WA: Health
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
WA lawmakers move to electrify school bus fleet
School buses are getting cleaner in Washington state after this year's legislative session. Lawmakers in Olympia passed House Bill 1368, which will …
Monday, April 22, 2024
Spokane joins lawsuit as city deals with 'forever chemicals' contaminating water
Spokane has joined a lawsuit against the manufacturers of toxic chemicals known as PFAS after the discovery of the chemicals in parts of the city's dr…
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 …
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 …