Local mothers show postpartum depression pain in striking photo series
Postpartum depression is a secret many moms share, but feel uncomfortable talking about.
UW Medicine is developing coronavirus diagnostic test
In the wake of growing infections, the University of Washington School of Medicine is helping the CDC by developing a diagnostic test for the coronavirus.
Proposed bill in Washington would eliminate sales tax for feminine products
OLYMPIA, Wash - A hearing is scheduled for Monday afternoon in Olympia on a bill that would eliminate sales tax for feminine hygiene products.
Rogers High School's new health center to open Wednesday
Better late than never – Rogers High School will be opening its new health center on Wednesday, thanks to the Community Health Association of Spokane and funding from Kaiser Permanente.
Girl Scout troop creates therapeutic book for victims of child abuse
It started as a fun pajama party for 10 sixth-grade girls who make up Girl Scouts Troop 1980. It quickly evolved into something with much greater purpose and reach: A new book to help child abuse victims in their healing…
A Colorado high school student wrote a worrisome message on a restroom wall. Classmates are responding with a growing display of support.
An anonymous cry for help scribbled on a bathroom wall inspired a flurry of encouraging messages in a Denver high school. Now the responses have spread from that wall to the internet as students seek out ways to support each…
CDC confirms second US Wuhan coronavirus case
A second case of Wuhan coronavirus in the United States has been identified in Chicago, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in a press briefing. The patient is a Chicago resident in her 60s. She is…
UPS to train delivery drivers how to spot signs of sex slavery
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) -- Workers at the UPS Atlanta Regional Hub started their day a little differently Thursday. They got a glimpse into some important training all drivers are about to get –…
Wuhan coronavirus is not yet a public health emergency of international concern, WHO says
The Wuhan coronavirus does not yet constitute a public health emergency of international concern, the World Health Organization announced Thursday. "Make no mistake. This is an emergency in China, but it has not yet become a global health emergency," WHO…
A new fitness program is designed to improve heart health for Spokane firefighters
You have to be in good shape to be a first responder, but local firefighters are working on their fitness to prevent heart attacks in the field.
WA legislature to consider new vapor product regulations, as flavored vape ban nears end date
The temporary flavored vape ban will be lifted in just over two weeks, but the Washington State Legislature is expected to address a number of bills to further regulate vapor products.
Police investigating Mead teen's overdose death as a homicide
Police are still trying to determine if a 17-year-old Mead student's drug overdose death was accidental.
Moses Lake chiropractor accused of inappropriately touching female patients
A Moses Lake chiropractor has been suspended following allegations he inappropriate touched female patients.
Wuhan coronavirus death toll rises to 17 with 509 infected says China, sparking fears of wider spread
The death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus has risen to 17, as dozens more cases were reported across China and as far afield as the western United States sparking fears of a possible pandemic. Top officials at the World Health…
CDC expected to announce first US case of Wuhan coronavirus, reported in Washington
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to announce this afternoon that the first case of Wuhan coronavirus has been reported in the United States, in Washington state, a federal source outside the CDC tells CNN. The…
First US case of Wuhan coronavirus confirmed by CDC
The United States has its first confirmed case of a new virus that appeared in Wuhan, China, last month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday. The coronavirus has already sickened hundreds and killed six people in…
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