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The following is a listing of archived DSHS news releases. For more information on news releases, call the contact person listed at the beginning of the release or the Media Relations Office at (360) 902-7829.
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2009 Archived Press Releases
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June 24, 2009
DSHS allocates nearly $2 million in federal recovery money to help seniors
Washington State Medicaid Division Director selected for national Robert Wood Johnson Leadership Institute
June 19, 2009
JRA parole program for a group of youthful offenders in state custody ends July 1
June 17, 2009
DSHS notifies doctors and clients about changes in medical supply benefit for Washington State Medicaid program
June 11, 2009
Foster youth graduation and GED ceremonies to take place across Washington state
DSHS Aberdeen Community Service Office to Relocate Temporarily
June 04, 2009
Foster families get free camp sites in Washington state parks
June 03, 2009
DSHS leads the nation in life-changing technology with DeafBlind Communicator
June 02, 2009
Admissions stopped at Lynnwood adult family home
June 01, 2009
DSHS schedules training workshops to help first responders deal with troubled veterans
May 27, 2009
Work party this weekend will continue restoration of grave markers in old Western State Hospital cemetery
May 26, 2009
DSHS says market analysis supports plan to change Medicaid's pharmacy reimbursements
DSHS stops admissions to Bothell adult family home
License revoked at Bow adult family home
May 21, 2009
Children's Administration releases corrective action plans for Colville office
May 20, 2009
DSHS pushes for permanent home for 'Poca'
May 18, 2009
More home-based support available for children with developmental disabilities
Admissions stopped, license revoked at Marysville adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Kent adult family home
DSHS stops admissions and revokes license at Walla Walla adult family home
License revoked at Mount Vernon adult family home
DSHS revokes license to Mount Vernon adult family home
DSHS public records expert honored by State Bar Association Section
May 15, 2009
State, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe sign historic agreement on food and medical assistance eligibility
May 11, 2009
DSHS selects former Compass Health chief as chief executive officer at Western State Hospital
May 07, 2009
DSHS stops admissions to Bellevue adult family home
May 06, 2009
Children's Administration releases internal report on Colville office
May 05, 2009
Washington state releases new guidelines for reporting on mental illness
Social Security one-time economic recovery payment now available
May 01, 2009
Foster family opens home to boy in need of heart transplant
April 30, 2009
May 7 marks Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, in the middle of Mental Health Month
Governor Gregoire proclaims May as Foster Care Month
DSHS releases new information on the Langley foster home case
April 29, 2009
Alcohol and substance abuse, along with economic stress, can be a dangerous mix for children
Counties begin use of tax dollars for mental health services
April 17, 2009
Family caregiver conference supports unsung heroes
Admissions stopped and license revoked at Kelso adult family home
Admissions stopped at Tacoma adult family home
DSHS halts admissions to Spokane boarding home
Region 5 community forum to review Pierce County abuse-related child fatalities
April 10, 2009
Tacoma News Tribune, Op-Ed (593 words)
April 08, 2009
Washington receives $10.4 million federal stimulus grant for employment programs for persons with a disability
Know the signs of abuse and neglect call 1-866-ENDHARM
Fact Sheet - Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 07, 2009
DSHS selects Kansas drug treatment, recovery administrator to head state's Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
DSHS releases statement on Harrison family
April 06, 2009
Children's Administration speaks to issues raised by prosecutor
'Grave Concerns' to identify and mark 50 more graves at historic Western State Hospital cemetery
April 02, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces appointment of new DSHS secretary
It's everybody's job to prevent child abuse
April 01, 2009
DSHS stops admissions to Spokane boarding home
DSHS stops admissions and revoked license of Spokane adult family home
March 27, 2009
NCAA basketball tournament means different kind of 'March Madness' for problem gamblers
March 26, 2009
DSHS selects Kansas drug treatment, recovery administrator to head state's Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Admissions stopped at Seattle adult family home
March 25, 2009
Food benefits to increase for many Washington residents
DSHS plans series of cost controls, safety improvements for Medicaid's purchases of prescription drugs
March 24, 2009
Traumatic brain injuries are a real concern for youth sports
New program to help traumatic brain injury survivors
New program to help traumatic brain injury survivors
March 23, 2009
DSHS stops admissions to Seattle boarding home
DSHS stops admissions to Everett adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Edmonds adult family home
New admissions stopped at Seattle adult family home
DSHS stops admissions at Spokane adult family home
New admissions halted at Bellevue adult family home
DSHS Supplier Diversity Summit helps women, minority business owners learn contracting practices
March 17, 2009
New survey results give a window into teen behavior and risks
March 13, 2009
The Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee holds annual Juvenile Justice Conference
March 12, 2009
DSHS Supplier Diversity Summit helps women, minority business owners learn contracting practices
New Clark County service for survivors of traumatic brain injuries
March 05, 2009
DSHS stops admissions to Omak boarding home
DSHS halts admissions to Puyallup adult family
DSHS stops admissions at Kent adult family home
Statewide Helpline and Web site support people with traumatic brain injuries
DSHS halts admissions to Renton adult family home
DSHS halts admissions to Spokane boarding home
February 27, 2009
Students win grants to prevent problem gambling
February 24, 2009
DSHS stops admissions, revokes and summarily suspends license of Lakewood adult family home
February 19, 2009
DSHS releases information on recent child abuse case
February 18, 2009
DSHS stops admissions license at Spokane adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Marysville adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to a Shoreline boarding home
DSHS stops admissions to Lyle adult family home
DSHS stops admissions to Bremerton adult family home
February 04, 2009
Super Bowl winning and losing mean something else when problem gamblers face Super hype this week
February 03, 2009
DSHS, Spokane Public Schools and TEConnetions put computers in the homes of more students
February 02, 2009
Alcohol, drug abuse on the rise in Washington, but treatment reduces economic impact
January 30, 2009
It all adds up, new DSHS database has the answers
Appellate Court upholds the constitutionality of the DSHS sex offender treatment program
January 26, 2009
DSHS revokes and suspends license of Enumclaw adult family home
DSHS stops admissions at Bellevue adult family home
Suspected arson fire at Special Commitment Center
January 23, 2009
Kent adult family home license revoked and suspended
DSHS stops admissions at Seattle boarding home
January 15, 2009
DSHS selects Minnesota health care firm to administer behavioral health benefits in Pierce County
January 09, 2009
Current basic food clients eligible for benefits to replace food lost during storm
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