About Us

Empowering the Somali community through accessible, culturally appropriate healthcare services

Our Mission

The Somali Health Board is dedicated to improving the overall health and well-being of the Somali community in King County by working to reduce persistent health disparities. Through strong advocacy, community-driven education, and building partnerships with healthcare providers, we strive to increase access to affordable, culturally appropriate, and linguistically responsive healthcare services.

Our mission is to empower individuals and families, address systemic barriers, and create healthier futures for generations to come.

Advocacy for Equity

Culturally Relevant Education

Accessible Quality Care

Building Healthy Futures

Who We Are

We are Somali health professionals and volunteers concerned about the health disparities that disproportionately affect new immigrants and refugees within King County.

Our goal is to eliminate and reduce these disparities by fostering community-engaged health initiatives that honor our cultural heritage while embracing modern

Health Professionals

Community Volunteers

Cultural Advocates

Youth Leaders

Our Vision

The Somali Health Board aims to reduce health disparities in King County’s Somali community through advocacy, education, and increased access to culturally appropriate healthcare services.

Community Advocacy
Health Education
Healthcare Access

Our Work

Chronic Diseases Education / Healthy Eating

Our Community-based Holistic Wellness Program (CHoW) emphasizes overall health, covering physiological, social, environmental, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

Systems & Policy

We address the challenge of lack of access and meaningful representation within government decision-making bodies, particularly for communities of color and limited English proficiency (LEP) groups.

Community-Based Participatory Research

In partnership with organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and the University of Washington, we co-lead community-based research to help inform and adapt programs to community needs.

Whole Child Initiative

This child care health consultation program utilizes comprehensive socio-cultural practices to support children and families, leveraging best practices developed through community partnerships.