4th Annual Grays Harbor County Health Symposium
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 22, 2026
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM PDT
Location
tulalW Student Center – Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, WA
Fees/Admission
The symposium is free to attend, and complimentary lunch and light refreshments will be provided.
Contact Information
(360) 500-4351
Description
The 4th Annual Grays Harbor County Health Symposium is set to take place Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM at the tulalW Student Center – Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, WA. This year’s symposium brings together leaders from across the region to advance health, safety, and quality of life for all who call Grays Harbor County home. We are honored to welcome Dennis Worsham, Washington State Secretary of Health, as our Keynote Speaker.
Who should attend?
This workshop is designed for partners across sectors whose work influences community health, safety, and well‑being, including:
This workshop is designed for partners across sectors whose work influences community health, safety, and well‑being, including:
• Community Organizations
• Education
• Elected Officials
• Healthcare
• Housing Services
• Law Enforcement/Emergency Response
• Local Government
• Medical Providers and Health Systems
• Nonprofits
• Parks and Recreation
• Private Organizations
• Religious and Fraternal Organizations
• Substance Use Treatment and Prevention
• Transportation
• Tribal Governments and Tribal Organizations
• Youth Programs
This year’s symposium will feature a Rural Community Dialogue Workshop, an interactive session focused on rural traffic safety, safer speed management, and the unique roadway challenges across our region. Participants will hear diverse perspectives that are not always included in traffic safety conversations. Together, we will explore how speeding, impairment, and rural road conditions affect daily life and identify practical, locally relevant opportunities to improve safety.
In addition to the workshop, the event will include panel discussions and guest speakers covering:
- Youth Health, including behavioral health supports, mentorship pathways, and substance use prevention
- The Recompete Grant Project and its role in strengthening community health outcomes
We will also provide brief updates on key initiatives shaping future planning in Grays Harbor County, including the Housing Needs Assessment, Affordable Housing Site Feasibility Study, Opioid Gaps Analysis, Developmental Disability programs, and Food Security Assessment.
Special thanks to Grays Harbor College for their continued support of this event.
