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Tag: public health

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Breathing easier: How community health workers help families manage asthma

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Asthma flareups can be frightening, but families in King County don’t have to face them alone. For more than 20 years, the King County Community Health Worker (CHW) Asthma Program […]

Posted inFeatured Post

Confirmed measles case identified in traveler at Sea-Tac Airport

by EditorJanuary 17, 2025January 16, 2025
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Learn more about ‘Forever Chemicals’ through final comic by Public Health – Seattle & King County

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County December 17, 2024December 17, 2024
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Weathering the storm: Stay safe during windstorms and power outages

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Learn more about ‘Forever Chemicals’ through second comic series by Public Health – Seattle & King County

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Staying healthy this holiday season

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

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Why vaccines matter for my family

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County September 23, 2024September 23, 2024
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Children aged 6-12 can breathe easier with King County Community Health Worker Asthma Program

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County September 12, 2024September 12, 2024
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Public Safety

Jack in the Box on S. 272nd Street closed Thursday by Public Health

by EditorJanuary 11, 2024January 12, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Health & Wellness

‘Boil Water Advisory’ issued for parts of City of Des Moines and Normandy Park

by EditorJune 18, 2023June 18, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness

Local health officers and health care leaders recommend wearing masks indoors

by EditorDecember 11, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

King County Executive proclaims public health emergency for monkeypox

by EditorAugust 19, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Masks will no longer be required in most places beginning March 21

by EditorFebruary 17, 2022February 17, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County ending vaccination verification policy Mar. 1 as new COVID cases and hospitalizations decline

by EditorFebruary 16, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness, Schools & Education

With high staff and student absence rates, Highline Public Schools announces plans for January

by EditorJanuary 11, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

King County purchasing additional 400,000 COVID-19 home test kits; 700,000 secured

by EditorJanuary 5, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Public Health urges public to prepare for rapid surge in local COVID-19 Omicron cases

by EditorDecember 17, 2021December 17, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness

Port of Seattle will require vaccinations by Nov. 15 as condition of employment

by EditorSeptember 22, 2021September 22, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

King County to require proof of vaccination or negative test for many events & businesses starting Oct. 25

by EditorSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County seeking vaccine verifications for some indoor businesses starting in October

by EditorSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Des Moines Council candidate concerned about South King Fire & Rescue vaccine policy

by EditorSeptember 7, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County will now require masks at large outdoor gatherings

by EditorSeptember 2, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Health officials recommend that everyone wears masks in indoor public spaces

by EditorJuly 26, 2021July 26, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

City of Des Moines provides update to 2021 summer programming

by EditorMay 6, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County will stay in current COVID Phase 3 for at least next two weeks

by EditorMay 4, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Starting Thursday, all people 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations

by EditorApril 15, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

Starting April 15, all Washingtonians aged 16 and above can get COVID vaccinations

by EditorMarch 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Supporting the Community During the Pandemic

by EditorMarch 18, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee announces vaccine eligibility expansion, eviction moratorium extension

by EditorMarch 18, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee announces statewide move to Phase 3 of COVID-19 recovery plan

by EditorMarch 11, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

REMINDER: King County’s Virtual Town Hall on COVID vaccines is tonight

by EditorMarch 3, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Eligibility expanded to 65 and over at Kent and Auburn vaccination sites

by EditorMarch 1, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Video

Gov. Inslee announces new ‘Healthy Washington–Roadmap to Recovery’ COVID-19 plan

by EditorJanuary 5, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Number of WA Notify users tops 1.5 million, exceeds 25% of adults in state

by EditorDecember 30, 2020

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