Anencephaly: What’s the cause?

Finding answers to hard questions isn’t always possible

Why public health? WA Secretary of Health shares his reasons

Know the facts about antibiotics

Did you know that 1 in 3 antibiotic prescriptions are not necessary?

As this is such an important public health topic, Governor Inslee has declared November 13–19 Antibiotic Awareness Week to raise awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance…

Red dye tests shellfish safety

Last winter dozens of people in Washington reported vomiting, stomach pain and watery diarrhea after…

DOH leaps into the blogosphere

And public health will never be the same!

Putting the ‘pro’ in radiation protection

Radioactivity — radiation — is everywhere. Humans have learned how to harness radiation…