Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
Doctors remove 50 large batteries from woman’s stomach, colon
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Philips recalls 17M CPAP, BiPAP masks over magnets that could affect implanted devices
The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.
Seattle Children's nurses ratify new contract
Nurses with the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) union have voted to rarity their new contract.
Kitsap Fire chiefs: St. Michael Medical Center keeps ambulances, patients waiting too long
First responders in Kitsap County are sounding the alarm, hoping the public and elected leaders take note after firefighters noticed patients having to wait inside ambulances for too long— sometimes for several hours— before they are admitted to the emergency room.
Lyme disease vaccine: 1st potential shot in 20 years enters late-stage trial
The only prior Lyme vaccine for people, made by another company, was pulled off the U.S. market in 2002.
US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
New telehealth option launched to expand COVID-19 treatment access
To increase access to potentially life-saving medication to treat COVID-19, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has launched a new free telehealth option, available for patients both insured and uninsured.
Laxatives recalled from CVS, Walgreens, other major retailers after contamination
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Clallam County physician suspended on charges of sexually assaulting three patients
The Washington Department of Health temporarily suspended the license of a Clallam County physician on charges of sexually assaulting three patients.
3 Democratic Senators introduce legislation to protect reproductive health care services
On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Washington), Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) introduced a new bill that would provide a consistent and strong source of funding for the Title X Family Planning Program.
Washington Senator introduces bill to protect the right to contraception nationwide
The Right to Contraception Act would also protect healthcare providers who prescribe contraceptives and provide information about contraception.
New UW study on effective dispensing of abortion medications via telehealth services
A study from the University of Washington on clinics' and primary care doctors' means of dispensing abortion medications during the pandemic may offer guidance for clinicians in a post-Roe v. Wade world.
Everett nurses say staffing shortage is becoming a crisis
Nurses in the North Sound are sounding the alarm with elected leaders, warning too many in their field are getting burned out and open positions are not being filled quickly enough to make up for it.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.