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(7 days ago) WebDepartment of Health announces 2024 Northwest Radon Poster Contest winners. Apr 10. State disciplines health care providers. Apr 10. Washington state will move forward to …

https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom

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What to know about Washington state’s new mask mandate, …

(7 days ago) WebThe mask mandate will go in effect Monday, Aug 23, and all individuals subject to the vaccine mandate, including most state employees and health care …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/what-to-know-about-washington-states-new-mask-mandate-vaccine-requirement-for-school-and-child-care-workers/

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COVID cases are up. Most mandates ended months ago. So where …

(2 days ago) WebInfections also continue to increase throughout the state. Washington is averaging about 185 daily infections per 100,000 — or about 2,019 cases per day — far …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/covid-cases-are-up-most-mandates-ended-months-ago-so-where-does-wa-stand/

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Washington state faces first outbreak of a deadly fungal - NBC …

(4 days ago) WebKindred is the only facility in Washington that screens all new admitted patients for Candida auris — part of a state-led program launched in 2022. The tests …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/washington-outbreak-candida-auris-fungal-infection-rcna136556

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Washington state retools first-in-nation long term care …

(9 days ago) WebWashington state retools first-in-nation long term care benefit : Shots - Health News The WA Cares Fund would help alleviate the financial burden of long-term care by providing workers a lifetime

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/04/17/1093113623/washington-long-term-care

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The public option plan in Washington state struggles to get …

(7 days ago) WebWashington is the first state to introduce a public option for health insurance, but it has been difficult to get hospitals on board. (Kaiser Health News) is a …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/02/21/1081913184/the-first-public-option-health-plan-in-the-u-s-struggles-to-gain-traction

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COVID-19 Resources and Information Governor Jay …

(5 days ago) WebInslee announces end to remaining COVID-19 emergency orders and state of emergency by October 31. 06/19/2022. Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup finds Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna …

https://governor.wa.gov/issues/covid-19-resources-and-information

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In Washington state, pharmacists may soon prescribe and …

(1 days ago) WebIn Washington state, pharmacists may soon prescribe and dispense mifepristone : Shots - Health News They're pioneering a new model of care that will …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/01/22/1225703970/pharmacists-prescribe-dispense-abortion-pill-mifepristone

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Interactive Map of Washington State Reveals Different Health

(Just Now) WebWASHINGTON - The Washington State Department of Health created a new tool, an interactive map, showing a breakdown of different health issues like COVID …

https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/interactive-map-of-washington-state-reveals-different-health-disparities-targeting-certain-groups/article_3c2af4f4-b8f0-11eb-a4c9-b34c67b72f87.html

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Respiratory viruses down in WA, but still circulating at high levels

(7 days ago) WebBut the amount of respiratory virus circulating throughout Washington is still at “elevated” levels, said Dr. Scott Lindquist, the state’s health officer. More than 400 …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/respiratory-viruses-down-in-wa-but-still-circulating-at-high-levels/

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COVID-19 Washington State Department of Health

(9 days ago) WebUpdated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines are the number one defense against infection and serious illness. Know when to test. Reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 by testing if …

https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19

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Three College of Medicine Faculty Awarded WSU Seed Funding

(Just Now) WebWashington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.,, Spokane, WA, 99202-2131, 509-358-7944, [email protected]

https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/2024/05/17/three-college-of-medicine-faculty-awarded-wsu-seed-funding/

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On the road: Long-term care insurance, new psychiatric hospital, …

(3 days ago) WebIt's also a teaching hospital where the next generation of psychiatric specialists will master their trade. Inslee proposed the hospital in 2018 as a part of a long-term …

https://governor.wa.gov/news/2024/road-long-term-care-insurance-new-psychiatric-hospital-solar-panels-king-county

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Coronavirus daily news updates, Aug. 25: What to know today …

(2 days ago) WebCoronavirus daily news updates, Aug. 25: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world Aug. 25, 2021 at 6:30 …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/coronavirus-daily-news-updates-aug-25-what-to-know-today-about-covid-19-in-the-seattle-area-washington-state-and-the-world/

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2024 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Released

(4 days ago) WebWASHINGTON (May 14, 2024) — Maternal mental health disorders, like postpartum depression, affect roughly 600,000 (20%) of U.S. mothers a year. Though no …

https://publichealth.gwu.edu/2024-maternal-mental-health-state-report-cards-released

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U.S. halts funding to virus research organization - The …

(7 days ago) Web5 min. Federal health officials Wednesday suspended funding to a U.S. research organization linked to investigations about the novel coronavirus ’s origins, …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/05/15/ecohealth-hhs-funding-covid/

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May 2024 Encampment FAQs WWU News Western Washington …

(5 days ago) WebYes, there is a peaceful encampment demonstration on WWU's main Bellingham campus. As of Thursday, May 16, there are about 30-40 tents and 50-60 individuals on Old Main …

https://news.wwu.edu/may-2024-encampment-faqs

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Health The Seattle Times

(9 days ago) WebRead stories on pandemics, health policy, medicine, brain and cancer research, diseases, health, immunization, medical safety and health insurance in the …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/

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Some Democrats campaigning for Senate want to - Associated …

(3 days ago) WebThe Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Feb. 15, 2018, at the Capitol in Washington. Several Democrats …

https://apnews.com/article/abortion-senate-filibuster-2024-democrats-republicans-cc02b78b1029233abe9911c14d285c7a

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2023 Telehealth Report Washington State Department of Health

(5 days ago) WebPublic health departments can serve a critical role in telehealth and using technology to improve people's health. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) published …

https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/telehealth/2023-telehealth-report

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COVID-19 Data Dashboards Washington State Department of …

(4 days ago) WebExplore our Respiratory Illness Data Dashboard for the latest data on COVID-19 disease monitoring in Washington state Visit the CDC COVID Data Tracker to see updates

https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/vaccine-information/covid-19-data-dashboards

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