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Contact your Representatives and Senators to demand Congressional action.
Jan. 27, 2026 • 1 minute to read
In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s four legislative priorities this year, other bills we’re watching, and more.
Jan. 24, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
Jan. 17, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
“At a time when our healthcare system faces profound challenges at both the state and national levels, it is essential that frontline voices—especially nurses—are present and heard in these spaces.”
Jan. 15, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
The West Coast Health Alliance opposes CDC decision to drop seven vaccines from recommended federal vaccine schedule.
The state agency overseeing Medicaid looks at 10 changes from sweeping federal law.
Jan. 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.
Jan. 14, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.
Dec. 16, 2025 • 1 minute to read
Clara Bucio and Julia Barcott work in a small hospital next to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
Dec. 13, 2025 • 1 minute to read
Vaccines save lives, and weakening immunization guidelines puts public health at risk.
Dec. 8, 2025 • 1 minute to read
We call on the CDC to remove this harmful misinformation immediately.
Nov. 21, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
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.
Nov. 13, 2025 • 6 minutes to read
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the law gives hospitals and employees more meal/rest break flexibility while still protecting workers’ rights.
Nov. 13, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
As a nonpartisan organization, WSNA continues to speak up on issues that impact nurses, patients, and our members’ rights.
Nov. 13, 2025 • 1 minute to read
Most of the WSNA PAC-endorsed candidates were headed to victory, and the statewide ballot measure to maximize financial returns for the long-term care trust has been approved by voters.
"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."
Nov. 10, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
"Nurses are the backbone behind Seattle Children’s Hospital’s reputation. Your staff are essential in providing the best care for our region’s children. We encourage you to come to the negotiating table with responsive good faith proposals."
Oct. 15, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
“As a nurse practitioner, I understand the need for continuous quality improvement.”
Oct. 14, 2025 • 1 minute to read
The projects, supported by the American Nurses Foundation, have won numerous awards and widespread media coverage.
Oct. 14, 2025 • 3 minutes to read
Public health nurses provide a safety net for King County communities but are watching their paychecks stagnate because of broken promises by the county.
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.
Oct. 2, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
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.
Sept. 24, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
The Washington State Department of Health issued a Standing Order for the COVID-19 vaccine, making it easier for Washington residents to get vaccinated.
Sept. 12, 2025 • 1 minute to read
WSNA and eight plaintiffs win lawsuit against the purging of public health and science data from federal websites.
Sept. 12, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
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