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People in state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind
The federal health law set up new plans that are cheaper and more comprehensive than the older ones run by states but consumers need to go without insurance for six months to qualify.
Free disaster preparedness fair at Evergreen–October 9th
The event will also include tours of Evergreen’s emergency department, decontamination demonstrations and a Coast Guard rescue helicopter on display.
To boost organ donations Swedish team webcasts and twitters from Mt. Rainier
In an effort to raise awareness of the need for organ donations, a team from Swedish Medical Center and LifeCenter Northwest “Twittered” and webcast from the summit.
All King County shorelines closed to recreational shellfish harvesting
Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) levels pose health risk, health officials say.
Miles for Midwives – Family-Friendly Fun Run/Walk October 9th
Proceeds from Miles for Midwives benefit the Washington Chapter of the American College of Nurse Midwives and the Midwives’ Association of Washington State
Talks about cancer and cancer therapy at Gilda’s Club
Titles: When are we going to cure cancer? Cancer Chemotherapies and the Health of Your Bones. Late Effects After Cancer Therapy
Time to update back-to-school immunizations
Children who have not been fully immunized have fallen ill in recent whooping cough and chickenpox outbreaks in the state.
Two free online health education resources
Nature offers a special supplement on Parkinson’s disease online for free for a limited time. USAID offers free courses on global health.
More Washington teens up-to-date on their shots
More of Washington teens are up-to-date on their shots, but the state still has a way to go before it achieves recommended 90 percent target immunization rate.
Washington’s adult smoking rate now third lowest in the nation
Washington’s adult smoking rate has dropped to a new low of 14.8 percent — down from 15.3 percent the previous year.
“Taste of Main” event to help children on the Eastside
Event benefits Children’s Response Center, which provides services for children and teens who have experienced sexual assault or other traumatic events
Taste of Main: Bellevue event to help children on the Eastside this Saturday
Benefits Children’s Response Center, which helps children and teens who have experienced sexual assault or other traumatic events.
State O.K.s Swedish-Stevens affiliation
The new arrangement will go into effect September 1st, when the Stevens will officially be renamed Swedish/Edmonds.
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