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Cervical cancer awareness
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about screening and programs.
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Transformational Plan
The Washington State Department of Health’s Transformational Plan reenergizes our commitment to health for all — creating policies and conditions so everyone can live their healthiest lives.
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Washington offers vaccinations at no cost to every child
Find out what vaccines your baby or child needs to keep them healthy and in school.
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Protect your family from the flu
Flu cases are very high in Washington right now – learn how you can keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.
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Health care
provider lookup
Search for a health care provider or their credentials.
COVID-19
information
Find general information, testing locations, vaccine location & verification, and more.
Flu information
Find out how to protect against flu, including vaccination.
Food worker cards
Get your food worker card or information on the required exam.
Professional
licensing A-Z
Renew, update, or get a new professional license.
Vital records
Find information about birth, death and marriage certificates.
File a complaint
File a complaint about a medical provider or facility.
Immunizations
Get information and make an educated choice about immunizations for your family.
Shellfish safety map
Check for beach closures and advisories before you harvest.
COVID-19 information
Still have questions? Call the COVID-19 hotline
The COVID-19 hotline is a free service providing general information about COVID-19 guidelines and resources in Washington State.
1-800-525-0127
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Care-A-Van events
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The Care-a-Van is a mobile vaccination clinic that helps underserved communities across Washington state.
January 31
Tacoma Community College Vaccine Clinic
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6501 South 19th St., Building 11 Room 119
Tacoma, WA 98466
United States
January 31
Malaga Covid Vaccine Clinic
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3821 Malaga Alcoa Highway
Malaga, WA 98828
United States
January 31
NCEC / Radio KDNA Vaccine Clinic
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121 Sunnyside Ave.
Granger, WA 98932
United States
January 31
The Clearwater School Vaccine Clinic
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14 E Casino Road Building D
Everett, WA 98208
United States
Transformational Plan:
A vision for health in Washington state
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News releases
DOH reach and impact
80803
new practitioners licensed
166135
water samples evaluated for contaminants
160000
newborn blood samples tested for congenital disorders (approximately)
86%
kindergartners immunized per current standards
306108
birth certificates issued
223888
women and children received WIC nutritional and breastfeeding support
Data as of 2019.
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Secretary's Corner
Welcome to the Secretary of Health's (SOH) Corner. The secretary corner is a space dedicated for Washingtonians to get to know the secretary of health, Dr. Umair A. Shah.
On this page, people will be able to learn about the vision, ideas, publications and new projects of the Department of Health and its leaders.
The secretary of health leads the Department of Health in the state. Governor Inslee appointed Dr. Umair A. Shah in December 2020. Dr. Shah comes to Washington state with more than 20 years of experience in the medical and public health fields, inspired by the cornerstone values of equity, innovation, and engagement.