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The Health Care Cost Transparency Board is committed to making health care affordable for everyone in WA. Each year, the Cost Board collects data from health insurance carriers to measure what we are spending in our state. Learn more: loom.ly/V_0-X8Y

It's #WorldTBDay. Tuberculosis is caused by a type of bacteria that spread through the air when people with TB cough, sneeze or spit. It mainly affects the lungs, but can also impact other parts of the body. Seek medical attention if you have symptoms like: 🔸prolonged cough 🔸fever 🔸unexplained weight loss Early TB treatment can help stop the spread of disease and improve your chances of recovery. Contact your health provider if you: 🔸show symptoms 🔸are a close contact of a person with TB 🔸are at high risk of getting sick with TB. If you are living with HIV, get tested for TB. #EndTB

Wondering what services are covered under Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage? Check out our new video and view covered services at hca.wa.gov/apple-health-s…

Screening tests can prevent #cervical and #ColorectalCancers by detecting and removing abnormal growths or cells. Tests can also find #cancers early when treatment is likely to work best. bit.ly/4bFbKA9

There will be a very high number of bus trip cancellations on Friday. Please seek out more frequent routes or make alternate travel plans. Many Metro employees will attend the procession and memorial for bus operator Shawn Yim. kingcountymetro.blog/2025/01/08/pro…

✍️ Sign up to volunteer for the 2025 Seattle/King County Clinic! We have a variety of clinical and non-clinical (general support) roles available. The next Clinic will be held April 24 – 27, 2025 at Seattle Center. Learn more and sign up: brnw.ch/21wPRWD

January is #CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth. @HRSAgov and the Federal Cervical #Cancer Collaborative have two toolkits to help health centers improve equitable #CervicalCancer prevention, screening, and management. Learn more: bit.ly/4iZpaM5 #FederalCervicalCancer

CDC encourages substance use disorder treatment facilities to integrate #HIV and #ViralHepatitis testing — including point-of-care HIV and HCV tests — into their services. With your help, we can protect our communities from these preventable diseases: bit.ly/4ggFq9D

Flu and COVID-19 are threats to your health. Last year in the U.S., they hospitalized more than a million people. Get vaccinated for the most up-to-date protection. Get started at #RiskLessDoMore" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/3MZZEHA#RiskLe…

#HPV can cause #CervicalCancer in those who are sexually active. Help prevent cervical cancer by getting regular screenings. Talk to your doctor during Cervical Health Awareness Month and make a plan for your sexual health. Learn more from @thenci: bit.ly/49YfwVG

Adults 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious #flu complications. There’s still time to protect yourself from flu’s worst symptoms as flu activity can charge into spring. Talk to your doctor and learn how to #FightFlu at bit.ly/3OZPvfe

Do you have Apple Health and need to fill a prescription? Prescription benefits are covered! Learn more about what pharmacy services are covered under #AppleHealth 🍏 at hca.wa.gov/pharmacy-servi…

The best way to prevent #flu is by getting a flu vaccine, but healthy habits like washing your hands often may help prevent flu and other respiratory illnesses. If you do get sick with #flu, a flu antiviral medication can make your illness shorter. More: bit.ly/3BUufE2

Too many people in the United States still suffer from #TB. TB is preventable and curable. Testing and treating latent #TB infection is the most effective way to prevent TB disease. bit.ly/3YEuyvS

CDC recently confirmed a case of severe illness with #H5N1 bird flu in a person who had exposure to sick and dead backyard birds. CDC has information for owners of backyard poultry flocks who may be concerned about their pets and #birdflu. Learn how to protect them from #birdflu:  bit.ly/4iXdsS9

If you haven’t gotten your flu vaccine yet, now is the time. Find a pharmacy near you: vaccines.gov

We are pleased to announce that WICShopper, the free mobile application for families in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, is now available in 22 language options for Washington state participants. Read more at doh.wa.gov/newsroom/wic-m…

We need your support! When you make a tax-deductible donation to ICHS, you help ensure that no one in our community is left behind. Your generosity means access to life saving healthcare for low income patients and families we serve! Make a gift today. ichs.com/donate