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The United Way of Whatcom County believes the three basic building blocks that provide the foundation for a good quality of life are: Education , Income , and Health. Whether it is an individual without health insurance, a victim of abuse, or an individual struggling with a mental illness or addiction, when an individual suffers a health crisis the effects ripple throughout the rest of the community. In order to improve the health of the community, United Way of Whatcom County is working to:
- Increase access to critical healthcare services
- Reduce substance abuse,domestic violence and child abuse
- Increase health education and preventative care
Why support Health?
In Whatcom County, 14% of all individuals ages 18 and older reported having medical needs but could not see a doctor due to the high cost of medical care. Additionally, the rate of illicit drug use remains to be high with 6.5% of Whatcom County citizens using illicit drugs. As of 2007, 25% of Whatcom County citizens ages 18 and older suffer from obesity.
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How are we making a difference?
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