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Death notices for May 1, 2024, in The Olympian The Olympian

WEBBieber, David, 69, Elma, died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center. McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory, …

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Study: WA has some of the most affordable healthcare in US The …

WEBStates with the most affordable healthcare. According to the Forbes Advisor study, Washington state has the third most affordable healthcare out of all 50 states plus …

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WA DOH offers new guidance for positive COVID-19 self-tests

WEBThe Washington State Department of Health announced new COVID-19 testing guidance Friday, including where to report positive self-tests. Previously, …

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Dr. Rachel Wood moves on from Thurston County

WEBDr. Rachel Wood, who has served as Thurston County’s health officer since 2013, is moving on from her role here in Thurston — and as a columnist at The Olympian — this …

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Thurston County sees increase in COVID-19 cases The Olympian

WEBRenae Miller, public information specialist for Thurston County Public Health and Social Services, noted the LOTT Clean Water Alliance is seeing an increase in …

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New residential treatment facility opens near Rochester The …

WEBWashington’s first residential mental health treatment facility was introduced to the public Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the site near Rochester. Gov. Jay …

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Thurston County awards three grants for treatment services The …

WEBThurston County plans to spend over $640,000 in sales tax funds through 2025 to help people with mental health or substance use disorders. The Board of …

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Washington state to provide free COVID, flu test at kiosks The …

WEBMartín Bilbao. (360) 715-2209. The Washington State Department of Health is partnering with Thurston County to place a free COVID-19 and flu test kiosk in south county.

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RSV rise in region brings mask requirement back to MultiCare

WEBMultiCare Health System on Tuesday, Dec. 5, said it would begin requiring masks in patient-care areas at its Puget Sound-area sites. Facilities include those in …

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DOH names Kwan-Gett chief science officer The Olympian

WEB360-754-5403. Rolf has worked at The Olympian since August 2005. He covers breaking news, the city of Lacey and business for the paper. Rolf graduated from The Evergreen State College in 1990. Dr

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Tribe submits plans for drug treatment center in Olympia The …

WEB“The clinic will provide substance use disorder assessments, individual and group counseling, medication including Methadone, Suboxone, Subutex and Vivitrol, …

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MultiCare submits plans for emergency medical center in Lacey

WEBMultiCare Health System has submitted plans for a 10,000-square-foot emergency medical center on a long-vacant parcel in Lacey at Golf Club Road …

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Gov. Inslee proposes $70.9 billion for supplemental budget The …

WEBThe governor is proposing $70.9 billion for the 2024 supplemental budget to invest in big-ticket items such as addressing behavioral health, combating the opioid …

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New overdose data breaks down circumstances of local deaths

WEBIn 2022, the data shows Thurston County had an adjusted overdose death rate of 43.3 per 100,000 people. In 2020, adjusted rate for the county was 16.5. Local …

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Council approves permits for mental health hospital in NE …

WEB360-754-5403. Rolf has worked at The Olympian since August 2005. He covers breaking news, the city of Lacey and business for the paper. Rolf graduated from The Evergreen State College in 1990

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WA retirees protest when PEBB tried to take away benefits

WEBToni L. Bailey The Olympian. About 53,000 Washington state retirees were close to losing health care options until hundreds of retirees sent emails and protested …

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Where to get a COVID-19 vaccination around Thurston County

WEBAccording to the state Department of Health, here are the places in Thurston County and nearby spots in surrounding counties where you can get a vaccination. In all …

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Thurston County food safety inspections for Feb. 28, 2024 The …

WEBDeli racks up 85 red points. Here are Thurston County food safety scores for Feb. 28. By The Olympian Staff. Updated February 28, 2024 10:21 AM. Thurston …

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Thurston County food safety inspections for May 8, 2024 The …

WEBSushi Train. 8765 Tallon Lane Northeast, Lacey. Food Service Establishment. May 3: 45 red points; 8 blue points. Comments: One employee had an expired food …

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Blaze at Montesano care facility displaces patients Wednesday

WEBThe Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center was cordoned off Thursday morning, Sept. 15, after a Wednesday evening fire displaced 77 patients. No …

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Thurston County food safety inspections for March, 6 2024 The …

WEBBy Tony Overman. Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County Public inspection reports, which are available for each food establishment, at the …

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