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December 30, 2008 |
Economic stress causes people to smoke more and quit less
State provides free nicotine patches and gum to help people quit tobacco |
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December 29, 2008 |
Water system owner in Kitsap County fined by state agency |
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December 29, 2008 |
West Nile virus season of 2008 was our state’s most active season to date (Revised) |
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December 23, 2008 |
Toppenish water system operator’s license suspension upheld by judge |
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December 19, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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December 18, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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December 17, 2008 |
Council meeting location and details changed due to bad weather
Thursday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m. – 1:10 p.m., Department of Health, Town Center 1, 101 Israel Rd.
S.E., Tumwater, Rm. 150 |
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December 16, 2008 |
Council to discuss ways government can promote equity
Thursday, Dec 18, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Olympia, 2300 Evergreen Park Dr., Olympia |
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December 12, 2008 |
Restrictions continue for Walla Walla County optometrist |
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December 10, 2008 |
King County acupuncturist and registered counselor suspended on charges of sexual misconduct with patients |
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December 3, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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December 3, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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December 2, 2008 |
Sexual contact charges lead state to suspend Seattle-area doctor immediately |
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November 25, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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November 25, 2008 |
Flu vaccine for Washington kids and teens in good supply
Yearly vaccination recommended for everyone 6 months to 18 years |
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November 24, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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November 19, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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November 18, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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November 17, 2008 |
Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (GACHA)
·
GACHA Agenda |
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November 13, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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November 13, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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November 12, 2008 |
Washington cancer screening program expands |
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November 10, 2008 |
Board receives briefings on swimming pools, shellfish related illnesses, and drinking water systems
Wednesday, November 12, 9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., Cherberg Building, Senate Hearing Room 3, Capitol Campus, Capital Way, Olympia |
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November 6, 2008 |
Drug diversion leads to suspension for Edmonds pharmacist
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November 6, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers
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November 6, 2008 |
Shellfish harvest approved along King County’s urban corridor for first time
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October 29, 2008 |
Klickitat County registered nurse suspended for medication tampering
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October 23, 2008 |
Emergency heart and stroke care studied; state recommends system changes |
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October 22, 2008 |
Bug bombs (foggers) linked to illnesses; pose health risk if used improperly |
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October 20, 2008 |
South Seattle air quality — subject of public meeting |
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October 9, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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October 9, 2008 |
Flu season is approaching and vaccine is available
Protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated |
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October 9, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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October 6, 2008 |
Board considers adopting school health and safety rule
Wednesday, October 8, 9 a.m.
– 4:30 p.m., Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St., Yakima |
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October 3, 2008 |
Hoquiam motel license suspended – unsafe, unhealthy for guests |
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October 3, 2008 |
West Nile virus found in two additional western Washington counties – first detections this year in these
locations
Dead crows collected in Lewis and Pierce County test positive for the virus |
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October 3, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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October 2, 2008 |
Medical marijuana: health department sets rule defining 60-day supply |
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October 1, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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October 1, 2008 |
Health agencies agree to help each other in emergencies |
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September 30, 2008 |
Appeal period expires on Empire Health sale decision |
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September 29, 2008 |
Boil water advisory ends for northwestern Kitsap community |
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September 26, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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September 25, 2008 |
Northwestern Kitsap community urged to boil water |
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September 25, 2008 |
Yukon Harbor approved for first-ever shellfish harvest |
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September 23, 2008 |
West Nile virus found in western Washington for the first time this year
King and Thurston County crows test positive for the virus |
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September 23, 2008 |
Health Disparities Council to discuss action plan priorities
Thursday, September 25, 10:00 a.m.
–
4:30 p.m., Great Wolf Lodge, 20500 Old Highway 99 SW, Grand Mound |
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September 18, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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September 18, 2008 |
West Nile virus expands in Washington; possible human infections reported |
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September 17, 2008 |
Adult smoking drops slightly; rate hits new low
Health department providing quit support and medications for groups smoking at higher rates |
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September 12, 2008 |
Washington WIC Nutrition Program proposes changes to foods |
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September 11, 2008 |
Boil water advisory ends for Cross Valley Water District |
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September 9, 2008 |
Some Cross Valley Water District customers urged to boil water after outage |
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September 9, 2008 |
Seattle dentist suspended for illegal use, distribution of controlled substances |
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September 8, 2008 |
Criminal assault convictions leads to suspension of registered counselor |
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September 8, 2008 |
Health Disparities Council to discuss selecting priorities
Wednesday, September 10, 9 a.m.
–
10:30 a.m., Red Lion Hotel Olympia, 2300 Evergreen Park Dr., Olympia |
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September 8, 2008 |
School environmental health and safety rule public hearing continues
Wednesday, September 10, 10 a.m.
–
4 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Olympia, 2300 Evergreen Park Dr., Olympia |
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September 5, 2008 |
Boil water advisory ends for Clallam County water system |
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September 5, 2008 |
Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
·
GACHA Forum Agenda
·
GACHA Council Agenda |
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September 4, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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September 4, 2008 |
Alfalfa sprouts sicken 13 in Washington and Oregon
Northwest company recalls product suspected in outbreak |
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September 4, 2008 |
Immunization rates in Washington decrease slightly
Concern that children may be at risk for disease |
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September 3, 2008 |
Sexual contact with two minors leads to suspension of radiologic technologist |
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September 3, 2008 |
Four birds test positive for West Nile virus in Washington |
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August 31, 2008 |
Clallam County water system urges customer to boil water |
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August 29, 2008 |
Forums set to discuss issues facing small public water systems
Public invited to help shape changes in regulations |
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August 25, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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August 25, 2008 |
Board to hold public hearing on environmental health and
safety
in schools
Wednesday, August 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W North River Drive, Spokane |
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August 21, 2008 |
Puget Sound region highest in the state for C-sections |
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August 20, 2008 |
Department of Health files new rule on heart procedures |
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August 20, 2008 |
Empire Health update: state approves sale of Spokane-area hospitals
Plan assures sustained charity care, access to quality care in Spokane County |
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August 19, 2008 |
King County blood donor could be state's first West Nile virus case in 2008
Most likely acquired in eastern Washington but also briefly visited Oregon |
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August 18, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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August 15, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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August 14, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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August 12, 2008 |
Number of newborn screening tests more than doubles in Washington |
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August 11, 2008 |
Seattle dentist's license suspended for over prescribing |
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August 11, 2008 |
Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
GACHA Agenda |
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August 8, 2008 |
Snohomish County: Wilkshire Lane water safe to drink |
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August 5, 2008 |
Back to school prep starts with protecting your child from disease
Make sure their immunizations are current |
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August 4, 2008 |
Snohomish County: Wilkshire Lane water customers urged to boil water |
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August 4, 2008 |
New estimate provides clear picture of recent HIV infections
More work to do in order to reach goal |
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July 29, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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July 29, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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July 25, 2008 |
Boil water advisory ends in Snohomish community |
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July 22, 2008 |
Snohomish County: Kayak Estates water customers urged to boil water |
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July 21, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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July 18, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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July 16, 2008 |
Excessive prescribing leads to doctor's restriction
(Revised)
Vancouver physician was on probation for earlier prescribing violations |
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July 15, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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July 15, 2008 |
Recent disease outbreaks are a reminder to stay current on immunizations
Island County whooping cough is most recent example |
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July 15, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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July 14, 2008 |
Kent nursing assistant suspended for sexual misconduct |
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July 14, 2008 |
Vaughn Bay area reopens to commercial shellfishing after decades of closure |
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July 14, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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July 10, 2008 |
Doctor suspended for negligent treatment of emergency room patients |
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July 10, 2008 |
Unsafe conditions lead to partial closure of motel in Lakewood |
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July 9, 2008 |
Water service restored at vandalized drug abuse center |
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July 9, 2008 |
Medical Commission dismisses charges against Seattle psychiatrist |
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July 7, 2008 |
Water advisory ends for Vader, Enchanted Valley |
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July 3, 2008 |
Vader and Enchanted Valley water system customers advised to boil water |
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July 1, 2008 |
Medical marijuana: health department files draft rule defining 60-day supply
Public comment period begins; hearing date scheduled |
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July 1, 2008 |
Shore up your safety plans before you head to the beach for summer fun
Hints will help you stay safe and sound on the Sound, peaceful at the Pacific |
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June 30, 2008 |
King County licensed social worker suspended on sexual misconduct charges |
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June 30, 2008 |
Warm days, low tides prompt summer shellfish health advisory
Goal is to prevent repeat of oyster-related illness outbreak |
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June 26, 2008 |
Enjoy the tastes of summer by avoiding foodborne illness
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June 25, 2008 |
Tacoma man falsifies water safety test reports; state suspends license |
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June 24, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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June 23, 2008 |
Empire Health sale public hearings in two Spokane-area locations this week
Public comment to be taken at Spokane Convention Center and in Spokane Valley |
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June 20, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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June 20, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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June 19, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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June 18, 2008 |
Mosquitoes buzzing, bringing West Nile virus concerns |
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June 12, 2008 |
State encourages private well owners to test for arsenic |
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June 11, 2008 |
Safety hazards, unhealthy conditions force Everett motel suspension |
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June 10, 2008 |
Injury and violence prevention efforts show progress – more work to do
Injury and Violence Prevention Guide released today |
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June 10, 2008 |
State suspends Longview registered nurse's license
Illegal hunting, animal cruelty allegations, other statements lead to decision |
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June 10, 2008 |
Board discusses environmental health and safety in schools, HIV counseling, and
testing
Wednesday, June 11, 9:30 a.m.
– 4:45 p.m., Best Western Park Plaza, 620 South Hill Park Drive, Puyallup |
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June 5, 2008 |
Ferndale motel license suspended – unsafe, unhealthy for guests |
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June 5, 2008 |
E. coli infections detected in two Puget Sound counties
Several cases identified in Thurston and Pierce Counties |
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June 4, 2008 |
Anacortes motel shut down for widespread dangerous conditions |
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June 3, 2008 |
Empire Health sale update: public hearing dates set for June
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June 2, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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June 2, 2008 |
Seattle motel must vacate all rooms due to immediate threat to guests |
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May 30, 2008 |
Unsanitary, unsafe conditions force SeaTac area motel suspension |
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May 30, 2008 |
State suspends medical doctor who practices in Clarkston |
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May 29, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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May 29, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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May 29, 2008 |
Council to hear briefings on potential health priorities
Thursday, May 29, 2008, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tacoma Campus, The
Evergreen State College, 1210 Sixth Ave., Tacoma
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May 28, 2008 |
Water system at drug abuse center near Castle Rock hit by vandalism
Alternate water supply in use; detectives investigate |
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May 27, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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May 27, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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May 27, 2008 |
Public forum to focus on health equities
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 6-8 p.m., Tacoma Campus, The Evergreen State College, 1210 Sixth Ave., Tacoma
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May 22, 2008 |
Bellingham nurse practitioner to remain suspended pending evaluations |
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May 22, 2008 |
Spring cleaning can stir-up the wrong kind of dirt
Hantavirus may be present in rodent droppings; infection can by fatal |
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May 21, 2008 |
Hepatitis: many people who are infected don't know they have the disease
State, local organizations ramp-up efforts to boost testing, vaccination rates |
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May 16, 2008 |
Warm weather brings risk of illness from raw oysters |
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May 16, 2008 |
Seattle motel suspended for unsanitary, unsafe conditions |
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May 15, 2008 |
Hot weather, snowmelt add up to safety concerns
Runoff means rivers may flow high, cold and fast, endangering water enthusiasts |
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May 13, 2008 |
Water problem discovered at Yelm area elementary school |
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May 13, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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May 12, 2008 |
Board to hold hearings on shellfish-related illness, newborn screening |
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May 12, 2008 |
Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (GACHA)
· GACHA Agenda |
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May 8, 2008 |
Sexual contact charge leads to suspension of Benton County chiropractor |
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May 8, 2008 |
Tobacco Quit Line expands services for pregnant women who smoke
More than 8,700 babies born each year in Washington to smoking mothers |
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May 3, 2008 |
Nine measles cases now confirmed in Grant County
State health department concerned that others may have been exposed across the state |
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May 2, 2008 |
What are your health habits? A new Web site will tell |
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May 1, 2008 |
Drinking water heroes were leaders when it counted
Winners hail from Spanaway, Eatonville, Mount Vernon, Washougal, Spokane Valley |
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May 1, 2008 |
Pollution threatens 17 commercial shellfish growing areas |
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May 1, 2008 |
License restrictions set against Walla Walla optometrist |
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April 30, 2008 |
Measles cases in Grant County – potential for other cases in Washington |
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April 30, 2008 |
Fish consumption advisories updated for Lake Roosevelt and Spokane River
Advice balances health benefits of eating fish with choices that avoid contaminants |
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April 29, 2008 |
Murder charge leads to suspension of King County nursing assistant |
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April 24, 2008 |
Pull up your socks: ticks are active with warm spring weather |
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April 21, 2008 |
Public input sought on Women, Infants, and Children service plan |
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April 21, 2008 |
Childhood vaccine rates rising – outbreaks show need for more coverage
April 19–26, 2008 is National Infant
Immunization Week |
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April 18, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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April 17, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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April 17, 2008 |
Sunnyside school has new, safer drinking water supply |
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April 15, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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April 15, 2008 |
Okanogan County nurse suspended for sexual misconduct |
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April 14, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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April 14, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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April 8, 2008 |
Air emissions review shows need for additional monitoring at Port Townsend mill
Public comment sought on health consultation report about air quality issues in the community |
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April 4, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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April 3, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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April 3, 2008 |
Molestation charge results in license suspension for Yakima nurse |
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April 3, 2008 |
Redmond physical therapist's license suspended on sexual misconduct charge |
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April 2, 2008 |
Living will registry available online |
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April 1, 2008 |
Shellfish harvest restricted in an area of Burley Lagoon |
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March 31, 2008 |
Pierce County motel shuttered for unsafe, unsanitary conditions |
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March 31, 2008 |
Ryderwood health advisory ends; water safe to drink |
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March 27, 2008 |
Portion of Blake Island opens for commercial shellfish harvesting (Revised) |
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March 27, 2008 |
Drug allegations result in suspension for Vashon Island nurse |
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March 25, 2008 |
Snohomish County counselor suspended for alleged sexual misconduct |
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March 24, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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March 24, 2008 |
Cantaloupe causes national Salmonella outbreak - nine cases in Washington |
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March 21, 2008 |
Ryderwood residents asked to boil water |
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March 21, 2008 |
Lewis County water systems making strides toward flood recovery |
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March 21, 2008 |
Low-cost loans help communities deliver better, safer water
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March 20, 2008 |
Tuberculosis cases up 11 percent in Washington |
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March 20, 2008 |
Seattle motel suspended for unsanitary, unsafe conditions |
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March 19, 2008 |
School-based health centers may come to 11 more Washington communities |
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March 18, 2008 |
Washington wins most improved award for childhood immunizations
Upward trend is encouraging challenges ahead in reaching for goal |
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March 18, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers (Revised) |
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March 18, 2008 |
Bellingham nurse suspended for working while impaired |
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March 17, 2008 |
Seattle motel suspended for unsanitary, unsafe conditions |
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March 10, 2008 |
Board to discuss response to vaccine shortages, shellfish-related illness
Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 9:30 a.m.
– 4 p.m., Point Plaza East, Rooms 152 & 153, 310
Israel Road SE, Tumwater, WA 98501 |
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March 10, 2008 |
Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (GACHA)
·
GACHA Agenda |
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March 4, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers
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March 4, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers
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March 3, 2008 |
Living longer and living healthier
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March 3, 2008 |
Shoreline dentist suspended for seven years for over-sedating patient
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March 3, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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February 22, 2008 |
Recent respiratory deaths prompt state disease prevention reminders
Whatcom County investigating death attributed to MRSA-pneumonia
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February 18, 2008 |
Board to respond to shortage of Hib vaccine
Thursday, February 21, 11 a.m.
– noon, Point Plaza East, 310 Israel Road SE,
Tumwater |
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February 13, 2008 |
Spokane nurse suspended for sexual assault |
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February 12, 2008 |
Pasco motel suspended for unsanitary, unsafe conditions |
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February 12, 2008 |
SeaTac motel suspended for unsanitary, unsafe conditions
|
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February 11, 2008 |
Health advisory ends for Clallam Bay Sekiu Water System |
|
February 11, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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February 7, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
|
February 5, 2008 |
Clallam Bay Sekiu water line breaks; town losing water |
|
February 5, 2008 |
Pierce County pharmacist suspended for drug diversion |
|
February 5, 2008 |
Council receives briefings on potential health priorities
Thursday, Feburary 7, 1 - 3:30 p.m., Comfort Inn, 1620 74th Avenue SW, Tumwater, WA 98501 |
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February 1, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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February 1, 2008 |
Felony conviction results in license suspension for Yakima nursing assistant |
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January 31, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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January 30, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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January 29, 2008 |
Nursing Commission seeks health care providers and health consumers
|
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January 25, 2008 |
Dentist's license suspended for allegedly drinking while practicing
|
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January 23, 2008 |
Burlington motel license suspended for unsanitary, unsafe conditions |
|
January 18, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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January 16, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers (Revised) |
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January 11, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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January 10, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
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January 10, 2008 |
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers |
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January 9, 2008 |
State disciplines health care providers |
