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…

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…

Access to Washington state's long-term care program will increase because of action during this year's legislative session. But the program also …

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the third most common form of cancer and the second most lethal form in the world…

A new program in a Washington public library system is helping people monitor their blood pressure at home. The American Heart Association has …

Trees in urban areas provide benefits for people, including decreased temperatures and improved air quality, according to new research from …

Un programa en el estado de Washington ayuda a niños pequeños con comportamientos problemáticos. Espera conseguir más fondos …

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and a vaccine for young people can reduce the risk of developing this disease. Cervical cancer typically …

Health professionals have raised alarms about social media and its impact on young people's mental health. Concern has grown so great that earlier …

Reports from the Insurance Commissioner's office and the state Attorney General reveal an analysis of what they call "the true costs of health care" i…

Noviembre fue el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Diabetes, pero de cara a las vacaciones, los diabéticos saben que no pueden perder de …

Los habitantes de Washington con hijos y padres mayores que necesitan atención elogian la tranquilidad que les brinda el nuevo programa de ahorro…

Having a home is critical to a person's health. Medicaid dollars in Washington state are helping bridge the gap between health care and housing…

October is Long-Term Care Planning Month, and a few tips can help people understand where to start when it comes to thinking about the future…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health professionals say younger women are increasingly being diagnosed with the cancer. About one in …

Washington performs well in a new report scoring states' long-term care systems. The Evergreen State ranked second in AARP's Long-Term Services and …

School is back and one way parents can set their kids up for success is ensuring screen time is not getting in the way of sleep. Dr. Maida Chen…

Home care aides in Washington state are seeing the benefits of health coverage for their kids. Members of the Service Employees International Union …

Washington will allow people nearing release from state prisons and jails to qualify for Medicaid health coverage. The expansion starts in July 2025…

Washington state researchers are spotlighting an often overlooked population: kinless adults with dementia. The population is often difficult to …

Julio es el mes nacional de la concientización sobre la salud mental de las minorías, que destaca las dificultades específicas de las …

Esta semana comienza un fondo para brindar atención a largo plazo a los habitantes de Washington. Los trabajadores comenzarán a pagar en …

June is national safety month and workplace injuries are an important focus. What is considered a workplace injury is broader than many workers may …

Family caregivers are providing crucial services, but they also need support. That's why AARP has compiled resources for the people taking care of …