New Public Health recommendations make a syphilis test routine for women 45 and under

November 28, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

Small, clear test tube marked "Syphilis - Test"

There has been a nearly 5-fold increase in syphilis in cisgender women since 2015 (cisgender means one’s gender identity corresponds to one’s sex assigned at birth). All sexually active women 45 and under in Washington state who have not had a syphilis test since January 2021 are being advised to test for syphilis.

Is my baby ready for COVID vaccine? Answers for new and expecting parents

June 29, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

It’s normal and natural to have questions about the COVID vaccine, especially when it comes to your kids’ health. Here are answers to a few of the most common questions we’ve been hearing.

Ask Miss Rona: Pregnancy, Fertility & Breast/Chestfeeding

June 21, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

Miss Rona is a Q&A series started on Public Health’s Instagram to respond to community questions related to different topic areas of COVID-19. For this week’s Miss Rona, we had two experts from Public Health answering your questions related to all things reproductive health.

Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine

March 30, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

As of March 17, pregnant people in Washington state are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. If you are pregnant or considering a future pregnancy, you probably have lots of questions around risks and benefits of the vaccine. We’ve provided answers to some of the questions you might have surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine.

Pregnancy and Childbirth During the Pandemic: 10 Things to Know

July 14, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

With the help of Best Starts for Kids’ Prenatal to Five partners at Rainier Valley Midwives and Open Arms Perinatal Services, we’ve gathered the top 10 takeaways for expecting parents to know today as they navigate pregnancy and childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A better experience for clients in the WIC nutrition program

October 7, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Families who purchase food through the WIC nutrition program are getting a major upgrade this fall: We are replacing a long tradition of paper checks with new electronic cards. It’s more flexible, more convenient, and the upgrade will bring a better overall experience for families. The new WIC cards will be familiar and intuitive to […]