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How to deal with seasonal affective disorder

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Nurses at Seattle Children's psychiatric unit gather to voice concerns over increased violence

Nurses say they don't have enough resources to deal with a growing pediatric mental health crisis and they're fearing for their lives.
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Nurses at Seattle Children's psychiatric unit gather to voice concerns over increased violence

Nurses say they don't have enough resources to deal with a growing pediatric mental health crisis and they're fearing for their lives.
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What you need to know about Washington Health Benefit Exchange

Washington has become the first state to open its health insurance marketplace to all residents regardless of immigration status. The enrollment period is underway.
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Psychiatric unit at Seattle Children's has nurses in 'persistent state of fear'

One nurse said 12 officers recently were needed to intervene with a combative patient.
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Everett nurses start strike over pay, staffing

More than 1,300 workers are walking off the job this week, according to the nurses' union.
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Everett nurses on strike over pay, staffing

Nurses are on strike in Everett after labor negotiations have failed to result in a new contract at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.
Seattle

Nurses at Virginia Mason picket over workplace violence, low staffing and wages

One nurse was stabbed in the face with a butter knife and another missed being hit in the head with a claw hammer, according to the union.
Seattle

Nurses at Virginia Mason picket over workplace violence, low staffing and wages

One nurse was stabbed in the face with a butter knife and another missed being hit in the head with a claw hammer, according to the union.
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Washington nursing homes getting more help with new Medicaid boost from the state

An increase in Medicaid funding for nursing homes kicked in on July 1.
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Washington's new Medicaid boost could improve care for seniors living in nursing homes

An increase in Medicaid funding for nursing homes kicked in on July 1.
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Here are the Washington hospitals still requiring masks after the mandate expires today

The statewide mask order applied to anyone five years or older who was a patient or visitor to a healthcare facility.