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Radiation and Health: Radioactive Materials Section
Radiation and Health: Radioactive Materials Section
A look inside the Office of Radiation Protection at the Department of Health
Washington State Department of Health
May 25
Sick and Tired: Reflecting on a Deadly Flu Year
Sick and Tired: Reflecting on a Deadly Flu Year
A retrospective of the deadly 2022–2023 flu year and the importance of vaccination, hygiene, and how to make it through the next year…
Washington State Department of Health
May 19
Keeping Our Drinking Water Safe for You
Keeping Our Drinking Water Safe for You
We honor the Washington winners of the Drinking Water Week Awards
Washington State Department of Health
May 8
Better Health Through Better Understanding
Better Health Through Better Understanding
How the Washington state Department of Health helps people get health information in the languages they speak
Washington State Department of Health
Apr 21
Easier, safer maternity care for Black people in Washington
Easier, safer maternity care for Black people in Washington
April is National Minority Health Month, and April 11–17 is Black Maternal Health Week. As part of these observances, the Washington State…
Washington State Department of Health
Apr 13
World Water Day is March 22
World Water Day is March 22
Water affects us all, each day, in many ways we don’t think about.
Washington State Department of Health
Mar 22
Bringing cancer education to the classroom, Part 3
Bringing cancer education to the classroom, Part 3
A science teacher uses public health tools to help make sense of cancer.
Washington State Department of Health
Feb 28
Heart to Hearts: Conversations Around Quitting Smoking
Heart to Hearts: Conversations Around Quitting Smoking
Quitting Smoking is Hard, but Positive Support Can Go a Long Way!
Washington State Department of Health
Feb 27
Bringing cancer education to the classroom, Part 2
Bringing cancer education to the classroom, Part 2
A science teacher uses public health tools to help make sense of cancer.
Washington State Department of Health
Feb 21
Bringing cancer education to the classroom, Part 1
Bringing cancer education to the classroom, Part 1
A science teacher uses public health tools to help make sense of cancer.
Washington State Department of Health
Feb 14
Gear up for Wear Red Day: Friday, Feb. 3
Gear up for Wear Red Day: Friday, Feb. 3
Move your way to improve your heart health
Washington State Department of Health
Feb 3
Radiation and Health: X-ray Section
Radiation and Health: X-ray Section
A look inside the Office of Radiation Protection at the Department of Health
Washington State Department of Health
Feb 1
Could you be at risk?
Could you be at risk?
January is National Radon Action Month.
Washington State Department of Health
Jan 23
Washington teens and young adults want to be involved in public health
Washington teens and young adults want to be involved in public health
A Department of Health youth volunteer shares why young people should have a seat at the public health table.
Washington State Department of Health
Dec 20, 2022
Keep warm and be safe
Keep warm and be safe
Protect yourself from smoke produced by winter home heating devices
Washington State Department of Health
Dec 19, 2022
Pregnancy & COVID-19
Pregnancy & COVID-19
Providers share what to know about boosters.
Washington State Department of Health
Dec 13, 2022
This Year’s Winter Checklist: Hat, Gloves, Boots, and WA Notify
This Year’s Winter Checklist: Hat, Gloves, Boots, and WA Notify
WA Notify is easy to use and completely anonymous.
Washington State Department of Health
Dec 8, 2022
PFAS: What you need to know about these ‘forever chemicals’
PFAS: What you need to know about these ‘forever chemicals’
Learn more about this artificial chemical found in water, air, fish, and soil.
Washington State Department of Health
Dec 5, 2022
The Great American Smokeout: Make your plan to quit tobacco today!
The Great American Smokeout: Make your plan to quit tobacco today!
You don’t have to go it alone. We can help.
Washington State Department of Health
Nov 17, 2022
Radiation workers help heal us
Radiation workers help heal us
Celebrate National Radiologic Technology week by learning about radiation
Washington State Department of Health
Nov 7, 2022
Don’t hug spiders!
Don’t hug spiders!
Here’s how to be nice to spiders safely.
Washington State Department of Health
Oct 27, 2022
Breast Cancer: Things to know and ways to lower your risk
Breast Cancer: Things to know and ways to lower your risk
Join us during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Washington State Department of Health
Oct 21, 2022
Imagine YOUR Day Without Water
Imagine YOUR Day Without Water
October 20, 2022
Washington State Department of Health
Oct 20, 2022
A Pediatrician Discusses the Science Behind the Vaccine for Young Kids
A Pediatrician Discusses the Science Behind the Vaccine for Young Kids
Pediatrician Tao Kwan-Gett shares what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for children.
Washington State Department of Health
Oct 18, 2022
Nurses struggling with substance use issues can get help
Nurses struggling with substance use issues can get help
Learn about help for nurses with substance use disorder with Kristin Waite-Labott, RN and John Furman PhD, RN.
Washington State Department of Health
Oct 12, 2022
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