Washington State Department Of Health
Recent News About Washington State Department Of Health
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First locally acquired human case of tick-borne disease anaplasmosis hospitalizes Washington resident
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is reporting the first locally acquired human case of the tick-borne disease anaplasmosis in a Washington resident discovered on August 8.
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King County chiropractor suspended on charges of sexual misconduct
State health officials suspended the license of King County chiropractor Robert Ulrich (CH.00033882) pending further legal action.
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State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state.
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Department of Health reenergizes vision for health in Washington
As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has developed a transformational plan to reenergize the agency’s priorities, focus, and commitment to its vision of equity and optimal health for all.
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Washington 211 call takers can provide information and answer questions on MPV; assistance is available in 240 languages
People across Washington can now call 1-833-829-HELP for the latest information on Monkeypox virus (MPV).
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Department of Health releases updated COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools & child care
The guidance takes lessons learned from the first two and a half years of the pandemic, and outlines both required and recommended measures for the 2022-23 school year to help reduce COVID-19 transmission in school and child care settings.
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DOH updates school guidance as mask mandate lifts starting March 12
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has released new guidance for schools, child care, day camps, and other youth activities, with changes to masking rules effective March 12.
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State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states.
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State disciplines health care providers
The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state.
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Find Help for Yourself and Others
Our individual and collective mental health is essential for overall health.
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Public Health Connection
Parenting isn’t easy, especially during a pandemic. You’re trusted to make daily decisions — around school, child care, socializing, travel — that impact the safety of your child and your family. It’s a difficult and sometimes lonely position to be in.
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Smartphone app to help track COVID exposure available in Washington
A new anonymous exposure notification system may help mitigate the coronavirus's spread in Washington, Gov. Jay Inslee and the Department of Health said in November.
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COVID-19 death toll count includes gunshot wound fatalities
COVID-19 has been nothing short of a controversial pandemic and the recent discovery of gunshot victims being counted among coronavirus deaths is complicating issues further.
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Gov. Inslee creates COVID-19 recovery advisory groups
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced the creation of three advisory groups on May 5, which will help with the state's reopening and COVID-19 recovery.