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The following is a listing of archived DSHS news releases. For more information on news releases, call the contact person listed at the beginning of the release or the Media Relations Office at (360) 902-7890.
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2008 Archived Press Releases
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June 27, 2008
Federal grant to continue emotional support services in flood- and storm-impacted communities of SW Washington
June 26, 2008
Medicaid to expand benefits to include quit-smoking initiative
June 25, 2008
Report shows disproportionate number of children of color in Washington state's child welfare system
June 24, 2008
Ron Jemelka named new head of Mental Health Transformation Project
June 20, 2008
Yakima addiction institute focuses on 'Recovery Journey'
June 13, 2008
Foster families get free campsites in Washington state parks
June 12, 2008
Diane Getchman selected to head Medicaid call center
June 10, 2008
License revoked at private boarding home in Tacoma
License revoked and admissions stopped at Lacey adult family home
June 05, 2008
DSHS warns clients of possible scam attempts involving new Medicaid identification cards
June 04, 2008
Mental wellness promotion efforts step up both nationally and in Washington state
June 02, 2008
Foster youth graduation ceremonies to take place across Washington state
May 30, 2008
Foster families get free campsites in Washington state parks
May 28, 2008
Health and Recovery Services Administration plans Diversity Job Fair on June 3 at Cherry Street Plaza
May 22, 2008
Admissions halted at Kent adult family home
May 21, 2008
Build a Wellness Toolbox this May during National Mental Health Awareness Month
Public forum on child support scheduled in Spokane
May 19, 2008
Viral Video - A new DSHS tool to prevent abuse
May 16, 2008
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
May 08, 2008
Prevention Policy Summit to address mental health needs
May 07, 2008
New admissions stopped at Seattle boarding home
Admissions stopped and license revoked at Mead adult family home
Help children grow up to be healthy adults
May 02, 2008
Mental Health video on employment opportunities to be aired on University of Washington TV network
May 01, 2008
Tips to help prevent falls are a focus for May Older Americans Month
April 30, 2008
Children's Administration rolls out 'You Can Too' foster parent recruiting campaign
April 25, 2008
Federal government supports DSHS decision to seek new sponsor for SW Washington Area Agency on Aging
Ellensburg DSHS offices temporarily relocated
April 21, 2008
Study shows that paying for chemical dependency treatment improves health outcomes and saves taxpayer dollars too
April 17, 2008
State using scientific approach to mental health treatment
April 15, 2008
State offers free online cultural competence training for mental health providers and agency employees
April 14, 2008
Media Opportunities at Children's Justice Conference
Western State Hospital Hosts Recovery Fair
April 11, 2008
Mental illness diversion law prompts cross-system planning
April 09, 2008
DSHS completes statewide launch of special PACT teams to work with hard-to-serve mental health clients
April 08, 2008
Counties see value of increasing access to mental health and chemical dependency services
Admissions stopped and license revoked at Everett adult family home
License revoked and suspended at Shoreline adult family home
April 07, 2008
Admissions stopped at Seattle adult family home
April 01, 2008
Gov. Gregoire proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
March 27, 2008
Written Medicaid prescriptions must use special tamper-resistant pads beginning April 1, 2008
March 14, 2008
DSHS Issues a Stop Placement of Residents to the License of Private Walla Walla Adult Family Home
DSHS Issues a stop placement and revokes Bothell adult family home license
DSHS Revokes the License of Private Vancouver Adult Family Home
March 11, 2008
Traumatic Brain Injury campaign begins at state Capital
March 06, 2008
DSHS to open 'Diversity Dialogues' speaker series
March 05, 2008
State task force prepares mental health 'prevention summit'
March 04, 2008
Internet gambling sites reach out to lure young gamblers
March 03, 2008
State Launches Traumatic Brain Injury Campaign
February 27, 2008
DSHS concludes pilot project in King and Pierce counties that integrated Medicaid and Medicare services
Statewide meetings, advertising campaign encourages parents to talk about alcohol
February 14, 2008
DSHS Suspends License of Renton Adult Family Home
February 12, 2008
Jefferson named DSHS Indian Policy Manager in Everett
Rich Campbell named Director of Systems & Monitoring in Department of Social and Health Services
Federal disaster officials agree to extend disaster outreach in flood- and windstorm-impacted areas of Western Washington
January 25, 2008
Crisis teams offer December storm victims information, referrals and 'emotional first aid' Aberdeen
Crisis teams offer December storm victims information, referrals and 'emotional first aid' Chehalis
Support Services Available for Storm Victims - Public Service Announcement
Support Services Available for Storm Victims Community Calendar
January 17, 2008
DSHS Calls Braam Plaintiffs' Court Action Unnecessary
January 16, 2008
Thomas Shapley appointed DSHS Communications Director
January 15, 2008
Foster Kids across Washington 'Get into the Swim' with YMCA and DSHS
January 10, 2008
Washington selected to field test new federal 'K.I.T.' aimed at keeping consumer-operated mental health services on track
DSHS Summary Suspends the License of Private Elma Adult Family Home
DSHS Summary Suspends the License of Private Auburn Adult Family Home
January 04, 2008
DSHS Mental Health Division selects Martin Thies As Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager
DSHS picks two program managers to work with Washington States mental health delivery systems
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