Washington State Department of Health

What Washington State Department of Health does

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is the state government agency responsible for protecting and improving public health for Washington's 7.75 million residents across 39 counties and 29 federally recognized tribes. Established in 1989 and headquartered in Tumwater/Olympia, DOH employs approximately 2,000 public health professionals and operates through cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Its service portfolio spans disease prevention and surveillance, immunizations (including the universal Childhood Vaccine Program), sexual and reproductive health (administering Title X funding across 93 partner clinics), drug user health and naloxone distribution (326,025 kits in 2025), WIC nutrition services (141,827 women and children in 2025), vital records, oral health, tobacco prevention, and injury and violence prevention. Direct service delivery occurs through the Care-a-Van mobile health program, which is transitioning to rural-focused operations in August 2026.

The department's technology infrastructure is anchored by the Washington Immunization Information System (lifetime immunization records), the Washington Tracking Network (environmental health and disease surveillance dashboards), the Healthcare Enforcement and Licensing Management System (HELMS) for credentialing 63,167 practitioners, and an ArcGIS-based Public Measles Exposure Location Tracker launched October 20, 2024 (~13,000 views in first month). A flagship technology initiative is the statewide unified Epic electronic health records system spanning DSHS, Health Care Authority, and Department of Corrections, allocated approximately $48 million this fiscal year and nearly $70 million next fiscal year, with a planned 2028 go-live. The agency partners with the CDC, local health departments, tribal nations, and multi-state collaborators including the West Coast Health Alliance.

DOH operates as a government entity funded by Washington state legislative appropriations and federal grants (including $51.9 million Title X funding and a $263 million FEMA COVID-19 reimbursement to the health department as part of a $538 million state-wide FEMA payment). All services are provided at no-cost to residents. Customer/end-user segments include the general population, underserved communities served by Care-a-Van, adolescents and young adults (Teen Health Hub WA, SAFES suicide prevention), tribal nations (with Tulalip Tribes being the first to secure a data-sharing agreement in January 2025), licensed healthcare providers and facilities, and the WIC-eligible maternal/child population. The agency has active disciplinary and regulatory authority, including recent enforcement actions against unlicensed practitioners.

Name

Washington State Department of Health

Legal name

Washington State Department of Health

Website

https://doh.wa.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Washington State Department of Health is the state government agency protecting public health for 7.75 million Washington residents across 39 counties, delivering no-cost disease prevention, immunizations, vital records, healthcare licensing, and direct community health services through approximately 2,000 staff and a statewide partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial/Regional Health Departments (HLAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Health Department & Public Health Administration (BPAIABAH), National/State/Local Immunization Program Offices (HLAJAHAA)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Disease surveillance
• Healthcare licensing
• Vital records
• Immunization programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tumwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants - Title X Family Planning: DOH receives federal funding from Office of Population Affairs grant FPHPA006560 for Title X family planning services. Total grant amount is $51,895,496 ($4,550,000 federal and $47,345,496 non-federal).
2. FEMA COVID-19 Reimbursements: The state received $538 million in delayed COVID-19 pandemic response cost reimbursements from FEMA, including $263 million to the state health department, as part of $5.4 billion in nationwide FEMA payments.
3. State Legislative Appropriations: State legislature appropriates funding for various health programs. For mental health crisis centers, legislature appropriated $19.3 million against a $38 million request from the Health Care Authority.
4. Care-a-Van Mobile Health Services: No-cost preventive care services delivered through mobile clinics to underserved communities. Services are provided at no-cost with no insurance or identification required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Washington State Department of Health is the state's primary public health agency, delivering disease prevention and surveillance, immunization programs, healthcare professional licensing and facility inspection, vital records issuance, maternal and child health services (including WIC), sexual and reproductive health programs, environmental health monitoring, and direct community health services such as the Care-a-Van mobile clinic. The agency serves all 7.75 million Washington residents through its own programs, partner clinic networks, and 39 local health jurisdictions.

Product overview

Washington State Department of Health operates a comprehensive public health platform consisting of multiple interconnected programs and services. The core offerings include mobile health delivery through Care-a-Van, disease surveillance and tracking systems, healthcare provider licensing management, vital records services, and targeted prevention programs for substance abuse, tobacco, injuries, and oral health. The department maintains data infrastructure including the Washington Tracking Network for environmental health data and HELMS for provider credentialing. Prevention programs span immunizations, sexual and reproductive health, food safety, and maternal/child health including WIC and lactation support. All services are provided free or at low cost to Washington residents as a government public health agency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Care-a-Van: Washington State Department of Health mobile program that brings essential health and wellness services directly to communities across the state
• Washington Tracking Network (WTN)
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Program
• Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP)
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Nutrition Program
• Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Program
• LIFE Program
• Drug User Health

Products and services

• Care-a-Van Mobile Health Services Mobile health program delivering no-cost preventive care services and health education including screenings, vaccinations, mental health services, and dental screenings to underserved communities across Washington state.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Program Program administering Title X funding and state funds supporting family planning, contraception, STI/HIV testing, abortion access, and reproductive health services across 93 clinic sites statewide.
• Immunization Services (Childhood Vaccine Program and Adult Vaccine Program) Childhood and adult immunization programs including the universal Childhood Vaccine Program (CVP) and Adult Vaccine Program (AVP), providing vaccines at no cost through participating providers.
• Healthcare Enforcement and Licensing Management System (HELMS) Online system for healthcare professional credentialing, license renewals, and provider credential search for over 63,000 licensed healthcare practitioners.
• Vital Records Services Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificate issuance and management, with over 41,000 birth certificates issued annually.
• Food Safety Program Food safety oversight including food worker card certification, recalls and advisories, restaurant inspections, and foodborne illness prevention education.
• Drug User Health Program Harm reduction and infectious disease prevention program supporting syringe service programs, naloxone distribution, and initiatives like Hep C Free WA and End AIDS WA.
• Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP) Tobacco and nicotine prevention initiative assisting quit attempts, preventing youth initiation, and protecting from secondhand smoke exposure through strategic partnerships.
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Nutrition Program Nutrition program for pregnant women, new mothers and young children providing nutritional and breastfeeding support.
• Lactation and Infant Feeding-Friendly Environments (LIFE) Program Program recognizing healthcare organizations that support breast/chestfeeding through the Baby-Friendly initiative, providing lactation support and workplace accommodations.
• Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Program Public health program addressing falls prevention, opioid overdose prevention, pedestrian safety, child injury, sexual and domestic violence, and traumatic brain injury prevention.
• Oral Health Program Statewide oral health initiatives including the Smile Survey, school-based sealant programs, fluoride varnish programs, and oral health data collection and reporting.
• Medical Cannabis Program State program providing information and regulations for medical cannabis use in Washington state.
• Washington Tracking Network (WTN) Environmental health tracking platform providing data visualizations, county-level health indicators, and public health surveillance dashboards.
• COVID-19 Information Portal Comprehensive COVID-19 information portal providing vaccine information, testing resources, isolation guidelines, treatment options, and long COVID resources.
• Illness and Disease A-Z Resource Comprehensive alphabetical directory of diseases and health conditions including COVID-19, measles, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases with prevention and treatment information.
• Shellfish Safety Program Beach closure monitoring, biotoxin detection, and shellfish safety advisories to prevent paralytic shellfish poisoning and other seafood-related illnesses.
• Community Water Fluoridation Program Program supporting community water fluoridation with optimal fluoride level of 0.7 mg/L per federal recommendations to promote oral health.

Quantifiable outcome

• 58% kindergartners immunized per current standards
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Tulalip TribesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025First tribe in Washington state to secure a data-sharing agreement with DOH, granting direct access to the disease reporting system to track health interventions and disease outbreaks affecting their community.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner providing guidance, funding, and coordination on public health initiatives including disease surveillance, immunization programs, and emergency preparedness.
• Local Health DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner39 local health jurisdictions across Washington state implementing DOH programs and services at the community level.
• Northwest Center for Public Health PracticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner supporting public health workforce training and practice improvement.
• State Board of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOversees state's fluoridation of drinking water rules and other health regulations.
• West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-state public health collaboration with California and Oregon providing public health recommendations that protect the health of communities with integrity and best available science. Developed unified childhood vaccine schedule recommendations.
• Tribal NationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner29 federally recognized tribes in Washington state, independent nations within the state, with the 8th largest Native American population in the U.S. DOH works with tribes on tribal public health and relations.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/WADeptHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wadepthealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/wadepthealth

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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