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Jul 16 Federal shutdown of 988 LGBTQI+ Youth Subnetwork takes effect tomorrow
Jul 14 The heat is on – get ready for high temperatures across the state this week
Jul 14 Back-to-School Reminder: Keep Washington Kids Healthy with Required Immunizations
Jul 08 State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (07-08-2025)
Jul 03 State disciplines health care providers (07-03-2025)
Jul 02 Stars, Stripes, and Safety: Public Health Tips for the Fourth
Jun 26 The credential of a King County certified medical assistant has been suspended on second-degree rape charges
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