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November 15, 2018 Brain and Nervous System / Public Health

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.

October 23, 2018 Influenza/Flu / Public Health / Vaccines

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.

October 19, 2018 Alcohol / Injury Prevention

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.

October 12, 2018 Dementia / Injury Prevention / Seniors

Dementia And Guns: When Should Doctors Broach The Topic?

Why don’t doctors talk to patients about guns? Lack of time, being unsure what to say and believing patients won’t heed their advice.

October 3, 2018 Fitness / Health Policy / Public Health

New report details King County health trends

Insurance coverage up, smoking down, but little change in physical activity and obesity levels are among the findings.

September 26, 2018 Public Health / Salmonella

Salmonella outbreak linked to Issaquah Costco deli

Public Health is investigating an outbreak of salmonellosis associated with food prepared in the service deli at the Costco in Issaquah

September 25, 2018 Injury Prevention / Public Health / Seniors

HOW TO STAY INDEPENDENT, PREVENT FALLS

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury. Seattle & King County’s fall prevention team works with seniors to make sure their homes are safe.

September 18, 2018 Public Health

The Homeless Get Sick; ‘Street Medicine’ Is There for Them

“Street medicine” to serve the homeless has surged within the past decade, growing into a network of programs in over 85 cities and in 15 countries

September 14, 2018 HIV/AIDS / Public Health / Sexually Transmitted Disease

Discreetly Tracking Down Sex Partners To Stop A Surge In STDs

Oregon’s Clackamas County, health officials are asking patients with an STD who their sexual partners are — and then are tracking those partners down.

September 12, 2018 Fitness / Nutrition / Public Health

Obesity rates at or above 35% in 5 states, CDC

Adult obesity prevalence is at or above 35% in Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.

September 11, 2018 Influenza/Flu / Public Health / Vaccines

Flu plane: are we really ready for a global pandemic?

The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic killed 50-100m people. A major influenza pandemic on this scale will happen again, and we’re unprepared.

September 5, 2018 Eyes and Vision / Public Health

Seattle/King County Free Clinic to be held September 20-23.

The free clinic serves people in need who struggle to access and/or afford healthcare/ All are welcome! Patients DO NOT need ID or proof of immigration status.