How Healthy Is Washington? Do we Crack The Top 10 In The Country?
Comparing life expectancy, percentages of physical activity and obesity, and smoking rates, we now know which states are the healthiest in America.
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33 Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak Including WA, CA, & OR
If you have pet chickens or ducks, be sure to wash EVERYTHING!
Feds Eyeing Reclassifying Pot, But Might Not Be Recreational
Feds considering moving pot from a Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 drug. The reason individual state recreational programs are running is because the Feds really don't prosecute it anymore.
Counties Where the Most Opioids Are Dispensed in Washington
Decreasing prescriptions may have fueled a new phase of the opioid epidemic: the rise of synthetics like fentanyl. These are the areas of Washington most impacted by the shift.
Check Your Labels: 'Ineffective' Cold Medicine Pulled From Stores
One store has already removed the products. Will others follow?
State of Washington Ends Mask Mandate for Healthcare Settings
Effective April 3, people ages 5 years and older no longer need to wear masks in healthcare settings, long-term care facilities, and adult correctional facilities.
East Wenatchee Council Member Testifies to State Legislature on Controlling Insulin Prices
East Wenatchee City Councilmember Matthew Hepner testified at two legislative hearings that would offset insulin costs.
Confluence Health Earns Prestigious Award for AI Innovation
Confluence Health obtained Coleman through IT vendor Infor, who nominated Confluence Health for the SuperNova Award.
Grant County Health District Warn of Fumes from Wilbur Ellis Fire
Anyone experiencing SO2 exposure side effects should contact their local healthcare provider.
Beware of Ticks When Going Outdoors
This particular tick is a western blacklegged tick, commonly found on the west coast of Washington and along the eastern Cascade slopes.