Northwest Healthcare Response Network

We’re calling for swift action by Congress, @US_FDA and @HHSGov to end life-threatening #cancer #drugshortages. ASCO CMO @jrgralow tells @USAToday why urgent structural changes are needed. Urge lawmakers to act: fal.cn/3yFfg #ASCOAdvocacy fal.cn/3yK1D

We invite you to support the Network during this year's #GiveBig campaign. Help us do even BIGGER things for Washington patients. wagives.org/organization/N…

Team members Mariah and Elya spoke with a panel on the Sept 2022 SNF Montesano Fire Response today. Learn more about the response at nwhrn.org/impact/partner…

We are excited to be a sponsor of the NW Rural Health Conference! At the event? Stop by and visit our booth to learn more about our work in Washington!

This regional consensus provides a consistent and clear message that these healthcare organizations continue to prioritize the health and safety of both their patients and employees. #publichealth

It’s a new year, a new day, and the first day of National Blood Donor Month! Coincidence? We think not! Make a blood donation appointment today. It only takes an hour to make a difference. #NationalBloodDonorMonth #NewYear #2023

Testing is one of our best tools to prevent the spread of COVID-19—and is especially useful following holiday gatherings, large events and travel. Need tests? Order up to 10 free at-home tests each month from sayyescovidhometest.org #covidtest #StopTheSpreadOfCOVID19

Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are causing a lot of illness in WA right now. This could cause our hospitals to overflow. To prevent this, call your nurse hotline, your doctor, or your clinic if you or your child is sick. Learn how to prevent flu and COVID-19 at doh.wa.gov

Here are some of our winter weather resources! Be sure you are #prepared. bit.ly/nwhrnwinter

To our #ltc partners: Review and update your emergency staffing plan, have emergency transportation in place, and check that all backup sources of heat are fully operational. @LeadingAgeWA

We're sharing cold weather tips from our partners at @LeadingAgeWA: Please make sure your winter storm disaster plan is in place and activated. #ltc #preparedness

Winter is here! Our team is ready to activate to ensure our communities get support if needed. #nwhrn

A winter storm will impact the area tonight and Tuesday, bringing widespread snow accumulation to both the lowlands and the mountain passes. Those planning to travel tomorrow need to be prepared for winter driving conditions. #wawx

WINTER WEATHER DRIVING Our plow & treatment trucks are continuing to work today, tonight, & 24/7 working to take care of our roadways. We need your help. 🥴If you're not comfortable driving in snow/ice, consider delaying travel 🧳Pack your patience 💚Be kind; don't crowd the plow

⚠️❄️🌨️ SNOW FORECAST Snowfall probabilities have increased across the region for Tonight through Tuesday Night time frame. Light flurries through tonight, following by increasing snowfall rates Tuesday morning. Some areas may transition to rain or a rain-snow mix Tuesday. #wawx

Regional collaboration across healthcare and emergency response community is more urgent than ever as healthcare organizations prepare and respond to the impacts climate change. Thank you @commonwealthfnd for including our work as an example of this. commonwealthfund.org/publications/2…

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is here for you. You can call, text, or chat 988 to reach free, confidential, trained support. Visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org to learn more and chat with someone. #988Lifeline #YouAreNotAlone #HopeHasANewNumber

Save the date! 📅 The Washington Perinatal and Parenting Mental Health and Substance Use Summit is on 8/11. More info coming soon! @WADeptHealth @WACourts @WAHospitals @WA_Health_Care @waDCYF

COVID, accidents as people return to normal life, & patients staying long term in hospitals due to lack of space in care facilities are leading to chronically over-capacity hospitals in WA. ER doc & WSMA past pres Nathan Schlicher, MD on what he's seeing. yakimaherald.com/news/northwest…

Hospitals in WA over capacity. It's worse than at any point in the pandemic! This affects public health and safety daily and is a big risk for other disasters. We urge state leaders to take steps to address urgent solutions to this ongoing crisis. @waDSHS @GovInslee @WAHospitals