A coalition that has been working for several years to reduce preventable emergency room visits in Washington state claims it has improved utilization and quality of care, and created savings, while also drawing national attention for its efforts.

The contested issue of health care coverage and how insurance options will be dictated by employers has a possible solution found in legislation written by Health Care for All-Washington that could go into effect in 2017.

Whooping cough (pertussis) is on the rise in Washington state, and people are being urged to get vaccinated against the disease, especially pregnant women, as infants are very susceptible to severe illness and even death from pertussis, the Spokane Region

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