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Dec 05 West Coast Health Alliance, WA DOH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
Dec 03 State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (12-03-2025)
Dec 02 State disciplines health care providers (12-02-2025)
Nov 24 Substance use disorder treatment provider in Pierce County suspended for sexual misconduct among other charges
Nov 21 The West Coast Health Alliance Stands with Scientific Evidence: Vaccines Are Not Linked to Autism
Nov 21 Grays Harbor County resident dies from complications of avian influenza
Nov 21 Washington State Department of Health statement on vaccine safety and autism claims
Nov 14 H5N5 Avian influenza confirmed in Grays Harbor County resident
Nov 13 State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (11-13-2025)
Nov 13 Grays Harbor County resident tests preliminarily positive for avian influenza
Nov 10 Infant formula recalled because of possible link to infant botulism cases
Nov 07 The license of a Thurston County registered nurse has been suspended due to charges of sexual assault
Nov 07 State disciplines health care providers (11-07-2025)
Nov 06 DOH shares new immunization tracking tool, urges respiratory vaccines ahead of holiday season
Oct 30 Department of Health issues notice of intent to deny license application of Behavioral Health Agency
Oct 23 Washington State Department of Health secures USDA funding to maintain WIC benefits through mid-to-late November
Oct 23 State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (10-23-2025)
Oct 21 DOH Launches Measles Exposure Map to Help Keep Washingtonians Safe
Oct 20 Osteopathic physician located in Spokane County suspended due to being unable to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety
Oct 20 State disciplines health care providers (10-20-2025)
Oct 15 The credentials of a King County counselor have been suspended due to charges of second-degree rape
Oct 13 State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (10-13-2025)
Oct 09 Washington State Department of Health secures USDA funding to maintain WIC benefits through October
Oct 07 Department of Health issues enforcement action on licenses of health care facilities
Oct 06 State disciplines health care providers (10-06-2025)