WA: Health
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Al finalizar la Semana de Salud Materna Negra, persisten disparidades de salud
Aunque la Semana de Salud Materna Negra está llegando a su fin, las disparidades de salud de las mujeres negras embarazadas aún siguen …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
As Black Maternal Health Week ends, health disparities persist
While Black Maternal Health Week is wrapping up, health disparities for pregnant Black women continues to be an issue. From April 11-17 this year…
Altibajos en financiación para cuidados a largo plazo en WA
El acceso al programa de atención a largo plazo en el estado de Washington aumentará gracias a medidas adoptadas durante la sesión legi…
Ups, downs for WA's long-term care funding program
Access to Washington state's long-term care program will increase because of action during this year's legislative session. But the program also …
Mes del cáncer colorrectal: enfermedad aparece en estadounidenses más jóvenes
Marzo es mes de concientización sobre el cáncer colorrectal. El mismo es la tercera forma más común de cáncer y la segunda …
Colorectal Cancer Month: Disease appearing in younger Americans
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the third most common form of cancer and the second most lethal form in the world…
WA makes child-care investments, but more needed
Advocates for accessible child care saw wins during Washington state's legislative session this year but still see room for improvement. Lawmakers …
WA library program lets people check out blood pressure kits
A new program in a Washington public library system is helping people monitor their blood pressure at home. The American Heart Association has …
WA bill would add state oversight to hospital mergers
A bill in Olympia aims to protect Washingtonians against restricted health care access and rising costs from hospital mergers. Consolidation in the …
Tree coverage in cities crucial as planet warms, WA research shows
Trees in urban areas provide benefits for people, including decreased temperatures and improved air quality, according to new research from …
Heart Month highlights importance of CPR training
February is American Heart Month and experts and survivors are highlighting the importance of CPR. CPR could help someone survive in the event their …
Inversión en WA podría ampliar alcance de programa de salud mental infantil
Un programa en el estado de Washington ayuda a niños pequeños con comportamientos problemáticos. Espera conseguir más fondos …