Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.
Megan Pedersen will immediately fill the position, with a focus on addressing staffing shortages.
The policy proposals will be delivered to the King Couty Council next month.
Washingtonians can now call 1-833-829-HELP for any questions relating to the monkeypox virus.
In 2021, 13% fewer vaccinations were administered to King County children ages 4-5.
As of Aug. 3, at least 166 people in Washington had tested positive for the monkeypox virus.
The grants will assist with workforce development programs.
Inunsured Washingtonians will now have access to free telehealth consultations and treatment.
Free performances will take place in Kirkland, Bellevue, Renton, Duvall and Seattle.
DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation system serves over 700 youth throughout the state.
The DSHS benefits program assists school-aged children facing food insecurity.
The three-digit calling code goes live July 16.
Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall will begin implementing new changes to the agency in September.
According to the CDC, 15% of rape assaults across the nation result in pregnancy.
State has been allotted 398 courses of the 2-dose JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine.
The Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) is already receiving calls from people in Texas and Louisiana.
Dennis Worsham will continue to serve as interim director until September 6.
Washington is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions from out of state.
Washington’s lowest score was 13 out of 20 points in the Work Environment and Employment section.
Signs with detour routes will be available; closure will take place from June 17-20 to demolish Main Street Bridge.
