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Adams Co. gives update on respiratory illnesses

WebAdams County Health Officer Alex Brzezny gave an update during the Adams County Commissioners and Board of Health meeting Feb. 14 on several ongoing …

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House passes bill on public health advisory board

WebHouse Bill 1152, which passed in a 60-37 vote, would establish the Public Health Advisory Board under the state Department of Health. The board would advise …

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Grant Co. health report highlights disease and mortality rates

WebThe case rate was 33,777 per 100,000 residents in Grant County, compared to the state average of 25,486 per 100,000 people. Grant County had 33,011 reported …

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Confluence is building a $3 million clinic in Moses Lake

WebTwo lone members of a construction crew working Monday afternoon on the site of what will become Confluence Health's new $3 million clinic, expected to open in …

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Behavioral health, drug use among biggest Grant health concerns

WebMOSES LAKE — About 88% of participants said mental and behavioral health services as one of the biggest health challenges in Grant County. Another was drug use …

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Othello Community Hospital now hosting Ritzville mobile clinic

WebOTHELLO – Othello Community Hospital has begun partnering with the Ritzville-based East Adams Rural Healthcare to provide mobile primary care clinic …

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Something in the air: Moses Lake resident finds peace through …

WebCourtesy Art of Living Foundation. Research has shown that SKY breath meditation leads to improvements in depression, stress, mental health, mindfulness, …

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Agencies team up to head off fire season Columbia Basin Herald

WebAgencies team up to head off fire season. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife crews shepherd a controlled burn near Moses Lake in 2021. A collection of …

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Community health clinics expand drive-up Columbia Basin Herald

WebMOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Community Health and Quincy Community Health have expanded their drive-up clinics, where patients are seen in the parking lot …

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ESD 105 receives nearly $4 million in grants for student mental …

WebYAKIMA — Educational Service District 105 officials announced on Sept. 29 that they will receive federal grant funds totaling almost $4 million to support student …

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New family practice doctor joins Samaritan Healthcare

WebMOSES LAKE — Alex Johnson has been hired as a family practice physician at Samaritan Healthcare. Johnson’s practice will be as a primary care physician for …

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Confluence physician wins state award Columbia Basin Herald

WebWENATCHEE — Confluence Health pediatrician Doug Eisert was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Leah Layne Memorial Health Leadership award from the …

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BBCC hosts health careers workshop for high school students

WebMOSES LAKE — On May 3, Big Bend Community College hosted Grant County Scrubs Camp — a one-day workshop for high school students to explore …

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WA passes bills to fight addiction in tribal communities

WebOLYMPIA —The Washington State Legislature passed a package of bills that aims to promote health equity across the state. The slate of bills and fiscal actions is …

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Target date announced for new Ephrata MLCHC dental clinic …

WebEPHRATA — Moses Lake Community Health Center officials expect to open the clinic’s new dental office in Ephrata by Nov. 3. Community Health officials …

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WDFW to begin prescribed fires in March Columbia Basin Herald

WebPrescribed fires mitigate the intensity of possible forest fires and restore forest health, according to the WDFW. SPOKANE — Annual prescribed fires on …

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Governor signs My Health, My Data Act into law

WebThursday, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1155, the Washington My Health, My Data Act into law. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, …

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State officials urge poultry growers to take steps to mitigate avian

WebWashington State Veterinarian Amber Itle is strongly advising poultry growers to take steps to avoid contaminating their flocks with H5N1 - also known as …

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WA to study viability of ag mental health hotline

WebSuicide Prevention and Crisis Helpline: Available 24/7 in English or Spanish by dialing or texting 988. You can also reach the helpline at 1-800-273-8255. Translation …

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