City Council Endorses Prescription Drug Take-Back Program
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation encouraging local pharmacies and police precincts to set up drop-boxes for unused, surplus prescription medicines, including controlled...
Judge Rules 5-Hour ENERGY® Violated Consumer Protection Act
According to a ruling filed in King County Superior Court, the makers of 5-hour ENERGY® violated the state’s Consumer Protection Act by making claims...
Health Department Warns Of Emerging Mumps Outbreak In King County
Public Health – Seattle & King County has identified three confirmed cases of mumps in King County, all in children aged 8-13 in Auburn....
Invasive Species Could Cost Washington Businesses, Agencies $1.3 Billion
OLYMPIA – A new report released today pegs the economic impact of 23 of the most damaging invasive species in Washington at $1.3 billion...
County Unveils New Food Safety Rating System
Today, Public Health – Seattle & King County unveiled new signs that food inspectors will place in restaurant windows as part of its broader...
NEONATAL MORTALITY: THE QUIET CRISIS OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY
By Patricia Maryland, Dr.PH
NNPA Columnist
In my years working in healthcare, I have been blessed to see patients celebrate happy moments, but I have also...
City Of Seattle Launches Arena Community Advisory Group
As part of the ongoing process of evaluating plans for the possible redevelopment of the Arena at Seattle Center into a state-of-the-art entertainment and...
Kappas To Take Stance Against Killing Of Unarmed Black People, Support Kaepernick At Seahawk...
Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity plan a show of solidarity, take a stance against the killing of unarmed Black people and show support...
Garfield Coach Inspires His Team With His Winning Attitude Towards Life
By Cynthia Flash
Special to the Medium
Suppose you were glued to a chair for three and a half hours of kidney dialysis three days a...
Patients Of Burien Dental Clinic Advised To Get Tested For Hepatitis And HIV
Public Health – Seattle & King County (Public Health) officials are advising patients who received dental services from the George M. Davis Dental Clinic...
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