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May 24 Department of Health unveils free, dual language ‘Walk With Ease’ program
May 17 Department of Health launches PFAS in Drinking Water Data Dashboard
May 12 NWS Heat Advisory Issued this Weekend for Washington State
May 11 Washington flu deaths increased tenfold this season compared to last year
May 08 State honors “best of the best” for annual drinking water awards
May 02 Department of Health announces Northwest Radon Poster Contest winners
May 01 Most of Island County remains closed to butter and varnish clam harvesting
Apr 24 COVID-19 exposure notification app WA Notify to end May 11
Apr 19 Fecal pollution restricts shellfish harvest in parts of lower Hood Canal and Annas Bay in Mason County
Apr 18 Washington’s Fruit & Vegetable Incentives Program receives temporary funding to increase participant benefits
Apr 05 DOH launches new opioid and drug overdose dashboard
Mar 23 Fish consumption update, advisory issued for Columbia River
Mar 22 Frozen Organic Strawberries and a Tropical Fruit Blend Recalled Because of Hepatitis A Risk
Mar 13 Health Equity Zones Initiative community nominations now open
Mar 09 DOH’s successful Say Yes! COVID Test program to finish May 11
Mar 08 Telehealth sexual and reproductive health care services now available in Washington
Mar 06 Department of Health Announces Birth Equity Project Grant Recipients
Mar 03 Masking requirements in healthcare, long-term care, and correctional facilities to end April 3
Feb 28 $5.5 million awarded to improve Puget Sound shellfish habitats
Feb 28 Department of Health Announces Release of 2023 Maternal Mortality Review Report
Feb 15 Department of Health launches second annual science contest for high school students
Feb 09 Popular COVID-19 treatment program returns
Feb 07 DOH launches Influenza Vaccination Dashboard
Feb 01 Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections
Jan 26 Emergency need for blood donations