“It’s part of our culture to have an alcoholic drink around the holidays,” said Dr. Richard Geary III.
Washington lists the animal as endangered.
“We’ve been trying to educate people and treat people for many years,” said Andrew Thurman, MD.
Last year was the deadliest year on record for transgender violence and deaths, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.
Megan Pedersen will immediately fill the position, with a focus on addressing staffing shortages.
In 2021, 13% fewer vaccinations were administered to King County children ages 4-5.
As of Aug. 3, at least 166 people in Washington had tested positive for the monkeypox virus.
The DSHS benefits program assists school-aged children facing food insecurity.
The three-digit calling code goes live July 16.
State has been allotted 398 courses of the 2-dose JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine.
The Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) is already receiving calls from people in Texas and Louisiana.
Dennis Worsham will continue to serve as interim director until September 6.
