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Snohomish County Health District Leader Joins Call For Indoor Mask Use

December 9, 2022

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This in today from the Snohomish Health District. Snohomish Health District Health Officer Dr. James Lewis joined more than 30 other local health officers and health care leaders to recommend masking and other illness prevention measures this winter. Full statement: “Communities across our state and around the U.S. are experiencing an unprecedented surge in viral […]

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Snohomish Health District Merging Into Snohomish County Government January 1, 2023

June 8, 2022

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Word in today from the Snohomish County Executive’s office that the Snohomish Health District will merge into Snohomish County Government at the start of the new year. Here is more information after a vote this morning from the Snohomish County Council. Today, the Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a motion to integrate the Snohomish Health […]

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Gonorrhea at an All-Time High in Greater Everett Area

February 13, 2014

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[ad#Google Adsense-2] A new report from the Snohomish Health District says reports of gonorrhea are at an all time high in Snohomish County… The number of gonorrhea cases in Snohomish County increased dramatically in the past year. The case total for 2012 was 168, and the number rose to 249 in 2013 – a nearly […]

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Everett to Mark World AIDS Day With Remembrance Walk Plus a Week of Free Testing

November 30, 2013

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Word from Suzanne Pate at the Snohomish Health District that the public is welcome to free events in downtown Everett to commemorate World AIDS Day 2013 on Sunday, Dec. 1. Three community partners will sponsor a memorial walk and program that afternoon to build awareness of the impact HIV/AIDS has on our community. All activities […]

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Here’s How Everett Residents Can Bat-Proof Your Home, Family and Pets

July 18, 2012

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The Snohomish Health District today released a whole lot of information about how to deal with bats this summer. Here you go… Stay on the safe side of bats—bat-proof your home and cabin, vaccinate your pets Possible bat exposure? Call us: 425.339.5278 SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — Every summer Snohomish Health District takes dozens of calls […]

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Population of 50+ in Everett and Snohomish County Growing Rapidly

April 11, 2012

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There’s a new report out by the Snohomish Health District that shows the population of people aged 50 and older in our area is rising quickly. Here are a few of the key points…  The county’s population 50 years and older increased by 52.2% between 2000 and 2010; people 50 years and older will […]

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Everett Reporter Named “Public Health Champion”

April 10, 2012

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Some good Tuesday news from Suzanne Pate at the Snohomish Health District… SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The local celebration of April’s National Public Health Month began with displays in all the county’s public libraries and some Snohomish County buildings. At the state level, the Washington State Public Health Association (WSPHA) named 11 “Public Health Champions” […]

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