WA: Health
Doctor visits important as WA kids head back to school
As children head back to school, doctors said there are a few ways parents can prepare for the transition. One important item on the checklist is …
Trabajadores de atención domiciliaria presionan por mejores salarios y beneficios
Los cuidadores domiciliarios de Washington están negociando con el estado sobre salarios y beneficios. El sindicato de cuidadores, SEIU 775…
Consejos importantes para los habitantes de WA sin aire acondicionado
El calor es una grave amenaza para la salud de las personas y se vuelve más peligroso en el estado de Washington, donde muchas personas no …
Cooling tips important for Washingtonians without AC
Heat is a serious threat to people's health and is made more dangerous in Washington state, where many people lack air conditioning. Some tips can …
WA health care costs survey results 'alarming'
A new report finds Washingtonians are worried about the rising costs of health care -- in some cases even avoiding treatment because of the price tag…
WA launches food poisoning monitoring system
The state of Washington has launched an online system for tracking food poisoning cases. The Washington State Health Department has opened its …
Trabajadores WA reciben apoyo de la Casa Blanca en su lucha syndical
Los trabajadores de residencias para ancianos en el estado de Washington han regresado de la Casa Blanca con una determinación renovada de luchar…
WA nursing home workers get White House boost in union struggle
Nursing home workers in Washington state have come back from the White House with renewed resolve to fight for their union contract. A delegation of …
Analysis: Costs high for making WA long-term care program optional
A new analysis from Washington state shows passing an initiative making a long-term care benefit program optional could cost taxpayers millions…
Report: WA 988 crisis line rollout successful but more work needed
A new report examines the rollout of the 988 mental health crisis line in each state and finds Washington state has fared well but still has more work…
Amazon responsible for selling chemical used for suicide, lawsuits allege
Lawsuits are seeking to hold Amazon accountable for selling a chemical used by people for suicide. The substance is known as sodium nitrite and is …
WA ranks 14th in child well-being, room to improve
Washington state ranks 14th in a new report on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count Data Book measures how well states …
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