Flu cases spiked in Pierce County in late December
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonFlu cases made up 5.6% of emergency department visits in Pierce County in late December, before dropping about a point last week
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Local farmers wary of risk of bird flu
Jan 15, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonSeven backyard flocks in Pierce County have contracted bird flu since the outbreak began, as have another three in Kitsap County.
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Rainier Recovery to reopen, but will be on probation for at least 10 years
Jan 09, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonThe state Department of Health previously suspended the provider with a Gig Harbor office for unethical practices.
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As debate over fluoride returns, Gig Harbor remains a rare city without it
Jan 08, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonOn the peninsulas, Bremerton and Gig Harbor are the only cities that don’t add fluoride to their water systems.
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Wellness Wednesday | Self-care strategies for stress management in 2025
Jan 07, 2025 | By: Scot FleshmanYes, it’s a New Year. But most of brought along our stress from 2024. Here are some stress management tips.
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Cold plunging advocate says the water’s just fine, even in winter
Dec 31, 2024 | By: Carolyn BickRenate Rain and the Puget Sound Plungers say a cool dip in the sound is good for your mental health and helps connect you to nature.
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United HealthCare, VMFH agree on new multi-year contract
Dec 27, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonThe agreement means St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor and St. Francis Medical Center in Silverdale will remain in-network for United customers.
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Aging population strain local hospitals’ resources
Dec 20, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonThe aging population of the wider West Sound region stresses Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, which operates St. Anthony and St. Michael.
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Gig Harbor, other cities trying to ease financial burden on seniors
Dec 19, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonGig Harbor, among other steps, is considering expanding how many seniors can participate in its utility rate reduction program.
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Legislation protects more hospital employees from mandatory overtime
Dec 18, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonSeparate legislation taking effect next year expands when workers in all industries can take sick leave.
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