Initiative 645 would do far more than repeal Washington's Millionaires Tax. Its provisions also threaten paid leave, unemployment benefits, long-term care, education, and healthcare.
By Sami Bailey, MPH, Political Advocacy Specialist
Jessica Hauffe, WSNA director of government affairs, sat down with April Sims, president of the Washington State Labor Council, to discuss the impacts to working families if Initiative 645 passes.
Wildfire smoke and extreme heat are raising health risks across Washington, especially for people with chronic conditions or medications affected by heat, dehydration, or poor air quality.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director
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The science supporting the safety and efficacy of immunizations has not changed, and neither has our commitment to protecting the health of our communities.
Virtual book launch on Earth Day for 'Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate'
Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson made the announcement on April 1 and said the network strengthens Washington’s preparedness for emerging threats and future pandemics.
"Nurses rely on science and evidence to guide our decisions. We advocate for our patients, and we will continue to protect them from harmful policy decisions."
The West Coast Health Alliance opposes CDC decision to drop seven vaccines from recommended federal vaccine schedule.
The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.
This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.
Clara Bucio and Julia Barcott work in a small hospital next to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
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Vaccines save lives, and weakening immunization guidelines puts public health at risk.
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We call on the CDC to remove this harmful misinformation immediately.
This article provides a high-level overview of the various coalitions, how they define universal healthcare, their goals and strategies, how they may partner with other coalitions, and where their work overlaps.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs and Sami Bailey, MPH, Political Advocacy Specialist
As a nonpartisan organization, WSNA continues to speak up on issues that impact nurses, patients, and our members’ rights.
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"Americans deserve dignity, opportunity and a life they can afford. And they deserve leaders who care about them enough to put politics aside and work toward solutions that improve their lives, not shatter them."
“As a nurse practitioner, I understand the need for continuous quality improvement.”
The projects, supported by the American Nurses Foundation, have won numerous awards and widespread media coverage.
Public health nurses provide a safety net for King County communities but are watching their paychecks stagnate because of broken promises by the county.
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WSNA calls on the president and Congress to work across the aisle and find a solution that all Americans deserve — one that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and keeps the government open.
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The overwhelming body of evidence confirms that acetaminophen is safe and appropriate for the management of pain or fever in pregnancy, and there is no evidence of a causal link to autism.
The Washington State Department of Health issued a Standing Order for the COVID-19 vaccine, making it easier for Washington residents to get vaccinated.
WSNA and eight plaintiffs win lawsuit against the purging of public health and science data from federal websites.
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The erosion of public trust in federal health agencies has underscored the urgent need for strong, science-driven leadership at the state and regional levels.
