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Tara Pipia, a Veteran of the Army National Guard, faced challenges transitioning to civilian life, especially with her PTSD. Traditional therapies like exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy did not help her symptoms. She found hope in the Puppies Assisting Wounded Service Members (PAW...

During a recent meeting, Bellevue City Council reviewed the public draft of the 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy and provided initial feedback. The city’s Office of Housing plans to hold two public sessions on the draft before submitting updated recommendations to the council. This strategy,...

The American Psychological Association recently highlighted racism as a significant mental health issue, noting it poses a threat to overall well-being. Racism acts as a chronic stressor, leading to repeated exposure to discrimination that activates the body’s stress response systems. Over time, ...

The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions against various health care providers and denied several credential applications. Notably, Cassandra Brimeyer and Rachelle Lynn Quinton had their applications for nursing assistant credentials denied due to past violations. ...

Veterans possess valuable skills and leadership qualities that make them strong candidates in the workforce. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the largest employers of Veterans, providing meaningful job opportunities that allow former service members to continue their mission. The...

Dental professionals are invited to participate in a recorded webinar focused on the relationship between oral health and brain health, known as the oral-cognitive link. The course covers how the oral microbiome affects brain function, both directly through microbial translocation and neuroinflam...

This recorded webinar offers 1.5 CDE credits and focuses on Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), which are non-medical factors influencing health outcomes. Factors like birthplace, living conditions, work environment, and aging significantly affect overall health and well-being. The course aims ...

A new recorded webinar offers 1.5 continuing dental education credits focused on the updated Washington School-Based Sealant and Fluoride Varnish Guidelines. The session aims to help participants understand the guidelines’ purpose and effective implementation strategies for dental programs. Key t...

As people age, subtle changes in mental, social, and sensory health can lead to cognitive decline, often going unnoticed until significant memory impairment occurs. Research suggests that about 45% of dementia cases may be preventable through early intervention and the adoption of long-term healt...

2025 was a pivotal year for Community Roots Housing, marked by significant developments and initiatives aimed at addressing housing needs. Key highlights include the groundbreaking of the Constellation Center and Constellation Apartments, which will provide 84 affordable homes, including 15 for y...

Commerce is accepting applications for $3.6 million in remaining funds from the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) and HOME programs for multifamily rental housing projects. The funding application round has been extended, and applications are due by 12 p.m. Pacific Time on March 16. This opportu...

The Washington State Department of Commerce is inviting feedback from developers involved in housing preservation and affordability regarding upcoming draft Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs). This opportunity follows feedback sessions held in January and aims to improve communication about ...

Governor Ferguson has proposed a “Millionaires Tax” aimed at generating revenue from the state’s wealthiest households. The tax would be applied to income exceeding $1 million, imposing a rate of 9.9% on that portion. It is anticipated that only about 20,000 out of 3.1 million households in the s...

February is American Heart Month, emphasizing the importance of heart health, especially for women Veterans. Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death among women in the U.S. Risk factors for heart disease can change with life stages, such as during pregnancy or menopause. Women Vetera...

VA’s Office of Research and Development has released findings from three studies focusing on schizophrenia, burn pit exposure, and prostate cancer risk.

A two-hour workshop on “Professional Roles and Boundaries” will be held on February 25, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PDT via Zoom. The workshop addresses boundary violations, a leading cause of discipline among behavioral health clinicians, and fulfills a new requirement set by the Washingt...

Black History Month highlights the significant contributions of Black Americans in various fields, particularly healthcare. Despite systemic challenges, Black pioneers have laid the groundwork for modern medicine through their innovation and resilience. Notable figures include Dr. Rebecca Lee Cru...

Seattle-based non-profit Books to Prisoners is one of the country’s largest and oldest prison book projects. Each year, it processes about 14,000 book requests from jails and prisons nationwide and shipped over 35,000 pounds of books in 2025. The organization focuses on social justice and aims to...

VA is working to eliminate stigma around substance use and mental health by providing Veterans with access to a variety of evidence-based services. This includes harm reduction strategies and medications for addiction treatment tailored to individual needs. Dr. Jesse Barglow from the Los Angeles ...

Kenneth Kelly, a former Army geospatial engineer, transitioned out of military service in 2023 after 16 years, including deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Seeking a stable home for his family—wife Jerica and their three children—Kenneth learned about Operation Homefront’s Transitional Homes fo...