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Construction workers set the first of six prefabricated modules that will create the Suquamish Tribe's Healing House health clinic. Courtesy photos

Most construction completed on Suquamish Healing House

Health clinic expects to open early next year

 

Dr. Nathan Gibson Morrow to take over as next public health officer

Dr. Nathan Gibson “Gib” Morrow will serve as the next Kitsap Public Health District’s health officer, taking over later this summer for the retiring Dr.… Continue reading

 

(photo courtesy of NW Sports Therapy)

NW Sports Physical Therapy opens clinic in Poulsbo

NW Sports Physical Therapy Inc. recently opened an outpatient clinic in Poulsbo, marking its eighth location in the region. The new clinic is located at… Continue reading

 

Approximately 3,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Kitsap Lake

Approximately 3,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Kitsap Lake

No-contact advisory issued through December 29

Approximately 3,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Kitsap Lake
15,000 gallon sewage spill prompts no-contact advisory for Port Washington Narrows

15,000 gallon sewage spill prompts no-contact advisory for Port Washington Narrows

Seven day no-contact advisory in effect through December 26

15,000 gallon sewage spill prompts no-contact advisory for Port Washington Narrows
Map courtesy of Kitsap Public Health

No-contact advisory issued for Appletree Cove due to sewage spill

On Wednesday the Kitsap Public Health District issued a 21-day no-contact order for Appletree Cove in Kingston due to a sewage spill. The affected areas… Continue reading

Map courtesy of Kitsap Public Health
Board of Health passes emergency ban on flavored vapor products

Board of Health passes emergency ban on flavored vapor products

Rule takes effect today and will last 120 days

Board of Health passes emergency ban on flavored vapor products
Kitsap Public Health issues another warning for cyanobacteria in Kitsap Lake

Kitsap Public Health issues another warning for cyanobacteria in Kitsap Lake

Public is advised to avoid all contact with lake due to health risks for people and animals

Kitsap Public Health issues another warning for cyanobacteria in Kitsap Lake

Here are 10 facts about dry eye you need to know

July is Dry Eye Awareness Month

Lice? The Lice Girls can help with that

SILVERDALE — Head lice cause stress and embarrassment for millions of parents whose children get infested each year. Thanks to the relocation of a Lice… Continue reading

Donating blood is ‘an easy way to make an impact’

Throughout the country, someone is needing a blood transfusion every two seconds, said Red Cross spokesperson Natividad Lewis. That means Red Cross must collect about… Continue reading