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Dr. Rachel Wood moves on from Thurston County

WEBA draft version of the job description includes that the health officer enforces particular state laws, is the chief medical officer for the county, and provides policy guidance and

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WA DOH offers new guidance for positive COVID-19 self-tests

WEBThe Washington State Department of Health announced new COVID-19 testing guidance Friday, including where to report positive self-tests. Previously, …

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Study: WA has some of the most affordable healthcare in US The …

WEBStates with the most affordable healthcare. According to the Forbes Advisor study, Washington state has the third most affordable healthcare out of all 50 states plus …

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WA DOH tosses out 5-day isolation period for those with COVID

WEBThe Washington State Department of Health has announced new guidance for those who contract COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Previous guidance …

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Where to get a COVID-19 vaccination around Thurston County

WEBAccording to the state Department of Health, here are the places in Thurston County and nearby spots in surrounding counties where you can get a vaccination. In all …

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New residential treatment facility opens near Rochester The …

WEBWashington’s first residential mental health treatment facility was introduced to the public Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the site near Rochester. Gov. Jay …

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Thurston County sees increase in COVID-19 cases The Olympian

WEBRenae Miller, public information specialist for Thurston County Public Health and Social Services, noted the LOTT Clean Water Alliance is seeing an increase in …

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Washington state to provide free COVID, flu test at kiosks The …

WEBMartín Bilbao. (360) 715-2209. The Washington State Department of Health is partnering with Thurston County to place a free COVID-19 and flu test kiosk in south county.

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Thurston County awards three grants for treatment services The …

WEBThurston County plans to spend over $640,000 in sales tax funds through 2025 to help people with mental health or substance use disorders. The Board of …

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RSV rise in region brings mask requirement back to MultiCare

WEBMultiCare Health System on Tuesday, Dec. 5, said it would begin requiring masks in patient-care areas at its Puget Sound-area sites. Facilities include those in …

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PeaceHealth to refund $13.4 million to low-income patients The …

WEBA non-profit chain of hospitals in Washington will refund up to $13.4 million to more than 15,000 low-income patients who used their services after a state Attorney …

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New overdose data breaks down circumstances of local deaths

WEBIn 2022, the data shows Thurston County had an adjusted overdose death rate of 43.3 per 100,000 people. In 2020, adjusted rate for the county was 16.5. Local …

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State plans involuntary treatment facility in Grand Mound The …

WEBThe Department of Social and Health Services would use the 16-bed facility to provide inpatient psychiatric care for people 18 or older who are civilly committed for …

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WA retirees protest when PEBB tried to take away benefits

WEBToni L. Bailey The Olympian. About 53,000 Washington state retirees were close to losing health care options until hundreds of retirees sent emails and protested …

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Gov. Inslee proposes $70.9 billion for supplemental budget The …

WEBInslee prioritizes behavioral health, housing and public safety in 2024 budget proposal. With the start of the Washington 2024 legislative session less than a …

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Ocean Shores Assisted Living fined, cited for deficiencies. The …

WEBData provided by the Washington State Department of Health and Social Services showed that between Jan. 1, 2021 and Dec. 6, 2023 there were more than …

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Thurston County food safety inspections for Nov. 22, 2023 The …

WEBHere are Thurston County food safety scores for Nov. 22. By The Olympian staff. Updated November 30, 2023 4:15 PM. Correction: The inspection for Tacos …

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Thurston County food safety inspections for March, 6 2024 The …

WEBBy The Olympian staff. March 06, 2024 5:15 AM. Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County Public inspection reports, which are available for …

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Thurston County food safety inspections for Feb. 28, 2024 The …

WEBBy The Olympian Staff. Updated February 28, 2024 10:21 AM. Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County Public inspection reports, which are …

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