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King County Board of Health passes resolution declaring racism a …

WebSEATTLE — The King County Board of Health on Thursday passed a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. As part of the resolution, the board of …

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State’s largest free clinic returns to Seattle Center for ninth year

WebSEATTLE — With with the high cost of healthcare, Seattle and King County are working to fill the gaps by providing free treatment to those in need. On Friday, the …

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‘Nasty respiratory disease’ on the rise in Snohomish County as we …

WebSNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — Snohomish County health officials are sounding the alarm as RSV cases in the county are on the rise.. Health Officer James …

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Maternal deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new US data …

WebFewer death certificates are mentioning COVID-19 as a contributor to maternal deaths. The count was over 400 in 2021 but fewer than 10 last year, Hoyert said.

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Pierce County, Tacoma opt not to cover health department’s $15M …

WebHealth department staff told the Board of Health in February more is needed to adequately address the pandemic. As of Feb. 28, Chen reported Pierce County had seen 71,234 …

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$50M budget shortfall could close public health clinics, other …

WebSEATTLE — A budget bombshell from King County Executive Dow Constantine predicted drastic hardships next year if the state legislature doesn’t take action.

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MultiCare’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup set to grow with

Web“Over the past year, the hospital has operated above its capacity the majority of the time. Adding new beds is a crucial step to ensuring timely care is available in …

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Pierce County to lose one quarter local psychiatric beds

WebLAKEWOOD, Wash. — In the midst of a mental-health crisis and capacity shortage, Pierce County is about to lose one quarter of its local psychiatric beds, thanks …

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Plans for a second new psychiatric hospital move to Tacoma

WebA new 105-bed mental health hospital has been proposed for Tacoma by Signature Healthcare. The location is a few blocks west of the Wellfound Behaviorial …

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More than $1.7B needed to remake state psychiatric hospital in …

WebLAKEWOOD, Wash. — Plans to remake the state psychiatric hospital in Lakewood have become more clear, as has the price tag: Upwards of $1.86 billion.

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KIRO 7 News Seattle

WebGirls flag football in Washington gets a boost from the Seattle Seahawks. April 28, 2024 at 12:35 pm PDT. Video.

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‘Definitely blindsided’: Thousands of

WebUp to 16,000 women now need to find a new doctor after a six-doctor private obstetrics and gynecology practice in Seattle suddenly announced its closing.

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Behavioral health hospital in Tukwila suddenly closing; patients

Web288 employees will be let go from Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital, according to a Washington State WARN notice published Thursday. The hospital didn’t …

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Whistleblower: Health inspectors turning blind eye to ethnic

WebIn 2006, a health inspector assigned to Seattle's International District claimed she was fired after refusing to "go easy" on ethnic restaurants and delis. She filed a …

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CVS Health chops 2024 forecast as cost struggles with Medicare

WebEarns FILE - A sign marks a CVS branch on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. CVS Health reports earnings on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (AP …

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Georgia governor signs law adding regulations for production and …

WebATLANTA — (AP) — Georgia's governor on Thursday signed a bill putting new regulations on the production and sale of products containing kratom, a plant-based …

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King County to provide temporary shelter in Redmond for refugees

WebApril 21, 2022 at 1:40 pm PDT. + Caption. (KIRO 7 News) King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Thursday that the county plans to use the former Silver Cloud …

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DOJ settles with Mount Vernon family clinic after False Claims Act

WebOf the $120,000 settlement, nearly $72,000 will go to Washington and just over $48,000 will go to the federal government.

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David Lee Roth announces early 2022 retirement, citing health …

WebRoth, 67, spoke exclusively with Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes, requesting not to be interrupted while he waxed philosophical about health, mortality, the …

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Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024

WebAbortion Referendums Explainer FILE - Supporters of Florida Voice For The Unborn demonstrate outside the fourth floor as legislators work on property insurance …

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Trump says states should decide on prosecuting

WebTrump Hush Money Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court before his trial in New York, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (Justin Lane/Pool …

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Joanna Small – KIRO 7 News Seattle

WebJoanna Small came to KIRO 7 in April 2014. She grew up all over but calls Aurora, Colorado, her hometown (but she insists she's only a fair-weather Broncos fan). …

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Israeli cable provider halts Al Jazeera

WebJERUSALEM — (AP) — — Israel’s main cable provider has halted broadcasts of the Al Jazeera news station, citing a ban on the channel approved Sunday …

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Seattle Sounders held annual Youth Day on Sunday

WebSEATTLE — The Seattle Sounders held a fun-filled afternoon for young fans at Sunday’s Youth Day. The soccer team tied up with no points either to side against LA …

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