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DSHS Tribal Affairs liaison earns national award

One of Marie Natrall-Ackles’ priorities as the Behavioral Health Administration’s first full-time tribal affairs administrator was to put protections in writing for Native American patients’ cultural practices and beliefs. The publication of this policy (BHA 10.22) …

Behavioral Health

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DSHS Tribal Affairs liaison earns national award
DSHS Tribal Affairs liaison earns national award
Behavioral Health

4 min read


May 30

Protect your hearing this Better Hearing Month

Responding to efforts from the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Hearing Loss Association of America-Washington, Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed May 2023 to be Better Hearing Month in Washington state. …

Hearing Loss

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Protect your hearing this Better Hearing Month
Protect your hearing this Better Hearing Month
Hearing Loss

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May 26

Veterans throughout DSHS reflect on Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, veterans throughout the Department of Social and Health Services’ Behavioral Health Administration share their personal stories of remembrance and honor. For these veterans, Memorial Day represents more than just a day off — it’s a time to carry the nation’s monument in their hearts and minds. Remembering…

Behavioral Health

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Veterans throughout DSHS reflect on Memorial Day
Veterans throughout DSHS reflect on Memorial Day
Behavioral Health

6 min read


May 25

Dedication to behavioral health helps fuel nurse at Special Commitment Center

When Waleska Rios-Derrick thinks back on her 15-year career as a nurse, she believes that nursing chose her. “I never in my life thought I was going to be a nurse. I went to college back in the day for translations and languages. I came to Washington state 20 years…

Behavioral Health

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Dedication to behavioral health helps fuel nurse at Special Commitment Center
Dedication to behavioral health helps fuel nurse at Special Commitment Center
Behavioral Health

3 min read


May 12

Eastern State Hospital lab supervisor gives back to Spokane community in unique way

There is a strong chance you have lost your way and need help getting home if you run into Leslie Shimabukuro away from the Eastern State Hospital campus. Shimabukuro, the hospital’s clinical laboratory supervisor and a 15-year employee, has been a certified volunteer for Spokane County’s Search and Rescue team…

Behavioral Health

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Eastern State Hospital lab supervisor gives back to Spokane community in unique way
Eastern State Hospital lab supervisor gives back to Spokane community in unique way
Behavioral Health

3 min read


May 11

Additional beds for competency restoration patients come online at Western State Hospital

Thursday, May 11, 2023 DSHS Office of Communications Tyler Hemstreet tyler.hemstreet@dshs.wa.gov (564) 201–0027 (LAKEWOOD) — One of two new wards opened May 1 to patients in the Gage Forensic Center of Excellence on the campus of Western State Hospital. All 29 beds on the new ward, F9, are now occupied…

Behavioral Health

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Additional beds for competency restoration patients come online at Western State Hospital
Additional beds for competency restoration patients come online at Western State Hospital
Behavioral Health

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May 10

DSHS teams receive Extra Mile awards for Public Service Recognition Week

Congratulations to two Department of Social and Health Services teams that were recognized recently for going above and beyond in their public service. The Policy, Operations and Escalation Team and Afghan Arrivals Support Team were selected for 2023 Public Service Recognition Week Extra Mile Awards, given to state employees who…

Dshs

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DSHS teams receive Extra Mile awards for Public Service Recognition Week
DSHS teams receive Extra Mile awards for Public Service Recognition Week
Dshs

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May 1

New partnership will increase affordable and accessible housing in Washington state

Release date: May 1, 2023 DSHS Office of Communications Lisa Pemberton, Media Relations Manager lisa.pemberton@dshs.wa.gov 360–902–7844 More affordable and accessible housing will be available soon for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington state. The Department of Social and Health Services, the Department of Commerce and the Washington State…

Housing Crisis

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New partnership will increase affordable and accessible housing in Washington state
New partnership will increase affordable and accessible housing in Washington state
Housing Crisis

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Apr 27

Western State Hospital staff, patients bid farewell to the greenhouse — for now

DSHS Office of Communications Tyler Hemstreet, Media Relations Manager (360) 902–0265 LAKEWOOD — While there is a palpable feeling of sadness in the air amongst the rows of empty plant tables arranged in the greenhouse on the campus of Western State Hospital, staff and patients there are choosing to view…

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Western State Hospital staff, patients bid farewell to the greenhouse — for now
Western State Hospital staff, patients bid farewell to the greenhouse — for now

4 min read


Apr 25

Film and panel discussion focus on journey of parent-caregivers

DSHS Office of Communications Lisa Pemberton, Media Relations Manager (360) 902–7844 More than 600 people attended a hybrid screening and panel discussion of “Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters” on Wednesday, April 19, hosted by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. The event…

Devlopmental Disabilities

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Film and panel discussion focus on journey of parent-caregivers
Film and panel discussion focus on journey of parent-caregivers
Devlopmental Disabilities

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