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Swine Flu update

05/13/2009

The latest information on the Swine Flu in Washington state.


Food benefits to increase for many Washington residents

04/07/2009

Beginning April 1, many people currently receiving food assistance will receive an increase in their monthly food benefits.


Statewide helpline and website support people with traumatic brain injuries

03/11/2009

Public education on preventing traumatic brain injuries and connecting survivors to services and resources is available.


Sweeping changes to Washington's training requirements for long term care workers

03/02/2009

Initiative 1029, passed in 2008, will result in major changes for workers providing long-term care to adults.


FDA offers advice on recall of peanut-containing products

02/18/2009

Do you have a peanut-containing product on the FDA recall list? Find out if you do and what you should do about it.


Economic stress causes people to smoke more and quit less

01/07/2009

State provides free nicotine patches and gum to help people quit tobacco


Flu vaccine for Washington kids and teens in good supply

12/10/2008

Yearly vaccination recommended for everyone 6 months to 18 years


Register your end-of-life wishes securely online

06/04/2008

The Washington State Living Will Registry is a secure, online database that preserves Washington state resident's end-of-life preferences.


Get healthier - one step at a time

11/25/2008

Living a healthy lifestyle greatly reduces risk of chronic diseases and can help reduce health care costs for the individual and the nation.


Search and compare local health care using the new Community Checkup report

11/25/2008

Use the Community Checkup as a guide to talk with your doctor about getting the right care to keep you as safe and healthy as possible.


Washington's food stamp program expanded

11/25/2008

DSHS is providing greater assistance with the cost of food, and other services.


Adult smoking drops slightly; quit help for Medicaid patients

11/25/2008

As of July 1, people on Medicaid have extra support to help them quit.


New Web site offers the facts about immunizations for children

09/09/2008

A new awareness campaign known as “Vaccinate Your Baby” features news and information for parents.


High number of uninsured hits home for many Americans

09/09/2008

AMA reiterates call for action and asks patients to share their voices


AMA applauds passage of new law to protect patients from genetic discrimination

05/22/2008

AMA lauds the passing of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 into federal law.


Skin Infections and MRSA

02/24/2008

Learn more about antibiotic-resistant staph infections: what they are, and how to avoid them.



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