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March 3, 2018

The focus of public health practitioners has shifted away from 20th century infectious diseases, which generally have been controlled, toward chronic diseases, which now account for seven out of every ten deaths in the United States.4 Land use and transportation planning and policy decisions can influence public health outcomes related to a variety of factors, such as air quality, opportunities for physical activity, risk of injury, jobs, education, and access to everyday necessities such as grocery stores.

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Virginia Mason Medical Center

Founded in 1920 and consistently ranked among the top medical centers in America, Virginia Mason in ranks among the best hospitals in the nation for patient outcomes. Our system consists of eight regional medical centers across the greater Puget Sound area, including our flagship Seattle campus, Benaroya Research Institute, a world-renown research center, and Bailey Boushay House, a facility for people living with AIDS and other complex medical diseases.

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Public Health