Washington News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Oct 24, 2024 - Highlights work by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture to stop the spread of H5N1 in California, Washington, and at a national level. Discusses efforts to safeguard human health, animal health, farming businesses, and the food supply.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Sep 11, 2024 - Provides an overview of efforts by the public health department in Jefferson County, Washington to support access to immunization and other healthcare services among low-income rural families. Outlines a range of strategies including community-based research, "data walks" to share research findings, and interactive, solution-development workshops.
Source: National Association of County & City Health Officials
Sep 10, 2024 - Examines a new federal economic development program, The Recompete Pilot Program, designed to be accessible to rural grantees. Notes that the program allows rural communities and organizations to apply as regional coalitions and allows for flexible use of funding to address multiple development goals. Highlights a coalition in rural Washington using program funds to invest in transportation infrastructure and address workforce issues.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Sep 5, 2024 - A new injury prevention research center funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been established at the University of Washington. The Harborview Injury & Prevention Research Center will focus on 4 key topics: overdose prevention in rural areas, adverse childhood experiences, enhancing school safety, and fall prevention for rural American Indian and Alaska Native adults.
Source: UW Medicine Newsroom
Last Updated: 10/25/2024