Evergreen Reporter

There were 210 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 13.2% decrease from the previous week.

254 people die in the state of Washington from cancer in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 254 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 4.1% increase over the previous week.

30 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in the state of Washington during week ending Aug. 13

There were 30 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in the state of Washington.

Steps you can take now to prepare for wildfire smoke

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

Early preparation is key to protect yourself and your family

365 people age 85 and older in Washington are estimated to have died during week ending August 13

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 365 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 13.

CDC estimates 325 people in 75-84 age group in Washington died during week ending August 13

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 325 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 13.

49 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in the state of Washington during week ending Aug. 13

There were 49 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in the state of Washington in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in the state of Washington.

60 people die in the state of Washington from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 60 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 11.1% increase over the previous week.

State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

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.

52 people die in the state of Washington from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 52 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 26.8% increase over the previous week.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in the state of Washington during week ending Aug. 13

Washington's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

State disciplines health care providers

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state.

Environmental Justice Day highlights human cost of pollution and climate change

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

Hazy air, contaminated water, and hazardous waste hurt families and turn communities into unlivable spaces.

23 people die in the state of Washington from diabetes mellitus in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 23 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 17.9% decrease from the previous week.

CDC predicts 233 people in 65-74 age group in Washington died during week ending August 13

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 233 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 13.

65 people die in the state of Washington from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 65 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 4.8% increase over the previous week.

176 people die from diseases of the heart in the state of Washington during week ending Aug. 13