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It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve in this leadership position.
I gave everything I had and am so proud of our teams and partners for everything that we accomplished together.
Onto the next chapter of my career and look forward to whatever that entails.
Today marks a significant transition for the Washington Department of Health as we extend our heartfelt farewell to Dr. Umair A. Shah, our current Secretary of Health. Dr. Shah’s leadership, vision, and dedication have left a mark on the field and our agency. Under his leadership, we have progressed in public health, innovation, and care delivery. His ability to inspire and champion meaningful change has greatly benefited us all. We wish him success in his future endeavors and look forward to witnessing the continued impact of public health work.
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From the 206 to the world.
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#GoHawks x @budlight x @tmobile x Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
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We said our goodbyes to Nicki last night in the most appropriately meaningful way, with a hero’s Honor Walk. I need to advise that the video might be hard to watch, seeing her in that state. But we are sharing it in order to help bring awareness and positivity to the beautiful act of organ donation. True to her selfless spirit and soul until the very end, she will be giving people she never met the greatest of Christmas gifts.
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Breaking News: Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker from Queens, will be the 111th mayor of New York. He will be the first Muslim to ever lead the city, as well as its first South Asian mayor and the youngest mayor in more than a century.
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Prayers for those in #Texas going through this tragedy. Just awful.
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I announce to you a great joy;
we have a Pope:
The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord,
Lord Robert Francis
Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church Prevost
who has taken the name Leo XIV.
Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti announces that the Cardinals have elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who took the name Pope Leo XIV.
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Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor and Congressman for District 18, dead at 70 abc13.com/post/sylvester-tur…
Caring for the #health of our nation’s veterans for 20+ years has been one of the most privileged honors of my career in #Texas and coming to #Washington to see so many who served and continue to serve is nothing short of humbling.
Thank you to those who have served our great nation.♥️🇺🇸👏
#VeteransDay2024 #Veterans #Service
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Looking for mental health resources & support? Check out our #youth #YouMatter blog. It features a rotating council of talented writers ages 13-25, dedicated to raising awareness about #suicideprevention & #mentalhealth. youmatter.988lifeline.org/
Recent blogs include:
- Navigating Intergenerational Friendships
- High Functioning Depression: A Silent Fight
- I'm Human Too: Mental Health in the Service Industry
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Nearly 1,200 pertussis (whooping cough) cases have been reported this year in Washington. This is a drastic increase from just 51 cases reported this time last year. Read details about this highly contagious bacterial infection and find out how to get a vaccine in our news release at: wadoh.info/3YVFt4f
Whooping cough has been reported in 31 counties across the state, with Chelan, Clark, and Whitman counties seeing the highest rates.
ALT Infographic by the Washington State Department of Health reporting a steep increase in whooping cough cases, highlighting nearly 1,200 cases reported to date and stating vaccination as key to preventing severe illness.
The time for coming together is more important now than ever - while there are many reactions to #election outcomes, being part of the process in this great nation of ours is the most critical. 🇺🇸
Thx to the 140+ million who voted & millions more who participated.👏💫
Congrats to all those who won this week and your #leadership in moving our country forward. #Election2024
Simple message - please #VOTE.
Regardless of the choices, the issues, and/or the outcomes, you have an opportunity to make your voice heard
And encourage others to do the same.
#America #Vote #Community 🇺🇸💫
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A new case study shares how @WADeptHealth transformed its rulemaking process to prioritize health equity through staff education, community engagement, and infrastructure improvements.
Access now: discover.astho.org/3YDSAHp. #PHIG @CDCgov @NNPHI_ORG @phaboard
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We updated our page for information about #AvianInfluenza to include data on recent cases. We will update it three times a week. wadoh.info/Avian_Influenza
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Wellness is personal. Ditch the trends and find what truly makes you feel good. Small steps, big impact. Let's create a healthier YOU, together. Find tips at BeWellWA.org #health #BeWellWA
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