State Dept. of Health

State Health Dept. Confirms Third Case of Vaping Illness

September 19, 2019 |

The Centers for Disease Control and the Food & Drug Administration are investigating an outbreak of lung disease associated with e-cigarettes or vaping. Washington’s first confirmed cases have taken place on opposite sides of the state, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.

First Case Of Severe Lung Disease Linked To Vaping Reported In Wash.

September 13, 2019 |

Vaping is coming under increased scrutiny lately after links are found to harmful diseases and hospitalizations. The federal government is cracking down on its use as well, as Marcus Bellissimo reports

Nearly 90 Percent of Washington’s Kindergarteners Fully Immunized For School, Health Dept. Says

September 9, 2019 |

Releasing student immunizations numbers and making their website more user friendly are just some of the recent changes at Washington State’s Department of Health. Marcus Bellissimo has the details.