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November 20, 2009 |
Northwest Kidney Centers leader wins healthcare excellence honor |
|
November 19, 2009 |
Vader and Enchanted Valley water system customers
advised to boil water |
|
November 19, 2009 |
West Nile virus activity unprecedented in
Washington during 2009 season |
|
November 18, 2009 |
Permanent smokeout: Department of Health campus to go tobacco-free |
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November 12, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
November 12, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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November 10, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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November 10, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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November 9, 2009 |
Water system owner faces stiff state fine for negligence |
|
November 9, 2009 |
Tobacco prevention program earns World Health Organization recognition
Program director only U.S. expert invited to join global meeting |
|
November 5, 2009 |
H1N1 (swine flu) information: easy access for
Washington residents
Tools
include an up-to-date Web site, information phone line, and Twitter updates |
|
November 2, 2009 |
Governor’s AIDS Council seeks public views on
potential changes in delivery of HIV services
AM Agenda
PM Agenda |
|
November 2, 2009 |
Board to hold hearing on HIV counseling
and testing
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Hotel
SeaTac, 17338 International Boulevard, Seattle |
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October 31, 2009 |
Boil-water advisories end for two East King County water systems |
|
October 30, 2009 |
East King County water systems both urged to boil
drinking water |
|
October 27, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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October 27, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
October 26, 2009 |
New heart programs receive approval; nine hospitals on list
Decision allows facilities to conduct lifesaving angioplasty procedures |
|
October 23, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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October 22, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
October 15, 2009 |
Lethal levels of marine biotoxins lead to large recreational shellfish closures
Some north Puget Sound shellfish areas have dangerous levels of red
tide |
|
October 14, 2009 |
West Nile virus: Tests confirm Washington’s first death from
disease
Yakima County woman died in September; state’s human cases for year top 30 |
|
October 12, 2009 |
Board to hold hearing on sewage tank
design rules, reconsider eye treatment for newborns
Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Cherberg Building, Senate Hearing Room 3, Capitol Campus, Capital
Way, Olympia |
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October 8, 2009 |
State disciplines health
care providers |
|
October 8, 2009 |
State disciplines health
care providers |
|
October 5, 2009 |
Health improvements win recognition for two Washington communities
Moses Lake, Mount Vernon-Skagit County receive awards at statewide
conference |
|
October 2, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
October 2, 2009 |
Sexual contact with patient leads to immediate license suspension
Kitsap County health care provider allegedly took advantage of vulnerable
patient |
|
October 1, 2009 |
H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine ordered by state — small
amount available at first
Vaccine will be targeted at specific populations |
|
September 30, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
September 29, 2009 |
Seasonal flu vaccine is now available |
|
September 28, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
September 28, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of
health care providers |
|
September 24, 2009 |
Mercury limits suspended
for H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine to improve access |
|
September 23, 2009 |
Drug diversion leads to suspension for Adams County pharmacy
technician
|
|
September 18, 2009 |
Unprofessional conduct allegations lead to
physician’s suspension |
|
September 18, 2009 |
West Nile virus: Washington has three new confirmed
human cases |
|
September 18, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of
health care providers |
|
September 17, 2009 |
Physician suspended: charges say she engaged in substance abuse |
|
September 17, 2009 |
For the first time, immunization rates released for Washington
teens
Results show there’s more work to do to keep teens protected |
|
September 15, 2009 |
Drug use allegations lead to
Anacortes registered nurse’s suspension
Action follows
suspension of woman’s physician assistant license |
|
September 11, 2009 |
West Nile virus: Nine new human cases confirmed in Washington
Positive test results bring 2009 total to 10, state’s highest figure
ever |
|
September 9, 2009 |
Magpie is
Spokane County’s first
West Nile
virus detection
Spokane
County has its first-ever confirmed
detection of West Nile virus |
|
September 9, 2009 |
Small water systems have more than their share of big problems
Agency proposes remedies aimed at preventing costly failures, fixes |
|
September 8, 2009 |
West Nile virus: King County reports first positive finding of
2009 |
|
September 8, 2009 |
Council to receive briefings on advisory
committees
Thursday, September 10, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., New Market Skills Center,
7299 New Market St. S.W., Tumwater |
|
September 4, 2009 |
Boil-water advisory ends for east Whatcom County
community
Residents
of Maple Falls
in eastern Whatcom
County no longer need to
boil their drinking water |
|
September 3, 2009 |
Cleanup works: Shellfish harvest area near Skokomish River reopens
Cooperative effort reduces contamination threat from human waste to oyster, clam
beds |
|
September 2, 2009 |
Adult smoking drops again, saving lives and $2.8 billion in future
health care costs
Health department focusing
efforts on reaching groups still smoking at higher rates |
|
September 1, 2009 |
East
Whatcom
County
community urged to boil drinking water
Residents of Maple
Falls in eastern Whatcom County
are asked to boil their drinking water. |
|
August 31, 2009 |
Immunization rates in Washington increase
slightlyRates show Washington is
moving in the right direction |
|
August 28, 2009 |
West Nile virus: Second Western Washington bird tests positive
Discovery of infected crow in Lewis
County
reflects increased risk for people |
|
August 25, 2009 |
West Nile virus: State reports first confirmed human case of
2009
CDC testing verifies Klickitat County resident has mosquito-borne
disease |
|
August 21, 2009 |
Physician assistant suspended: charges say she
misused controlled substances |
|
August 21, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of
health care providers |
|
August 20, 2009 |
Boil-water advisory ends for East King County development |
|
August 18, 2009 |
State disciplines health
care providers |
|
August 17, 2009 |
Doctor suspended: charges say mental condition hampers skill,
safety
|
|
August 14, 2009 |
East King County subdivision residents urged to
boil drinking water |
|
August 13, 2009 |
State disciplines health
care providers |
|
August 12, 2009 |
State disciplines health
care providers |
|
August 10, 2009 |
Board holds public hearing on
environmental health and safety in schools |
|
August 6, 2009 |
West Nile virus found early in western Washington this year
Mason County crow tests positive for the virus |
|
August 5, 2009 |
Shellfish harvest approval on the horizon for area in Grays
Harbor County |
|
July 30, 2009 |
Make sure your child is protected
and prepared this school year
Protect children from routine and new
vaccine-preventable diseases |
|
July 29, 2009 |
Employee restrooms available to some retail customers as
new law takes effect
Measure affects patrons with eligible medical conditions; forms are
available online |
|
July 28, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses,
certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
July 27, 2009 |
Gov. Gregoire announces recovery funding for Metaline
drinking water project
Project first of its kind in Washington |
|
July 24, 2009 |
Small East King County water system experiences
more outages |
|
July 24, 2009 |
Sexual misconduct leads to license suspension for Hoodsport
nurse |
|
July 23, 2009 |
Oyster-related illnesses prompt health advisory for recreational harvesters |
|
July 23, 2009 |
West Nile virus update: Benton County red-tailed hawk is state’s first
bird to test positive this season |
|
July 21, 2009 |
Chinook Motel license suspended — unsafe, unhealthy for
guests |
|
July 14, 2009 |
Boil-water advisory ends for Tapps Island community |
|
July 14, 2009 |
Flu
preparedness: Washington eligible for $7,361,687 in federal grants.
Money to help public health
agencies gear up to fight both seasonal, H1N1 strains |
|
July 10, 2009 |
Boil-water advisory issued for Tapps Island system’s
customers |
|
July 10, 2009 |
Boil-water advisory ends in Pierce County’s Sunwood system |
|
July 10, 2009 |
Water advisory ends for customers on King County’s
Cristalina system |
|
July 7, 2009 |
Pierce County water system experiences outage |
|
July 7, 2009 |
Unclean air can cast a blur over outdoor summer fun, create
health hazards
Pollution poses a threat to people with heart, lung diseases—and others, too |
|
July 6, 2009 |
Board to hold
hearing on eye treatment for newborns
Weds, July 8, 2009,
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Inn at Port Hadlock, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Port Hadlock,
WA 98339 |
|
June 30, 2009 |
Small East King County water system experiences outage |
|
June 30, 2009 |
Governor Gregoire provides emergency funds to prepare Washington for what
could be a busy flu season |
|
June 30, 2009 |
Summer’s here! Fire up the grill and eat outdoors — and handle
food safely
Surprisingly, most people don’t know how to properly cook meat |
|
June 30, 2009 |
Childhood vaccine program in Washington to undergo major changes
Some children will no longer qualify for state-supplied vaccine
|
|
June 24, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses,
certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
June 19, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses,
certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
June 18, 2009 |
Cookie dough-linked illnesses prompt recall, warning from state health
officials
Nestlé® TOLL HOUSE® products linked to five E. coli patients in
Western Washington |
|
June 18, 2009 |
Dad’s health is a walk in the park, then serve up grilled
chicken or fish
Celebrate Father’s Day with healthier options |
|
June 15, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses,
certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
June 11, 2009 |
Swine flu (H1N1): emergency rule requires hospitalization
reporting in state
World Health Organization raises pandemic alert level — little effect
in Washington |
|
June 11, 2009 |
State disciplines health
care providers |
|
June 11, 2009 |
State disciplines health
care providers |
|
June 10, 2009 |
West Nile virus: new online reporting tool to help track
dead birds
Another season of monitoring begins across the state |
|
June 8, 2009 |
Board considers school
environmental health and safety rule
Wednesday, June 10, 9:30 – 4:45 p.m., Cherberg
Building, Senate Hearing Room 4, Capitol Campus, Capitol Way, Olympia |
|
June 3, 2009 |
West Nile virus detected in Yakima County mosquitoes —
first of the season
Avoiding mosquito bites is key to preventing West Nile infection |
|
May 28, 2009 |
State to fine water system operator, owners for negligence |
|
May 28, 2009 |
Diploma mill: phony degrees lead to
charges for three health care providers |
|
May 26, 2009 |
Swine flu (H1N1) monitoring changes in Washington — new virus is
common
Standard influenza monitoring strategy now in use — testing more
narrowly focused |
|
May 22, 2009 |
Water advisory ends for Startup Water District customers |
|
May 21, 2009 |
Kids, warm days, and vehicles — a deadly combination
Deaths from overheating are preventable with a few simple steps |
|
May 20, 2009 |
Snohomish County: Startup Water District customers advised to boil water |
|
May 20, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses,
certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
May 20, 2009 |
Drug diversion leads to suspension for Spokane County
veterinarian |
|
May 20, 2009 |
Raw oysters and warm weather — a risky combination
Eating certain oysters raw can make you sick |
|
May 19, 2009 |
State disciplines health
care providers |
|
May 15, 2009 |
Boil-water advisory ends for Skagit County island community |
|
May 14, 2009 |
State disciplines health
care providers |
|
May 13, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
May 11, 2009 |
Council to receive briefing on the Kitsap Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
Thursday, May 13, 9 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m., Norm
Dicks Government Center, 345 Sixth St.,
Bremerton, WA |
|
May 11, 2009 |
HIV/AIDS council to meet Tuesday at SeaTac
Agenda for Council Meeting Tuesday, May
12, 2009 |
|
May 11, 2009 |
Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS |
|
May 9, 2009 |
Snohomish County pneumonia death — man positive for swine flu (H1N1)
|
|
May 8, 2009 |
Skagit County: Island community urged to boil drinking water |
|
May 8, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
May 7, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
May 7, 2009 |
Boil-water advisory ends for City of Republic |
|
May 5, 2009 |
CDC confirms nine Washington swine flu cases positive for new H1N1 strain
|
|
May 2, 2009 |
Swine flu (H1N1) antiviral medications to arrive in
Washington
|
|
April 30, 2009 |
Yakima River fish consumption advisory lifted due to lower DDT levels
Other fish will be added due to increased PCB monitoring and detection |
|
April 30, 2009 |
Want to comment on WIC Nutrition Program? Now's your chance
Deadline for public's remarks is May 25 as part of planning process for coming year
|
|
April 29, 2009 |
State identifies six probable swine flu (H1N1) cases in Washington
|
|
April 29, 2009 |
Physician suspended following improper sexual relationship allegation |
|
April 29, 2009 |
Drinking Water Week awards celebrate those who provide safe water |
|
April 28, 2009 |
State to receive federal shipment of medications to treat swine flu
Public health on the lookout for the new virus: still no confirmed cases in Washington |
|
April 27, 2009 |
Water advisory ends for Vader-Enchanted Valley water system customers |
|
April 24, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
April 23, 2009 |
Water projects recommended -- finalists for economic recovery funds listed
Public Works Board to make final selections at special meeting |
|
April 23, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
April 22, 2009 |
Vader and Enchanted Valley water system customers advised to boil water |
|
April 22, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
April 21, 2009 |
Acupuncturist suspended following sexual misconduct accusations |
|
April 15, 2009 |
Ferry County: Republic residents urged to boil drinking water |
|
April 9, 2009 |
Water quality challenges force closure in part of Mason County shellfish area
Sixteen areas in 10 counties listed as 'threatened' because of pollution concerns |
|
April 9, 2009 |
Don't let ticks bug you this spring -- stay healthy by avoiding animal diseases |
|
April 8, 2009 |
Pacific County: Boil-water advisory ends in Chinook |
|
April 7, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
April 6, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
April 1, 2009 |
Pacific County: Residents of Chinook urged to boil their water |
|
April 1, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
April 1, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
April 1, 2009 |
Water advisory ends for Vader-Enchanted Valley water system customers |
|
March 31, 2009 |
Federal tobacco tax increase a good reason to quit smoking
State offering free resources to help people kick the habit
|
|
March 31, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
March 30, 2009 |
Clark County nurse practitioner faces charges |
|
March 29, 2009 |
Vader and Enchanted Valley water system customers advised to boil water
|
|
March 27, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
March 26, 2009 |
Massage therapist suspended after admitting to sexual contact |
|
March 25, 2009 |
Bottled-water advisory ends for elementary school near Spokane |
|
March 23, 2009 |
State to recommend water system improvement projects
$38 million in economic stimulus funds on way to Washington |
|
March 18, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
March 18, 2009 |
Elementary school near Spokane on bottled water |
|
March 17, 2009 |
New survey results give a window into teen behavior and risks
Survey includes information on alcohol, tobacco, and drug use |
|
March 16, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
March 13, 2009 |
Wrestling with whooping cough -- additional infection cases may have been exposed at state championship
wrestling tournament |
|
March 12, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
March 10, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
March 9, 2009 |
Board to hold hearings on shellfish-related illness
Wednesday, March 11, 1 -- 4:30 p.m., Department of Health, Point Plaza East, 310 Israel Rd SE,
Rooms 152 and 153, Tumwater |
|
March 5, 2009 |
Whooping cough cases at state wrestling tournament — other cases likely |
|
March 5, 2009 |
HIV/AIDS council to meet Tuesday at SeaTac
Agenda for Council Meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2009 |
|
March 3, 2009 |
Bainbridge Island: Boil water advisory ends for Emerald Heights |
|
March 2, 2009 |
Healthy, thrifty choices head-up new food list for WIC Nutrition Program
Changes aim at providing wholesome, cost-effective dietary combination for mothers, children |
|
February 27, 2009 |
Bainbridge Island: Emerald Heights customers urged to boil water |
|
March 2, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
February 27, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
February 26, 2009 |
Unpasteurized cheese could be source of illness, state health officials warn
Spanish version |
|
February 25, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
February 23, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
February 20, 2009 |
Death with Dignity Act rules adopted by state health department |
|
February 19, 2009 |
Stimulus funds for economic recovery will pay for state water system projects |
|
February 19, 2009 |
Seattle pharmacy suspended for several pharmacy standards violations |
|
February 19, 2009 |
Flood response comes from all quarters |
|
February 13, 2009 |
Yakima Valley residents invited to discuss well water health concerns |
|
February 11, 2009 |
Death rates decreasing for some; on the rise for others |
|
February 10, 2009 |
Burien dentist's license suspended for not assuring instruments get sterilized
|
|
February 5, 2009 |
More retailers selling tobacco to minors
State increases outreach to educate retailers about the law |
|
February 3, 2009 |
Salmonella update: state health urges residents to check all peanut products
Nationwide voluntary recall of peanut products continues to expand |
|
February 3, 2009 |
Council to discuss academic achievement gap
Thursday, Feb. 5, 1:30 p.m. -- 4:30 p.m., Department of Health, Town Center East 1, Room 337, 101
Israel Road S.E., Tumwater |
|
January 23, 2009 |
Flood-damaged water systems no longer on boil water advisories |
|
January 23, 2009 |
Health advisories end for Thurston and Kitsap water systems |
|
January 16, 2009 |
Boil water advisories end for two more water systems
|
|
January 16, 2009 |
Thurston County: Scenic Shores residents urged to boil water |
|
January 16, 2009 |
Whatcom County chiropractor suspended for unprofessional conduct
|
|
January 15, 2009 |
Lewis County: Boil water advisory ends for residents of Pe Ell |
|
January 15, 2009 |
Initiative 1000 rule filed; state to hold hearing on Death with Dignity Act rule |
|
January 14, 2009 |
Boil water advisories end for four flood-damaged water systems |
|
January 12, 2009 |
Board discusses eye treatment for newborns
Wednesday, January 14, 9 a.m. –12 p.m., Department of Health, Point Plaza East, 310 Israel Rd SE,
Rooms 152 and 153, Tumwater |
|
January 12, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
January 12, 2009 |
Boil-water advisory ends for Kalama residents |
|
January 12, 2009 |
Returning home when flood waters ebb |
|
January 12, 2009 |
Kitsap County: Martell Mobile Manor residents urged to boil water |
|
January 12, 2009 |
HIV/AIDS council to meet Tuesday at SeaTac
Agenda for Council Meeting Tuesday, January 13, 2009 |
|
January 11, 2009 |
Boil-water advisory ends for some South Bend residents |
|
January 9, 2009 |
Water systems around state deal with impact of winter storm |
|
January 9, 2009 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
January 8, 2009 |
Floods damage water systems; boil water advisories issued |
|
January 7, 2009 |
Flooding brings health and safety risks |
|
January 6, 2009 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health
care providers |
|
January 5, 2009 |
Whitman County: Town of Albion issues boil-water advisory |
