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Last updated:  June 05, 2008

The Board's Mission

The Board's mission is to provide statewide leadership in developing and promoting policies that protect and improve the public's health.

This mission is achieved by:

• Reviewing and monitoring the health status of all people in Washington;
• Initiating and supporting policy development, analyzing policy proposals, providing guidance, and developing rules;
• Promoting system partnerships; and
• Fostering public participation in shaping the health system.

The Board's Vision

The Board's vision is that the health and safety of all people in Washington will improve.

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