Washington News

Thinking Outside the Box: Summit Pacific Medical Center's Food as Medicine Program

Nov 6, 2025 - Highlights a food as medicine program at a rural Washington Critical Access Hospital, describing implementation and a focus on prevention to improve health outcomes. The program won the National Rural Health Association's 2025 Outstanding Rural Health Program award.

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UW Rural Health Institute Hosts First Continuing Education Conference for Sonographers

Nov 5, 2025 - Describes a recent continuing education conference for rural sonographers and other medical professionals in Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, and Washington. Discusses plans to grow the event in the coming years to support the rural ultrasound workforce and improve rural healthcare delivery.

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