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Pierce County, Tacoma opt not to cover health department’s $15M …

WebHealth department staff told the Board of Health in February more is needed to adequately address the pandemic. As of Feb. 28, Chen reported Pierce County had seen 71,234 …

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CDC drops 5-day COVID isolation guidelines

WebThe agency had been expected to drop the 5-day isolation recommendation. Health officials said Friday that people can return to work or regular activities if they have …

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Move to break up Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department fails …

WebNOW PLAYING ABOVE. PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — A move to break up the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department failed on a 3-3 vote Tuesday night at the …

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Pierce County to lose one quarter local psychiatric beds

WebLAKEWOOD, Wash. — In the midst of a mental-health crisis and capacity shortage, Pierce County is about to lose one quarter of its local psychiatric beds, thanks …

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‘Nasty respiratory disease’ on the rise in Snohomish County as we …

WebSNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — Snohomish County health officials are sounding the alarm as RSV cases in the county are on the rise.. Health Officer James …

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State’s largest free clinic returns to Seattle Center for ninth year

WebSEATTLE — With with the high cost of healthcare, Seattle and King County are working to fill the gaps by providing free treatment to those in need. On Friday, the …

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Plans for a second new psychiatric hospital move to Tacoma

WebA new 105-bed mental health hospital has been proposed for Tacoma by Signature Healthcare. The location is a few blocks west of the Wellfound Behaviorial …

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$50M budget shortfall could close public health clinics, other …

WebHe said that without action from the state, more serious cuts will need to be made next year, such as eliminating the majority of the General Fund used for human …

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White House rolls out new steps to try to protect people who buy …

WebMany people rely on short term plans for health insurance, but they can also lead to expensive, surprise medical bills. On Thursday, the Biden Administration …

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MultiCare’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup set to grow with

Web“Over the past year, the hospital has operated above its capacity the majority of the time. Adding new beds is a crucial step to ensuring timely care is available in …

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Biden and Harris argue that Democrats will preserve health care …

WebRALEIGH, N.C. — (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday promoted their health care agenda in the battleground state of North …

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‘Definitely blindsided’: Thousands of

WebSEATTLE — A six-doctor private obstetrics and gynecology practice in Seattle suddenly announced its closing. It means up to 16,000 women now need to find a new …

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Police in Washington city issue alarm after 3 babies overdosed on

WebOn Wednesday morning, a 911 caller said a 6-month-old baby was having trouble breathing. Arriving firefighters found the infant unresponsive and administered …

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RSV cases soar across Washington, hospitals inundated

WebRespiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, continues to be a present and growing threat in Washington. Children’s hospitals across the Puget Sound are seeing …

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Whistleblower: Health inspectors turning blind eye to ethnic

WebIn 2006, a health inspector assigned to Seattle's International District claimed she was fired after refusing to "go easy" on ethnic restaurants and delis. She filed a …

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UnitedHealth: Hackers likely stole health, personal data from large

WebUnitedHealth Group hack UnitedHealth Group, the largest health insurer in the U.S., announced Monday that hackers stole health and personal data of potentially a …

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Supreme Court will consider when doctors can provide emergency

WebThe Supreme Court is considering a case that'll determine when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after its …

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DOJ settles with Mount Vernon family clinic after False Claims Act

WebOf the $120,000 settlement, nearly $72,000 will go to Washington and just over $48,000 will go to the federal government.

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Derek Hough shares update on his wife, Hayley Erbert’s recovery …

WebDerek Hough, Hayley Erbert Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert attend the NAMI West Los Angeles first annual 2023 Mental Health Gala honoring the life & legacy …

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South Korean police raid office of incoming head of doctors' …

WebSouth Korea Doctors Protest FILE - Doctors stage a rally against the government's medical policy in Seoul, South Korea, on March 3, 2024. South Korean …

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David Lee Roth announces early 2022 retirement, citing health …

WebRoth, 67, spoke exclusively with Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes, requesting not to be interrupted while he waxed philosophical about health, mortality, the …

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Supreme Court weighs whether states can ban

WebSupreme Court Abortion Abortion rights activists, covered in blankets with red paint, lie down as they rally outside the Supreme Court, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose

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