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| Nov 4, 2026 | State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (November 3, 2026) | For immediate release: November 3, 2026 (26-063)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
Olympia -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certific... |
| Oct 28, 2026 | State disciplines health care providers: October 27, 2026 | For immediate release: October 27, 2026 (26-062)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn char... |
| Oct 26, 2026 | WSDA confirms HPAI in dairy herd in Benton County | OLYMPIA – Oct. 26, 2026 – Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has confirmed a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in a Benton County dairy herd. The virus was detected by the Washington Animal Disease Di... |
| Oct 21, 2026 | El Departamento de Salud presenta el panel de datos de la línea 988 de prevención del suicidio y situaciones de crisis | Para publicación inmediata: 20 de octubre de 2026 (26-060-español)
Contacto: Comunicaciones del DOH
OLYMPIA. El Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington (por su sigla en inglés, DOH) presentó el panel de datos de la línea 988 de preve... |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Washington confirms first detection of avian influenza in dairy cattle | OLYMPIA – Oct. 8, 2026 –The USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) confirmed the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in two Yakima County dairy farms in Washington state by the Washington Animal Dis... |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Influenza-Related Death Reported in Thurston County | CONTACT: Renae Miller, Public Information Supervisor, Thurston County Public Health and Social Services, (360) 463-0362 or [email protected]; Dr. Jennifer Freiheit, Director, Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
In... |
| Oct 1, 2026 | AG Brown joins bipartisan suit over corporate liability for PFAS pollution | Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the chemical company historically known as DuPont (now called “EIDP”), its parent company, Corteva, and a newly-created entity call... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | DOH releases 2026-2027 childhood and adult vaccine schedules | For immediate release: September 17, 2026 (26-059)
Contact: DOH Communications
Updated state standing order maintains COVID-19 vaccination access for everyone 6 months and older
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has ... |
| Sep 5, 2026 | West Coast Health Alliance 2026-2027 respiratory virus season immunization recommendations | For immediate release: September 4, 2026 (26-058)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) is issuing immunization recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season. These recommendations are info... |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Responding to lead contamination on 23rd Ave W | Seattle Public Utilities is working with City, County, State, and Federal partners to address lead contamination found on the 4200 block of 23rd Ave W, as part of our work to ensure compliance with discharges related to our drainage and was... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Free Naloxone | Naloxone, or Narcan, is a safe and legal medicine used to reverse opioid overdoses by temporarily blocking the opioid's effects. It has no negative effects on someone who isn't experiencing a drug overdose, so it's better to ... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | State disciplines health care providers (8-26-2026) | For immediate release: August 26, 2026 (26-056)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charg... |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Standing Together: Honoring Veterans on International Overdose Awareness Day | Standing Together: Honoring Veterans on International Overdose Awareness Day
On August 31, the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs joins the global community in observing International Overdose Awareness Day—a day to remember those we... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | West Coast Health Alliance joint statement on federal Executive Order regarding childhood vaccines | For immediate release: August 13, 2026 (26-055)
Contact: DOH Communications
The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) bases its recommendations for vaccinations on guidelines from trusted professional medical and health organizations representi... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Explosive wildfire activity spreads smoke across Washington | Current situation
Multiple large fires are burning across the state, with no rest in sight for firefighters. Spokane experienced devastating wildfire impacts over the weekend and the situation is still very active. Hundreds of structures bu... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Public Health investigating confirmed measles case in Clark County child | Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a Clark County child who is unvaccinated.
The person who tested positive for measles was at local health care facility while they were contagious. People who were at... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Never Touch or Handle Wild Bats | This week, two bats in Whatcom County tested positive for rabies. Bats are found all over the world and play a vital role in ecosystems by controlling insect populations. However, they can carry rabies, a deadly disease that is transmitted ... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | DOH celebrates National Immunization Awareness Month, names 2026 Immunization Champion | For immediate release: August 5, 2026 (26-054)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance that highlights the importance of protecting people of all ages from vaccine-preventa... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Wildfire Smoke Impacts Air Quality | The Lincoln County Public Health Office works to increase awareness and education of outdoor air pollutants and provide prevention strategies for maintaining clean air. Air Quality Monitoring
Air pollution, including smoke from wildfires, i... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Get Immunized Before the School Year with Your Local Public Health Department | SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. July 27, 2026 – San Juan County Health & Community Services (HCS) is making it easier for families to get their children up to date on required vaccines before next school year starts. This August, HCS is holding im... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | State disciplines health care providers (07-13-2026) | For immediate release: June 4, 2026 (26-047)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges ... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | WSDA confirms HPAI in Grant County | OLYMPIA – October 10, 2025 – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) confirms Grant County’s first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, among sick birds in a large commerci... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | WSDA confirms first domestic flock HPAI case in Skagit County | OLYMPIA, WA — March 20th, 2026 — Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a medium-sized flock of backyard chickens in Skagit County. This marks the first detection of HPAI ... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Yard debris quarantine vital to Japanese beetle eradication, state officials say | One of the ways the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is working to get rid of Japanese beetle in Washington is by a quarantine of yard debris items. Last year the agency enacted a quarantine, limiting or prohibiting the mov... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Wildfires prompt tips to keep livestock safe | OLYMPIA — As wildfires continue to burn throughout the state, emergency orders have been issued for a coordinated multi-agency response. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is urging large animal owners to closely monitor ... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | WSDA seeks consent to treat over 17,600 properties for Japanese beetles | OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program is seeking permission from property owners in Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties to treat their yards for Japanese beetle.
Over 17,600 property owners in the tre... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Pesticide drift advisory | For immediate release: 5/18/2023
Media Inquiries: 360-628-3477
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is reminding pesticide applicators of their responsibility to ensure pesticides do not drift off-target and is of... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Japanese beetle eradication efforts detailed at Pasco open house March 28 | PASCO – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is hosting an open house on March 28 from 5 – 7 p.m. in Pasco to share information about its plans to eradicate the invasive Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica).
Last year WSDA t... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | West Nile virus confirmed in two horses in Grant, Benton counties | OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in two horses from Grant and Benton counties. The horses, which were not vaccinated or were under-vaccinated for the disease, are both... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | West Nile virus detected in Yakima County horse | OLYMPIA, WA – Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has reported the first case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a Yakima County horse this year. On September 11, the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL) confirmed ... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Stop the spread of bird flu: Public asked not to touch wild birds and to take precautions handling domestic birds | OLYMPIA – As fall migration peaks in Washington, state wildlife, health, and agriculture officials urge the public and flock owners to take precautions to reduce the spread of avian influenza (bird flu). The Washington Department of Fish an... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Avian influenza confirmed in outdoor cat in Grant County: WSDA urges pet precautions | Testing confirms the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5. Further subtyping is still in progress. Based on current surveillance data, the findings appear consistent with other H5 detections in wild and domestic birds in ... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | WSDA confirms new HPAI detections in Island, Jefferson and Lewis counties | OLYMPIA, WA — Dec. 15, 2025 — Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in three additional domestic flocks: a first-time detection in Island County and second detections in Jef... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | WSDA confirms HPAI in domestic flocks in Jefferson, San Juan, and Clark counties | OLYMPIA, WA — Dec. 3, 2025 — Fall migration of wild waterfowl continues to drive high statewide risk of avian influenza (bird flu). Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has confirmed new cases of highly pathogenic avian influen... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Migratory birds raise bird flu concerns: Three additional cases reported in Washington state | OLYMPIA — As migratory birds return this fall, they bring heightened risks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which has impacted 48 flocks in Washington state since 2022. Three recent detections in Washington state highlight this ... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | WSDA confirms first bird flu case of 2025 | OLYMPIA – Washington state’s first 2025 detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), often referred to as bird flu, in a commercial flock has been confirmed. A large commercial flock in Franklin County reported the suspected virus... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Test confirms group of WA dogs show evidence of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 | Media Inquiries: 360-464-0118
Public Inquiries: 360-902-1800
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) received confirmation yesterday of a test showing evidence of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-1... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | New data shows increase in youth gambling in Washington; prevention leaders call for stronger safeguards | 8th, 10th and 12th grade students show rise in gambling participation between 2021, 2023, and 2025 (Note: Numbers are estimates.)
10th and 12th grade students show rise in problems from gambling between 2021, 2023, and 2025 (Note: Numbers a... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Planning for Japanese beetle eradication underway | GRANDVIEW – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is preparing a proposed plan for the spring to eradicate the invasive Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) found in the Grandview area last year.
WSDA detected more than 24,0... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | WSDA confirms HPAI in domestic flocks in three Washington counties | OLYMPIA, WA. — Nov. 20, 2025 — Fall migration of wild waterfowl is peaking in Washington State bringing high risk of avian influenza (bird flu) to domestic flocks statewide. Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) confirms new cas... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | WSDA seeks consent to treat properties for Japanese beetle | OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is beginning its efforts to obtain consent from residents in Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties to treat target properties for the invasive Japanese beetle.
The WSDA Pest Pro... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | High school students excel at creating public health solutions | For immediate release: June 24, 2026 (25-26-050)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The fifth Washington Tracking Network (WTN) Youth Science Contest challenged and inspired talented high schoolers from across the state to create public ... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | High temperatures and lowest tides of the year can be a recipe for illness | For immediate release: June 12, 2026 (26-047)
Contact: DOH Communications
Take simple steps when gathering shellfish to stay healthy
OLYMPIA – Recreational shellfish harvesters should be extra careful when collecting oysters this weekend an... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Paralytic shellfish poison detected at dangerous levels in Hood Canal | For immediate release: June 12, 2026 (26-048)
Contact: DOH Communications All recreational shellfish harvest in Hood Canal is closed
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is warning residents and visitors not to harvest ... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (June 8, 2026) | For immediate release: June 8, 2026 (26-13)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
Olympia -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certification... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | State disciplines health care providers (06-04-2026) | For immediate release: June 4, 2026 (26-047)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges ... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | WCHA Statement on Psychiatric Medications and Mental Health Treatment | For immediate release: May 29, 2026 (26-047)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The West Coast Health Alliance affirms the nation’s strong and growing commitment to addressing mental health needs, and we welcome continued federal attenti... |
| May 16, 2026 | Washington health officials assisting with hantavirus investigations involving two different virus strains in two separate events | For immediate release: May 15, 2026 (26-046)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is working with local and federal partners on two separate hantavirus-related investigations. One investigati... |
| May 4, 2026 | Washington State Department of Health honors drinking water heroes during National Drinking Water Week | For immediate release: May 4, 2026 (26-045)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – As communities nationwide mark National Drinking Water Week, May 3-9, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is recognizing eight outstanding profess... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Recent measles cases in Washington raise concern about undetected community spread | For immediate release: April 30, 2026 (26-044)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – Measles cases continue to increase in Washington this year, including three recent cases with no known source of exposure. The Washington State Department ... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 2025 Healthy Youth Survey results point to steady course in Washington youth well-being | For immediate release: April 29, 2026 (26-043)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The statewide 2025 Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) results are now available, offering a look at the health and well-being of Washington’s young people. Conduct... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Cleaner waters, safer shellfish: Washington reports progress in harvest areas | For immediate release: April 28, 2026 (26-042)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA -- After significant shellfish harvest restrictions were implemented in 2025, Washington’s shellfish waters are seeing encouraging signs of recovery. In its ... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | AG Brown urges Washingtonians to dispose of unused medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day | (Updated April 23, 2026, to add a link to information from the state Department of Health on year-round drug disposal sites.)
Attorney General Nick Brown encourages Washingtonians statewide to dispose of old prescription medications safely ... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Washington State Department of Health Announces 2026 Northwest Radon Poster Contest Winners | For immediate release: April 16, 2026 (26-041)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is recognizing the winners of the 2026 Northwest Radon Poster Contest. The annual contest, open to youth ag... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | DOH awards $2.5 million of Climate Commitment Act funds to 15 community-based and Tribal organizations | For immediate release: February 26, 2026 (25-029)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is awarding $2.5 million of Climate Commitment Act funds to 15 community-based and Tribal organizations.... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | State disciplines health care providers (02-23-2026) | For immediate release: February 23, 2026 (26-027)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn ch... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | State disciplines health care providers (02-13-2026) | For immediate release: February 13, 2026 (26-025)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn ch... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (02-12-2026) | For immediate release: February 12, 2026 (26-024)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifi... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | State disciplines health care providers (02-11-2026) | For immediate release: February 11, 2026 (26-023)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn ch... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | DOH announces recipients of Perinatal Mental Health Access and Capacity Building grant | For immediate release: February 11, 2026 (26-022)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – When people have access to mental health support during pregnancy and after birth, families are healthier and lives are saved. To help make that support... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | State disciplines health care providers (02-06-2026) | For immediate release: February 6, 2026 (26-018)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn cha... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Code Red declared as dangerously low blood supply affects hospitals and emergency centers | For immediate release: January 23, 2026 (26-011)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – Two of the three regional blood banks serving Washington state are facing a severe blood shortage due to the lingering effects from heavy rains and flood... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Students invited to participate in annual Northwest Radon Poster Contest | For immediate release: January 15, 2026 (26-009)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health is calling on young artists across the Pacific Northwest to put their creativity to work in the 2026 Northwest ... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (01-12-2026) | For immediate release: January 12, 2026 (26-006)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certific... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | State disciplines health care providers (01-09-2026) | Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers ... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Washington State Department of Health Statement on Federal Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations | For immediate release: January 05, 2026 (26-002)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – Vaccines save lives. Childhood immunizations prevent serious illness, hospitalization, long-term complications, and death. They also help stop the spread... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | The West Coast Health Alliance continues to recommend vaccination in alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule | For immediate release: January 5, 2026 (26-003)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – On January 5, 2026, the Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed a decision memorandum to revise the Child and Adolescent ... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | State disciplines health care providers (01-05-2026) | Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers ... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Massage therapist in Whatcom County suspended due to stalking charges | For immediate release: December 24, 2025 (25-157)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – State health officials suspended the credential of Whatcom County massage therapist Collin Noah Ruginski (MA70003484) pending further legal action.
In A... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | State disciplines health care providers (12-19-2025) | Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers ... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data as respiratory illness season begins | By Tim Henderson, Stateline.org
As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks — just as respiratory illness season begins.
The shutdown has halted dashboards and exp... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | DOH Launches Measles Exposure Map to Help Keep Washingtonians Safe | For immediate release: October 21, 2025 (25-128)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has created a new online tool to help people see where measles exposures may have occurred in the state. ... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | State disciplines health care providers (10-20-2025) | For immediate release: October 20, 2025 (25-126)
Contact: DOH Communications;
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn ch... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Osteopathic physician located in Spokane County suspended due to being unable to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety | For immediate release: October 20, 2025 (25-127)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery suspended the license of Spokane County osteopathic physician and surgeon Mark Hart (OP00001655) pending fu... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Flock Safety & Texas Sheriff Claimed License Plate Search Was For A Missing Person. It Was An Abortion Investigation. | New documents and court records obtained by EFF show that Texas deputies queried Flock Safety’s surveillance data in an abortion investigation, contradicting the narrative promoted by the company and the Johnson County Sheriff that she was ... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | The credentials of a King County counselor have been suspended due to charges of second-degree rape | For immediate release: October 15, 2025 (25-125)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – State health officials suspended King County mental health counselor and agency affiliated counselor Christopher Salim Duchene’s credentials (MC61362715,... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Department of Health issues enforcement action on licenses of health care facilities | OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Health has issued civil fines on the following health care facilities in our state.
The Department of Health protects and promotes public health, safety, and welfare in Washington by regulating t... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Lower Yakima Valley nitrates in drinking water | When you turn on your faucet, the water that comes out should be safe to drink. Unfortunately, this isn't true for some well users in the Lower Yakima Valley.
Groundwater in this area contains elevated levels of nitrate. While nitrates... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | A nursing assistant located in Medford, Oregon suspended on multiple counts of sexual abuse | For immediate release: October 3, 2025 (25-120)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – State health officials suspended the license of Medford, Oregon, certified nursing assistant Michael Anthony Lee II (NC61060972) pending further legal act... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Federal shutdown jeopardizes critical support for infants, children, and pregnant people | For immediate release: October 1, 2025 (25-118)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – With the federal government now shut down, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is assessing immediate impacts and working with partners to min... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | State disciplines health care providers (09-30-2025) | For immediate release: September 30, 2025 (25-117)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn c... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Denturist in Kitsap County suspended on numerous safety hazards in the denture clinic | For immediate release: September 26, 2025 (25-114)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – State health officials suspended the license of Kitsap County denturist Harvey I. Cu (DN60464161) pending further legal action.
Charges allege that Cu’... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | State disciplines health care providers (09-26-2025) | For immediate release: September 26, 2025 (25-115)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn c... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Concerns Raised Over Impact of ACIP Recommendations on Vaccine Access, Equity, and Parental Choice | For immediate release: September 19, 2025 (25-111)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The West Coast Health Alliance has reviewed the most recent recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the ... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (09-18-2025) | For immediate release: September 18, 2025 (25-110)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certif... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | West Coast Health Alliance announces vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV | For immediate release: September 17, 2025 (25-109)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The West Coast Health Alliance has announced vaccine recommendations for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season. The guidance includes vaccines for COVID... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | State disciplines health care providers (09-16-2025) | Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers ... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (09-12-2025) | For immediate release: September 12, 2025 (25-107)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certif... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | State disciplines health care providers (09-10-2025) | For immediate release: September 10, 2025 (25-106)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn c... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | DOH confirms COVID-19 vaccine position with new Standing Order | For immediate release: September 5, 2025 (25-104)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued a Standing Order for the COVID-19 vaccine, making it easier for Washington residents to get vacci... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Acupuncturist practicing in Whatcom County suspended on charges of sexual misconduct | For immediate release: September 2, 2025 (25-102)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – State health officials suspended the license of Whatcom County acupuncturist Timothy A. Baglio (AC60055447) pending further legal action.
Charges allege... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Native & Strong Lifeline expands access with text and chat | For immediate release: August 25, 2025 (25-101)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The Native & Strong Lifeline, Washington’s suicide-prevention, crisis, and help line for all Native and Indigenous people in the state, now offers tex... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (08-14-2025) | For immediate release: August 14, 2025 (25-097)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifica... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Back to school shopping? | Pencils, paper, and peace of mind—safer supplies for every student.
The school supply aisle is an unexpected pop of color in late summer. The bright backpacks, glittery folders, colored pencils, and those oh-so-sweet, scented markers excite... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | DOH Urges Residents to Prepare for Moderate to High Heat this Coming Week | For immediate release: Aug. 8, 2025 (25-095)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The National Weather Service is warning that parts of Central and Western Washington will see moderate to high heat Sunday through Tuesday, with some regions... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (07-24-2025) | For immediate release: July 24, 2025 (25-093)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certificati... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (07-22-2025) | For immediate release: July 22, 2025 (25-091)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certificati... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | The heat is on – get ready for high temperatures across the state this week | For immediate release: July 14, 2025 (25-088)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously high temperatures across parts of Washington this week. Heat advisories are issued for several count... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Back-to-School Reminder: Keep Washington Kids Healthy with Required Immunizations | For immediate release: July 14, 2025 (25-087)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – As families across the state prepare for back to school, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is reminding parents and caretakers to make sure th... |
