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The King County Board of Health is expected to take action Thursday on a resolution declaring racism as a public health crisis. Executive Dow Constantine…
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Washington doctors say they plan to do more to prevent gun-related injuries and deaths, including asking patients whether they own guns and screening them…
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Health officials have linked two cases of Hepatitis C to a nurse in a Pierce County emergency room who may have shared needles with unwitting patients,…
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Restaurants in most of King County, including in Seattle, are now required to post their “smiley face” health department food safety rating.Public Health…
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The flu is making rounds, and health officials across Washington say that 2017 is shaping up to be a severe season. “It’s never too late to get the flu…
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High rates of diabetes and other health problems in Seattle's Chinatown-International District are due in part to a lack of safe outdoor space, a…
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Mosquito repellent, long-sleeved shirts and pants are part of the plan, as well emails, texts and education about standing water. But controlling the spread of the virus is a major challenge.
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The e. coli outbreak tied to Chipotle restaurants in the Pacific Northwest continues to expand. Twenty-five people in Washington and 12 in Oregon have…
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The occasional home visit from a health worker can be strong medicine for people who suffer from asthma. A new study based in King County shows it can…
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The King County Council has approved a budget that will preserve all 10 of the county’s public health clinics. The move took a patchwork of temporary…