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WebJefferson County Public Health will host two clinics in Quilcene in the coming months to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for families with children 6 months and older. The clinics …

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COVID-19 Live Updates Port Townsend Leader

WebAs of May 18. 30 total cases. 27 patients recovered. 1,146 people tested. 1,093 negative. 24 pending. 20 positive, in-county exposure. 10 positive, out-of-county exposures

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Don’t have health insurance coverage for an updated COVID-19 …

WebHowever, some health insurance plans don’t fully cover the cost of a COVID-19 vaccine, and an estimated 25-30 million people living in the U.S. don’t have health insurance.

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Jefferson County health officials: 86 new confirmed COVID …

WebAccording to Jefferson County Public Health, the results of 64 tests were still pending Aug. 23. There have been 28,720 tests for COVID-19 in Jefferson County since the start of …

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Jefferson Healthcare offers COVID self-test kits

WebThe test kits are for people who have mild COVID-like symptoms and don’t want medical help. The self-swab test kits can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at the the …

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Five more COVID-19 deaths reported in Jefferson County

WebLeader news staff. [email protected]. Five more Jefferson County residents have died from COVID-19, county health officials reported Wednesday. Jefferson County Health …

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Jefferson County hosts COVID clinics for children

WebThe Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management and Jefferson County Public Health will hold two COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children ages 5 through 11 in …

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Leadership change made in county health officer as resurgence of …

WebDr. Allison Berry will serve as public health officer for both Jefferson and Clallam counties. Berry has been Clallam County’s public health officer since 2018, and she was appointed …

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MyChart: A link between you and your provider

WebTo sign up for MyChart, go to Jefferson Healthcare's website - jeffer-sonhealthcare.org - and click on MyChart under Quick Links to the left on the home page. There is a short …

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Mask mandate to start Monday in Jefferson County

WebFace masks will be required in indoor public spaces starting Monday, Aug. 16 in Jefferson County, Dr. Allison Berry, health officer for Jefferson and Clallam counties, announced …

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The difference between good stress and the toxic kind

WebToxic stress increases the risks for obesity, diabetes, depression and other illnesses. Klaus Vedfelt/Digital Vision via Getty Images. COVID-19 taught most people that the line …

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Bar patrons, restaurant diners will need to show proof of COVID …

WebHealth officials reported 713 total cases of COVID-19 in Jefferson County Wednesday, an increase of 18 cases from the day before. Since Monday, Aug. 31, Jefferson County …

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Jefferson Healthcare takes next step on $112 million expansion

WebPosted Friday, October 22, 2021 2:06 pm. Brian Kelly. [email protected]. Jefferson Healthcare officials are moving forward on a $112 million makeover of the south campus …

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Teens’ Sleep Health and Mental Health are Strongly Connected

WebThe good news: NSF’s survey on teen sleep and mental health showed a link between getting the NSF-recommended amount of sleep (typically 8-10 hours) on school nights …

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5 Ways Heart Health Care Can Improve Port Townsend Leader

Web(Family Features) While death rates from CVD have declined 60% since 1950 and the number of people in the U.S. dying from heart attack has dropped from 1 in 2 in the '50s …

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The Transformative Value of Health Coaching Port Townsend …

WebHealth coaching is a dynamic and impactful approach to health care. It has the potential to change lives in numerous positive ways. The collaborative partnership between a trained …

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Health navigator is Difference Maker Port Townsend Leader

WebHealth Navigator Michele Carson gathers with team members Mary Fortman, Tina Toner, Charity Blaser, Michele Carson, Kathleen Spangler, Jennifer Peach-Guzman, and Robin …

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Jefferson Healthcare approves 2021 budget Port Townsend Leader

WebIn 2021, Jefferson Healthcare anticipates spending $25 million on supplies. After taking into account the total budgeted expenses for 2021 ($134 million), a remaining operating …

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Kirkpatrick is new public health director Port Townsend Leader

WebPosted Tuesday, March 22, 2016 11:00 pm. A leader in public health for more than 30 years, Vicki Kirkpatrick is joining Jefferson County Public Health as its new public health …

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Washington Court of Appeals upholds $23.9 million verdict against

WebJefferson Healthcare has lost its appeal of a $23.9 million jury verdict in a medical negligence lawsuit from a Port Hadlock family whose daughter had permanent brain …

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Jefferson Healthcare CEO's base salary is $225,000

WebMike Glenn will earn a base salary of $225,000 a year as the new Superintendent CEO of the $65 million-a-year Jefferson Healthcare. The six-digit salary, approved Sept. 2 by …

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Head, heart, hands, and health: 4-H coordinator supports youth

WebThe four H’s stand for head, heart, hands and health. Scalf, a third-generation county resident, took the club’s helm in August 2023. “Just in time for the fair,” Scalf said.

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