Health and Wellness

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, Tina Kotek of Oregon and Gavin Newsom of California say that they believe the Trump administration is putting Americans’ health and safety at risk by politicizing the CDC. 

Preventing fleas requires a multi-step approach that addresses pets, the home and the yard, experts say. For Whatcom County residents, consistent prevention can mean avoiding the discomfort — and costs — of a full-blown infestation.

With a mix of cool nights and warm afternoons expected, local experts say combining good habits with regular HVAC maintenance is the best way to keep Whatcom County homes comfortable this fall. 

Do your part to avoid adding to the “smoke load” in your community and protect the air we all breathe.

Whatcom Veterinary Hospital encourages pet owners not to wait until an emergency arises. By scheduling regular visits, families can help ensure their pets remain healthy, active companions for years to come.

The free online map looks at how the number of trees in any given neighborhood contributes to the health of residents and how temperature is affected by tree cover.

The latest data from the Washington Department of Health shows that since late July, ER visits for COVID symptoms have been on the rise.

In a major disaster, residents are often their own “first responder.”  After an earthquake, tsunami or other major catastrophe, police, firefighters and EMTs will be called in many directions. It could take days, even weeks, before help arrives.

The FDA and Whatcom County Health Department recommend throwing out the 1 lb. and 12 oz bags of the products and cleaning with hot, soapy water all surfaces that the food has touched. 

The product was sold between July 17 and Aug. 8 under the brand names Sand Bar, Best Yet, Arctic Shores, Great American and First Street.