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December 30, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of
health care providers |
|
December 30, 2010 |
Synthetic marijuana products to be banned in state
under emergency rules |
|
December 22, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends
licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
December 21, 2010 |
South King County hospital: MultiCare’s Covington plan receives approval |
|
December 21, 2010 |
Department of Health offices will close December 27
for temporary layoff |
|
December 20, 2010 |
Water advisory ends for Whatcom County
community |
|
December 17, 2010 |
Water advisory ends for Snohomish County housing
development |
|
December 17, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications,
registrations of health care providers |
|
December 16, 2010 |
Whatcom County: Acme residents urged to boil water
|
|
December 16, 2010 |
Board of Pharmacy votes to drop rulemaking on
patient access
to medications |
|
December 16, 2010 |
State disciplines
health care providers |
|
December 15, 2010 |
State disciplines
health care providers |
|
December 14, 2010 |
Snohomish subdivision residents urged to boil water
when service returns |
|
December 14, 2010 |
Molestation allegations lead to nursing assistant’s license suspension |
|
December 8, 2010 |
State disciplines
health care providers |
|
December 7, 2010 |
State disciplines
health care providers |
|
December 7, 2010 |
Council to hear briefings on maternal and
child health; environmental exposures and hazards; and poverty and
health - Thursday, December 9, Department of Health Town Center 2,
Tumwater |
|
December 7, 2010 |
WashYourHandsingTon: new campaign to promote flu vaccine
Humorous ads catch attention, then promote serious flu prevention
message |
|
December 6, 2010 |
State disciplines
health care providers |
|
December 3, 2010 |
State disciplines
health care providers |
|
December 3, 2010 |
Thurston County osteopathic physician’s credential conditionally
reinstated
Practitioner placed on probation, will have restrictions and
oversight for at least five years |
|
December 2, 2010 |
Pacific Northwest should prepare for La Niña
winter weather |
|
November 30, 2010 |
HIV in Washington: streamlined system aims to decrease new
infections
Washington’s HIV cases remain steady at an average of 570 yearly |
|
November 24, 2010 |
State disciplines
health care providers |
|
November 23, 2010 |
West Nile virus: two human infections reported in Washington
2010 season wraps up with much less activity than last year |
|
November 23, 2010 |
Power outages may increase risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
Don’t burn charcoal or fun gas-powered generators indoors |
|
November 19, 2010 |
Mason County: Boil-water advisory ends for Canal Mutual water system |
|
November 18, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications,
registrations of health care providers |
|
November 17, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
November 17, 2010 |
Thousands of lives saved due to Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
New study shows every state dollar spent on tobacco prevention saved five
dollars in health care costs |
|
November 16, 2010 |
Holidays are family time: get to know your family health history |
|
November 15, 2010 |
New deputy secretary appointed at Department of Health
|
|
November 13, 2010 |
Water advisory ends for Mason County’s Timberlake Community Club |
|
November 10, 2010 |
Mason County: Timberlake Community Club residents advised to boil water |
|
November 10, 2010 |
Three Children’s Hospital facility investigations completed |
|
November 10, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
November 9, 2010 |
Don’t let the flu spoil your holiday plans
Get a flu shot as part of your seasonal preparations
|
|
November 9, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
November 8, 2010 |
Mason County: Boil-water advisory ends for Potlatch Beach Mutual
Two other health advisories for nearby water systems remain in effect |
|
November 8, 2010 |
GACHA - Governor's Advisory Council on
HIV/AIDS
November 9, 2010 - Meeting Agenda |
|
November 8, 2010 |
Board holds hearings on disease reporting,
immunizations, and diseases from animals
Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00
p.m., Shoreline Conference Center, 185601 First Ave. N.E., Shoreline,
Washington |
|
November 4, 2010 |
Board of Pharmacy votes to draft new rules on patient access to
medications
Proposed rule language will be drafted after additional information
is presented |
|
November 4, 2010 |
Top names for Washington babies in 2009
Fewer babies born in the state last year |
|
November 3, 2010 |
Court approves plan for Lewis County to take over Vader water system |
|
October 28, 2010 |
Teen pregnancy rates in Washington at all-time low |
|
October 27, 2010 |
Halloween: Make sure danger doesn’t stand a ghost of a chance |
|
October 22, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications,
registrations of health care providers |
|
October 22, 2010 |
Sexual misconduct charges and indecent liberties arrest lead state to suspend
chemical dependency counselor
|
|
October 20, 2010 |
Health alert: E. coli detected in western Hood Canal wells
Private well users, small water systems urged to test well water for bacteria |
|
October 20, 2010 |
How healthy are our youth? Survey to help answer that question
Students across Washington answer questions in effort to capture details |
|
October 18, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
October 15, 2010 |
Mason County: Potlatch Beach Mutual customers urged to boil tap water |
|
October 14, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
October 12, 2010 |
Board
discusses reportable conditions, immunization rules
Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 1-4 p.m., Town Center 2, 101 Israel Road S.W.,
Tumwater, Washington |
|
October 8, 2010 |
Flu vaccine is available to Washington residents earlier than
ever before
It’s the best protection for you and your family |
|
October 7, 2010 |
Boil-water advisory ends for Toledo customers |
|
October 6, 2010 |
Department of Health offices will close October 11
for temporary layoff |
|
October 6, 2010 |
Nurse suspended on charges of drug trafficking; having improper relationship |
|
October 6, 2010 |
Rabies: Awareness is the best defense against deadly disease
Rabid animals — especially bats — live in Washington, so take precautions |
|
October 5, 2010 |
Toledo water system customers advised to boil drinking water |
|
October 5, 2010 |
Boil-water advisory ends for LaCrosse residents |
|
October 5, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certificates,
registrations of health care providers |
|
September 29, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
September 29, 2010 |
State awards record funding level for drinking water system loans |
|
September 28, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
September 27, 2010 |
Water advisory ends for East King County water system |
|
September 23, 2010 |
East King County water system urged to boil
drinking water |
|
September 23, 2010 |
LaCrosse residents urged to boil drinking water |
|
September 23, 2010 |
Similac formula recall affects Women, Infants, and Children
Nutrition clients
Recalled products are the primary baby formula for Washington WIC
families |
|
September 21, 2010 |
West Nile virus: Grant County mallard and white pelican test positive
The virus has never been found in these migratory birds in Washington |
|
September 20, 2010 |
Burbank Irrigation District 4 issues bottled-water advisory
Walla Walla County utility’s project expected to last about a month |
|
September 16, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications,
registrations of health care providers |
|
September 16, 2010 |
Immunization rates in Washington hold steady
More work to do to prevent disease |
|
September 15, 2010 |
Health officials urge pertussis vaccination for adults and teens to protect
infants
Whooping cough cases showing up around
the state |
|
September 9, 2010 |
Sex with client alleged — state suspends chemical dependency professional |
|
September 9, 2010 |
Restroom video recording allegations lead to Clark
County nurse’s suspension |
|
September 9, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
September 3, 2010 |
Centralia Rodeway Inn motel license suspended – unsafe, unhealthy for guests
Action means motel must be vacated; facility can’t reopen until hearing
is held |
|
September 3, 2010 |
State Board of Health
Council to discuss health topics for next state action plan |
|
September 2, 2010 |
State to offer workshops on small water system rule changes |
|
September 1, 2010 |
Cowlitz County water system owner faces stiff state fine |
|
September 1, 2010 |
Department of Health offices will close September 7 for temporary layoff |
|
September 1, 2010 |
Change is coming for Washington licensed nurses
Rules scheduled to be adopted January 2011; now is the time to comment |
|
August 30, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
August 27, 2010 |
Centralia motel owner ordered to fix swimming pool hazard at
Rodeway Inn
Owner’s failure to repair, replace safety barrier leads to
restraining order
|
|
August 25, 2010 |
Teen immunization rates improve in Washington
More work needed to ensure community protection |
|
August 24, 2010 |
State disciplines health care
providers |
|
August 19, 2010 |
Washington’s adult smoking rate now third lowest in the nation
Smokeless tobacco use among people who smoke a growing concern
|
|
August 13, 2010 |
State disciplines health care
providers |
|
August 12, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
August 10, 2010 |
Judge puts Pacific County pharmacy, pharmacist’s suspensions on-hold |
|
August 5, 2010 |
Pacific County pharmacist, pharmacy’s credentials suspended in drug case |
|
August 5, 2010 |
Adverse events and medical errors reported in the state are now online |
|
August 3, 2010 |
Temporary layoffs mean Department of Health offices
will close August 6 |
|
July 30, 2010 |
Oyster harvest closed in two Hood Canal areas to reduce exposure to bacteria |
|
July 28, 2010 |
State disciplines health care
providers |
|
July 28, 2010 |
Fair time has arrived — simple precautions keep it fun and
healthy
Cardinal rule when touching animals — always wash hands |
|
July 22, 2010 |
Summer pests can sting, bite, and spread disease — protect yourself |
|
July 21, 2010 |
Back to school prep should start with immunizations
Protect your children from vaccine-preventable diseases |
|
July 21, 2010 |
State disciplines health care
providers |
|
July 20, 2010 |
State disciplines health care
providers |
|
July 18, 2010 |
Bottled-water advisory ends for Spokane County Raceway |
|
July 16, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
July 14, 2010 |
Plan offers strategies to close health gaps
New report recommends policies to create equal opportunities for health |
|
July 14, 2010 |
Drug overdose deaths involving prescription pain meds continue
to climb
Resources available to help |
|
July 9, 2010 |
Bottled-water advisory issued for Spokane County
Raceway |
|
July 9, 2010 |
Summer weather emphasizes importance of cooking oysters
When water temperature rises, so does chance of dangerous bacteria growth |
|
July 8, 2010 |
Air pollution health risk high for people with heart, lung disease
Be careful about outdoor activities when air quality is poor |
|
July 6, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends
licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
July 6, 2010 |
Vader water advisory ends; public meeting scheduled for July 20 |
|
July 6, 2010 |
Temporary layoffs mean Department of Health offices will close July 12 |
|
July 6, 2010 |
Save kids’ lives: Don’t leave them in parked cars even if it
feels cool outside
Warmth can kill children in minutes; vehicles heat up quickly
|
|
July 3, 2010 |
Vader water system customers advised to
boil water |
|
July 2, 2010 |
Tacoma doctor suspended: charged with
threatening to kill his wife |
|
July 2, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
July 1, 2010 |
Washington’s beaches, lakes are fun — as long as everyone comes home safely
Taking precautions can prevent tragedy |
|
June 22, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
June 30, 2010 |
Summer doesn’t mean vacation from
children’s need to be vaccinated
It’s more than just poison ivy and bug bites — protect your
kids from diseases, too |
|
June 29, 2010 |
West Nile virus confirmed in Benton County Mosquito Control
District
Local health leader reminds visitors to eastern Washington: remember
the bug spray! |
|
June 22, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
June 22, 2010 |
West Nile virus in Grant County mosquitoes are season’s first
in state
Virus presence is a reminder to protect against disease by avoiding mosquito
bites |
|
June 19, 2010 |
Walla Walla County: Boil-water advisory ends for Green Tank district |
|
June 18, 2010 |
Tell Dad to take a hike for Father’s Day — eat better and quit
smoking, too!
Simple changes, regular health check-ups can lead to better health
for all, especially men |
|
June 17, 2010 |
Hearing set on insurance coverage of chemotherapy treatment |
|
June 16, 2010 |
West Nile virus monitoring underway; avoiding mosquito bites is
key
Washington had worst year ever for disease in 2009 |
|
June 16, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends
licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
June 10, 2010 |
Shellfish warning: lethal levels of toxins in Clallam, high levels in Whatcom
|
|
June 9, 2010 |
Walla Walla County: Boil-water advisory issued for Green Tank district |
|
June 9, 2010 |
Tamper-resistant prescription paper start date will not be
extended
July 1 deadline approaching quickly; prescribers need to stock
supplies |
|
June 8, 20101 |
Hang up and drive — to cut your risk of a car crash |
|
June 7, 2010 |
Board to hold hearing on vision
screening in schools
Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 9 a.m.-4:40 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn
Seattle North/Everett, 8401 Paine Field, Mukilteo |
|
May 27, 2010 |
E.
coli update: new illnesses point out potential raw milk hazards
Patients say they drank milk from Whatcom County dairy |
|
May 26, 2010 |
Prevent tragedies on
the water this Memorial Day weekend, all summer
Supervise children playing near water; always wear a life jacket |
|
May 25, 2010 |
Seattle physician suspended for allegedly trading sex and money for drugs
Doctor accused of prescribing high doses without medical examination or need |
|
May 24, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends
licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
May 21, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
May 20, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
May 20, 2010 |
Smoking inside Washington homes declines by more than 60 percent since 2000 |
|
May 19, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends
licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
May 18, 2010 |
Sexual misconduct, unauthorized-practice allegations lead to suspension
King County man accused of working without supervision, improper
contact with youths |
|
May 11, 2010 |
Council to discuss draft state policy action
plan to eliminate health disparities
Thursday, May 13, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 1 S. Grady Way, Renton |
|
May 10, 2010 |
GACHA - Governor's Advisory Council on
HIV/AIDS
May 11, 2010 Meeting Agenda |
|
May 6, 2010 |
West Nile virus prevention starts with you
Avoid mosquito bites and get rid of mosquito habitat near your home |
|
May 5, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
May 5, 2010 |
Childhood vaccine program to continue after previously being cut
All Washington children will again have access
to HPV vaccine |
|
May 4, 2010 |
Drug diversion allegations result in pharmacy technician’s
license suspension
Woman charged with diverting narcotics from Pierce County business where she
worked |
|
May 4, 2010 |
Doctor suspended: charged with groping patients under anesthesia
Benton County anesthesiologist accused of taking advantage of
vulnerable patients |
|
May 3, 2010 |
Let’s get physical: National, state plans promote activity to improve health
Washington State Department of Health applauds new U.S. policy, points to its
own success |
|
April 29, 2010 |
New state tobacco tax expected to increase attempts to quit smoking
Tobacco Quit Line offers free resources to help people kick the habit and save
money |
|
April 28, 2010 |
Safe, reliable drinking water efforts result in recognition from agency
|
|
April 27, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends
licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
April 26, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
April 22, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
April 20, 2010 |
Board Seeks three new members |
|
April 20, 2010 |
Sex with an under-age client alleged: state suspends counselor
Pierce County counselor ordered to stop practicing |
|
April 20, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
April 19, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
April 15, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends
licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
April 15, 2010 |
Counsel for counselors: Get a new credential by July 1 or stop practicing
Law abolishes registered counselor category; thousands haven’t turned in
applications yet |
|
April 13, 2010 |
Drinking water advisory ends in Ephrata
|
|
April 13, 2010 |
Shellfish update: fewer growing areas threatened with closure in
2010
Pollution concerns put 10 areas on list; one Pierce County area
requires downgrade |
|
April 13, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends
licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
April 9, 2010 |
Ephrata residents urged to boil drinking water |
|
April 8, 2010 |
Quilcene firm’s shellfish license suspended;
illegal harvesting alleged |
|
April 8, 2010 |
High breastfeeding rates lead to award for Washington WIC program |
|
April 7, 2010 |
Health labs expand to keep pace with statewide disease investigation demand |
|
April 6, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
April 6, 2010 |
Dosewallips State Park: major area to reopen for shellfish harvest |
|
April 5, 2010 |
Sexual contact charge leads to Kent nursing assistant’s suspension |
|
April 1, 2010 |
Ferry County: Republic drinking water advisory ends |
|
April 1, 2010 |
Spring break travel plans point to need for H1N1 vaccination
Don’t let the flu ruin your vacation |
|
March 31, 2010 |
Easter is around the corner — make it a celebration to remember
Cook, decorate, and hide your eggs right |
|
March 31, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
March 25, 2010 |
Ferry County: Republic residents urged to boil drinking
water |
|
March 23, 2010 |
Mercury-limit suspension for H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine ends
Plenty of
vaccine available for all |
|
March 23, 2010 |
Tuberculosis rates increasing in Washington
More attention needed to raise awareness of this highly-contagious
disease |
|
March 22, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
March 17, 2010 |
Alcohol abuse, unusual behavior lead to license revocation for Thurston
County doctor previously on probation for substance abuse |
|
March 12, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
March 12, 2010 |
Pharmacy tech suspended: charged with stealing drugs and
selling for profit
Health care provider ordered to stop practicing immediately |
|
March 8, 2010 |
Members needed to fill vacancies on Washington nursing commission
Priority is recruiting public members for commission that regulates
nurses in state |
|
March 8, 2010 |
Board to hold hearing on
confidential information on birth certificates
Wednesday, March 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Great
Wolf Lodge, 20500 Old Highway 99 S.W., Grand Mound, WA |
|
March 5, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends
licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
March 4, 2010 |
Death with Dignity update: Washington issues
first annual report |
|
March 3, 2010 |
Benton County pharmacist’s credential suspended on drug diversion charges |
|
March 2, 2010 |
Secretary Selecky receives Nathan R. Davis Award for career of
service
American Medical Association gives honor for 30 years of improving
public health |
|
February 25, 2010 |
Drug prescribers in Washington must soon convert to tamper-resistant paper |
|
February 24, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends
licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
February 23, 2010 |
Yakima-made cheese products linked to illnesses: consumers
shouldn’t eat it - Spanish
Listeria found in soft Mexican cheeses — manufacturer issues product
recall |
|
February 19, 2010 |
Patient abuse charges
lead to
paramedic’s immediate license suspension |
|
February 19, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends licenses,
certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
February 19, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
February 18, 2010 |
Seattle physical therapist restricted from treating females |
|
February 18, 2010 |
Metaline’s boil-water advisory lifted; water meets safe drinking standards |
|
February 17, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
February 17, 2010 |
Oral health challenges in Washington to be tackled by health
partners |
|
February 16, 2010 |
Department of Health Tumwater campus snuffs out tobacco |
|
February 11, 2010 |
Boil-water advisory issued in Metaline; filtration system has problem |
|
February 10, 2010 |
Shellfish harvest approved for bay in Thurston County’s
Henderson Inlet
First improvement since downgrades began in 1984 |
|
February 9, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
February 8, 2010 |
GACHA - Governor's Advisory Council on
HIV/AIDS
February 9, 2010 Meeting Agenda |
|
February 4, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of
health care providers |
|
February 4, 2010 |
Clarkston nurse’s license suspended;
narcotics possession, sale alleged |
|
February 3, 2010 |
Super Bowl party rules — add a few healthy food options to the
menu
Handle food safely — don’t let your Super Bowl afternoon turn into a toilet
bowl night |
|
February 2, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
February 1, 2010 |
Physician suspended after violating agreement to stop practicing
King County doctor had agreed to undergo substance abuse evaluation,
treatment
|
|
February 1, 2010 |
Doctor suspended on charges of alcohol abuse and unusual
behavior
Thurston County physician previously on probation for substance abuse |
|
January 28, 2010 |
Shellfish harvest approved near Dash Point in south King County |
|
January 28, 2010 |
Salmonella outbreak update: Washington cases all from the west side of state
Federal health investigators still working to find
contaminated ingredient in salami |
|
January 28, 2010 |
Murder solicitation charges lead to suspension of King County physician |
|
January 28, 2010 |
Klickitat County registered nurse
suspended on charges of drug tampering |
|
January 26, 2010 |
Fine, revocation against Yakima County water system operator
upheld |
|
January 26, 2010 |
Children often miss second dose of H1N1 vaccine — supply is plentiful |
|
January 23, 2010 |
National Salmonella outbreak includes more than a dozen Washington cases |
|
January 21, 2010 |
Thurston County osteopath’s license suspended over
safety concerns |
|
January 21, 2010 |
Wagon Wheel motel license suspended
— allegedly unsafe, unhealthy
Guests can’t stay at King County inn; owner may request hearing |
|
January 20, 2010 |
Sexual misconduct charges lead to immediate suspension
King County health care provider ordered to stop practicing |
|
January 20, 2010 |
State reopens application period for drinking water
infrastructure loans |
|
January 19, 2010 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
January 12, 2010 |
Board discusses child immunizations
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Point Plaza East,
Department of Health, 310 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater |
|
January 7, 2010 |
H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine widely available |
|
January 6, 2010 |
State disciplines health care providers |
|
January 6, 2010 |
Clark County nurse practitioner faces restrictions |
|
January 6, 2010 |
Hospital infection control in Washington — new tool shows how
they rate |
