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Firefighter who battled COVID on front lines says he lost career for refusing vaccine: ‘I’m on team Jesus’

A veteran Washington state firefighter who helped respond to some of America’s first COVID-19 patients says he lost the career he loved after refusing to violate his religious beliefs to comply with a vaccine mandate, and is now fighting to have his day in court. Scott Carlson, a former...

Redmond, WA · 2d
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Skilled Nursing Home Care in Kirkland, WA, Now Offered by A Kind Heart Healthcare Services

Skilled Nursing Home Care in Kirkland, WA, Now Offered by A Kind Heart Healthcare Services—bringing nurse-led support and personalized attention to seniors in the comfort of home. A Kind Heart Healthcare Services now offers skilled nursing home care in Kirkland, WA, helping older adults receive clinical support in familiar...

Kirkland, WA · 2d
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In-Home Care for Seniors in Renton & Gig Harbor, WA, Now Available Through Always Best Care

In-Home Care for Seniors in Renton & Gig Harbor, WA, Now Available Through Always Best Care — A caregiver adjusts a cushion beside an older woman relaxing at home, illustrating the thoughtful daily support that helps seniors feel comfortable and cared for. Always Best Care offers in-home care for...

Gig Harbor, WA · 2d
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University of Washington opens kidney-transplant evaluation clinic in Missoula

MISSOULA, Mont. – University of Washington Medicine’s kidney transplant program opened a satellite clinic in Missoula at the end of October. The first two days after the clinic opened had full slates of 12-hour-long appointments, UW said in a press release about the clinic. Dr. Chris Blosser, a kidney-care specialist who helped open the clinic, said the full schedule reflected the area’s need for kidney care. “Nephrologists in Missoula have been calling and asking us to start this clinic,” he said. “Missoula and Bozeman have grown in the last decade, and there’s bound to be an increased need for kidney care. We’ve also seen institutions in Utah recently pull back from the healthcare they were providing here.” The clinic is meant to facilitate in-person first evaluations, to be followed by blood, cardiac and cancer tests locally. Patients whose initial tests confirm eligibility will still need to come to Seattle for final tests before receiving a transplant, UW said, but the clinic aims to reduce the need for long-distance trips early in patient’s evaluations. UW said Blosser and a nurse coordinator will be in Missoula for clinical-care visits every three months. UW said one 24-year-old Missoula resident named Jeff Stanavich was

Missoula, MT · 4d

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Vivian Joy Physical Therapy: A Sanctuary of Specialized Care in Shoreline

In a world where healthcare often feels rushed and impersonal, Vivian Joy Physical Therapy offers a refreshing alternative. Founded by Sarah Joy Stuckart and Paige Vivian, both seasoned doctors of physical therapy, the clinic in Shoreline, Washington, has become a sanctuary for those seeking specialized care beyond the constraints of corporate-driven models.

Shoreline, WA · 6d

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High-Impact Doors Enhance Seattle Clinic

At UW Medical Center–Northwest, the Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center needed to maximize space without compromising the patient and provider experience. By specifying customizable sliding door systems across 23 openings, the clinic improved space efficiency, privacy and design flexibility while maintaining consistent aesthetics. Case Study. Company:. Hospital. Location:. Seattle,...

Seattle, WA · 7d

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Seattle nurses picket Virginia Mason over severe staffing shortages

SEATTLE - Nurses at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle are set to picket outside the hospital, alleging that severe understaffing is putting patients and staff at risk. The demonstration is set to start with an early morning picket at the hospital's main entrance at Terry Avenue and Seneca Street, followed by a rally scheduled for noon.

Seattle, WA · 9d

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Susan Reed, MD, on the future of menopause research and funding

Susan Reed, MD, on the need for menopause research funding, a clinical trials network, and studies in understudied groups and perimenopause. Future menopause research must deliver evidence in ways clinicians and patients can act on, and it needs sustained funding to do so, according to Susan Reed, MD, MPH, MS, professor emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington Reed spoke in an interview at.

Seattle, WA · 10d

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Federal Way's St. Francis Hospital Set to Add Postpartum Program After Burien Success

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way has announced plans to offer a year-long postpartum support program for new mothers, extending a service that began as a pilot project in Seattle. The expansion is backed by a three-year grant of $781,799 and is set to add a Community Health Worker to help patients with transportation, communication, and other logistical barriers to care.

Federal Way, WA · 10d

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WA council member seeks local healthcare funding amid 'Big Beautiful Bill' Medicaid cuts

Federal Medicaid cuts tied to the so-called Big Beautiful Bill are now in effect, with more on the way, and one King County Council member is pushing to find more local healthcare funding to make up for the loss.

King County, WA · 11d

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When Behavior Changes May Signal Problems Inside a Vulnerable Adult Care Facility

Submitted by Ron Meyers and Associates, Vulnerable Adult Injury Attorneys. Families know their loved ones in ways a chart never can. They know whether Mom has always been talkative, whether Dad normally jokes with everyone he meets or whether a family member with dementia becomes frustrated when tired but settles down after a favorite song or familiar conversation.

Tacoma, WA · 11d

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Federal Way’s St. Francis now offers life-saving postpartum care program

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Did you know that two-thirds of pregnancy-related deaths occur after delivery? Or that between 43 days and one-year postpartum is when 38% of these deaths happen?. These realities are not often talked about or considered when family planning is laid out, but in some...

Federal Way, WA · 11d

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Promising relief for local apartment residents without private parking, Seattle is rolling out hundreds of new curbside EV chargers

Seattle is expanding access to electric vehicle charging with plans to install up to 200 new Level 2 curbside EV chargers by 2030. The initiative aims to make charging more convenient for EV owners living in apartments and condominiums without private parking. The project builds on a successful pilot that introduced 58 chargers at 31 locations across the city in 2023 and 2024.

Seattle, WA · 15d

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Western Washington Medicare Shoppers Face Plan Chaos as Swedish, PacMed Ties End

Some UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in western Washington are about to lose access to one of the region's biggest health systems unless they act before Dec. 7. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, Providence Swedish and PacMed Clinics will no longer be contracted with certain UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans, meaning affected patients who want to keep seeing their current doctors will need to switch to a different carrier during this fall's enrollment window.

Western Washington, WA · 17d

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Washington hospitals anticipate losing billions in revenue from Medicaid cuts

SEATTLE -- Washington's hospitals anticipate losing nearly $6 billion in revenue through 2033 due to steep Medicaid cuts in the coming months. That's according to a new report from the

Washington · 18d

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King County Launches New Effort To Break Cycle of Addiction, Incarceration And Homelessness

With approximately 50 bookings and discharges occurring daily in King County’s adult jails, the transition from incarceration back into the community can happen quickly, often leaving people with little time to arrange medical care, addiction treatment or other services needed to rebuild their lives. King County is taking a...

King County, WA · 18d

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King County Jails Tap Medicaid to Give Released Inmates a ‘Lifeline’

For years, King County jails did not bill insurance before a new initiative changed that, and people walking out the door of the Seattle or Kent facilities often left with nothing: no appointment, no medication refill, no plan. Now Medicaid dollars are funding a different approach, paying for case management, treatment scheduling, and a 30-day supply of medication and medical supplies the moment someone is released.

King County, WA · 19d

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Flu season starts unusually early in Washington, sparking vaccine push

Flu activity is rising earlier than usual in Washington, prompting health experts to urge immediate vaccinations.

Seattle, WA · 18d

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'GiGi's Playhouse' bringing its first Down Syndrome Achievement Center to Washington

SEATTLE — Non-profit organization 'GiGi's Playhouse' provides free educational and career training programs for over 30,000 individuals with down syndrome. With over 60 locations across the United States and Mexico, the organization is now working to bring a 'Down Syndrome Achievement Center' to Washington, in Everett. The local chapter...

Seattle, WA · 16d

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People leaving King County jail need ‘a lifeline.’ Now Medicaid will pay for one

Being released from jail is a risky time, especially for people with opioid use disorder or other illnesses. Under a recent pilot program, Medicaid is reimbursing jails in Washington state for help with that transition. The funding means dozens of jails and prisons in King County and beyond can provide people exiting jail with a supply of medications and case management to smooth their path.

King County, WA · 19d