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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) 902-7829.
2009 Archived Press Releases
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
October 30, 2009
DSHS to launch Generics First Initiative in November for medical assistance clients in three drug classes
October 29, 2009
Free training resources for foster parents and kinship caregivers of children at DSHS library
October 26, 2009
Media Advisory - Liquor Control Board extends deadline for public comment
Washington State Council on Aging recognizes winners of 2009 Excellence in Action Award
Washington communities to share strategies at Prevention Summit in Yakima October 30-31
October 23, 2009
DSHS revokes license of Spokane adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Sequim adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Vancouver adult family home
October 20, 2009
Western State Hospital to participate in earthquake preparation drill on Wednesday and Thursday, October 21-22
October 16, 2009
Support new alcohol advertising rules to protect youth
October 09, 2009
DSHS to reimburse Medicaid doctors, clinics for H1N1 (swine flu) vaccinations of high-risk populations
October 08, 2009
Admissions halted at Federal Way boarding home
Placements stopped, license revoked at Kent adult family home
Admissions stopped, license revoked at Kent boarding home
October 06, 2009
U.S. Supreme Court confirms the end of long-standing injunction against DSHS sex offender treatment program
Washingtons 2008 Juvenile Arrest Rate at Record Low
October 05, 2009
Foster children monthly visits with social workers up significantly
DSHS receives funding to help with long-term care supports
October 02, 2009
DSHS Secretary Dreyfus outlines follow-up at Eastern State Hospital in wake of September 17 escape
September 30, 2009
Three more families to honor once-anonymous gravesites in old Western State Hospital cemetery
September 29, 2009
Federal grant will help working poor with food and nutrition
September 25, 2009
Yakima COD and Treatment Conference focuses on 'Elements of Success'
September 24, 2009
DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation puts $8.8 million stimulus funds in communities across the state
September 23, 2009
Eastern State Hospital CEO Harold 'Hal' Wilson to resign from state service, effective October 1, 2009
September 16, 2009
Assistant Secretary for Children's Administration announced
September 15, 2009
DSHS holding series of regional meetings to discuss integration of behavioral health and primary care
September 14, 2009
DSHS schedules public hearings on WCHS, Inc., CRC Health Care proposed relocation of methadone program in Bothell
September 10, 2009
DSHS's 'Children of the Incarcerated' provides training with real-world insight
September 09, 2009
DSHS suspends and revokes license of Bremerton adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Lakewood adult family home
DSHS stops admissions and revokes license of Vancouver adult family home
September 08, 2009
Civil War veteran to be honored at once-anonymous gravesite in old Western State Hospital cemetery
September 02, 2009
DSHS workers to spearhead September 15 'March on the Capitol' for the Combined Fund Drive
August 27, 2009
Medicaid switching from paper 'coupons' to the plastic ID cards used by private health insurance
August 26, 2009
Foster kids reunite with their brothers and sisters at Port Orchard 'Camp to Belong' this week
DSHS stops admissions revokes license of Marysville adult family home
August 20, 2009
DSHS integrates services for mental health, substance abuse in new Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
DSHS stops admissions and revokes license at Edmonds adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Olympia boarding home
August 19, 2009
DSHS stops admissions to Vancouver adult family home
DSHS stops admissions and revokes license at Vancouver adult family home
DSHS offers child support resources at economic survival fair
August 18, 2009
Free trainings help people talk to reporters about mental illness
August 12, 2009
New DSHS Mobile Office to travel the state with Support Services
August 11, 2009
DSHS stops admissions and revokes license at Lacey adult family home
DSHS stops admissions and revokes license at Monroe adult family home
August 05, 2009
Free trainings help people talk to reporters about mental illness
August 03, 2009
DSHS stops admissions to Vancouver adult family home
July 29, 2009
New superintendent appointed for the DSHS Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island
DSHS and Mary Bridge Children's Hospital advise 'Never leave a child alone in a car'
July 28, 2009
DSHS stops admissions and revokes license at Spokane adult family home
July 27, 2009
DSHS stops admissions to Enumclaw boarding home
July 24, 2009
DSHS revokes license of Federal Way adult family home
DSHS revokes license of Lynnwood adult family home
DSHS stops admissions at Seattle adult family home
July 16, 2009
Washington state officials say Allen lawsuit improved services for patients with developmental disabilities and mental illness
July 09, 2009
Admissions stopped, license revoked at Lynnwood adult family home
Admissions stopped and license revoked at Kirkland adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Tacoma boarding home
License revoked at Tacoma adult family home
July 07, 2009
DSHS, WDVA schedule training workshops to help first responders deal with troubled veterans
July 02, 2009
Free trainings help people with mental illness talk to reporters about stigma
July 01, 2009
Tracy Guerin appointed DSHS Chief of Staff
DSHS stops admissions to Auburn adult family home
Help protect vulnerable adults by reporting abuse
June 24, 2009
DSHS allocates nearly $2 million in federal recovery money to help seniors
Washington State Medicaid Division Director selected for national Robert Wood Johnson Leadership Institute
June 19, 2009
JRA parole program for a group of youthful offenders in state custody ends July 1
June 17, 2009
DSHS notifies doctors and clients about changes in medical supply benefit for Washington State Medicaid program
June 11, 2009
Foster youth graduation and GED ceremonies to take place across Washington state
DSHS Aberdeen Community Service Office to Relocate Temporarily
June 04, 2009
Foster families get free camp sites in Washington state parks
June 03, 2009
DSHS leads the nation in life-changing technology with DeafBlind Communicator
June 02, 2009
Admissions stopped at Lynnwood adult family home
June 01, 2009
DSHS schedules training workshops to help first responders deal with troubled veterans
May 27, 2009
Work party this weekend will continue restoration of grave markers in old Western State Hospital cemetery
May 26, 2009
DSHS says market analysis supports plan to change Medicaid's pharmacy reimbursements
DSHS stops admissions to Bothell adult family home
License revoked at Bow adult family home
May 21, 2009
Children's Administration releases corrective action plans for Colville office
May 20, 2009
DSHS pushes for permanent home for 'Poca'
May 18, 2009
More home-based support available for children with developmental disabilities
Admissions stopped, license revoked at Marysville adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Kent adult family home
DSHS stops admissions and revokes license at Walla Walla adult family home
License revoked at Mount Vernon adult family home
DSHS revokes license to Mount Vernon adult family home
DSHS public records expert honored by State Bar Association Section
May 15, 2009
State, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe sign historic agreement on food and medical assistance eligibility
May 11, 2009
DSHS selects former Compass Health chief as chief executive officer at Western State Hospital
May 07, 2009
DSHS stops admissions to Bellevue adult family home
May 06, 2009
Children's Administration releases internal report on Colville office
May 05, 2009
Washington state releases new guidelines for reporting on mental illness
Social Security one-time economic recovery payment now available
May 01, 2009
Foster family opens home to boy in need of heart transplant
April 30, 2009
May 7 marks Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, in the middle of Mental Health Month
Governor Gregoire proclaims May as Foster Care Month
DSHS releases new information on the Langley foster home case
April 29, 2009
Alcohol and substance abuse, along with economic stress, can be a dangerous mix for children
Counties begin use of tax dollars for mental health services
April 17, 2009
Family caregiver conference supports unsung heroes
Admissions stopped and license revoked at Kelso adult family home
Admissions stopped at Tacoma adult family home
DSHS halts admissions to Spokane boarding home
Region 5 community forum to review Pierce County abuse-related child fatalities
April 10, 2009
Tacoma News Tribune, Op-Ed (593 words)
April 08, 2009
Washington receives $10.4 million federal stimulus grant for employment programs for persons with a disability
Know the signs of abuse and neglect call 1-866-ENDHARM
Fact Sheet - Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 07, 2009
DSHS selects Kansas drug treatment, recovery administrator to head state's Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
DSHS releases statement on Harrison family
April 06, 2009
Children's Administration speaks to issues raised by prosecutor
'Grave Concerns' to identify and mark 50 more graves at historic Western State Hospital cemetery
April 02, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces appointment of new DSHS secretary
It's everybody's job to prevent child abuse
April 01, 2009
DSHS stops admissions to Spokane boarding home
DSHS stops admissions and revoked license of Spokane adult family home
March 27, 2009
NCAA basketball tournament means different kind of 'March Madness' for problem gamblers
March 26, 2009
DSHS selects Kansas drug treatment, recovery administrator to head state's Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Admissions stopped at Seattle adult family home
March 25, 2009
Food benefits to increase for many Washington residents
DSHS plans series of cost controls, safety improvements for Medicaid's purchases of prescription drugs
March 24, 2009
Traumatic brain injuries are a real concern for youth sports
New program to help traumatic brain injury survivors
New program to help traumatic brain injury survivors
March 23, 2009
DSHS stops admissions to Seattle boarding home
DSHS stops admissions to Everett adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Edmonds adult family home
New admissions stopped at Seattle adult family home
DSHS stops admissions at Spokane adult family home
New admissions halted at Bellevue adult family home
DSHS Supplier Diversity Summit helps women, minority business owners learn contracting practices
March 17, 2009
New survey results give a window into teen behavior and risks
March 13, 2009
The Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee holds annual Juvenile Justice Conference
March 12, 2009
DSHS Supplier Diversity Summit helps women, minority business owners learn contracting practices
New Clark County service for survivors of traumatic brain injuries
March 05, 2009
DSHS stops admissions to Omak boarding home
DSHS halts admissions to Puyallup adult family
DSHS stops admissions at Kent adult family home
Statewide Helpline and Web site support people with traumatic brain injuries
DSHS halts admissions to Renton adult family home
DSHS halts admissions to Spokane boarding home
February 27, 2009
Students win grants to prevent problem gambling
February 24, 2009
DSHS stops admissions, revokes and summarily suspends license of Lakewood adult family home
February 19, 2009
DSHS releases information on recent child abuse case
February 18, 2009
DSHS stops admissions license at Spokane adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Marysville adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to a Shoreline boarding home
DSHS stops admissions to Lyle adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Bremerton adult family home
February 04, 2009
Super Bowl winning and losing mean something else when problem gamblers face Super hype this week
February 03, 2009
DSHS, Spokane Public Schools and TEConnetions put computers in the homes of more students
February 02, 2009
Alcohol, drug abuse on the rise in Washington, but treatment reduces economic impact
January 30, 2009
It all adds up, new DSHS database has the answers
Appellate Court upholds the constitutionality of the DSHS sex offender treatment program
January 26, 2009
DSHS revokes and suspends license of Enumclaw adult family home
DSHS stops admissions at Bellevue adult family home
Suspected arson fire at Special Commitment Center
January 23, 2009
Kent adult family home license revoked and suspended
DSHS stops admissions at Seattle boarding home
January 15, 2009
DSHS selects Minnesota health care firm to administer behavioral health benefits in Pierce County
January 09, 2009
Current basic food clients eligible for benefits to replace food lost during storm
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