AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkplace Health: Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order directing Washington agencies to improve workplace accommodations for women dealing with menopause and perimenopause, with guidance and training aimed at both state agencies and private employers. Public Health Access: Seattle’s shelter surge is underway with the opening of 75 24/7 pallet home units in Interbay, offering transitional housing plus wraparound services for people exiting chronic homelessness. Workplace Safety: Washington L&I opened an investigation into last week’s Longview paper mill chemical tank implosion that killed 11 workers, with families being connected to workers’ compensation benefits. Community Mental Health: Lynnwood and Sea Mar Community Health Centers opened a new 24-hour Crisis Care Center to divert people in mental health or substance use crises from ERs and jails. Health Coverage Costs: A new report finds Affordable Care Act coverage dropped most in Washington’s rural counties after federal subsidy changes, with premiums rising and enrollment falling. Infectious Disease Watch: Measles and whooping cough are surging nationally as vaccination rates lag, raising concern for outbreaks.
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