US EditionGovernor Ferguson Appoints Dennis Worsham as Secretary of Health
- Dennis Worsham has been appointed as the new Secretary of Health in Washington state, starting on July 7, bringing over 32 years of experience in public health.
- Worsham previously served as the director of the Snohomish County Health Department, where he worked on HIV and STD programs.
- Governor Bob Ferguson commented that Worsham is well positioned to lead the Department of Health, citing his experience and skillset.
- Worsham expressed his commitment to creating a public health system that is resilient and equitable, stating it is critical to earn the trust of communities.
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Worsham to be WA’s next Secretary of Health
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Dennis Worsham as the state’s next Secretary of Health. Worsham, currently the head of the Snohomish County Health Department, brings 32 years of experience in public health and leadership to the role. “It is critical that we continue to build a system that earns the trust of communities and strives for every person to have equitable access to the care and resources they need to thrive,” Worsham said in…
County official tapped to be WA’s next health secretary • Washington State Standard
Dennis Worsham, who Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed to be Washington's secretary of health. Worsham will take over the job on July 7. (Photo courtesy of governor's office)Washington has a new health secretary starting next month. Dennis Worsham will take over the Department of Health after serving as head of the Snohomish County Health Department since January 2023. Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Monday that he’d appointed Worsham to the job. He starts…
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My Edmonds NewsSnohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham appointed as state’s new Secretary of Health
Snohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham has been appointed Washington’s new Secretary of Health by Governor Bob Ferguson. He will begin his new role July 7, bringing more than...
Snohomish County Health Department director tapped as WA health secretary
HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Dennis Worsham became the first director of the county health department in January 2023. His last day will be July 3. Snohomish County Health Department director tapped as WA health secretary Jenna Peterson
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The Seattle TimesFerguson names new WA top health official
Jun. 9—Washington state will get a new secretary of health in less than a month. Dennis Worsham is currently the director of the Snohomish County Health Department, and will bring more than 32 years of public health experience when he steps up to lead the state Department of Health. He begins July 7, and will become the state's third health secretary in six years. "I am honored to serve and ...
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