They report higher levels of vaginal dryness, urinary problems and anxiety compared with women who live in urban settings. Justin...

This holiday season and throughout the winter months, as the days grow shorter and the temperatures dip, many seniors grapple with...

By Dr. Jake Armbrust Southwest Medical, part of Optum   Knowing where to turn for medical care can be confusing. Each option – your...

Carol’s Cancer Prevention Corner September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month…. One in six Black men will be diagnosed with prostate...

Opioid prevention and education resource events take place in locations across Washington on Sept. 20 OLYMPIA – The Department of Social...

In a study, ketamine helped some patients complete buprenorphine treatment and overcome their fentanyl addiction. Drug overdose is the...

By: Priya Helweg, Acting Regional Director and Executive Officer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Region 10 The...

By Carol A. Coram, Ed.D The word is biomarkers. The first thing I would think of is my high school and college biology classes. Then...

$574,000 funding supports youth mental health and well-being OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced the...

Seattle/King County Clinic Free Dental, Vision & Medical Care for People in Need Thursday, February 15 - Sunday, February 18 Seattle...

Kiosks offer safe and reliable tests 24/7 to protect the health and well-being of all OLYMPIA –The Washington State Department of Health...

NSAIDs can effectively reduce long-term, or background, pain. Opioids have an appropriate role, too, a topic expert says. People with...

Open enrollment for health insurance starts today, Nov 1, and now everyone who lives in Washington state can purchase health and dental...

Summary On or before the first day of instruction, all K-12 students in Washington state must be up to date on vaccinations required for...

If your child is not up to date on checkups or vaccinations, now is the time to make sure they have all their required vaccines for child...

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue downward trend nationwide OLYMPIA -- Effective April 3, the Washington State...

See which vendors are scheduled to be at market this week: Saturdays at University District Farmers Market 9AM-2PM Sundays at West...

On-time immunization throughout childhood helps protect from diseases OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted to defend Northwest Washingtonians’ right to access birth control. The...

By Nyree Ausler In the first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic, adults suffering from mental health disorders almost tripled. For the...

Now is the time to schedule a well-child visit to get your child up to date on vaccines OLYMPIA – A new report shows routine childhood...

Recap of Recent COVID-19 News and Updates Statewide Response Updates Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH)...

Drinking water professionals recognized during National Drinking Water Week OLYMPIA – Eight people from around Washington state who...