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Health and Safety Alerts Washington State Department of Health

(5 days ago) WEBWashington Health Alert Network: WA HAN is an alert distribution system that informs public health partners in Washington, such as local health jurisdictions and Tribal health partners, about important public health incidents. The Washington State Department …

https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts

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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 …

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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The 2022 State Health Report is Now Available SBOH - Washington

(3 days ago) WEBThe Board produces the State Health Report every two years to identify public health priorities and necessary legislative changes for the Governor’s consideration. The 2022 …

https://sboh.wa.gov/news/2022-state-health-report-now-available

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Working today for a healthier Washington tomorrow

(2 days ago) WEBThe Washington State Public Health Association is an affiliated association of the American Public Health Association (APHA). We have collaborated with APHA to grow …

https://www.wspha.org/

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Welcome to Public Health in Washington State

(3 days ago) WEB2 Welcome to Public Health in Washington State A Guidebook for Local Board of Health Members 3 A 2002 Institute of Medicine Report, The Future of the Public’s Health in the …

https://sboh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-01/WelcomeToPublicHealth.pdf

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Health Care & Human Services Governor Jay Inslee - Washington

(7 days ago) WEBWashington has launched HealthCareCompare, an online tool for the public that shares information from the state’s All-Payer Claims Database about expected costs of …

https://governor.wa.gov/issues/health-care-human-services

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Health in Washington - USAFacts

(2 days ago) WEBThe Census Bureau’s American Community Survey asks respondents in Washington about their health insurance coverage source, including private plans …

https://usafacts.org/topics/health/state/washington/

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Home SBOH - Washington

(Just Now) WEBEstablished by the state constitution in 1889, the Washington State Board of Health has served the people of Washington for 133 years, providing leadership and advancing …

https://sboh.wa.gov/

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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. Other states with public …

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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Hospital staff shortages, health equity, pandemic response among …

(5 days ago) WEBWashington lawmakers tackled a wide range of health care issues during this year’s legislative session, from staffing shortages to long-term care obstacles, and …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/hospital-staff-shortages-health-equity-pandemic-response-among-issues-tackled-by-wa-legislators/

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Public Health UW News

(7 days ago) WEBA new UW study places the prevalence of immunosuppression at around 6.6% of American adults — more than twice as high as previously understood. That rise …

https://www.washington.edu/news/category/public-health-2/

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Big Wins for Public Health in Washington State

(7 days ago) WEBIn one of the biggest wins for public health, lawmakers raised the age for use of tobacco products from 18 to 21, potentially rescuing tens of thousands of teens from beginning a …

https://sph.washington.edu/magazine/2019fall/big-wins-public-health

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Racism as a Public Health Crisis - Washington

(Just Now) WEBAcross the United States of America, local and state leaders declared racism a public health crisis or emergency starting in 2020. 256 total resolutions across states, …

https://healthequity.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-09/Tab07a_Racism%20as%20a%20Public%20Health%20Crisis%20Presentation_WSPHA.pdf

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Key Public Health Issues in Washington State - EWU

(Just Now) WEBData reveals that one in five Washingtonians will be 65 or older by 2030, and the leading causes of death in the state include cancer, heart disease and …

https://online.ewu.edu/degrees/healthcare/public-health/public-health-in-washington-state/

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Public Health – Seattle & King County - King County, Washington

(4 days ago) WEBThe Public Health Laboratory assists in the prevention of disease spread by identifying patients and environmental samples which carry organisms that are potentially harmful. …

https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph

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May 10 - New approach to Natural Conditions - Washington State

(7 days ago) WEBSubmit comments online, by mail, or at a public hearing: Comment online; Mail to: Marla Koberstein Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696; …

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024-news-stories/may-10-new-approach-to-natural-conditions

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Public defender: Motions to disqualify Judge Ochoa-Bruck due to

(7 days ago) WEBThe public defender’s office argued that Ochoa-Bruck violated the Washington State Code on Judicial Conduct by answering questions asked by The Spokesman …

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/may/10/public-defender-motions-to-disqualify-judge-ochoa-/

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Washington nurses union files unfair labor practice charge against

(3 days ago) WEBThe Washington State Nurses Association has filed an unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on behalf of the 1,465 nurses …

https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/may/10/washington-nurses-union-files-unfair-labor-practice-charges-against-peacehealth/

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EPA rule bans toxic chemical methylene chloride, toxic solvent …

(8 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely …

https://apnews.com/article/epa-bans-methylene-chloride-toxic-paint-stripper-2af690a9c03d514a9cb9771c82400ba3

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