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The 2023 Healthy Youth Survey revealed trends in how youth across Washington feel about access to #firearms. The next survey will happen later this year.
January 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The 2023 Healthy Youth Survey revealed trends in how youth across Washington feel about access to #firearms. The next survey will happen later this year.
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You can get live mental health support in American Sign Language by visiting 988Lifeline.org and clicking “Deaf/HoH” at the top of the page. Reach out for help anytime, 24/7, 365 days a year. #ASL #988
January 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
You can get live mental health support in American Sign Language by visiting 988Lifeline.org and clicking “Deaf/HoH” at the top of the page. Reach out for help anytime, 24/7, 365 days a year. #ASL #988
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Early detection saves lives! Talk to your provider about #CervicalCancer screening and the #HPVvax. Find an #LGBTQ-welcoming provider at https://bit.ly/3F6LRJf .
January 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Early detection saves lives! Talk to your provider about #CervicalCancer screening and the #HPVvax. Find an #LGBTQ-welcoming provider at https://bit.ly/3F6LRJf .
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If this is you too, you can call, text, or chat 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It's confidential, free, and available 24/7/365. doh.wa.gov/988
January 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
If this is you too, you can call, text, or chat 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It's confidential, free, and available 24/7/365. doh.wa.gov/988
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Washington state is committed to reproductive healthcare. ❤️ Medication abortion is legal and protected here, with telehealth options available at most clinics.
Medication Abortion Access in Washington
Medication abortion, also called the abortion pill, is legal and protected in Washington state. Find the most accurate and up-to-date information on your rights and options for safe and legal abortion...
doh.wa.gov
January 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Washington state is committed to reproductive healthcare. ❤️ Medication abortion is legal and protected here, with telehealth options available at most clinics.
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🌍 When we protect our water, we protect our future. Improving water resources stewardship is a collaborative process to protect our environment and health.
Office of Drinking Water
The Office of Drinking Water focuses on oversight of public drinking water systems, including activities associated with water quality monitoring, water system planning, waterworks operator certificat...
doh.wa.gov
January 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🌍 When we protect our water, we protect our future. Improving water resources stewardship is a collaborative process to protect our environment and health.
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Find out which cancer screenings are right for you! Create your guide at https://createyourguide.com/. This website is for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community!
LGBTQ+ Guide for Cancer Screening
Create your personalized guide to cancer screening. Helpful information for anyone who is transgender, non-binary, or part of the LGBTQ+ community. Based on guidelines by the American Cancer Society.
createyourguide.com
January 26, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Find out which cancer screenings are right for you! Create your guide at https://createyourguide.com/. This website is for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community!
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WIC is for people who are pregnant, recently had a baby, breast and chest feeding, and infants and children under 5. With #WIC, you get healthy food, nutrition education, breast and chest feeding support, and more. Enroll any time! Find a local WIC clinic to see if you qualify: doh.wa.gov/FindWIC
WIC Clinic Locator
Visit our Washington WIC webpage to learn more about the WIC Nutrition Program.
doh.wa.gov
January 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
WIC is for people who are pregnant, recently had a baby, breast and chest feeding, and infants and children under 5. With #WIC, you get healthy food, nutrition education, breast and chest feeding support, and more. Enroll any time! Find a local WIC clinic to see if you qualify: doh.wa.gov/FindWIC
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TB (tuberculosis) is a bacterial infection that often affects the lungs, but can also impact other parts of the body. It spreads through the air when someone with TB coughs or sneezes. Key symptoms: persistent cough (3+ weeks), chest pain, fatigue. Good news: TB is treatable with antibiotics!
January 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
TB (tuberculosis) is a bacterial infection that often affects the lungs, but can also impact other parts of the body. It spreads through the air when someone with TB coughs or sneezes. Key symptoms: persistent cough (3+ weeks), chest pain, fatigue. Good news: TB is treatable with antibiotics!
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If you're traveling to warmer areas of the world this winter, areas where mosquito-borne illnesses like #dengue may be present, use these tips to stay bug-free. Before you leave for your travels, check for risks at your destination by visiting wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/desti...
January 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
If you're traveling to warmer areas of the world this winter, areas where mosquito-borne illnesses like #dengue may be present, use these tips to stay bug-free. Before you leave for your travels, check for risks at your destination by visiting wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/desti...
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We never got around to posting this when it was trendy, so we dug it out of the trash. Still true!
January 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
We never got around to posting this when it was trendy, so we dug it out of the trash. Still true!
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Neurodivergence describes people whose brains work or develop differently than typical people. It can appear differently for different people – including nonbinary folks and women. 👇
February 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Neurodivergence describes people whose brains work or develop differently than typical people. It can appear differently for different people – including nonbinary folks and women. 👇
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You can receive email alerts about recalled food products affecting Washington state. Go to https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/food-safety/recalls to learn more.
Food Recalls and Safety Alerts
Last Update: January 22, 2025 Recalled food products affecting Washington State are listed below by product name and date of recall. Recalls will be listed on this page for about a year. Learn more ab...
doh.wa.gov
February 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM
You can receive email alerts about recalled food products affecting Washington state. Go to https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/food-safety/recalls to learn more.
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Since everyone seems to enjoy looking at data, we have a PFAS Testing Results dashboard. You can learn more about the water systems and sources, including testing results, here in Washington. doh.wa.gov/data-and-sta...
PFAS Testing Results Dashboard
doh.wa.gov
February 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Since everyone seems to enjoy looking at data, we have a PFAS Testing Results dashboard. You can learn more about the water systems and sources, including testing results, here in Washington. doh.wa.gov/data-and-sta...
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Adults who have never received Tdap should get one, followed by Tdap every 10 years to boost immunity.
In pregnant people, Tdap should be given during the early part of the 3rd trimester of every pregnancy. By doing so, babies are protected from #WhoopingCough in the first few months of life.
In pregnant people, Tdap should be given during the early part of the 3rd trimester of every pregnancy. By doing so, babies are protected from #WhoopingCough in the first few months of life.
February 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Adults who have never received Tdap should get one, followed by Tdap every 10 years to boost immunity.
In pregnant people, Tdap should be given during the early part of the 3rd trimester of every pregnancy. By doing so, babies are protected from #WhoopingCough in the first few months of life.
In pregnant people, Tdap should be given during the early part of the 3rd trimester of every pregnancy. By doing so, babies are protected from #WhoopingCough in the first few months of life.
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It's cold out there, WA!
Last year we launched a seasonal hazards dashboard to help residents stay informed. https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/data-exchange/syndromic-surveillance-rhino/seasonal-hazards-dashboard
Last year we launched a seasonal hazards dashboard to help residents stay informed. https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/data-exchange/syndromic-surveillance-rhino/seasonal-hazards-dashboard
Seasonal Hazards Dashboard
Seasonal Hazards The seasonal hazards dashboard shows trends in emergency department (ED) visits in Washington state for summer and winter conditions of interest alongside temperature and air quality ...
doh.wa.gov
February 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM
It's cold out there, WA!
Last year we launched a seasonal hazards dashboard to help residents stay informed. https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/data-exchange/syndromic-surveillance-rhino/seasonal-hazards-dashboard
Last year we launched a seasonal hazards dashboard to help residents stay informed. https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/data-exchange/syndromic-surveillance-rhino/seasonal-hazards-dashboard
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If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, resources are available to you in Washington. Visit wscadv.org for more information and resources.
February 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, resources are available to you in Washington. Visit wscadv.org for more information and resources.
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Antibiotics don’t treat colds, flu, COVID-19, or RSV – those are caused by viruses! Talk to your healthcare professional about the right treatment for your illness. Let’s save antibiotics for when they’re truly needed. 💊🚫 #BeAntibioticsAware
February 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Antibiotics don’t treat colds, flu, COVID-19, or RSV – those are caused by viruses! Talk to your healthcare professional about the right treatment for your illness. Let’s save antibiotics for when they’re truly needed. 💊🚫 #BeAntibioticsAware
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If you happen to see dead wild birds, please do not touch them - especially if they are 🟢🦉
Instead, report them to the WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife at 🔗 survey123.arcgis.com/share/a384e9...
Instead, report them to the WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife at 🔗 survey123.arcgis.com/share/a384e9...
Report Wildlife Observations to WDFW
Form for Reporting Wildlife Observations to WDFW
survey123.arcgis.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
If you happen to see dead wild birds, please do not touch them - especially if they are 🟢🦉
Instead, report them to the WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife at 🔗 survey123.arcgis.com/share/a384e9...
Instead, report them to the WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife at 🔗 survey123.arcgis.com/share/a384e9...
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We're expediting sex designation change requests on birth certificates. People born in WA who want to change the sex designation on their birth certificate can do so by filing a request with us. . doh.wa.gov/DesignationC...
Sex Designation Change on a Birth Certificate
We are currently processing requests in three (3) business days. Please allow up to two (2) weeks for delivery and mail time for ordered certificates.
doh.wa.gov
February 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
We're expediting sex designation change requests on birth certificates. People born in WA who want to change the sex designation on their birth certificate can do so by filing a request with us. . doh.wa.gov/DesignationC...
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Love is in the air, so make sure you’re prepared! 💗It's National Condom Day. Find birth control, STI testing, and other resources at bit.ly/WADOH-Clinic-Locations
Clinic Locations
Find a local non-profit or county health clinic that provides sexual and reproductive health services such as birth control, pregnancy testing, STI and HIV testing, breast and cervical cancer screenin...
bit.ly
February 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Love is in the air, so make sure you’re prepared! 💗It's National Condom Day. Find birth control, STI testing, and other resources at bit.ly/WADOH-Clinic-Locations
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@americanredcross.bsky.social has a search engine that can help you locate CPR/AED classes near you! You can search for online classes, first aid training, CPR training, AED training, and many other lifesaving techniques taught by Red Cross Instructors. redcross.org/local/washington/take-a-class/cpr
CPR Classes, Training & Certification in Washington | Red Cross
Find CPR Training in Washington with Red Cross. Get certified and gain lifesaving skills that can help you respond to emergencies.
redcross.org
February 17, 2025 at 3:45 AM
@americanredcross.bsky.social has a search engine that can help you locate CPR/AED classes near you! You can search for online classes, first aid training, CPR training, AED training, and many other lifesaving techniques taught by Red Cross Instructors. redcross.org/local/washington/take-a-class/cpr
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February 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM