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King County Board of Health passes resolution declaring racism a public

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 health says it supports King County and

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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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CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted

WEBFederal health officials say three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are …

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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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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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RSV cases soar across Washington, hospitals inundated

WEBRespiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, continues to be a present and growing threat in Washington. Children’s hospitals across the Puget Sound are seeing …

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White House rolls out new steps to try to protect people who buy …

WEBMany people rely on short term plans for health insurance, but they can also lead to expensive, surprise medical bills. On Thursday, the Biden Administration …

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

WEBHe said that without action from the state, more serious cuts will need to be made next year, such as eliminating the majority of the General Fund used for human …

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Move to break up Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department fails …

WEBNOW PLAYING ABOVE. PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — A move to break up the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department failed on a 3-3 vote Tuesday night at the …

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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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Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records

WEBThe new regulation is an update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, which prohibits medical providers and health insurers from …

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More doctors can prescribe a leading addiction treatment. Why …

WEBOpioid Crisis-Treatment FILE - Tabs of buprenorphine, a drug which controls heroin and opioid cravings, are photographed in Greenfield, Mass., on July 23, 2018. It’s …

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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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Biden and Harris argue that Democrats will preserve health care …

WEBRALEIGH, N.C. — (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday promoted their health care agenda in the battleground state of North …

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KIRO 7 News Seattle

WEBWashington State University President Kirk Schulz announces plan to retire in 2025. April 20, 2024 at 8:41 am PDT.

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UnitedHealth: Hackers likely stole health, personal data from large

WEBUnitedHealth Group hack UnitedHealth Group, the largest health insurer in the U.S., announced Monday that hackers stole health and personal data of potentially a …

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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 wrongful termination lawsuit

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Nationwide health alert issued for ground beef products over …

WEBThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Saturday issued a nationwide public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.

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Mental Health Awareness Month: What does a semicolon tattoo …

WEBWhat semicolon stands for. The semicolon is a significant part of the mental health awareness movement and suicide prevention for many reasons. It, first of all, …

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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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Supreme Court weighs whether states can ban

WEBSupreme Court Abortion Abortion rights activists, covered in blankets with red paint, lie down as they rally outside the Supreme Court, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in …

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