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By LocalHealthGuide on September 02nd, 2010
All King County shorelines closed to recreational shellfish harvesting
Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) levels pose health risk, health officials say.
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By Randy Dotinga on August 24th, 2010
More walking, cycling linked to healthier weights worldwide
Among American cities, the highest rates of walking and cycling to work were in Boston, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Minneapolis and Seattle.
By Public Health Seattle King County on August 22nd, 2010
Seattle flu comic now available in 14 languages
Versions available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
By LocalHealthGuide on August 19th, 2010
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.
By Michelle Andrews on August 10th, 2010
Health law expands Medicare coverage of preventive care
Covered services include mammograms and colorectal cancer screening, bone mass measurement and nutritional counseling.
By Laura Kennedy - HBNS on August 09th, 2010
Allergy shots: helpful for some asthmatics, risky for others–study
About 30% of asthma patients saw breathing improve after immunotherapy injections. Side effects ranging from mild to severe were common — but fatalities extremely rare.
By LocalHealthGuide on August 05th, 2010
Information about medical errors reported to the state are now online
From June 2006 through March 2010, there have been 780 adverse events reported.
By Kurt Ullman - HBNS on August 03rd, 2010
Americans cut risk of heart disease death in half, prevention is key
By smoking less, watching their cholesterol and lowering their high blood pressure, Americans halved their risk of dying from heart disease over past 20 years.
By Washington Department of Health on July 29th, 2010
County fair safety tips from the Department of Health
In recent years disease outbreaks have been linked to a Pierce County petting farm, a King County farm camp, Whatcom and Clark County fairs, and the Puyallup State Fair.
By LocalHealthGuide on July 27th, 2010
Time for back-to-school immunizations–Department of Health
Washington state health officials are urging parents to use the next few weeks to make sure their children had all the immunizations they need to attend school.
By LocalHealthGuide on July 26th, 2010
See a dead bird? Report it to Public Health
As part of their efforts to detect and track West Nile virus, King County health officials want you to report any dead birds you may see.
By LocalHealthGuide on July 21st, 2010
$8.9 million for health promotion in King County
Programs will seek to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and reduce obesity and tobacco use.
By Michael McCarthy on July 15th, 2010
Plans will have to provide some preventive services at no cost
Plans will be required to cover such preventive services as cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes testing, cancer screening and routine immunizations without additional charges, such as copayment.
By Michael McCarthy on July 14th, 2010
What can Britain tell us about pub closing times?
U.K. expert panel found little change in alcohol consumptions or alcohol-related crime after the U.K. loosened its drinking hours.
By LocalHealthGuide on July 14th, 2010
King County “Slow down or pay up” speeding campaign begins Friday
From 2006 to 2008, speeding drivers killed 140 people in King County crashes, an average of four deaths a month.
By LocalHealthGuide on July 12th, 2010
Health stories in the Seattle Times
Fish-oil supplements may lower your risk of breast cancer, but don’t run out and stock up on pills just yet. QFC recalls some containers of broccoli raisin salad because they contain walnuts.
By KaiserHealthNews on July 09th, 2010
Seven lesser-known health law measures may have big impact
Provisions will cut your cost for some preventive care, help retirees get insurance, help expand Medicaid coverage.
By Seattle Childrens on July 08th, 2010
Open windows pose safety risk to kids — Seattle Children’s video
With the weather warming up, families may be keeping windows open throughout the house to stay cool – this can be a serious safety risk for young kids.
By Washington Department of Health on July 07th, 2010
Even if it feels cool outside, don’t leave children in parked cars — DoH warns
A 70-degree day can make the inside of a car dangerous in minutes. Children are more susceptible because their body temperatures can rise three to five times faster than an adult’s.
By Seattle Red Cross on July 06th, 2010
Hot weather safety tips from the Seattle Red Cross
The very young and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the heat, so it is important to check on them regularly. People with chronic health issues are also at greater risk and need to take special care in hot weather.
By Seattle Childrens on July 02nd, 2010
Water safety tips from Seattle Children’s
With people turning to water activities to enjoy the summer weather, the risk of drowning is a concern. Cold waters and warm weather make for increased drowning risk.
By Seattle Red Cross on June 28th, 2010
Red Cross safety tips & burn remedies for July 4th
Seattle Red Cross offers safety tips and burn remedies for the Fourth of July.
By U.S. FDA on June 28th, 2010
Bottled Water Everywhere: Keeping It Safe — FDA
Your pricey bottled water might just be from the tap, the agency points out.
By LocalHealthGuide on June 14th, 2010
Lithium “button” battery safety — Seattle Children’s video
Dr. Kathy Sie, attending surgeon at Seattle Children’s Hospital, offers parents safety tips on button batteries
By Glenda Fauntleroy - HBNS on June 14th, 2010
Another benefit of exercise: you won’t fall as much
Remaining physically fit and sticking to a regular exercise routine could lower your risk of taking a tumble, finds a new research study.
By LocalHealthGuide on June 11th, 2010
Warm weather, cold water ups drowning risk
Most drowning deaths occurred in the earlier part of swim season when waters are still cold and often swift moving. In 2008, there were 100 drowning deaths statewide.
By LocalHealthGuide on June 01st, 2010
King County traffic deaths tumble
Officials credit strong enforcement of DUI laws, safer car design, road improvements, better driving habits, and seatbelt use.
By Robert Gould on May 20th, 2010
View: U.S. should pour prevention funds into tobacco programs
The U.S. must spend $500 million on prevention this year. Rather than spreading it around, writes Robert Gould, it would be best to target one thing: tobacco.
By Amy Sutton - HBNS on May 13th, 2010
Deaths would drop with more preventive services
As many as 50,000 to 100,000 deaths in people under age 80 could be prevented each year if just nine simple of preventive services were implemented effectively.
By Julie Appleby - KHN on May 07th, 2010
Groups vie for a piece of health law’s $15 billion prevention fund
If you had $15 billion to spend on prevention, where do you think it would do the most good? Fighting obesity? Smoking? Maybe encouraging exercise?
