Washington State Department of Health Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 12, 2023 - 00:30 GMT

Snohomish County dentist suspended on charges of unsafe practices and disregard for patient safety while using general anesthesia

For immediate release: July 11, 2023 (23-094) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – The Dental Quality Assurance Commission suspended the dental license (DE00007482) and moderate sedation permit (D360669137) of Snohomish County dentist Shuichi Yamaguchi …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 19:53 GMT

Spokane County counselor suspended on allegations of sexual misconduct

For immediate release: July 11, 2023 (23-093) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health suspended the license of Spokane County agency affiliated counselor Madison Kay Taber (CG61220029) pending further legal action. …

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Published on July 3, 2023 - 17:00 GMT

Hot temperatures forecast for Independence Day week

For immediate release: July 3, 2023 (23-090) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting above-average temperatures for areas across Washington this upcoming July 4 and for the remainder of the week. While warmth …

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Published on June 29, 2023 - 17:29 GMT

Play It Safe on Independence Day

For immediate release: June 29, 2023 (23-089) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – Fourth of July is just around the corner, with warmer weather, open beaches, barbecues, fireworks – and the potential for accidents or worse. But a little bit of planning …

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Published on June 28, 2023 - 20:02 GMT

Department of Health and Washington 211 salute COVID-19 Hotline as successful partnership sunsets

For immediate release: June 28, 2023 (23-088) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – Following a successful three-year collaboration, the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) COVID-19 Hotline partnership with Washington 211 (211) will end June 30 …

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Published on June 26, 2023 - 22:55 GMT

State agencies announce changes in policy and best practices for infants and parents affected by substance use at birth

For immediate release: June 26, 2023 (23-087) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), in conjunction with the Department of Health (DOH), the Health Care Authority, and the Washington …

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Published on June 14, 2023 - 17:51 GMT

Life-saving Blood Donations Needed to Meet Growing Demand in Summer

For immediate release: June 14, 2023 (23-082) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Health and the Washington State Blood Coalition are urging people to celebrate World Blood Donor Day on June 14 by volunteering to donate …

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Published on June 14, 2023 - 04:44 GMT

Grant County chiropractor suspended on charges of child rape

For immediate release: June 13, 2023 (23-080) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – State health officials suspended the license of Grant County chiropractor Tyrone T. Trexler (CH00034180) pending further legal action. Charges state that Trexler has …

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Published on June 12, 2023 - 17:17 GMT

Wildfire smoke forecasted to impact Washington again this season

For immediate release: June 12, 2023 (23-079) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – As our climate changes, the threat of wildfires looms larger every year. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is urging the public to prepare now for smoke that …

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Published on June 9, 2023 - 22:38 GMT

Notice of Intent issued to Social Treatment Opportunity Programs in three counties

For immediate release: June 9, 2023 (23-078) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued a Notice of Intent to modify the behavioral health agency licenses of Social Treatment Opportunity Programs (STOP) …

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Published on June 7, 2023 - 17:25 GMT

Department of Health announces winners of second annual statewide high school science contest

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) congratulates the winners of the second annual Washington Tracking Network (WTN) Youth Science Contest. The contest is an opportunity for high school students to develop their science and …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 22:41 GMT

Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry

For immediate release: June 1, 2023 (23-074) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is working with local and federal public health partners to investigate 13 cases of Salmonella linked to backyard poultry. …

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Published on May 26, 2023 - 23:14 GMT

Department of Health suspends licenses for Daybreak Youth Services

For immediate release: May 26, 2023 (23-071) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has suspended the licenses for two Daybreak Youth Services (Daybreak) facilities located in Spokane and Brush Prairie. …

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Published on May 24, 2023 - 18:50 GMT

Department of Health unveils free, dual-language ‘Walk With Ease’ program

For immediate release: May 24, 2023 (23-068) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has released a free, new walking program designed to help people manage and prevent chronic conditions like diabetes, …

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Published on May 17, 2023 - 16:54 GMT

Department of Health launches PFAS in Drinking Water Data Dashboard

For immediate release: May 17, 2023 (23-066) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has launched a new PFAS in Drinking Water Data dashboard. The dashboard provides public access to data collected by public …

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Published on May 12, 2023 - 21:03 GMT

NWS Heat Advisory Issued this Weekend for Washington State

OLYMPIA – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Washington state that goes into effect Saturday afternoon and ends on Monday. This means it’s time for people to plan and take precautions to stay cool and safe, both outdoors and at …

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Published on May 11, 2023 - 19:40 GMT

King County dentist suspended on charges of unsafe practices and disregard for patient safety while using general anesthesia

For immediate release: May 11, 2023 (23-063) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – The Dental Quality Assurance Commission suspended the dentist license (DE60470632) and the general anesthesia permit (GA60614575) of King County oral surgeon Calley J. …

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Published on May 11, 2023 - 16:11 GMT

Washington flu deaths increased tenfold this season compared to last year

For immediate release: May 11, 2023 (23-062) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – Following two seasons of unusually low flu activity, the 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years. A total of 262 Washingtonians were reported to have died …

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Published on May 8, 2023 - 19:17 GMT

State honors “best of the best” for annual drinking water awards

For immediate release: May 8, 2023 (23-060) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is pleased to share 10 people from Washington state are being honored during the annual National Drinking Water Week for …

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Published on May 3, 2023 - 15:20 GMT

La mayor parte del condado de Island continúa cerrado a la cosecha de almejas mantequeras y de barniz

Para publicación inmediata: 3 de mayo de 2023 (23-056-español) Contacto: Comunicaciones del DOH OLYMPIA. Más de una docena de playas en el condado de Island permanecen cerradas a la cosecha de almejas mantequeras y de barniz después de que se encontraron …

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