Washington State Department of Health News Releases for 2007

You are here: DOH Home » 2007 News Releases

Search | Employees

Site Directory:

• Newsroom

• About DOH

• Programs & Services

• DOH Web (A-Z)

• Alternative File Format Information

December 31, 2007	Water advisory ends for customers of the "Y Bar S Water System"
December 28, 2007	Pet birds purchased recently may pose health risk to people (Revised)
December 24, 2007	Nitrate levels above standards found at Sunnyside-area school
December 21, 2007	Tacoma doctor’s license suspended following patient death
December 20, 2007	More babies born in 2006; Emma and Jacob top the list
December 19, 2007	Pacific County chiropractor suspended for alleged sexual contact with a patient
December 18, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
December 17, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
December 14, 2007	Water systems affected by floods recovering; some problems persist
December 13, 2007	Customers of the "Y Bar S Water System" urged to boil their water
December 12, 2007	Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (GACHA) • GACHA Joint Agenda • GACHA Full Agenda
December 12, 2007	Federal Way massage practitioner suspended for sexual contact with a female patient
December 11, 2007	Board to discuss preventing mental illness Thursday, December 13, 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., King County Council Chamber, 10^th Floor, King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104
December 9, 2007	Boil-water advisory ends for Central Park
December 6, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
December 6, 2007	MRSA: panel begins work on antibiotic resistance strategies Labs around state to begin reporting the most serious MRSA infections
December 6, 2007	Carbon monoxide detectors vital to safe use of generators in power outage Never burn charcoal or run gas-powered equipment indoors
December 5, 2007	Returning home after the flood
December 3, 2007	Winter storms take toll on water systems
November 30, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
November 30, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
November 30, 2007	Shoreline dentist suspended for over-sedating patient
November 30, 2007	HIV/AIDS in Washington: more accurate reporting narrows estimated cases
November 29, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
November 28, 2007	Few West Nile virus detections this season
November 27, 2007	Give yourself and your family the gift of health for the holidays
November 26, 2007	State moves to discipline water operator at Toppenish beef plant
November 26, 2007	Council discusses progress report to Legislature Wednesday, November 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Comfort Inn, 1620 74th Avenue SW, Tumwater WA 98501
November 21, 2007	Pierce County registered counselor revoked for having sex with a child
November 20, 2007	State disciplines health care providers (revised)
November 20, 2007	Water advisory ends for rural Whatcom community
November 19, 2007	Didn't Aunt Edna have gout? Catch up on family health history at holidays
November 16, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
November 16, 2007	Proper food handling will make for healthier holidays
November 15, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
November 15, 2007	King County chiropractor suspended on charges of inability to practice
November 14, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
November 14, 2007	Washington Tobacco Quit Line receives 100,000th call for help State a national leader in helping people quit tobacco
November 13, 2007	Whatcom County community urged to boil water due to E. coli Advisory affects Pole Road area
November 13, 2007	Bottled water advisory ends for Legacy Ridge residents
November 13, 2007	Board discusses school health and safety, immunizations Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Olympia Red Lion, 2300 Evergreen Park Drive, Olympia WA 98502
November 9, 2007	Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (GACHA) • GACHA Agenda
November 7, 2007	Legacy Ridge residents urged to use bottled water Apparent act of vandalism found at a Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District reservoir
November 2, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
November 2, 2007	Olympia acupuncturist suspended for sexual contact with a patient
November 1, 2007	Spokane nursing assistant suspended for sexual misconduct
October 30, 2007	Cold weather has rodents scurrying indoors Rodent-proof your home to keep mice and rats out
October 25, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
October 18, 2007	Council discusses health priorities for underserved groups Monday, October 22, 9 – 11 a.m., Point Plaza East, Rooms 153, 310 Israel Rd SE, Tumwater
October 15, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
October 13, 2007	Water advisory ends for customers of the Y Bar S Water System
October 12, 2007	Bottled water advisory ends at Lackamas Elementary School
October 12, 2007	Customers of the Y Bar S Water System urged to boil their water
October 12, 2007	Latinos disproportionately infected with HIV October 15 is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
October 12, 2007	Spokane nursing assistant suspended for sexual misconduct
October 11, 2007	License for Burien pharmacy technician suspended for diverting drugs
October 10, 2007	Pierce County counselor suspended for sexual contact with a child
October 9, 2007	Frozen pot pies may be linked to three illnesses in Washington Federal health alert issued: more than 100 people sickened nationwide
October 9, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
October 9, 2007	Flu vaccine available; protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated
October 8, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
October 5, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
October 5, 2007	Boil water advisory ends in Spanaway; water is safe to drink
October 4, 2007	Cancer screenings for low income women rise; additional outreach to come
October 3, 2007	Spanaway residents urged to boil water after E. coli detected
October 3, 2007	Bottled water advisory ends at East Olympia Elementary School
October 2, 2007	Boil water advisory ends in Snohomish community
October 2, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
October 1, 2007	King County counselor suspended for sexual misconduct
September 28, 2007	Kayak Estates water system loses pressure; residents urged to boil water
September 27, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
September 27, 2007	Community leaders recognized for tobacco prevention work
September 26, 2007	Water issues confirmed at two Thurston County schools
September 26, 2007	West Nile virus confirmed in dead hawk collected in Mabton, Yakima County
September 26, 2007	Boil-water advisory ends for Columbia River Gorge community
September 25, 2007	King County chiropractor suspended on charges of sexual misconduct
September 24, 2007	Moses Lake physician suspended for over-prescribing drugs
September 21, 2007	Columbia Gorge firefighting efforts take toll on community’s water supply
September 19, 2007	Western Washington leads state in heart disease and lung cancer deaths
September 19, 2007	The Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities this week will receive briefings on a number of health conditions and social determinants of health. The council will begin prioritizing topics to be addressed in an action plan to eliminate health disparities.
September 18, 2007	Public forum gathers local input on language, culture and health care Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 6:30-8 p.m., Comfort Inn, 1620 74^th Avenue SW, Tumwater
September 17, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
September 14, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
September 13, 2007	Car seat check-ups set for September in many Washington communities
September 11, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
September 7, 2007	Pharmacy Board closes investigation into Ralph’s Thriftway
August 30, 2007	Beef alert issued by feds following E. coli cases in Washington and Oregon
August 30, 2007	Immunization rates in Washington increase — upward trend is encouraging More work to do in order to reach goal
August 28, 2007	Seattle psychiatrist license restricted for sexual contact with a patient
August 28, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
August 23, 2007	Oral health in Washington faces challenges
August 22, 2007	Hood Canal oyster area closed — second closure due to illness outbreak
August 22, 2007	Reptiles and amphibians: Handle with care
August 21, 2007	Shoreline residents can view work at state Public Health Laboratories
August 17, 2007	Boil-water advisory ends in Springdale
August 16, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
August 15, 2007	King County registered counselor suspended on sexual misconduct charges
August 14, 2007	Child porn conviction in Texas leads to the immediate suspension of dentist (revised)
August 10, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
August 10, 2007	Springdale residents advised to boil their water
August 9, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
August 8, 2007	Medical marijuana rule development begins
August 7, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
August 7, 2007	Draft of school health and safety rule to be discussed Tuesday, August 7, 2007, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., and Wednesday, August 8, 2007, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Avenue, Ballroom 2, Everett, WA 98201
August 3, 2007	Shellfish growing areas close due to vibriosis outbreak
August 2, 2007	Backpack? Check. No. 2 Pencils? Check. Immunizations? Check. Prepare your child for school by making sure their immunizations are up to date
August 1, 2007	Adult smoking rate continues downward trend People of lower income and education still smoke more and are less likely to quit
July 30, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
July 27, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
July 26, 2007	Sexually transmitted disease rates continue to increase in Washington
July 25, 2007	Check your cupboards for recalled canned food
July 25, 2007	Former Sunnyside physician placed under strict conditions in sexual misconduct settlement
July 23, 2007	Fircrest lifts boil water advisory
July 23, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
July 23, 2007	Seattle physician suspended for drug use
July 20, 2007	Fircrest urges residents to boil water until further notice (revised)
July 20, 2007	State disciplines health care providers (revised)
July 19, 2007	Seattle psychologist immediately suspended for unprofessional conduct
July 18, 2007	Burglary at Royal City WIC — computer, paper for checks, records stolen Local police look for clues in area break-ins
July 17, 2007	Pharmacy dispensing rules go into effect July 26
July 17, 2007	Lynnwood dentist loses license to practice
July 13, 2007	Birth, death, marriage and divorce certificate fees to increase July 22
July 12, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers "Revised"
July 12, 2007	Hands off! Prevent rabies by avoiding bats and other wild animals Be sure that rabies vaccinations for pets are up-to-date
July 10, 2007	Youth suicide: federal grant helps Washington work to reduce the rate Washington’s rate is above national average
July 10, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
July 9, 2007	High temps, low tides increase health risk for recreational shellfish harvesters
July 6, 2007	Burglary at Elma WIC clinic — computer, checks, records stolen Local police look for clues in string of area break-ins
Jul y 3, 2007	Anacortes, Concrete-area water system operators lose licenses — negligence
June 29, 2007	Seattle physician suspended for illegal distribution of controlled substances
June 28, 2007	Tainted snacks sicken four Washington kids Illnesses part of multi-state outbreak of rare Salmonella Wandsworth
June 28, 2007	Be a picky cook at picnics and potlucks to prevent illness
June 25, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
June 25, 2007	You may be infected with HIV and not know it. June 27 is National HIV Testing Day
June 22, 2007	High lead levels found in Thomas the Tank Engine toys
June 21, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
June 21, 2007	Contaminants lead to warning: don’t eat certain fish from Wenatchee River
June 20, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
June 19, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
June 15, 2007	Announcing disciplinary actions against health care providers
June 15, 2007	Boil-water advisory lifted for beef-processing plant in Yakima County
June 13, 2007	Outdoor injury prevention starts in your own backyard
June 13, 2007	Boil-water advisory issued for beef-processing plant in Yakima County
June 12, 2007	Boil water advisory issued for Slavic Gospel Church in Whatcom County
June 11, 2007	State disciplines health care providers (Revised)
June 8, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
June 7, 2007	Statewide abstinence campaign tells youth "No Sex. No Problems."
June 1, 2007	State approves new hospital in Issaquah
June 1, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
May 31, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
May 31, 2007	West Nile virus monitoring underway around the state Health officials say this could be an active West Nile virus year
May 30, 2007	Public comment on Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program wanted
May 30, 2007	Water quality problems threaten 15 commercial shellfish growing areas
May 25, 2007	Sexual misconduct leads to immediate suspension of Stevens County nurse
May 24, 2007	Improved water conditions boost commercial clamming in Henderson Bay
May 23, 2007	Grayland boil-water advisory lifted
May 23, 2007	Vaccine that prevents cervical cancer now available for girls in Washington
May 23, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
May 22, 2007	Risk of Hantavirus increases during spring cleaning
May 21, 2007	Council to discuss health conditions, health indicators and social determinants of health for state action plan Wednesday, May 23, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel Gateway, 18118 International Blvd., Seattle
May 21, 2007	Safe swimming and water sports keep spring and summer fun Avoid tragedy by following simple safety rules
May 18, 2007	Boil water advisory issued for Grays Harbor Water District 1 customers
May 16, 2007	Hepatitis C on the rise in Washington; health officials concerned
May 15, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
May 15, 2007	Oyster-related illnesses last year prompt summer health advisory for recreational harvesters
May 14, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
May 11, 2007	Lakewood motel suspended for unsanitary, unsafe conditions
May 11, 2007	Moses Lake nursing assistant suspended for alleged sexual abuse of a severely disabled patient
May 9, 2007	Chico Bay in Dyes Inlet opens for shellfish harvesting — first time in 60 years
May 8, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
May 7, 2007	Bell Bay Jackson Water Association boil water advisory lifted
May 7, 2003	Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (GACHA) • GACHA Agenda
May 7, 2007	Board to discuss shellfish-related illness, strategic planning
May 3, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
May 2, 2007	E. Coli found in water samples from the Bell Bay Jackson Water Association Association customers in Whatcom County urged to boil water before consumption
May 2, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
May 1, 2007	Drinking water efforts during December’s windstorm honored State health officials announce Drinking Water Week awards
May 1, 2007	Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning sickens recreational harvester in Kitsap County It’s important to check for shellfish harvesting closures
April 30, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
April 30, 2007	Child safety: Washington ranks 11th best for summer child safety
April 27, 2007	Sexual misconduct leads to immediate suspension of King County counselor
April 26, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
April 26, 2007	Washington tobacco users a click away from help quitting
April 25, 2007	Biomed Comm of Woodinville denied drug-manufacturing license; owner sanctioned for unlicensed practice
April 25, 2007	Sexual contact with child leads to suspension for Tacoma nursing assistant
April 24, 2007	West Nile virus prevention starts with you
April 20, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
April 18, 2007	Orting water supply tests okay; residents may start using tap water again
April 17, 2007	Barbers and beauticians trained to help African-Americans fight heart disease and stroke New program starts in King and Pierce counties
April 17, 2007	Unsanitary conditions and unlicensed practice leads to immediate license suspension for Shelton dentist
April 16, 2007	Orting residents urged not to drink tap water
April 16, 2007	Lilliwaup Tidelands area reopens for shellfish harvest — first time since 1998
April 13, 2007	Lakewood motel suspended for unsanitary conditions
April 13, 2007	Sexual contact charges lead to suspension of Pasco physical therapist
April 12, 2007	Pharmacy board adopts pharmacists' responsibility rules
April 5, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
April 4, 2007	Sexual contact draws suspension of Lynnwood massage practitioner
April 4, 2007	Ocean Shores motel suspended for unsafe conditions
April 3, 2007	Chicks and ducklings may be source of Salmonella infection
April 2, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
March 30, 2007	Pharmacy board delays decision on pharmacists’ responsibility rules
March 27, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
March 21, 2007	Alcohol, drugs and violence continue to impact state youth, survey says Biannual Healthy Youth Survey includes some positive news about teens, too
March 15, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
March 14, 2007	Vader and Enchanted Valley water system customers advised to boil water
March 13, 2007	Improper touching results in suspension for Bellevue massage practitioner
March 12, 2007	Board to discuss shellfish-related illness, health care worker immunizations
March 12, 2007	Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (GACHA) • GACHA Agenda
March 7, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
March 6, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
March 2, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
March 1, 2007	Sexual abuse allegations lead to immediate suspension of a King County health care assistant
February 27, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
February 22, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
February 21, 2007	Rules filed to clarify pharmacists’ responsibilities in filling prescriptions
February 21, 2007	Skamania EMT suspended for voyeurism conviction
February 14, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
February 12, 2007	Child pornography conviction leads to license suspension for King County radiologic technologist
February 9, 2007	Colville EMT suspended for raping a patient His nursing assistant credential has also been suspended
February 8, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
February 7, 2007	Vancouver massage practitioner suspended for inappropriately touching a female patient
February 7, 2007	Pandemic influenza is a real possibility – are you prepared? New campaign tells people to cover your cough, stay home when sick, and start getting ready
February 6, 2007	HIV/AIDS more prevalent in African Americans National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is February 7th
February 5, 2007	Council to discuss legislative proposals on health disparities
February 1, 2007	Douglas County water system needs new owner
February 1, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
January 30, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
January 29, 2007	Governor appoints Treuman Katz as Board’s new chair
January 26, 2007	Laser rules protect patients from unlicensed cosmetic laser procedures
January 25, 2007	Thurston County pharmacist suspended for alleged drug thefts
January 24, 2007	Colville nursing assistant suspended for sexual misconduct
January 24, 2007	Sales of tobacco to minors continue to drop
January 23, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
January 22, 2007	Water conservation now required for municipal water utilities in Washington
January 22, 2007	Seattle physician allowed to resume practicing — with supervision
January 19, 2007	Gig Harbor dentist revoked from practice after injuring a patient
January 18, 2007	Kitsap County dentist’s license restricted after having sex with patients
January 17, 2007	State disciplines health care providers
January 12, 2007	Winter season brings increase in viral infections Thorough hand washing can help slow the spread of stomach viruses
January 9, 2007	Child rape conviction leads to license suspension for King County massage practitioner
January 9, 2007	State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
January 8, 2007	Everett nursing assistant suspended for patient abuse and sexual misconduct
January 8, 2007	Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (GACHA) • GACHA Agenda
January 3, 2007	Lewis County physician’s license restricted

DOH Home | Access Washington | Privacy Notice | Disclaimer/Copyright Information

Washington State Department of Health
101 Israel Rd SE, P.O. Box 47890
Olympia, Washington, 98504-7890

Last Update : 12/31/2007 11:09 AM
Send inquires about DOH and its programs to the Health Consumer Assistance Office
Comments or questions regarding this web site? Send mail to the Webmaster .

Spokane nursing assistant suspended for sexual misconduct

Lakewood motel suspended for unsanitary, unsafe conditions

Moses Lake nursing assistant suspended for alleged sexual abuse of a severely disabled patient