All eyes will be on Oklahoma this week when the first case in a flood of litigation against opioid drug manufacturers begins Tuesday.
Unions, States Confront Trump Home Care Worker Rule
Critics say the administration’s rule will make it harder for home care professionals to work together to improve their jobs and better serve their clients.
What’s wrong with those anti-vaxxers? They’re just like the rest of us
What is wrong with those parents? Are they anti-science? Are they simply ignorant or selfish? Are they crazy? Or are they just like us?
Sens. Murray, Alexander release plan to lower health costs, end surprise bills
Bill would target nearly every area of health care, including surprise medical bills, prescription drugs, transparency, public health and health information.
A new case of measles diagnosed in a King County resident
The six month old child was taken to Seattle Children’s Hospital’s ER while she was contagious.
For Civilians, Finding PTSD Care Tough
PTSD affects people who have gone through combat. But it also affects civilian survivors of sexual assault, car accidents, disasters and childhood trauma.
CDC’s Eight Tips for Safe and Healthy Summertime Work and Play
Eight ways to stay safe this summer.
Fourth King County measles case confirmed this month
The case brings the total of recent measles cases in Washington state residents to seven.
Rapid Opioid Cutoff Is Risky Too, Feds Warn
Federal agencies are urging doctors to evaluate the risks to patients on opioid pain medicines before abruptly tapering them off the highly addictive drugs.
Hidden Reports Masked The Scope Of Widespread Harm From Faulty Heart Device
Shortly after the device’s recall, the FDA and Medtronic made a deal to keep reports of its malfunction — now totaling 50,000 — shielded from public scrutiny.
Traumatic injury has become a health care crisis
Trauma is the leading cause of death for individuals from 1 to 46 years and the fourth leading cause of death for all age groups.
Escalating Workplace Violence Rocks Hospitals
Across the country, many doctors, nurses and other health care workers have remained silent about what is being called an epidemic of violence against them.
Another case of measles in King County
This is the third King County case identified this month, adding to the total of six recent measles cases in Washington state residents.
Ketamine: The illicit party psychedelic that can help depression
Ketamine is effective for those who do not respond to traditional anti-depressants. It also shows promise for the treatment of PTSD and bipolar disorder.
‘Sham’ Sharing Ministries Test Faith Of Patients
Sheri Lewis of Seattle, who was enrolled in a health care sharing ministry, found out that the hip transplant she desperately needed was not covered.