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COVID-19At Tacoma General Hospital in Pierce County, the surge in COVID cases has a cascading effect across all departments. It's pushing patient care into the emergency room lobby. Meanwhile, health-care workers are dealing with feelings of isolation as unvaccinated patients express regret on their deathbeds.
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On Monday, the Washington State Hospital Association warned it was a "bad idea" to hold the fair. The next day, local leaders said a health order will keep fairgoers safe.
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The first shipment of COVID vaccine for Washington state arrived at Sea-Tac Airport Monday morning. For hospitals, it was a moment for some…
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Citing unsafe working conditions, doctors at 20 Indigo Urgent Care clinics across Western Washington are striking.The two-day strike at the clinics, which…
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Leaders of a Tacoma-based health system have launched a new unit for teenagers in psychiatric crisis, calling it a more peaceful alternative to the…
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Nurses at Tacoma General Hospital held an informational picket on Monday before heading back to the bargaining table with MultiCare this week. The union,…
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A major south Sound hospital chain has agreed to give back pay to nearly 800 nurses.The deal settles a class-action lawsuit filed by nurses against…
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http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-952107.mp3New emergency rooms keep opening around western Washington. It's part of a…