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Health costs are soaring in Washington; Here's what might be …

WEBOver the past decade, health insurance premiums for Washington workers covered through their employers rose 49% while the costs of individual plans more than …

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WEBHealth insurance premiums paid by more than 200,000 Washington residents will increase by nearly 10% next year. The state Office of the Insurance …

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Cowlitz County health officers resign after county board of health

WEBCowlitz County's contract for health officer services expires at the end of the year, and the Cowlitz County Board of Health put out a request for bids instead of …

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Chehalis ABHS to Be Only Site for Court-Mandated Drug Detox …

WEBWhen an amendment to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Act allowing for court-mandated detox for acute drug addiction goes into effect on April 1, only one town …

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New Arbor Health Rapid Clinic to Open in Morton

WEBThe Arbor Health Rapid Care Clinic is located within the Morton Clinic, at 531 Adams Ave., Morton. The Rapid Care staff can be reached at 360-496-3601. Other …

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Cascade Community Healthcare Introduces Primary Care Clinic

WEBCascade Community Healthcare has been providing mental health care to the community since 1966. More information about the new clinic can be found by …

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Study says Washington state is home to four of the healthiest …

WEBHave you ever wondered if or how where you live affects your health? A new study conducted by Wallethub found that where you live does matter when it comes to …

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‘This Is Our Time to Shine:’ Owner of Mary’s Corner Medical Clinic

WEBDr. Rob McElhaney has owned and operated Mary’s Corner Clinic since 2006, but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the community this year, Mary’s Corner was …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Now Required for Providence Caregivers

WEBProvidence caregivers will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after the health care network announced its new mandate this week. The multi-state …

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Facing ‘opioid pandemic,’ Chehalis Tribe to open treatment clinic

WEBThe Chehalis Tribe held a ribbon cutting ceremony in Tumwater on Thursday, Dec. 14, for Hope and Healing Clinic, an Opioid Treatment Program location …

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Local Retired Doctor Hired as Lewis County Health Officer

WEBLewis County has a new health officer in retired pediatrician Dr. Joseph Wiley. The county Board of Health, which is composed of the Board of County …

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New Addiction Treatment Clinic Opens Its Doors In Centralia

WEBBy Jackson Gardner / [email protected]. Centralia’s newest addiction treatment clinic opened its doors on Monday. “Ideal Option is committed to connecting …

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Cascade Opens New Social Support Center in Centralia

WEBJulie Marquez, clinical manager at Cascade Mental Health's new Social Support Center in Centralia, shows off the free store where individuals can obtain …

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Washington Sen. Rebecca Saldaña says cancer

WEBOLYMPIA — State Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, is staying in the race for state commissioner of public lands while she undergoes treatment for ovarian …

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Commentary: WA Cares Fund webinar outlines many reasons to …

WEBThe folks running Washington state’s WA Cares Fund, which taxes low- and high-income workers 58 cents for every $100 they make, hosted a webinar …

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Biden’s Medical Team Says He’s ‘Healthy’ But Suffers Stiff Gait

WEBBiden’s colonoscopy revealed a 3 mm polyp that doctors believe is benign, they said. It was removed and results of a histology to evaluate the polyp will be …

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Human Organs Demonstrate the Effects of Dangerous Habits at …

WEBThe demonstration included donated body parts, such as an aorta with fatty plaque buildup, smokers’ lungs laden with tar, a heart punctured by a bullet, a brain …

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ABHS Treatment Center in Chehalis Teaches

WEBAmong countless examples of San Francisco 49ers memorabilia lining the walls of his office, Martin Montague, lead counselor at American Behavioral Health …

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Letter to the editor: Outward Mindset program is a major …

WEBWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) members working at the Washington state Department of Health are calling for an end to the use of Outward …

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