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Update: Korean shellfish and shellfish products
Based on a notification from the Food and Drug Administration,
Washington, along with other state health departments has
instituted a recall and issued a public advisory letting
consumers know that many shellfish products from Korea may be
contaminated. Few specific details are available right now. If
more information is provided this page will be updated. You can
also check the
FDA website.
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Health care providers, facilities can put a feather in their
caps
The nomination deadline for the
2012 Warren Featherstone Reid
Award for Excellence in Healthcare has been extended to June
1. The annual award recognizes top quality and value in serving
healthcare needs of Washington residents. Anyone may
make a nomination.”
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Rabies in Washington: Get the facts
Every year a few animals —
usually bats —
test positive for rabies in our state
- Beaches, Shellfish and Fishing: Know before you go!
Check our
shellfish,
fish
and
beach information before making your warm weather plans.
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Japan earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear incident: one year
anniversary
After the
March 2011 disaster in Japan damaged nuclear power plants,
the Washington State Department of Health began posting
radiological data from around the state. Monitoring and test
results consistently showed levels well below any health
risk to Washington residents. A year later, radiation
readings in our state remain at background levels.
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2012 Budget Information
The governor has announced her proposed supplemental state budget, including some cuts to public health funding and added funding for a few select programs.
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA)
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.
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WashYourHandsingTon
Where Everyone Washes their Hands,
Covers their Cough, and gets the FLU Vaccine.
- Impact of state budget reductions at the Department of Health
Overview of impacts of 2011-13 Biennial Budget (PDF,84KB)
- Medical marijuana is in the news in Washington.
Frequently asked
questions about Washington’s medical marijuana law.
- Use the WIC Shopping Guide to get the most out of WIC
This guide makes it easy to shop using the WIC program.
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New Resource for Performance Management in Public Health
The Department of Health launched a
new online performance management resource for the public health community. The site has toolkits, templates, training materials, links, contacts for technical assistance, and other resources.
- Reshaping Public Health in Washington State
We are in an era of unprecedented change and opportunity. The governmental public health system is undergoing the most substantive transformation in decades.
For more information.
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