Posted on: July 20, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 20, 2021
CONTACT:Kari Bray, 425.339.5223kbray@snohd.org
Snohomish Health District seeing increase in reports of shellfish-linked infections
Public reminded to avoid eating raw or undercooked shellfish.
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: May 4, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 4, 2021
CONTACT:Joint Information Center425-388-5170eccjic.activation@snoco.org
Appointments now recommended but not required at mass vaccination sites in Snohomish County
To increase ease of vaccination, the Snohomish Cou...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: May 1, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 1, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas425-508-4980hthomas@snohd.org
With doses at risk, Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce urges people to take their shot
After months of high demand, a sudden sharp downturn in booking appointments...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: April 19, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 19, 2021
CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org
Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce to open seventh mass vaccination site focused on transit as well as drive-thru access
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: April 16, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org
Symptom Checks, Testing and Full Quarantine Are Still Critical to COVID-19 Fight
Community reminded to seek testing and quarantine if ill or exposed to a confirmed case...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2021
CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org
Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce prepares to open sixth mass vaccination site
Vaccination activities also are focused on a...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org
COVID-19 Call Center (not for media inquiries): 425-339-5278, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Appointme...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2021
CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org
Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce emphasizes eligibility and appointment requirements for mass vaccination sites
People sho...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: January 29, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 29, 2021
CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org
Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens north county drive-thru site
Though vaccine supply remains a challenge, more than 40,000 S...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: January 23, 2021
For immediate release: January 23, 2020
Contacts: Teresa McCallion, DOH Communications, 360-701-7991Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health District, 425-508-4980Susan Gregg, University of Washington Medicine, 206-390-3226
First cases of U.K. COVID-19 str...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 14, 2021
CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org
Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce expands COVID-19 vaccination options
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Three drive-thru COVID-...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 13, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
COVID-19 Outbreak at Stanwood Long-term Care Facility
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is actively supporting mi...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 13, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Give Thanks, Not COVID
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – As COVID rates continue to rise, Snohomish County is seeing increased hospitalizations and stres...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 28, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
Board of Health Meeting, October 29
The Board of Health will meet on a special day, time, and location to conduct a special ...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: September 18, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Resumes
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – With the air quality starting to improve, the Snohomish Health District ...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: September 11, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Continued Air Quality Concerns, Recommendations for Schools, and COVID-19 Testing
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – In addition to continuing ...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: September 8, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Temporary Closure of Testing Sites Due to Air Quality Concerns
Health District drive-thru locations will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday ...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: September 4, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District will be closed on Monda...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: August 28, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is continuing testing at ...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: August 21, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and New Releases of State Guidance
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health Dis...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: August 14, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Testing Schedule, Data Updates, and Keeping Cool in the Heat
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District ...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 13, 2020
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, JULY 14
FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular mee...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: June 26, 2020
Contacst:
Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170
Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980
Kent Patton, Snohomish Countykent.patton@snoco.org, 425....
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 5, 2020
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org
Board of Health Meeting, June 9
Full board to convene for regular business
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeti...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2020
Contact:
Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170
Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980
Kent Patton, Snohomish Countykent.patton@snoco.org, 425.3...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2020
Contacts:
Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170
Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980
Kent Patton, Snohomish Countykent.patton@snoco.org, 425....
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: May 29, 2020
Contact:
Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170
Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980
Kent Patton, Snohomish Coun...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: May 28, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
SPECIAL BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING NOTICE - MAY 29
The Board of Health will meet on a special day, time, and location to conduct a special meeting as set forth on...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: April 29, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2020
CONTACTS: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688Kent Patton, 425.338.3883Joint Information Center (JIC), 425.388.5170
The First 100 Days of the Novel Coronavirus Response
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – It ha...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org
Snohomish Health District suspends most in-person services effective noon todayMany services will continue to be available online and by phone
EVERETT, Wash. &ndas...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: March 13, 2020
Media release shared from:Community Foundation of Snohomish County2823 Rockefeller Ave.Everett, WA 98201
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 13, 2020
Media Contact:Karri Matau, President & CEO425.212.4056karri@cf-sc.org
Cross-Sector Partners Launch $250,000 Coron...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2020
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org
Media Advisory: COVID-19 response and coordination with long-term care facility
STANWOOD, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is investigating a ...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: March 5, 2020
COVID-19 Response and Declarations of Emergency
Contact: Heather Thomas, 425-339-8688, hthomas@snohd.orgKent Patton, 425-388-3883, Kent.Patton@snoco.orgKimberley Cline, 425.257.8687, kcline@everettwa.gov...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2020
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District was notified late Sunday afternoon of a new case of COVID-19. The presumptive positive test result came back from the State Public Health Laboratory, bringing the total number of cases in S...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2020
The Board of Health will meet on a special day and time to conduct a special meeting as set forth on the agenda below. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish County Public Meeting Rooms located in the Administration Building East at 3000 Rockefeller Av...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2020
The Snohomish Health District is aware of the preliminary findings released by the Seattle Flu Study, suggesting that coronavirus has been spreading for close to six weeks. We are still evaluating the findings with our state and local partners and coordin...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: February 21, 2020
In consultation with state and federal public health authorities, the Snohomish Health District has released the patient from home isolation. He is now considered fully recovered and free to go about his regular activities. We cannot thank him enough for ...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: January 21, 2020
OLYMPIA – Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a case of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in a Snohomish County resident. While the risk to the general public is low, DOH is working with the Centers for Disease Contr...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2020
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District received its first reports of flu-related deaths for the 2019-20 season. At the same time, District staff are also investigating increasing numbers of hepatitis A cases in the county.&n...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: December 18, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – In addition to increased reports of influenza in the community, Snohomish County is also seeing an uptick in norovirus-like illnesses. A call was placed to the Snohomish Health District’s communicable disease ...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: December 18, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District has confirmed four cases of hepatitis A in Snohomish County residents. All four have been living homeless in the Marysville and Tulalip areas, as well as being linked to drug injection use ...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: December 12, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – While not a surprise to most, new data confirms that suicide, opioid misuse and youth mental health are among the top health issues in Snohomish County. On a more positive note, the County’s rates of homicide,...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash – At its regular business meeting on Tuesday, December 10, the Board of Health took action on a number of key items for the Snohomish Health District. The first of which was adoption of the agency’s 2020 budget.
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: December 2, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Flu season is early this year but it’s not too late to protect yourself.
National Influenza Vaccination Week is Dec. 1-7, a good reminder for people to get their annual flu shot if they haven’t alread...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: November 8, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will take comments on the preliminary 2020 Snohomish Health District budget during its next regularly scheduled meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 12. The meeting is in the auditorium on the first f...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: October 16, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – A second Snohomish County resident has been hospitalized due to vaping-associated lung injury.
A woman in her forties was hospitalized last week. She reported vaping both flavored nicotine and THC products. The...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Scrub your hands. Cover your cough. Get your flu vaccine. Stay home if you feel ill.
Now is the time to refresh yourself and your family about the best ways to avoid getting the flu, and to avoid spreading it if you do g...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: October 7, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.
Just prior to its regula...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: September 23, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District has identified the first case of vaping-related lung illness in a Snohomish County resident.
A female in her twenties was admitted to a Snohomish County hospital in August with shortness of ...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: September 9, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: August 15, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District required the immediate closure of Ashiya Teriyaki located at 1233 164th St SW in Lynnwood following a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a foodworker. People who ate at this restaurant between August 2...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.
Just prior to its regula...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: July 5, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everet...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: June 19, 2019
EVERETT, Wash. – At its special meeting earlier today, the Board of Health accepted and approved the resignation of Jefferson Ketchel and Dr. Mark Beatty. The Board also appointed Shawn Frederick, the District’s Administration Services...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: June 10, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker A...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: May 15, 2019
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health is announcing four newly diagnosed cases of measles in residents of three western Washington counties (King County 2, Snohomish County 1, Pierce County 1). These new cases are in addition to the case Ta...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everet...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Evere...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Flu season typically peaks between January and March, but the timing and severity is unpredictable. Since the start of the year, there have been 15 flu-related deaths, which is down considerably from the two previous se...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: March 19, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Snohomish County holds its spot as third healthiest county in Washington State for the second year in a row, according to the annual County Health Rankings.
The 10th annual rankings were released today by the Robert Wood...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.
The full b...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Evere...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District has received its first report of a laboratory-confirmed influenza (flu) death for the 2018-19 season. A Marysville woman in her early-80s with underlying conditions died earlier this week.&...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2019
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – In a new report released today, the Snohomish Health District estimates that between 5,000 and 10,000 people in Snohomish County are suffering from opioid use disorder. It’s likely that another 35,000 to 80,000 people are misusin...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases
Posted on: December 7, 2018
During its regular board meeting, the Board of Health will hold a public hearing and is expected to take action on the 2019 budget. The meeting will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health...
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Snohomish Health District Media Releases