For information on our staff structure, see the About CHS page. Greater Seattle Area CHS is located in downtown Seattle within the Greater Seattle Area of Washington State. You ll find a wide range of lifestyles in this area, from the sophisticated urban environment of downtown Seattle to the charming, small town life offered by many of King County's rural and suburban areas. With the Cascades and Lake Washington to the east and Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the west, outdoor enthusiasts may believe they ve found nirvana. Speaking of Nirvana, the Greater Seattle Area is also famous for its diverse and avant-garde cultural scene.
Opportunities abound for art, music, film, and theater aficionados.
With all these wonderful diversions, it s hard to believe that Western Washingtonians have time for work. However, this area is a major center for research and is home to nationally and internationally recognized research organizations such as the Center for Health Studies, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Institute , and the University of Washington . It s no wonder this area has been recognized many times as one of the best places in the USA to live and work. For more information on the downtown Seattle and the Greater Seattle Area, take a look at these web sites. Center for Health Studies .