@TheNetworkNWHRN

Leading regional healthcare collaboration to effectively prepare for, respond to and recover from pandemics, emergencies and disasters.

 Washington
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Northwest Healthcare Response Network retweeted
ASCO
@ASCO1 Jun 2023
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

Drug Shortages

Ask your lawmakers to take steps to mitigate drug shortages.

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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/Nor…
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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/partnership…
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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!
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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
Public Health - Seattle & King County
@KCPubHealth24 Mar 2023
Regional healthcare facilities across the Puget Sound issued a statement fully supporting the decision by many healthcare organizations in our region to require masking in their facilities to decrease the ongoing risk of COVID-19. publichealthinsider.com/2023…

Joint statement on regional healthcare facilities’ masking requirement – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

Public Health - Seattle & King County fully supports the decision by many healthcare organizations in our region to require masking in their facilities to decrease the ongoing risk of COVID-19.

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Northwest Healthcare Response Network retweeted
Bloodworks Northwest@BloodworksNW2 Jan 2023
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
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Public Health - Seattle & King County
@KCPubHealth3 Jan 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
Image of text that says 'Take an At-Home COVID-19 Test When: You have symptoms of COVID-19, you had close contact with someone with COVID-19, you plan to attend a gathering or event, you're spending time with people who are at high risk for severe COVID-19, your employer requires a negative test to return to work (policies vary by workplace)'

ALT Image of text that says 'Take an At-Home COVID-19 Test When: You have symptoms of COVID-19, you had close contact with someone with COVID-19, you plan to attend a gathering or event, you're spending time with people who are at high risk for severe COVID-19, your employer requires a negative test to return to work (policies vary by workplace)'

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Washington State Department of Health
@WADeptHealth15 Dec 2022
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
Recognize the Emergency Warning Signs of Respiratory Illness. Get your flu vaccine & COVID-19 booster. Visit knockoutflu.org to learn more about preventing the spread of flu.

ALT Recognize the Emergency Warning Signs of Respiratory Illness. Get your flu vaccine & COVID-19 booster. Visit knockoutflu.org to learn more about preventing the spread of flu.

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Here are some of our winter weather resources! Be sure you are #prepared. bit.ly/nwhrnwinter
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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
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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
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Winter is here! Our team is ready to activate to ensure our communities get support if needed. #nwhrn
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Northwest Healthcare Response Network retweeted
NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle19 Dec 2022
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
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Northwest Healthcare Response Network retweeted
WSDOT Traffic
@wsdot_traffic19 Dec 2022
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
A WSDOT camera shows a plow truck along SR 104 near I-5.

ALT A WSDOT camera shows a plow truck along SR 104 near I-5.

A WSDOT camera shows a plow truck along I-90 in Eastgate.

ALT A WSDOT camera shows a plow truck along I-90 in Eastgate.

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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle19 Dec 2022
⚠️❄️🌨️ 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
Summary Light snow showers/flurries will continue through today. Heavier snow is expected to begin early Tuesday morning and last into Tuesday night. There is the potential for some of the snow to turn to rain during the day Tuesday from about Kent southward, limiting total accumulation. Impacts Morning commute conditions across the lowlands will likely be impacted affected by snow. Road closures will become increasingly likely through the day. Snow load (especially across the northern Olympic Peninsula) may lead to isolated tree damage & power outages. Plan Now Plan for hazardous travel & commute conditions and prepare alternate plans.

ALT Summary Light snow showers/flurries will continue through today. Heavier snow is expected to begin early Tuesday morning and last into Tuesday night. There is the potential for some of the snow to turn to rain during the day Tuesday from about Kent southward, limiting total accumulation. Impacts Morning commute conditions across the lowlands will likely be impacted affected by snow. Road closures will become increasingly likely through the day. Snow load (especially across the northern Olympic Peninsula) may lead to isolated tree damage & power outages. Plan Now Plan for hazardous travel & commute conditions and prepare alternate plans.

Snowfall probabilities from late this evening through Tuesday evening.

ALT Snowfall probabilities from late this evening through Tuesday evening.

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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/publica…
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Northwest Healthcare Response Network retweeted
Washington State Department of Health
@WADeptHealth19 Jul 2022
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is here for you. You can call, text, or chat 988 to reach free, confidential, trained support. Visit suicidepreventionlifeline.or… to learn more and chat with someone. #988Lifeline #YouAreNotAlone #HopeHasANewNumber
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Northwest Healthcare Response Network retweeted
UW CoLab for Community & Behavioral Health Policy@UWCoLab13 Jul 2022
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
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Northwest Healthcare Response Network retweeted
Washington State Medical Association
@WSMA_update19 Jul 2022
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/northw…
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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
The Seattle Times
@seattletimes18 Jul 2022
NEW: Many Washington hospitals are now well over 100% full, leading to long wait times in emergency departments and disruptions in ambulance services throughout the state. @elisetakahama: st.news/3AWWzmX

WA hospitals are 'dramatically over capacity.' Here's why and what this means for you

Many Washington hospitals are now well over 100% full, leading to long wait times in emergency departments and disruptions in ambulance services throughout the state.

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