Monday, June 8, 2026

Health

New resources available for people enrolled in Apple Health in Snohomish County

Snohomish County Aging and Disability Services has announced the availability of expanded support services for eligible residents enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid) with the Health Related Social Needs (HRSN)...

Snohomish County Health Officer appointed to State Board of Health

Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Snohomish County Health Officer Dr. James Lewis to the Washington State Board of Health. Lewis will serve until July 1, 2029. “Dr. Lewis has shown...

Health Department: Healthy Youth Survey results point to improvements in youth well-being  

The statewide 2025 Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) results are now available, offering a look at the health and well-being of Washington’s young people. Conducted every two years, this survey is...

Cleaner waters, safer shellfish: Washington reports progress in harvest areas

After significant shellfish harvest restrictions were implemented in 2025, Washington’s shellfish waters are seeing encouraging signs of recovery. the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) said in a news...

Sponsored: Sunny celebration for new community garden at Mercy House

My Neighborhood News Group has partnered with the Verdant Health Commission to profile the work of local nonprofits that advance the health of our whole community.  Mountlake Terrace just gained...

Latino farmworkers face high rates of long COVID but barriers delay diagnosis

The first time Dr. Anita Chopra had a long COVID patient, she cried. It was two years after the pandemic, she said, when the once-healthy patient described symptoms of weakness,...

Sponsored: Homage’s Meals on Wheels program reaches vulnerable residents with nutritious food deliveries

My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with the Verdant Health Commission to profile the work of local nonprofits that advance the health of our whole community.  Thanks to Homage Senior...

Mountlake Terrace to host May 5 blood drive before Memorial Day weekend

In partnership with Bloodworks Northwest, the City of Mountlake Terrace will host a community blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at Mountlake Terrace City...

Sponsored: Lahai Health delivers free medical care to Snohomish and King County residents

My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with the Verdant Health Commission to profile the work of local nonprofits that advance the health of our whole community. Lahai Health, which provides...

Measles is a growing concern in Washington as U.S. surpasses 1,100 cases in 2026

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed 26 measles cases across four counties this year, marking an increase from the three cases reported in a single county...

Sponsor spotlight: Why your healthy, active dog might need bodywork

You know that tightness in your hip that you’re hoping will go away on its own? The one that doesn't hurt that bad, so it's fine? But you’ve been...

LETI to offer free vaccinations and family health services Feb. 21 in Lynnwood

The Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) will host a free family health services event Saturday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at 3717 196th St. SW,...

What your doctor might not tell you: Tips for recovery from surgery

As a veteran of three surgeries in our household during the past 18 months, I can report that some doctors are better than others in helping you prepare for...

LETI and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of WA collaborate to expand telehealth access

Accessing health care can be complicated and out of reach for many people, especially when reliable Internet access or digital devices are limited. To help close that gap, UnitedHealthcare...

Edmonds School District to sponsor ‘Drugs and Our Brains’ series starting Jan. 22

The Edmonds School District and Therapeutic Health Services are offering a series of classes on how different drugs impact the brain and body. “Drugs and Our Brains: Understanding Your Reward...

Department of Health releases 2025 Maternal Mortality Report, shares 2021-22 findings

Maternal deaths in Washington rose between 2021-2022, and most pregnancy-related deaths were preventable, according to the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) new Maternal Mortality Review Panel (MMRP) Report. Behavioral...

Snohomish County hosts World AIDS Day event Dec. 1

The public is invited to Snohomish County's World AIDS day event on Monday, Dec. 1 to raise awareness, honor those lost to AIDS-related illnesses, and show solidarity with people...

Sponsored: Project Girl supports and empowers 300 young women every year with free counseling, mentorship and more

My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with the Verdant Health Commission to profile the work of local nonprofits that advance the health of our whole community.  Kennedy, a 15-year-old Black...

Snohomish County Health confirms E.coli infection linked to raw-milk cheese

The Snohomish County Health Department has identified a case of E. coli connected to Twin Sisters Creamery cheese. This case appears to be connected to a cluster of at...

Infant formula recalled because of possible link to botulism cases 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and officials in nine other states are...

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