March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the third most common form of cancer and the second most lethal form in the world. Dr. Margaret Chin, family medicine physician…
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State health department: 2023 Healthy Youth Survey results suggest positive changes in adolescent well-being
The Washington State Department of Health on Wednesday released the results of of its statewide 2023 Healthy Youth Survey, and said it suggested “positive changes” in adolescent health and well-being….
Court blocks state inspections of federal immigration facility in Tacoma
State health and workplace inspections of a federal, privately-run immigration facility in Tacoma won’t happen anytime soon despite numerous complaints of detainee mistreatment. A federal judge on Friday issued an…
Health screenings, door prizes and more at Edmonds SD Health and Wellness Fair March 23
The Edmonds School District is sponsoring a health and wellness fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at the Meadowdale High School gym. There will be free dental, vision,…
Edmonds teen creates nonprofit to increase South Asian bone marrow donations
Edmonds resident Soren Ghorai started the nonprofit South Asian Marrow Initiative (SAMI) to raise awareness of leukemia and other blood diseases among South Asian communities. The junior at Eastside Preparatory…
With agreement, Providence Swedish signifies commitment to communication access for deaf patients
Providence Swedish and nonprofit law firm Disability Rights Advocates on Friday announced an agreement that signifies Providence Swedish’s strong commitment to ensuring deaf patients’ access to health care services at…
Verdant awards over $3.2 million in funding to 35 nonprofits
The Verdant Health Commission has awarded $3,266,875 to 35 nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of residents of South Snohomish County. Approved by a vote of the…
Verdant offering Mediterranean cooking class Feb. 13 for Heart Month
The Verdant Health Commission will be hosting a free cooking class focused on heart-healthy meals and treats. Registered dietician Kelsy Baker will show participants how to use alternative proteins such…
Strength in numbers: More than 200 show up for ‘You Are Not Alone’ event
Throughout the day Saturday, over 200 people visited the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo for the Snohomish County Youth Suicide Prevention Taskforce’s “You Are Not Alone” conference. Focused on building…
Reminder: County Youth Suicide Prevention Taskforce hosting ‘You Are Not Alone’ event Feb. 3
Snohomish County Human Services announced Friday that the Youth Suicide Prevention Taskforce is hosting a “You Are Not Alone” conference Saturday, Feb. 3, at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. The…
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State inspectors denied entry to privately run immigration detention center in Tacoma
Washington state health and workplace inspectors have repeatedly been denied entry to a for-profit federal immigration detention center in Tacoma, where detainees have filed hundreds of complaints over issues like…
Verdant offering winter wellness cooking demo class Jan. 24
The Verdant Health Commission will be hosting a free cooking class focusing on “winter wellness” meals and treats. Registered dietician Christy Goff will show participants how to make cozy delights…
School-based health services expand to Mountlake Terrace High School
Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) has expanded its school-based health center program to Mountlake Terrace High School, where it is now operating a full-service clinic. This is the…
Italian-style charcuterie meats linked to salmonella infections in Washington
(Courtesy of Washington Department of Health)As part of an ongoing outbreak investigation that includes 47 salmonella cases in 22 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises people…
Harsh winter weather leads to steep drop in blood donations
Blood banks and organizations that serve Washington and the Northwest are close to calling a Code Red – a critical supply warning to hospitals and emergency departments that donated blood…
Department of Health offers naloxone to high schools to combat youth opioid overdoses
Opioid-related drug overdose deaths in Washington have risen dramatically, particularly among young people. Rates of opioid-related fatalities among adolescents aged 14-18 have surged almost threefold from 3.6 per 100,000 individuals…
2024 Pacific Northwest Radon Poster Contest for students now open
The Washington State Department of Health is calling on students across the Northwest to get creative and raise awareness about the dangers of radon gas by participating in the 2024…
Why a leading option for treating opioid addiction is not widely available in Washington prisons
If you’re incarcerated in a Washington state prison with an opioid-use disorder, a very specific set of circumstances must occur if you want access to addiction treatment medication. You might…
Snohomish County invests nearly $3 million in Food Bank Coalition to address food insecurity
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on Wednesday announced that the county has invested nearly $3 million in the Snohomish County Food Bank Coalition. In total, the county’s investments have supported…
Census Bureau’s proposed changes threaten to undercount people with disabilities, advocates say
The Census Bureau has proposed a major change to disability questions on its annual American Community Survey that advocates say will reduce the number of people who are counted as…
Elevate your well-being at the She Does Wellness Conference 2024
A transformative experience designed specifically for women of color — the She Does Wellness Conference — will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Mukilteo. Event details When: 9 a.m.-4…
DOH launches interactive tool to connect people to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program of Washington released an online tool to help people find their closest WIC clinic and apply for benefits, according to a news…
Burn ban lifted for Snohomish County
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has lifted the Stage 1 burn ban for Snohomish County, effective at 2 p.m. Nov. 27. The ban went into effect on Nov. 25,…
Ache of uncertainty: Aging parents caring for disabled adult children worry what’s next
Eighty-six-year-old Olympia resident Helga Teske thinks a lot these days about all the things she still wants to teach her son. How to clean the two-bedroom house where they’ve lived…
Stage 1 burn ban issued for Snohomish County
Due to stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued a Stage 1 burn ban for Snohomish County, effective at 2 p.m. Nov….