Stay shady, cover up and slather on the sunscreen, local health experts say.
Legislation could help, said Robin Sparks, a Marysville cancer care advocate. Exhausting insurance policies have doctors quitting and patients abandoning care.
How does a person “make that leap” to opioid treatment? Open conversation — like two recent talks in Monroe and Darrington, said April Provost, who is in recovery too.
At the Community Health Center of Snohomish County, doctors say they feel like “rats getting off a sinking ship.” They want it to get better.
A reopened free STI clinic signals some progress. But securing inclusive health services in Snohomish County is an uphill battle, local experts say.
Melinda Grenier followed her dream to open Hay Girl Coffee. Thousands in fees later, it has cost her more than she bargained for.
Opioid-related deaths have decreased 20% compared to this time last year. Local health officials say there’s “still much work to do.”
Post-pandemic, seniors continue to struggle with isolation, anxiety and depression. Homage is working to bridge the gap in Snohomish County.
Rosario Reyes spent the past 25 years helping other immigrants thrive. Now, she’s focused on sustaining her legacy.
The county has reported 10 pertussis cases this year, after no more than three in each of the past three years. It’s a statewide trend.
Medical bills wiped out George Beard’s savings. Left to heal in his car, he got sicker. Now, he’s desperate for housing. It could take years.
The county identified 1,161 people without permanent housing, down from 1,285 last year. But lack of resources is still a problem, advocates said.
After a police shooting shut down the freeway, commutes turned into all-night affairs. It was just a hint of what could be in a widespread disaster.
After delays due to meth and asbestos, the New Start Centers are on track to open next year.
Chances are good that the aurora borealis could return for a repeat performance Saturday night.
John Wightman wants to walk again. Rehab facilities denied him. On any given day at Providence, up to 100 people are stuck in hospital beds.
A new rule requires annual testing at Snohomish County-owned housing, after a 3-2 vote by the county council Wednesday.
The event in Everett on May 2 will offer free treatment drug resources, dental care and more before the game.
Experts remain divided on the science of drug contamination. Have evacuations and stalled shelter projects done more harm than good in Snohomish County?
The move means layoffs and a shift for Everett families to telehealth or other care sites.
