Health and Wellness
2 years ago
Independent health care providers say low insurance reimbursement rates are driving them out of business

Chiropractors, therapists and others support a state Senate bill that would tie rates to inflation index

National
2 years ago
Nearly $150 mil coming to Washington to combat opioid epidemic, Johnson & Johnson to pay

Johnson & Johnson will pay an additional $24.4 million in the settlement, which will go directly to efforts to address the fentanyl epidemic.

Features
2 years ago
FEATURE: Cold plunging into the new year

Local college students find community through a shared love for cold plunging – even in the snow.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
Facial recognition app helps fight against rabies

Rabies kills around 60,000 people every year in Africa and Asia.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
STUDY: Multi-generational exposure to toxins can increase inherited health problems

Researchers at WSU are working to identify biomarkers for inherited health conditions in humans including obesity, autism and pre-term birth.

Local
2 years ago
Weather forces blood drive cancellations, supplies dwindling in Washington

Thousands of donation appointments are available through Bloodworks Northwest.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
Walmart offers free health screenings Saturday

Anyone can get screened for glucose, cholesterol, body mass index and blood pressure levels from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Local
2 years ago
State health insurance plans see record sign-up numbers

Over 60,000 Whatcom County residents are enrolled in a state healthcare plan.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
STUDY: WSU researchers discover root of “munchies” behavior in brain

The study does not have recommendations for how to proceed for developing treatments.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
Winter shelter open at Civic Field through February

The shelter can hold up to 45 beds but more may be added in the event of severe weather nights.