News Archive
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....
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....
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...
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 ...
New Veterinary Medicine Simulation Center at WSU
Washington State University (WSU) now has one of the most advanced simulation spaces in veterinary education. ...
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...
Washington Doula Services Now Covered by Apple Health
A of January 1, birth doulas are eligible for payment for services in Washington State. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Elderberry Juice Shows Health Benefits
A clinical trial, led by Washington State University and published in the journal Nutrients, found that drinking 12...
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,...
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...
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...
Proposal Would Ban Flavored Nicotine Sales
Two Democrats — State Senator T’wina Nobles and State Representative Kristine Reeves — introduced legislation to end the...
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...
New Clinic for Skagit Regional Health
Skagit Regional Health is excited to announce the opening of its newest facility, Skagit Regional Health – LaVenture...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
Rainier Olympic Nurses Association
The Rainier Olympic Nurses Association, representing nurses in Pierce, Grays Harbor, Thurston, Mason, Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam counties,...
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...
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...
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....
Microfiber Plastics in the Environment
The findings, reported in the journal, Water Resources Research, (open access) mean that the fibers could get easily...
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...
Partnership for Rural Telehealth
Providence St. Mary Medical Center is enhancing health care access in rural areas with a donation to the...
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...
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,...
ADAI Empathy Lens Anti-stigma Project
The Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) at the Univrsity of Washington has launched the “Empathy Lens” project....
Equine Herpes in Washington State
Washington state agriculture officials are trying to stop the spread of a deadly variant of equine herpes that’s...
National Association of School Nurses Workforce Study
The National School Nurse Workforce Study 2.0 describes the demographic characteristics, distribution patterns, school nursing models and activities,...
National Injury Prevention Day
Harborview Injusry Prevention & Research Center is highlighting resources for increased awareness of National Injury Prevention Day, November...
Washington State Medical Association Podcasts
Podcasts for professional development are made available by the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA)...
UW Department of Global Health Chair Stresses Health Inequities
Heidi van Rooyen began her new role as Chair of the Department of Global Health at the University...
New Dataset Features More Diversity and AI Readiness
An NIH-funded study involving seven institution and sites in Seattle, WA; San Diego, CA; and Birmingham Alabama will...
Mental Health Challenges for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students
The NW Asian Weekly reports on results of a University of Washington research study which found that mental...
Hospital Advocacy Day is February 11
The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) is organizing their seventh Hospital Advocacy Day at the State Legislature to...
WSU Veterinary Surgeons Perform Complex Operation
A shepherd-lab mix named Wolfie, was the recipient of the operation to improve his ability to breathe....
Advancing Worker Protections Through Public Policy
Maggie Leland, policy director for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, will present a public lecture...
Increase in Whooping Cough Cases
An increase in whooping cough cases has been reported in Washington state and the United States this year....
Indigenous Food Sovereignty
In recent decades, the Food Sovereignty movement has become increasingly popular amongst many Indigenous groups worldwide. Washington State University...
Career Development Series
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences presents a monthly series of lectures and workshops...
Kaiser Permanente Plans Closure of Three Area Medical Facilities
Kaiser Permanente Washington recently announced closure of medical facilities in Seattle (Ballard), Gig Harbor and Poulsbo. ...
Seattle EMTs Can Administer Buprenorphine
Seattle has become the first U.S. city where EMTs and firefighters can administer buprenorphine in the field. Buprenorphine...
Novice to Expert: The Value of Nursing Expertise
Washington Nurse, the magazine of the Washington Nurses Association, shared this article by Dr. Patricia Benner, academician, theorist...
New Partnership Enhances Care in the Palouse
Pullman Regional Hospital announces its integration with Palouse Medical. As part of the integration, both hospitals will use...
Local High Schoolers Work to Prioritize Mental Health and Brain Research
Two high school seniors at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bellevue, Washington are creating opportunities...
October is Medical Librarians Month
October is Medical Librarians Month, and Ann Dyer, director of the WSU Health Sciences Library in Spokane, recently spoke about...
Tackling Emerging Workplace Hazards with Policy
The UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences sponsors Maggie Leland, JD, MSPH, Policy Director for the...
Considering Racial Bias in Ophthalmology
Students in a UW Medicine Department of Ophthalmology class asked questions about why race was being used as...
Health People + Healthy Pets Clinic
The Healthy People + Healthy Pets clinic in Spokane offers free health care services to low-income people or...
WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
The Rural Health Research Center of WWAMI (WWAMI RHRC) has recently received renewed funding from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to continue their policy-relevant research for the next four years....
One Health: Concept to Application
The NW Center for Public Health Practice at the UW offers free webinars monthly. ...
Surgeons at UW Medicine are Using Robotic Assisted Device
University of Washington Medical Center surgeons have used new technology to assist with spine surgery, allowing minimally invasive...
Human Infections of Avian Influenza in Washington State
The first presumed human infections of avian influenza are under investigation in Washington State. Four agricultural workers in...
Washington Hospitals Create New Plan for Emergency Announcements
The Washington State Hospital Association has led an effort to change the way emergencies are announced on hospital...
Modular Units Will Address Housing Challenges
WSU and CSU receive grant to develop comprehensive guidelines for designers and builders working on modular units....
WSMA Partners with the AMA to Introduce Campaign Highlighting Patient-Physician Relationship
The Washington State Medical Association has launched a new effort to emphasize the importance of the patient-physician relationship....
Washington Breaks Ground on the Construction of the New Forensic Center of Excellence
On Thursday morning, state leaders gathered in Lakewood to break ground on a new hospital to be built...
WSU Cannabis Intervention Project receives NIH Funding
At Washington State University, a communication project that aims to reduce cannabis misuse among young adults recently earned...
Whooping Cough Cases are on the Rise on the West Coast
One in three babies who get whooping cough require hospitalization, according to the CDC. Dr. Eric Chow, the...
Paralympian Sarah Adam Discusses the Importance Adaptive Sports for Women
American Occupational Therapy Association member Sarah L. Adam, Paralympian, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, Assistant Professor, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Occupational...
Current Miss Washington Champions Health Equity
Hermona Girmay, the current Miss Washington, is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Public Health...
Mpox Vaccine Highly Protective Among People with HIV
In a study was led by researchers at Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), a joint program of the UW and the Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle...
EPA Announces Funding for Clean Water in Washington Schools and Homes
Alongside the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, EPA is announcing $57,015,000 in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding...
WSU Alumni Return as Faculty
As the first class of Washington State University MD graduates are completing their residency programs and becoming independently...
Mission Forward Changed and the Philosophy of Ambulatory Care
Mission Forward at the University of Washington is working to standardize care at the UW’s 125 ambulatory care...
Salaries of New Emergency Medicine Graduates
Dr. Fiona Gallahue, UW Department of Emergency Medicine, is the lead author of a newly published study entitled...
Outdoor and Agricultural Burning
For more information see the NWCAA information page on Outdoor and Agricultural Burning....
Fred Hutch Expands Research Capacity
Fred Hutch Cancer Center is adding three buildings that will allow more square footage to be dedicated to...
Youth-REACH for the WWAMI Region
Youth-REACH is a new program to empower rural youth living in the WWAMI Region to learn about careers in healthcare. ...
Children Are the Most at Risk for Lead Poisoning
Lead is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. While it has some...
Vital: A Free Mobile App Designed to Support Cancer Survivors
Washington State is offering a new program to support those who are affected by cancer. The program is...
Washington School Nurse Expresses Concern for School Nurse Staffing
Liz Pray, school nurse in Moses Lake, Washington, writes about the importance of school nursing and the critical...
Virginia Mason Medical Center Downtown Seattle’s Birthing Center Closing
The Seattle Times reports that “Virginia Mason Medical Center’s birth center is the health system’s only birth center...
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and MultiCare Health System Finalize Affiliation
The affiliation formalizes a joint, long-term commitment to deliver the highest quality and most advanced health care to communities across Washington state. ...
Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
Valerie Daggett, a UW scientist, has developed a novel approach for the early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease as well as other neurodegenerative conditions. ...
Seattle Anesthesiologist Inaugurated as 2024-2025 President of WSMA
Dr. John Bramhall will lead the nearly 13,000 physician, physician assistant, and medical student members of the Washington State Medical Association for the next year....
CDC Reports Human Case of Bird Flu Not Linked to Animals
The CDC reaffirmed that the risk of bird flu spreading to the general public remains low. ...
WSU College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates 125th anniversary
The entire community is invited to visit the Pullman campus for the celebration....
Remembering Dr. Tim Evans: MEDEX Colleague and Friend
MEDEX Northwest bids farewell to Dr. Tim Evans, longtime medical director and faculty of the program. ...
New life-saving resource available in the Pacific NW
The newly launched UW Medicine ECMO Transport Team can travel to hospitals across Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon......
Care-a-Van Mobile Health Services
The Washington Department of Health Care-a-Van is a mobile health clinic that serves people across Washington state. ...
Kitsap Public Health District Vaccination Clinics
Kitsap Public Health District protects and promotes the health of all people in Kitsap County...
COVID-19 lockdowns prematurely aged teenage brains, UW study shows
When measured in terms of the number of years of accelerated brain development, the mean acceleration was 4.2 years in females and 1.4 years in males....
Stay out of the water at these Seattle beaches
Swimmers should stay out of the water at six Seattle-area swimming beaches this weekend due to high bacteria levels,...
Magnesium supplements for sleep
Magnesium mystery: “I don't know how this completely works, but they respond to magnesium”...
School-Based Clinics in Washington – 2023 Highlights
School-based clinics in Washington State benefit families and students in many ways. ...
Maternity Care Deserts
More than half of rural counties in the U.S. did not have obstetric services as of 2018....
New AAP Guideline on Childhood Obesity Raises Concerns
Importance of the interdisciplinary diagnosis and management of childhood obesity. ...
Evidence-Based Diagnoses of Long Covid
New York State insurer issues report highlighting the impact Long COVID had on the workforce....
International Overdose Awareness Day + Recovery Month
August 31 is a day to remember those who have died from overdose and to acknowledge the grief...
Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19
The AAMC issued the following statement regarding U.S. House of Representatives passage of the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2022...
Health Care Cost Transparency Board seeks members for Advisory Committee on Data Issues
Consider applying to become a member of the Advisory Committee on Data Issues. ...
Nutrition for Precision Health
The All of Us Research Program from the National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has a new initiative, Nutrition for Precision Health....
All for One … Health for All: The Role of Open Access, Evidence-Based Information to Improve Health for All Species
The following post appeared in the blog of the Director of the National Library of Medicine, Patricia Flatley Brennan, RN, PhD....
Updated: More HEALWA CNE Nursing Tutorial Webinars in 2020
HEALWA webinars carrying CNE credit are available to you on a regular basis. ...
Responding to the Call: George Floyd, Black Lives Matter and Systemic Change
Black lives matter - A message from UW Libraries....
Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Tracking Map (Including Recovered Cases)
Interactive dashboard shows COVID-19 spread in real time....
JAMA Open Day: Supporting Open Access
The Health Sciences Library will host a JAMA Network Open Day to introduce the Puget Sound research community to open publishing and provide knowledge associated with publishing for the journal, JAMA Network Open...
Sickle Cell Disease Training and Mentoring Program (STAMP)
OMH has announced a new pilot program to train primary care providers on the basics of sickle cell disease....
Community Programs for Substance Use Disorder Education
Naloxone nasal spray for the emergency treatment of overdose is made available to schools, universities and libraries in the United States. ...
Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons
The National Library of Medicine’s traveling exhibit, Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Surgeons, is currently on display...
Engaging Users to Support the Modernization of ClinicalTrials.gov
Guest post by Rebecca Williams, PharmD, MPH, acting director of ClinicalTrials.gov at the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health....
VisualDx Now Available
VisualDX, a visual clinical support system, is available through HEALWA on a trial ...
Attention RNs and Nurse Practitioners!
Learn how to set up your free access to the HEALWA collection, observe best practices for finding reliable and current evidence-based information in HEALWA’s databases, ebooks, and full-text journals—all while earning 1 CNE credit...
Bed Rest During Pregnancy: What does the Evidence Say?
According to the Mayo Clinic: "Bed rest during pregnancy is no longer recommended for most conditions....
October is Medical Librarians Month
Patti Brennan, Director of the National Library of Medicine, thanks medical librarians in a recent blog post...
New Community Outreach Coordinator
HEALWA welcomes Patricia Devine, MLS, as the new Community Outreach Coordinator....
Spring into action! Don’t miss the HEALWA CNE webinars!
FREE online workshops about how to sign up for and use HEALWA, now is your chance to earn one free CNE contact hour....
HEALWA Annual Report is Now Available
We are pleased to announce that the 2016-2017 HEALWA Annual Report has now published and is posted on the website....
Sign up now for the December 5th webinar on HEALWA!
Looking for a chance to earn 1 FREE contact hour? There is an upcoming online workshop about using HEALWA....
There’s still space in the November 7th HEALWA webinar!
We still have some spaces left for the HEALWA webinar on November 7th....
Sign up now for the October 3rd webinar on HEALWA!
An upcoming online workshop about using HEALWA that offers 1 contact hour CNE to participants at no cost....
Need help finding health information? Looking for free CNE contact hours?
An upcoming online workshop about using HEALWA that offers 1 contact hour CNE to participants at no cost....
August 1st CNE Credit Opportunity
Don’t miss the next chance to earn 1 contact hour for attending our new webinar!...
Stop by the HEALWA booth at the WANA Conference!
Are you attending the WANA Spring Anesthesia Conference this weekend in Seattle? If so, please stop by the HEALWA booth...
Upcoming CNE Credit Opportunity on April 4th
Don’t miss your chance to earn 1 contact hour for attending our new webinar...
HEALWA Has a New Assistant Director
Welcome to Christina Pryor, MLS the Assistant Director & Community Health Education Coordinator....
2015-2016 HEALWA Annual Report Now Available Online
The 2015-2016 HEALWA Annual Report is now available on the HEALWA portal site....
Webinar: Overview of Access Medicine Resources – Wednesday, May 4th at Noon
Join us on Wednesday, May 4th at noon Pacific time when Anthony Marrocolla, Digital Resources Librarian from McGraw-Hill, will demonstrate the features of AccessMedicine....
VisualDx – New Look and Expanded Features
As of today, VisualDx has changed their look and expanded the features available....
HEALWA Welcomes Marriage & Family Therapy Associates and Clinical Social Work Associates
As of January 1, 2016 Marriage & Family Therapy Associates and Clinical Social Work Associates can now access HEALWA resources....
2014-2015 HEALWA Annual Report Now Available Online
The 2014-2015 HEALWA Annual Report is now available on the HEALWA portal site....
Free Trial Open For McGraw-Hill’s Clinical Access Database
HEALWA has arranged to have a period from now until the end of November for users to try McGraw-Hill's Clinical Access database....
New To HEALWA This Year: Joanna Briggs Institute Library
New to HEALWA - The Joanna Briggs Library....
Announcing the Amazon Gift Card Winners – Congratulations!
Thank you to all who participated in the HEALWA Evaluation Study. Congratulations to the winners!...
Online Training for Healthcare Providers on Medicinal Cannabis
Developed for health professionals, this online training presents current information and clinical practice guidelines on the use of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain....