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Compass class teaches first aid — for mental health
A one-day course hosted in Snohomish County is designed to triage behavioral health challenges: “This gave me many…
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Long waits, big bills: Everett mom’s painful search for dental care
When she learned she needed a root canal, Gabriela Kelpe read an infection could go to her unborn…
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Everett son’s struggle to get mom into assisted living: $22K, 1,500 miles
John Stejer’s mother, 86, is eligible for Medicaid. But he discovered no place in the state would take…
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Monroe health care workers picket for new contract
About 170 hospital workers are bargaining two contracts with EvergreenHealth Monroe. Two sticking points have emerged.
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$8M in behavioral health grants to benefit children, youth, families
Snohomish County awarded one-time federal funding to five projects that will reach at least 440 new people each…
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Nursing homes get short-term 14% funding increase for Medicaid patients
It’s a good start, experts say, but “it would be much easier to plan for the future if…
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Home care providers win $21 minimum wage, more in new state budget
Wage increases could help with a worker shortage and patient wait times. For one Lynnwood family, the new…
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Survivor: ‘Give somebody back their life’ by knowing signs of a stroke
At an Everett hospital at age 23, Jenae Goldfinch got a headache unlike any other — and a…
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COVID-19 public health emergency officially ends
Meanwhile, people should pay close attention to insurers’ notices about the costs of tests, treatments and vaccines.
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At Everett Clubhouse, structure for the 1 in 5 people with mental illness
The Everett Clubhouse now has 50-plus members. And it’s expanding into an employment program.
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As need grows, Snohomish County seniors help feed the hungry
Many of those in need are elderly themselves. Homage has seen demand for meals for seniors increase by…
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Generator theft stalls Everett mural project, but not for long
A local artist has been overwhelmed at generosity that will allow project to continue at South Everett/Mukilteo Boys…
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As Snohomish County sees spike in syphilis, new clinic gets funds
Nearly $1 million in state funds could mean free testing and other services for sexually transmitted infections.
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Snohomish County receives an F on air quality report card
The American Lung Association report lists smoke and ash from wildfires, wood stoves as big factors.
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Snohomish Health District retirees to regain access to health benefits
Dozens of retirees’ plans were lost in the shuffle when the district became a county agency. State Sen.…
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State budget includes $21 million for ‘safety net’ abortion providers
Money will be used to cover the costs of care, hire more workers and increase security.
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‘Make love your motivation in everything you do’
Hundreds gathered Good Friday for the Snohomish County Prayer Breakfast, the first time it was held in Everett…
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Snohomish County reactions to the official end of state’s mask mandate
The Herald is also continuing to compile readers’ reflections on the COVID pandemic.
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Compass Health closing downtown Everett triage center for up to 3 years
In 2022, the center served 254 clients with behavioral health crises. It leaves a gap for people seeking…
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Deaf patients ‘deserve equal access to health care,’ but obstacles abound
A lack of interpreters at The Everett Clinic has left Deaf patients exhausted, confused and frustrated with the…