News Archive

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Artificial Intelligence to Predict Emerging Viruses

Washington State University researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence tool that could help limit or prevent pandemics....

Posted: Mar 31, 2025


Multistate Licenses for Washington Nurses

Nurses whose primary state of residence (PSOR) is Washington can now apply to upgrade to a multistate license...

Posted: Mar 28, 2025


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Whooping Cough Cases Spike in King County

The Seattle area is seeing an unusual spike in whooping cough cases, with King County reporting 111 cases...

Posted: Mar 26, 2025


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Access to Mental Health at School-Based Clinics

Young people in King County have been in need of more access to mental health services in a...

Posted: Mar 21, 2025


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Easing Asthma in Kids Living Near Airports

The University of Washington Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences is involved in a new study on...

Posted: Mar 20, 2025


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WA State Board of Nursing Alerts

The Washington State Board of Nursing provides News and Alerts on their web site. Recentlly featured items include...

Posted: Mar 19, 2025


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WSU College of Education Name Change

The College of Education at Washington State University will become the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences...

Posted: Mar 17, 2025


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Sugary Drinks Linked to Greater Oral Cancer Risk

“Clinicians should be aware of the both the oral health risks associated with consumption of sugary beverages and...

Posted: Mar 13, 2025


Preferred Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes

Researchers have found that, counter to common assumptions, older adults do not necessarily struggle with the technology used...

Posted: Mar 11, 2025


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Culturally Equitable Medical Care

The Community House Calls program at Harborview Medical Center serves patients with limited English proficiency and complicated medical...

Posted: Mar 06, 2025


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Whitworth and WSU Workforce Partnership

A Whitworth University press release announces a new expansion of its 55-year partnership with Washington State University’s School...

Posted: Mar 04, 2025


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The Impacts of Abolishing Daylight Savings Time

The impacts of ending Daylight Savings Time could negatively affect those with sleep problems, according to sleep scientist...

Posted: Mar 03, 2025


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Eating Disorders: Complex and Cultural

To recognize Eating Disorder Awareness Week, The Northwest Asian Weekly interviewed the creator of an online easting disorder...

Posted: Feb 27, 2025


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Standardized Overhead Paging Codes

The Wasington State Nurses Association reports on the new plain language recommendations for overhead paging codes in Washington State. ...

Posted: Feb 21, 2025


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Food Curiosity for Preschoolers

The Seattle Farm to Preschool Program provides preschoolers and their families weekly bags of fresh produce....

Posted: Feb 20, 2025


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Substance Abuse & Mental Health: Free Webinar with CEU

explore key connections between alcohol, drug use and mental health outcomes...

Posted: Feb 18, 2025


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Food Nostalgia: A Newer Avenue of Food Science Work

Researchers are studying the influence of comfort and nostalgia and their effect on nutrition in older adults....

Posted: Feb 11, 2025


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Workplace Risks to Families

Diana Ceballos, assistant professor, UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) is working with other researchers to emphasize safety....

Posted: Feb 10, 2025


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HearMeWA – 24 Hour Support for Washington Youth

HearMeWA is a program for young Washingtonians up to age 25, from the Washington State Attorney General’s Office....

Posted: Feb 07, 2025


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Clover Park Technical College Offers a Massage Program

Students in the Clover Park Technical College Massage Studies Program develop a strong foundation in Swedish massage and deep-tissue techniques....

Posted: Feb 05, 2025


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First Responders Trained on Behavioral Health

The Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education center is a new program of the UW School of Social Work...

Posted: Jan 30, 2025


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New Ultrasound Suites at UW Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic

The Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic at UW Medical Center – Montlake has expanded its imaging capabilities with five new ultrasound suites ...

Posted: Jan 28, 2025


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New Veterinary Medicine Simulation Center at WSU

Washington State University (WSU) now has one of the most advanced simulation spaces in veterinary education. ...

Posted: Jan 26, 2025


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Smart Technology for Older Adults

An editorial discussing barriers to adoption of Smart Technology (ST) among older adults and exploring how clinicians can better support this population...

Posted: Jan 21, 2025


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Washington Doula Services Now Covered by Apple Health

A of January 1, birth doulas are eligible for payment for services in Washington State. ...

Posted: Jan 17, 2025


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New Center Promotes Mental Health in the Workforce

Recently named and approved by the WSU Board of Regents, the Center for Trauma Education and Community Health...

Posted: Jan 16, 2025


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ADAI Provides Resources to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

The Clinical Trials Network Node of the UW Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute offers short videos and factsheets...

Posted: Jan 14, 2025


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WSU College of Communication Works on Messages About Bird Flu

The H5N1 virus (bird flu) is spreading in dairy cows and can also affect the people working with...

Posted: Jan 10, 2025


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Providence Inland NW Sponsors Free DEI Training

Providence Inland NW is hosting a screening of Everybody’s Work on February 6th at Sacred Heart. Nurses can...

Posted: Jan 09, 2025


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High-potency Cannabis Leads to Health Risks

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, or CHS, is a condition that results from daily use of cannabis, especially high-THC concentrates....

Posted: Jan 08, 2025


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Elderberry Juice Shows Health Benefits

A clinical trial, led by Washington State University and  published in the journal Nutrients, found that drinking 12...

Posted: Jan 08, 2025


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Washington Center for Nursing Promotes Health Equity

The Washington Center for Nursing’s (WCN) mission is to support a healthy Washington by engaging nurses’ expertise, influence,...

Posted: Jan 02, 2025


WA Speech Language Hearing Association Survey

The Washington Speech Language Hearing Association is seeking your help to collect information on caseload/workload issues in the...

Posted: Dec 30, 2024


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Summer Research Program for Injury and Violence Prevention Research

Harborview Injurty Prevention & Research Center Summer Research Program (INSIGHT) is an intensive, eight-week summer internship for undergraduate...

Posted: Dec 19, 2024


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Proposal Would Ban Flavored Nicotine Sales

Two Democrats — State Senator T’wina Nobles and State Representative Kristine Reeves — introduced legislation to end the...

Posted: Dec 18, 2024


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UW Student Wins Award to Study Health of Women Maritime Workers

When it comes to research on the health and safety of workers, women in the maritime industry are...

Posted: Dec 17, 2024


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New Clinic for Skagit Regional Health

Skagit Regional Health is excited to announce the opening of its newest facility, Skagit Regional Health – LaVenture...

Posted: Dec 16, 2024


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Immunization Support for DOH for Physicians

This month, the Washington State Department of Health’s Office of Immunizations issued a reminder to the physician community...

Posted: Dec 16, 2024


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WSU Study on AI Implementation in Rural Health Clinics

A nine-month study on the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in rural health clinics, led by Anna Zamora-Kapoor,...

Posted: Dec 16, 2024


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WSU Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Researcher Leads Study on Walkability

Adding strong evidence in support of “walkable” neighborhoods, a large national study found that the built environment can...

Posted: Dec 12, 2024


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Skagit Valley Regional Health Podcasts

Be Well is the official podcast series of Skagit Regional Health. Each short podcast features health topics from expert providers....

Posted: Dec 11, 2024


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Rainier Olympic Nurses Association

The Rainier Olympic Nurses Association, representing nurses in Pierce, Grays Harbor, Thurston, Mason, Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam counties,...

Posted: Dec 10, 2024


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Psilocybin-assisted Psychotherapy for Clinicians

In clinicians experiencing depression or burnout after providing Covid-19 care in 2020 and 2021, psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy resulted in...

Posted: Dec 06, 2024


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PCORI Grant Funds New UW Study on Breathing Tubes

Despite millions of patients needing breathing tubes every year, it’s unknown which tube size works best for seriously...

Posted: Dec 04, 2024


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Black Infant Thrive – Maternal Health Services

Black Infant Thrive is a new program of the Kitsap Public Health District dedicated to supporting Black mothers and birthing families....

Posted: Dec 04, 2024


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Microfiber Plastics in the Environment

The findings, reported in the journal, Water Resources Research, (open access) mean that the fibers could get easily...

Posted: Dec 03, 2024


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Washington Dept. of Health Care-A-Van

The Care-a-Van is a mobile health clinic that serves people across Washington state, working closely with community partners...

Posted: Dec 03, 2024


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Partnership for Rural Telehealth

Providence St. Mary Medical Center is enhancing health care access in rural areas with a donation to the...

Posted: Nov 22, 2024


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Webinars from WSMA Include Care in Rural Areas

The Washington State Medical Association webinar series (including some free to attend) in December includes sessions for providers...

Posted: Nov 21, 2024


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WSU College of Nursing Rural Health News

Washington State University (WSU) College of Nursing is proud to highlight the inspiring work of its faculty, students,...

Posted: Nov 21, 2024


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