Category Archives: Health

Kapowsin Meats taking steps to control Salmonella outbreak

by Bruce A. Smith John Anderson, president of Kapowsin Meats in Graham, announced today that his wholesale meat producing firm has issued a recall notice for all “Whole BBQ Hogs” sold between May 14 and July 21, 2015. These meat … Continue reading

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Kapowsin Meats identified by State Health officials as one source of Salmonella outbreak

By Bruce A. Smith The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced today that its team of investigators have discovered Salmonella bacteria in products from Kapowsin Meats in Kapowsin.

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Eatonville Family Agency launches outreach programs

Editor’s Note: The Mountain News-WA has received a message from the Eatonville Family Agency revealing its many programs and its need for food, service, and financial donations. Here is the newsletter from the new director of the EFA, Alana Smith, … Continue reading

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Graham Fire and Rescue announces upgrades

~ by Bruce A. Smith  The Graham Fire and Rescue Department has sent the following press release to the Mountain News. The announcement details many of the upgrades planned for our community’s health and safety.

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Central Pierce Fire to honor staff at YMCA for aquatic rescue

 A dramatic rescue took place earlier this month at the Mel Korum YMCA in South Hill, and the Mountain News is delighted to post the details as presented in this press release from Assistant Chief Ed Hrivnak of the Central … Continue reading

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Obamacare gets started as government shuts down

By Bruce A. Smith  Today is the first day to register for Obamacare, known to pundits and bureaucrats as the Affordable Care Act. This historic moment is occurring at the same time as the federal government shuts down over a … Continue reading

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Free film at Grand Cinema explores local filmmaker’s journey caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s

by Bruce A. Smith  Pierce County’s Office of Aging and Disability has announced a community awareness event on Alzheimer’s that includes a free showing of a film by Ann Hedreen and her experiences caring for a mother enveloped by the disease. … Continue reading

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Innovative nutritional classes to be offered in Graham

Editor’s Note: The following announcement was received by the Mountain News today.  The presenters, Traci Woodcock and Theresa Devers shared their nutritional knowledge last night at the Graham Self-Reliant Community monthly meeting, and have another presentation planning for Graham on … Continue reading

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A voice of the new generation, Ashlynn Hopkins, on healing communities

by Ashlynn Hopkins  We know that over the years media goes through phases of placing public attention on different health issues and epidemics, such as cancer and cerebral palsy.  But this effort to assist those with serious disorders is uneven.

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Dept of Health seeks court order to stop unlicensed Eatonville medical practice

Editor’s Note:  An Eatonville health practitioner is dispensing treatments illegally, the Washington State Department of Health charged today in the press release posted below.  The agency says it has obtained a restraining order against Sung Min Im, who apparently was … Continue reading

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