Washington State Department of Health

Welcome to the official Bluesky account for the Washington State Department of Health! We work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in our state. Visit us at doh.wa.gov
- Big milestone for little Bao! 💙 Our otter pup is tasting and mouthing shrimp for the first time, an important step in learning how to eat solid foods. Dad Sebastian provided the shrimp. Bao provided the theft. 🍤😂 📹: Animal care staff Chrissy & Katie

- Only in America...do we put unqualified people in charge to make decisions about vaccines! USA!
- 🎉Happy birthday to us! That’s right, altCDC recently had our 1st birthday. 🎉 We started in late January 2025, just in time for RFKJ’s confirmation hearing. What a wild year it’s been. Thanks for sticking around, supporting us and helping us get through it. Now what kind of cake should we have?

- We're partial to carrot. Have what makes you happy though!
- Well, it's Groundhog Day... again...
- In case today repeats itself, start a healthy, new habit now.
- For #BlackHistoryMonth, we reflect on the importance of listening to community voices to ground our work in trust, empathy, and partnership. Honoring Black history means acknowledging both the harms of the past and the strength and leadership of Black communities that continue to guide us today.
- How sweet, someone left an early Valentine's Day note for one of our foresters 😍
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- It's giving . . .

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- As if this year couldn't get any worse!
- Rural EMS isn’t just about emergencies; it’s about sustaining community health. Many rural EMS providers balance multiple roles, volunteer their time, and respond as neighbors helping neighbors. These professionals are essential to the resilience and wellbeing of rural Washington.