Our April Public Health Spotlight is Ayan Abdulahi, founder and executive director of Ayan Maternity Heathcare Support: supporting women with disabilities, who have had traumatic experiences, and who have experienced domestic violence. bit.ly/4cQNNr7

Bravo, Washington State Ferries! For more information about naloxone, how and when to use it, and where to get it visit our site: doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-f… 👏

The Vaccine Advisory Committee is looking for school nurse and college student representatives to help us shape vaccine policies in Washington. Applications are open now through May 8. Help us spread the word by tagging friends and colleagues! More info: bit.ly/3VMBIx6

After more than year of review and study, today U.S. EPA released new nationwide maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – commonly known as #PFAS – in drinking water.  Read more at bit.ly/4aPFlGU

Native/tribal communities are eligible to receive funding to help improve health outcomes. Submissions are open to select the state’s Tribal or Urban Native community for the Health Equity Zones Initiative. More info, including workshop sessions, are at bit.ly/3TQBKkV

🚨YOUR INPUT NEEDED: Washington State Department of Health is updating the State Suicide Prevention plan and are in need of public comment. Come help save lives and shape the future of suicide prevention in our state.
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Clinicians: It’s time to start achieving your dreams debt-free. Start your applications today for one of our three loan repayment programs. Apply today: bit.ly/3x8ugSr

The NHSC Loan Repayment Program is accepting applications through May 9, 7:30 p.m. ET.

After more than year of review and study, today U.S. EPA released new nationwide maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – commonly known as #PFAS – in drinking water.  Read more at bit.ly/4aPFlGU

Find out what Washington is already doing at doh.wa.gov/pfas. #PFAS

Today is National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. #NYHAAD reminds us about the importance of investing in young people’s health and education. School-based #HealthEd allows youth to learn about HIV prevention and care. Explore more from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health: bit.ly/3PkoZ0u

Health Care Providers: Does your patient really have a penicillin allergy? If not, they may not be getting the best antibiotic to treat their infection. More info and resources here: bit.ly/3TOaAwe #BeAntibioticsAware

The CDC Dept. of Agriculture Washington State Department of Health continue to monitor the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) virus. Find more information here: emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00…

WIC participants (people who are pregnant, recently pregnant, or breast & chest feeding, infants and children under age 5) can now use their benefits at Walgreens stores in WA to buy eligible foods and formula.

Find a WIC clinic to see if you qualify: doh.wa.gov/FindWIC

Where is Care-A-Van this week?! You may be able to get a COVID-19, Mpox, flu, childhood vaccines, or a blood glucose and blood pressure screenings. Please register in advance if you can: bit.ly/Care_A_Van

Do you have patients outside of Washington? Did you know that you need a nursing license in any state where your patient is located if you are providing care? Apply for a multistate license today: Nursing.wa.gov/msl

We love teaching our kids about animals! However, kids 5 and under have a higher risk of severe illness from germs that poultry can carry. Always supervise them and be sure to wash your hands. For more info on how to keep healthy while caring for poultry: bit.ly/backyardpoultr…

“Everybody in the Office of Radiation Protection lives and works in WA. We all want the same thing everybody else wants... We want our homes, families, and neighbors to be safer and better tomorrow than today. ” - Ryan from ORP. Read more: bit.ly/4ahm80X

#RECALL : Procter & Gamble 8 million defective bags of Tide, Gain, Ace & Ariel laundry detergent packets; Outer packaging can open posing risk of serious injury. Get refund & replacement child resistant bag. CONTACT: 833-347-5764 or pg.com/bags.

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A big part of working at the Department of Health is knowing your work helps your community. Find out how our Office of Radiation Protection’s (ORP) Emergency Preparedness Section is protecting families in Washington: bit.ly/4ahm80X

This National Minority Health Month & every month, my Washington State Department of Health colleagues & I recognize the historic & current health inequities facing minority communities & are fighting to make health more equitable & accessible for ALL.