The City of Lynnwood has closed its senior center and temporarily suspended all senior activities in reaction to ongoing concerns about the spread of COVID-19. In an email message, Lynnwood…
Medical news
New federal guidelines spell out who can get tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus
Can you get a COVID-19 coronavirus test whenever you want one? The short answer is no, you can’t get tested on your own. There is no test you can buy…
Snohomish County, health district issue emergency declarations to ensure coordinated coronavirus response
Stating they were taking the action “out of an abundance of caution over the spread of COVID-19,” Snohomish County and the City of Everett Wednesday declared a State of Emergency, and…
Swedish Edmonds says it’s prepared to accept coronavirus patients
As the Snohomish Health District announced Monday that a fourth county resident has been diagnosed with COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, Swedish Edmonds Hospital says it is prepared…
Rates of sexually transmitted diseases continue to rise in Washington
Newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continues to rise in Washington, and across the country. Pregnant…
Tips for safely soothing teething pain and sensory needs in babies, older children
Teething is normal but may be a painful experience for infants and toddlers. Too often, well-meaning parents and caregivers who want to ease a child’s pain turn to medications and…