U District pharmacy closures leave community anxious about medication access As thousands of pharmacies shutter nationwide, a series of closures in Seattle’s University District has left residents wondering how they’ll access important medications if the trend continues. Piper Davidson/UW News Lab
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier discusses vaccine hesitation consequences as King County records first measles case King County has recorded Washington state's first measles case of the year. Measles is extremely contagious for those who aren't vaccinated. KUOW Staff Play AudioListen 9 mins
Fearing deportation, immigrants are missing appointments at Seattle-area clinics Providers at Seattle area-clinics that serve immigrant communities say that ever since President Trump returned to office, many more patients than usual have been missing appointments. Eilís O'Neill
Washington state, UW join lawsuit over Trump order cutting funding for medical research The University of Washington and Washington state are joining nearly two dozen states in suing the federal government over a change in funding from the National Institutes of Health. Scott Greenstone
Flu levels are at a 15-year high in the U.S., but many Washington children haven't gotten their flu shot Outbreaks and high levels of illnesses (like the flu) have become more common as vaccination rates have fallen, especially among children. Dyer Oxley
Seattle Children's halts gender-affirming surgeries after executive order threatens loss of federal funds After three years on the wait list, Children’s canceled the 16-year-old's surgery hours before it was scheduled. "Losing eligibility would jeopardize care for our patients across the region," Children’s explained. Ann Dornfeld
Washington's hospital system is financially 'fragile' despite improvements For the first time in four years, financial losses at hospitals across Washington state are slowing down. Noel Gasca
Avian flu is driving up egg prices, but this Seattle diner manages to keep its famous omelets on the menu Beth’s Café, a diner in North Seattle, is known for its 12-egg omelets. But at a time when avian flu is driving up the cost of their key ingredient, that may seem a little egg-cessive. Ruby de Luna
Role reversal: Avian flu makes birds a menace to cats Scientists and volunteers with the Olympic Cougar Project said they have the opportunity now to study bird flu in wild animals – to hopefully prevent it from spreading to people. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 4 mins
Washington's tribes want Medicaid to cover traditional healing When Washington’s legislative session kicks off next week, lawmakers will take up the issue of traditional Native American medicine. Eilís O'Neill
