Today is National Rural Health Day, and the need for awareness and support for our rural communities is at an all-time high.... Read More >>

Earlier this year, Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest commissioned a play about advance care planning at the Honoring Choices annual conference.... Read More >>

Please join WSHA for a 90-minute webcast and Q&A on Ricky’s Law on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, from 12-1:30 p.m. Ricky’s Law applies Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Act to people experiencing a substance use-related crisis.... Read More >>

Last month the Department of Health (DOH) wrapped up its rules rewrite workshop series for Chapter 246-341 WAC, governing Behavioral Health Agencies (BHAs). ... Read More >>

Swedish Medical Center is bringing together providers, agencies and programs to discuss how to improve care for patients with opioid use disorders. ... Read More >>

Join WSHA in recognizing worldwide pressure injury prevention day, Nov. 19. Pressure injuries claim the lives of over 60,000 people each year and cost the United States healthcare system over $11 billion annually.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the Nov. 19, 2020 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

There has been a massive uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations over the last two weeks. If the trend continues, it could be devastating for our communities and overall health system. We are urging the public to recommit to social distancing and masking.... Read More >>

WSHA, in collaboration with the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA), Washington Department of Health, and the Health Care Authority (HCA) released the most recent round of the Washington State Opioid Prescribing Reports: Acute Prescribing, via ShareFile, to Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) and quality leaders this week. ... Read More >>

WSHA’s Annual Meeting eSeries will conclude on Wednesday, Dec. 2 with Don Berwick.... Read More >>