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 Health News:

• Snohomish County: Kayak Estates water customers urged to boil water - July 22, 2008
• Vaughn Bay area reopens to commercial shellfishing after decades of closure - July 14, 2008
• Shore up your safety plans before you head to the beach for summer fun - July 1, 2008
  Hints will help you stay safe and sound on the Sound, peaceful at the Pacific

In the News:

• Latest status of the proposed sale of Empire Health Systems in Spokane
  Public hearings are set for June 25 and 26 to gather public comment; written comment is accepted any time.
   
• Stay safe in hot weather
  Find out more about staying safe in the heat along with precautions to consider when swimming, barbecuing, traveling or being active outdoors.

Featured Topics:

• Medical marijuana rule development
  The department has filed a draft rule for defining a 60-day supply under the state’s medical marijuana law. This is the total amount generally allowed for people who qualify for the use of marijuana for medical purposes. A public hearing on the draft rule has been scheduled.
   
• Children's Health & Safety
  Information about the health and safety of children from birth through early school age.
   
• Hearings Web site online
  Find out all about the Department of Health hearing process and the judges' significant decisions.
   
• West Nile Virus
  Mosquito bites may seem like just a nuisance, but West Nile virus infection is much more than that. Find out how to protect yourself and your family.
   
• Changes to Health Professions Fees
  The 2008 legislature authorized fee increases for health professions regulated by the Department of Health. The department is proposing to increase license fees above what is allowed in current rule for 35 health professions.
   
• WA State Living Will Registry
  Information about storing your living will documents in a secure online database established by the department.
   

Preparing for pandemic flu The Washington State Department of Health's public education campaign includes television, radio and print materials.

• Pandemic Influenza
  Common questions and information about pandemic influenza and avian influenza

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Tobacco It's Life Or Death

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