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County Health Officials recommend masking up while …

WEBWith cases of COVID 19, RSV, and the flu surging, the Health Department is now recommending that people wear a face mask while indoors. They are also urging …

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Health department asks rally participants to self-isolate

WEBThe state secretary of health says if you are showing any COVID-19 symptoms after attending Saturday's rally then you should go get tested.

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Health Equity or Private Equity

WEBOur special guest speaker, Dr. Ana Malinow, MD, MSHCPM, FAAP, is a past president of Physicians for a National Health Program and co-founder of Health Care …

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Health Department expands, adapts to needs of local …

WEBBELLINGHAM, Wash. — Since its inception in 2011, the Whatcom County Health Department’s Veterans Program has continued to adapt and expand to meet the …

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Vaccine town hall: demand high, supply low for COVID-19 …

WEBCounty Health Department Director Erika Lautenbach presided over an on-line town hall Thursday evening that exposed just how tight vaccine supplies are.

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Federal Funding Coming for Rural Vaccine Effort 790 KGMI

WEBThe money will go to 54 rural health facilities to fight misinformation and help develop vaccine confidence and outreach efforts. Health and Human Services Secretary …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization in Whatcom County 790 …

WEBA limited number of vaccine doses likely will be available in Whatcom County by later this month, according to the Health Department. Amy Hockenberry is …

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WWU COVID positives rise, officials ask students to make …

WEBThe Whatcom County Health Department confirmed nearly 30 positive COVID-19 cases among students living in Fairhaven and Nash residence areas in the past week.

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Whatcom County will apply for Phase 2 this week

WEBBELLINGHAM, Wash. -- Whatcom County is applying to move to Phase 2 of the governor's re-opening plan. The local health department says we're ready with an …

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San Juan County resident undergoing testing for …

WEBAccording to a San Juan County government webpage a person with symptoms consistent with Coronavirus is under investigation. The CDC is testing the …

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Health officials endorse masking up in public spaces

WEBWHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. - The health officers of all 35 local health jurisdictions in the state have signed on to a notice urging everyone to wear masks in …

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Salmonella linked to wild songbirds sickens six in Washington

WEBThe CDC reports a total of 19 cases of Salmonella in eight states. Washington state is currently reporting six cases, of which three have required hospitalization.

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Local business offers free service to first responders, medical

WEBBarron Heating & Air Conditioning is providing free HVAC maintenance service through the end of May to workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Bellingham long-term care facility hit by COVID-19 790 KGMI

WEBThe Whatcom County Health Department announced 23 residents and six staff members of Shuksan Healthcare Center have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Children’s Mental Health Post-Covid: building resilience for them …

WEBAt its November 15 program, Bellingham City Club is pleased to present Dr. Kira Mauseth, noted Seattle University Professor, practicing clinical psychologist, and co …

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Building Communities of Hope Gala 790 KGMI

WEBCompass Health will host its third annual ‘Building Communities of Hope’ annual gala at the Tulalip Resort Casino. This year’s event will feature mental health …

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US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts

WEBAbout 10% of people appear to suffer long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic, according to a study of nearly …

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BREAKING: PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center inpatient

WEBBELLINGHAM, Wash. – PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is closing its inpatient rehabilitation facility. Spokesperson Beverly Mayhew says patients won’t be …

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State suspends local mental health counselor’s license

WEBBELLINGHAM, Wash. — A Whatcom County mental health counselor has lost her license for a second time. The State Department of Health suspended the …

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WSU study finds lack of abortion access means long drives for …

WEBThat’s according to a study by researchers at WSU that finds as of June 2nd, almost 42 percent of women in the U.S. have to drive 30 minutes or more to reach an …

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