What causes a high blood calcium level?
A mild elevation of blood calcium usually doesn’t need immediate treatment. But it is important to find the cause.
FACT FOCUS: New omicron variant fuels old misinformation
A new coronavirus variant revived old conspiracy theories this week as widely shared social media posts falsely claimed the omicron variant was nothing but a cover-up for darker agendas.
Oregon offers to pay pharmacies to administer COVID vaccines
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority is offering to pay pharmacies $35 for each dose of COVID-19 vaccine they administer, with the intention to boost vaccination rates. Based on the health authority’s database, 79% of people 18 years or…
Staying sober for the holidays: From mocktails to mental health, here are some tips
The holidays are high time for parties, parties, parties. Here are several ways you can be better prepared to navigate this holiday season sober.
A local teen hopes sharing her mental health struggle can help others ask for help
Kids are struggling because of the pandemic. It’s not just in academics, it’s also their mental health.
Yakima County Jail suffers 50+ COVID-19 cases amidst outbreak
YAKIMA, Wash. — A COVID-19 outbreak in the Yakima County Jail has left a total of 51 people sick including 47 inmates and four staff members. According to the Yakima Health District, public health leaders were informed of the outbreak…
BFHD promotes at-home COVID-19 tests for the holidays
KENNEWICK, Wash. — With families visiting town for the Thanksgiving holiday, public health officials are pushing for members of their community to be proactive with free At-Home COVID-19 tests courtesy of the Benton-Franklin Health District. According to the BFHD, you…
Enjoy an Active Holiday Season with These 5 Outings
If you’re looking for active ways to get out and enjoy the season, put these ideas on your list today!
How COVID shots for kids help prevent dangerous new variants
Estimates show that from now to March 2022, vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds would avert 430,000 COVID cases in the U.S. population if no new variant arose.
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Washington and Oregon expand eligibility for COVID booster shots
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup expanded eligibility of COVID-19 booster shots to anyone 18 and older on Saturday. The decision comes after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved eligibility for the age group on…
Pasco's Sylvester Park is getting a new pair of youth soccer pitches from the NRPA & Disney
PASCO, Wash. — The City of Pasco will revamp its youth sports and recreation services by developing two new mini soccer pitches at Sylvester Park thanks to funding and guidance from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). A release…
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Yakima corrections division & loved ones raise funds for officer's recovery from violent beating
YAKIMA, Wash. —The corrections officer who was assaulted by an inmate at the Yakima County Jail last week is being discharged from a crowded Seattle-area hospital with serious injuries to his face. KAPP KVEW spoke with Captain Jay Seely of…
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CBC hosts clinics ahead of January vaccine requirement on campus
PASCO, Wash. — Columbia Basin College (CBC) celebrated its 500th COVID-19 vaccination today. The community college is hosting another vaccination clinic in December before…
More than 44,000 Washington children ages 5-11 have first dose of COVID vaccine
More than 44,000 Washington children ages 5-11 have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
DOH: Fewer kids in Washington are getting the flu vaccine this year
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Flu vaccine rates among children have dropped significantly this fall compared to the previous two flu seasons, the Washington State Department of Health reported Monday. Data from the state’s immunization information system showed flu vaccinations were down about 25 percent during the months of September and October for kids ages 6 months through 5-years-old. “We are concerned…
