The Epidemiology, Assessment and Planning (EAP) section within the Department regularly receives requests for local health data.  Data tidbits that may be of interest to others are posted here.

• If you have a data request, please contact Mary Ann O'Garro at 360-867-2525 or ogarrom@co.thurston.wa.us

Recent Data Tidbits

Data tidbits resulting from recent community requests are below, with links to the source when available.

• As of December 2009, 180 people in Thurston County are living with HIV disease. 
  • Source: Washington State Department of Health  [Link]  [PDF]

• In 2008, there were 87,917 visits to Thurston County emergency rooms (Providence St. Peter Hospital and Capital Medical Center combined).  Since 2000, the number of emergency room visits at Thurston County hospitals increased by 45%.
  • Source: Washington State Department of Health  [Link]  [Excel]

• In 2009, at least 30 different languages other than English were spoken by children enrolled in Thurston County public schools. 
  • Source: Office of Superinendent of Public Instruction  [Link]  [PDF]

Past Data Tidbits

When data is updated, links or PDF's with older data are taken off this webpage. 

• Unmet Medical Need ~ October 2009
• Motorcycle Accidents ~ April 2009
• Youth Pain Killer Abuse ~ April 2009
• Homeless Youth ~ March 2009
• Fast Food ~ February 2009
• Asthma ~ January 2009
• Teen Births ~ January 2009
• Cancer ~ November 2008
• Cigarette Smoking and Workplaces ~ August 2008
• Local Food Sources ~ August 2008
• Neighborhood Safety ~ July 2008
• Youth Life Vest Use ~ June 2008
• Hunger/Food Security ~ May 2008
• Walking to Parks and Trails ~ April 2008
• Adult Seatbelt Use ~ April 2008
• Video Game/Computer Use and Kids ~ January 2008
• Drinking and Driving ~ January 2008