On Friday the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative (RALI) of Washington launched its newly formed coalition comprised of community leaders, healthcare stakeholders and other organizations that…
With robust public participation over the course of 17 prior events, the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of…
Educating teens about managing stress is a passion for 2019’s Miss Auburn, Amanda Enz. As a Junior at Auburn Mountainview High School, she launched Stress…
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-Issaquah, 8th CD) and Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) have introduced the Improving Provider Directories Act (HR 4575). The bill will increase the accuracy…
The Washington State Board of Health passed an emergency rule banning the sale of flavored vapor products or any products that will be used to…
Newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continues to rise in Washington,…
Spina Bifida is a congenital condition and a type of neural tube defect that occurs early in the development of a fetus in utero when a…
Get vaccinated now: That’s the message from Washington health officials as we enter into flu season. “It’s essential to take the flu seriously and just…
The Washington State Department of Health is announcing a new smartphone app to help teens and young adults quit vaping. Developed collaboratively with 2Morrow Inc.,…
The Auburn Senior Wellness Team is hosting an Auburn Senior Wellness Fair Thursday, September 26th from 9:30 am-1:00 pm. The event will include informational booths,…
Washington State Department of Health officials confirm two new cases of severe pulmonary disease linked to vaping. These cases were identified by the Spokane Regional…
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) officials are reporting the first confirmed case of a severe lung disease linked with the use of vaping devices…
You may have seen recent news that many states are experiencing an outbreak of severe pulmonary (lung) disease associated with using vaping devices/e-cigarette products. While…
Student immunization coverage held steady, according to data released today by the Washington State Department of Health. As of November of last year, just over…
Your back to school routine may look a little different this year. That’s because Washington State recently passed a law removing personal/philosophical exemptions for MMR…
A human case of West Nile virus (WNV) has been reported by Benton-Franklin Health District – the first case of WNV in Washington this year.…
Today Washington State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy signed a statewide standing order for naloxone, a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. The standing…