Category: Public Health
Seattle’s Soda Tax Almost Entirely Passed on to Consumers
Two-liter bottle of soda increased 64 percent; price of diet drinks jumped, too
Medicaid plans helping patients get their GED
Plans starting to pay for services such as meals, transportation, housing and other Assistance to improve members’ health and reduce medical costs.
Overdoses, homicide and suicide in King County
In 2016, King County saw an unprecedented jump in overdose deaths, a trend fueled by the increase in opiate use, particularly in combination with other drugs.
Avoid injury: Get fit for skiing
Although strength and conditioning is important, cardiovascular fitness is also important – as many injuries occur as a result of fatigue.
To be blunt: Don’t drive high
Driving while high doubles your chance of getting in a crash — and it’s illegal.
1 in 7 child deaths in US due to guns
America lost 20,360 children and teens in 2016, 60 % of them to preventable injuries: 4,000 died in car crashes; firearms claimed the lives of more than 3,140.
Burien dental clinic closed over infection control concerns
Patients who received dental services from Burien’s George M. Davis Dental Clinic should to consider being tested for hepatitis B, C, and HIV — officials say
What you need to know about HIV/AIDS today
Efforts to stop the spread of HIV are hindered by fear and stigma.
Health officials investigate Shigellosis outbreak at Cascade Ridge Elementary School
Public Health is investigating an outbreak of shigellosis associated with the kindergarten classrooms at Cascade Ridge Elementary School in Issaquah.
Climate report a frightening forecast for public health – viewpoint
There are numerous harmful human health effects of climate change expected in our region, some of which we’re already experiencing, writes Jeff Duchin, MD.
Wildfire smoke is becoming a nationwide health threat
Wildfire smoke contains toxic compounds can lead to lung irritation, cancer, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and even death.
Polio-like Outbreaks Tests Public Health System
Acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like disease that has struck 414 people — mostly young children — across comes when the public health system is overstretched.
Should you get your kids tested for lead?
During the first two years of a child’s life, lead exposure can affect the brain and result in learning, attention and social/emotional problems.
How washing your hands protects against the flu
To protect yourself, get vaccinated to minimize your risk of getting the flu. To reduce the chance you might catch or spread the flu, wash your hands.
Utah’s Tough New DUI Law Brings Controversy
Utah will become the first state to make it illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of .05 or higher, rather than the .08 standard that every other state.