Transitioning back to work after a new baby is no small feat. Since 2015, the Department of Health (DOH) has eased that transition for many of its team members. We were the first…
Ticks can cause some serious health problems. With so many people enjoying Washington’s outdoor activities right now, we sat down with Dr. Elizabeth Dykstra, our public health entomologist at the Washington State Department of Health, to talk about the…
Help fight antibiotic resistance
Let’s say that you are starting to feel the symptoms of a head cold. Do you think you need antibiotics to feel better? Not so fast! Not all bugs need drugs. In fact, 1 in 3 antibiotic prescriptions in the U.S. are not necessary.
