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WebThe Mason County Board of Health met Jan. 24 and talked about the rough flu season and a new strategic health plan for the county. Public Health Officer Dr. Keri Gardner said it …

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Mason Health delivers 'State of the Pandemic'

WebMason Health Superintendent and CEO Eric Moll gave the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce a look at how COVID-19 affected the hospital. Moll told the gathering Feb. …

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WIC returns with Shelton YMCA office

WebAfter a two-year absence, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, will be providing services to the community through a three-way …

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Mental health fundraising walk in Shelton

WebThe goals of the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ NAMIWalks Thurston-Mason fundraiser June 1 in Shelton are to promote awareness of mental health and reduce the stigma, …

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Health board has good hospitalization news

WebThe Mason County Board of Health met on Jan. 24 to provide updates on COVID-19, environmental health and social service programs. Mason County Health Officer Dr. …

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Mason Health chief medical officer retiring

WebDr. Dean Gushee, the chief medical officer at Mason Health, is retiring after 30 years with the organization. Gushee's retirement is effective at the end of the year. He'll be replaced …

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Belfair Clinic future uncertain

WebBelfair Clinic future uncertain. Belfair Clinic’s primary care patients are struggling with the loss of their doctor while the clinic’s future is being debated by Virginia Mason …

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Community Briefs

WebThe free event offers activities that encourage good health. Events include face painting, yard games, swimming, a demonstration in synchronized swimming, slime making and …

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Shelton youth wins state poster contest

WebTen-year-old Lin Spichiger of Shelton is the winner of the state Department of Health's 2024 Northwest Radon Poster Contest. According to a news release, the contest is an …

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County considering providing health services

WebMason County is considering providing direct health care services to the community through the county Community Services and Public Health departments. The idea was discussed …

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Report gives MCSO mostly clear mark

WebReport gives MCSO mostly clear mark. A required investigation following the March 24, 2020, fatal shooting of Kathryn Hale by Mason County Sheriff’s Deputy Dylan Helser …

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Pandemic still affecting Mason County

WebMost of the pandemic restrictions are gone and people have gone back to “normal” life, but COVID-19 is still prominent in the country and Mason County. Mason General Hospital …

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Respiratory illnesses surging in Mason County

WebMatt Baide | Dec 15, 2022 0. Respiratory illnesses are surging in Mason County, according to the last Mason County Board of Health meeting of the year Nov. 29. According to …

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City needs more water storage

WebThe City of Shelton stores a couple million gallons of water in five tanks, but needs more to meet growth. "We don't have adequate storage in our reservoir system," Jay Harris, the …

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Patient sues Mason Health after breaking leg

WebA man recovering from hip replacement surgery alleges that his Mason General Hospital nurse improperly asked him to walk on his own, causing him to fall and break his leg. …

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Become a Light of Hope this holiday season

WebMost clients have very modest means combined with health conditions that limit their ability to care for themselves. Every year, LMTAAA organizes the Light of Hope program, …

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Two killed in 101 crash

WebA horrific crash on U.S. Highway 101 at the intersection of Lynch Road 6 miles south of Shelton killed two Kitsap County residents and injured a Washington State Patrol …

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Xinh finds 'Flavors with Friends'

WebShelton-area chef Xinh Dwelley released a new cookbook recently. 1/2. If you have lived in Mason County for more than 20 years, chances are you've had some delicious food …

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