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Grant awarded for new dental clinic in Clarkston

02/08/2010

The $300,000 will go towards providing over 3,000 dental visits annually to an area in desperate need


H1N1 vaccine is widely available - it's the perfect time to protect yourself and your family

01/27/2010

Flu activity is slowing in many communities, but some H1N1 disease is still causing serious illness.


Get healthier - one step at a time

01/27/2010

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


You can still call Mr. Yuk!

01/14/2010

March 14-20, 2010 is National Poison Prevention Week


Bartell Drugs to discontinue filling DSHS/Medicaid prescriptions at 15 locations

01/08/2010

The drugstore cites reduced compensation by the State of Washington.


Hospital infection control in Washington - new tool shows how they rate

01/06/2010

Washington residents can now compare and research infection rates for hospitals in the state with a first-of-its-kind resource.


Top 10 toy safety tips

12/17/2009

Courtesy of Seattle Children's Hospital.


Carry a list of medications you take, says patient-safety group

12/14/2009

Washington Patient Safety Coalition urges patients to take responsibility for avoiding dangers involving medications.


H1N1 ad campaign highlights risks of infection, promotes prevention

12/14/2009

New television and radio ads remind Washington residents of the risks of H1N1 flu and how to protect against the virus.


Open enrollment for Medicare drug and health plan coverage has begun

11/30/2009

Medicare beneficiaries should take this time to review their coverage


AMA, AARP join together to debunk Medicare myths

11/25/2009

The AMA and AARP join forces to cut through the noise and focus on the benefits of health system reform for older Americans


AMA resources answer physicians' and patients' health system reform questions

10/15/2009

The AMA recently posted resources both for physicians and their patients on its health system reform website.


Safe drug disposal

09/23/2009

Misuse of prescription medicines is one of the fastest growing sources of drug abuse among teens. Ensure that prescription medicines aren't misused.


Make sure your child is protected and prepared this school year

09/01/2009

Protect children from routine and new vaccine-preventable diseases


New health education website from the Department of Health

09/01/2009

The Health Education Resource Exchange (H.E.R.E.) website is your one-stop resource for health promotion resources in Washington State.


Avoid West Nile Virus: Five simple tips to help you fight the bite!

07/24/2009

A how-to guide from the Washington State Department of Health


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.


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


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.



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