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New colorectal cancer cases still trending younger
The increasing global adoption of a Westernized diet is likely influencing this change, a UW Medicine digestive system specialist says....
Mar 20
Rural women face tougher time with menopause
They report higher levels of vaginal dryness, urinary problems and anxiety compared with women who live in urban settings. Justin...
Dec 30, 2024
Homage Senior Services, a 50-year-old organization
This holiday season and throughout the winter months, as the days grow shorter and the temperatures dip, many seniors grapple with...
Dec 19, 2024
Navigating your health care choices: When to visit your primary care provider, urgent care, or the emergency room
By Dr. Jake Armbrust Southwest Medical, part of Optum Knowing where to turn for medical care can be confusing. Each option – your...
Nov 21, 2024
Carol’s Cancer Prevention Corner Prostate Cancer Awareness Month….
Carol’s Cancer Prevention Corner September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month…. One in six Black men will be diagnosed with prostate...
Sep 29, 2024
Facing Fentanyl Together: 26 Events, One Day
Opioid prevention and education resource events take place in locations across Washington on Sept. 20 OLYMPIA – The Department of Social...
Sep 19, 2024
Ultra-low-dose ketamine can curb opioid withdrawal
In a study, ketamine helped some patients complete buprenorphine treatment and overcome their fentanyl addiction. Drug overdose is the...
Sep 19, 2024
Maximum Fair Prices Announcement Op-Ed
By: Priya Helweg, Acting Regional Director and Executive Officer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Region 10 The...
Aug 22, 2024
Department of Health announces updated guidance for COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses
The new recommendations streamline guidance across multiple illnesses OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced...
May 16, 2024
Biomarker Testing and the Treatment of Cancer
By Carol A. Coram, Ed.D The word is biomarkers. The first thing I would think of is my high school and college biology classes. Then...
Apr 7, 2024
Mar 28, 2024
New “Communities Building Resilient Youth” grant recipients announced
$574,000 funding supports youth mental health and well-being OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced the...
Mar 15, 2024
Seattle/King County Clinic February 15 – 18, 2024 at Seattle Center.
Seattle/King County Clinic Free Dental, Vision & Medical Care for People in Need Thursday, February 15 - Sunday, February 18 Seattle...
Feb 8, 2024
Department of Health unveils kiosks that offer free COVID-19 and flu tests
Kiosks offer safe and reliable tests 24/7 to protect the health and well-being of all OLYMPIA –The Washington State Department of Health...
Feb 8, 2024
Distinguishing chronic cancer pain from end-of-life pain
NSAIDs can effectively reduce long-term, or background, pain. Opioids have an appropriate role, too, a topic expert says. People with...
Jan 18, 2024
Nov 9, 2023
Health Insurance Open Enrollment Starts Nov. 1 with Expanded Access
Open enrollment for health insurance starts today, Nov 1, and now everyone who lives in Washington state can purchase health and dental...
Nov 6, 2023
Oct 12, 2023
Free vaccination events for south King County students provide COVID-19 vaccine and school-required
Summary On or before the first day of instruction, all K-12 students in Washington state must be up to date on vaccinations required for...
Jul 21, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
COVID-19 treatment program returns Free telehealth appointments expand access to oral antivirals
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has relaunched its popular free telehealth program to increase access to...
Feb 9, 2023
COVID-19 Bulletin
Recap of Recent COVID-19 News and Updates Statewide Response Updates Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH)...
Oct 22, 2022
COVID-19 Bulletin Recap of Recent COVID-19 News and Updates
Statewide Response Updates Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 1,825,852 confirmed cases...
Oct 13, 2022
Seattle COVID Emergency Proclamation to End After October 31
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the City of Seattle is preparing for the next chapter in the COVID-19 pandemic and...
Oct 12, 2022
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