
πŸ’² Receive a $400 bonus when you complete the program

Our course is:

πŸ—“οΈ 10 weeks, May to June
⏰ 2 hours per week (plus homework)

Complete our interest form today! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/8tTrk6L3t9

Address

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

Telephone

+12532777563

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