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Scheduled agency closures
Due to state budget reductions the Department of Health will be closed on Tuesday, September 7 and several other dates during the coming year. For complete information, see our Temporary Layoff Agency Closure webpage.
Back to school
A healthy child is a child ready to learn. Find information about vaccinations, nutrition, preventing the spread of disease and more on our webpage.
West Nile virus season well under way in Washington
Washington had its worst year ever for West Nile virus in 2009, with 38 human cases and the death of a Yakima County resident. Mosquitoes, which carry the virus, start breeding in spring. Find out what you should do to protect yourself.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The department is overseeing stimulus funds received by the state for several areas including drinking water system construction projects and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition programs. Learn more about these efforts.
Budget ideas
Do you have suggestions to help transform the state’s budget? The governor wants to hear from you at http://transformwabudget.ideascale.com/.

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