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Jun 13 Washington sees 25-fold increase in whooping cough cases in 2024 compared to previous year
Jun 11 State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers-06-11-2025
Jun 11 State disciplines health care providers-06-11-2025
Jun 09 Washington State Department of Health welcomes Dennis Worsham as new Secretary of Health
Jun 06 State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers-06-06-2025
Jun 05 State disciplines health care providers-06-05-2025
Jun 05 Get ready for wildfire smoke season: Smoke Ready Week starts Monday
Jun 02 Home care aide located in Kittitas County suspended on rape charges
May 28 Department of Health issues fines and updates on licenses of health care facilities
May 27 Winners announced in 2025 WTN Youth Science Contest
May 16 Massage therapist in Yakima County suspended on charges of indecent liberties
May 16 State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers-05-16-2025
May 16 State disciplines health care providers-05-16-2025
May 15 State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers-05-15-2025
May 12 DOH awards funding to strengthen maternal health in Tribal and rural communities
May 08 State disciplines health care providers-05-08-2025
May 07 State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers-05-07-2025
May 06 Credential of emergency medical technician in Clark County suspended on charges of first-degree murder
May 06 Washington State Department of Health celebrates Drinking Water Week by honoring best of the best in drinking water
Apr 30 Shellfish harvest areas see water quality gains, yet new restrictions hit four locations
Apr 30 Department of Health issues enforcement action and updates on licenses of health care facilities
Apr 29 State disciplines health care providers-04-29-2025
Apr 24 Department of Health issues initial order with license suspension of in-home services facility
Apr 24 DOH urges Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines amidst national outbreak
Apr 22 Credential of respiratory care practitioner located in King County suspended due to sexual misconduct