LocalHealthGuide - Part 184

May 26, 2019 Measles

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.

May 22, 2019 Mental Health

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.

May 21, 2019 Injury Prevention / Prevention

CDC’s Eight Tips for Safe and Healthy Summertime Work and Play

Eight ways to stay safe this summer.

Map shows the four regions of King County Washington: Seattle, North, East, and South.

May 21, 2019 Measles

Fourth King County measles case confirmed this month

The case brings the total of recent measles cases in Washington state residents to seven.

May 21, 2019 Opioids

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.

May 21, 2019 Biotechnology / Heart and Circulatory System

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.

May 20, 2019 Health News

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.

May 20, 2019 Hospitals

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.

May 18, 2019 Measles

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.

May 18, 2019 Depression

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.

May 17, 2019 Health Insurance

‘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.

May 17, 2019 Emergency Medicine

As ER Wait Times Grow, More Patients Leave Against Medical Advice

Emergency room patients increasingly leave California hospitals against medical advice, and experts say crowded ERs are likely to blame.

Picture of an elderly man's hands resting on a cane.

May 16, 2019 Seniors

How To Find And Use New Federal Ratings For Rehab Services At Nursing Homes

Here’s information about how to find and use the new Nursing Home Compare data.

May 16, 2019 Health Insurance

Trump’s Talk On Preexisting Conditions Doesn’t Match Administration’s Actions

Trump said his administration will “always protect patients with preexisting conditions.” But the White House’s policy does exactly the opposite.

May 15, 2019 Measles

Four new measles cases in Washington, two in King County

Investigators are exploring a possible common exposure at SeaTac Airport. All of the cases spent time at SeaTac Airport during their likely time of exposure.