News Archive
Measles Resources for Schools, Workplaces, Healthcare
Public Health Seattle & King County (PHSKC) reports that the number of measles case is going up around...
Locations Affect Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
Researchers from the University of Washington have published their findings showing these outcomes for people in rural areas...
Certification for Dementia Care Facilities
Senate Bill 5337, sponsored by Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, would require the Department of Social and Health...
Empathy Lens is Here!
Research shows that stigmatizing images of people who use drugs reinforce harmful stereotypes that can worsen health inequities....
New Guidelines Improve Cystic Fibrosis Screening
Many newborn screening protocols miss cases of cystic fibrosis in Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American newborns, according...
Artificial Intelligence to Predict Emerging Viruses
Washington State University researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence tool that could help limit or prevent pandemics....
Multistate Licenses for Washington Nurses
Nurses whose primary state of residence (PSOR) is Washington can now apply to upgrade to a multistate license...
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...
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...
Easing Asthma in Kids Living Near Airports
The University of Washington Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences is involved in a new study on...
WA State Board of Nursing Alerts
The Washington State Board of Nursing provides News and Alerts on their web site. Recentlly featured items include...
WSU College of Education Name Change
The College of Education at Washington State University will become the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences...
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...
Preferred Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers have found that, counter to common assumptions, older adults do not necessarily struggle with the technology used...
Culturally Equitable Medical Care
The Community House Calls program at Harborview Medical Center serves patients with limited English proficiency and complicated medical...
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...
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...
Eating Disorders: Complex and Cultural
To recognize Eating Disorder Awareness Week, The Northwest Asian Weekly interviewed the creator of an online easting disorder...
Standardized Overhead Paging Codes
The Wasington State Nurses Association reports on the new plain language recommendations for overhead paging codes in Washington State. ...
Food Curiosity for Preschoolers
The Seattle Farm to Preschool Program provides preschoolers and their families weekly bags of fresh produce....
Substance Abuse & Mental Health: Free Webinar with CEU
explore key connections between alcohol, drug use and mental health outcomes...
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....
Workplace Risks to Families
Diana Ceballos, assistant professor, UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) is working with other researchers to emphasize safety....
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....