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Provides information about monkeypox - a viral disease that can cause rashes and other symptoms. It does not commonly occur in the US, but there is currently an outbreak of monkeypox with cases spreading in Washington state and across the country, as well as in many other countries. Many of the current cases are occurring in men who have sex with men, although monkeypox can spread person-to-person with any kind of close, skin-to-skin contact. Includes information about exposure, symptoms, testing, treatment, and vaccinations.

Mails information about pre-diabetes.

Free online database of guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues including one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions, disability legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for people with disabilities.

Offers prenatal, CPR, birth refresher, wellness and chronic disease management classes.   CPR class is intended for the general public for adult CPR and choking techniques. Participants do receive a Medic II CPR card, good for 2 years. The card is not a certificate. The newsletter 'Med Info' is published quarterly and lists classes and special events.

12-month class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

National office offers several supports for visually impaired people. - Plastic, four-line, twenty-eight cell slates along with a saddle stylus. The slate and stylus have long been and continue to be valuable tools for writing Braille - Rigid, fiberglass, white canes - An online store with products that support visually impaired people - Information and referral to additional resources

Provides support services for people with Parkinson's and others affected by the disease. Support includes: - Care consultations for resource navigation and support options - HOPE Kits for individuals and families newly or recently diagnosed - Dance classes - Support group listings and leader training - Online programs (Mindfulness, yoga) - Educational conferences and Community Resource Days - Outreach to general neurologists and Movement Disorders Specialists

12-month class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

12-month class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

Help people make better health decisions through support, encouragement, and health-related education. Support patients living with chronic diseases through one-on-one appointments, groups, and community-based classes. Provide education on diabetes, prediabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucometer teaching, basic nutrition, asthma, tobacco cessation, family planning, exercise, among other topics. Health educator help patients to set goals that help the patient achieve better health outcomes. Offers community classes including exercise groups, cooking workshops, yoga, diabetes management, and gardening.

Help people make better health decisions through support, encouragement, and health-related education. Support patients living with chronic diseases through one-on-one appointments, groups, and community-based classes. Provide education on diabetes, prediabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucometer teaching, basic nutrition, asthma, tobacco cessation, family planning, exercise, among other topics. Health educator help patients to set goals that help the patient achieve better health outcomes. Offers community classes including exercise groups, cooking workshops, yoga, diabetes management, and gardening.

Help people make better health decisions through support, encouragement, and health-related education. Support patients living with chronic diseases through one-on-one appointments, groups, and community-based classes. Provide education on diabetes, prediabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucometer teaching, basic nutrition, asthma, tobacco cessation, family planning, exercise, among other topics. Health educator help patients to set goals that help the patient achieve better health outcomes. Offers community classes including exercise groups, cooking workshops, yoga, diabetes management, and gardening.

Offers diabetes classes, individual consultations, a diabetes prevention class and a diabetes support group. Classes include information on diabetes management and lifestyle choices for those who are newly diagnosed, as well as those who have had diabetes for many years. Also has classes for women with gestational diabetes. Coordinates a free diabetes support group once a month.

Provides information and resources on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome as well as Long COVID. Also coordinates patient-centered research aimed at the early detection, objective diagnosis, and effective treatment of ME/CFS and Long COVID.

12-month class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

Help people make better health decisions through support, encouragement, and health-related education. Support patients living with chronic diseases through one-on-one appointments, groups, and community-based classes. Provide education on diabetes, prediabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucometer teaching, basic nutrition, asthma, tobacco cessation, family planning, exercise, among other topics. Health educator help patients to set goals that help the patient achieve better health outcomes. Offers community classes including exercise groups, cooking workshops, yoga, diabetes management, and gardening.

Provides information about managing chronic pain and supporting individuals managing chronic pain is available on the website. Peer support group meeting locator for chronic pain. Each group must be led by a person with chronic pain. ACPA guidelines indicate that groups should not be affiliated with any hospital or other such institution.

Online resources for Washington educators, parents, and community providers who support students with brain injury.

Offers comprehensive diabetes management programs for patients and their families as well as classes that cover every aspect of diabetes care.   Classes are for people newly diagnosed as well as people who have been living with the disease.

12-month class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

Support line answers questions about ostomies and continent procedures via phone. Mails out packets of information for those who need additional information. Website offers health education resources, including ostomy literature, and information on ostomy supplies. This organization works with the American Cancer Society, Cancer Lifeline and Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.  

Provides classroom instruction as well as one-on-one diabetes education programs where participants learn about and discuss topics such as:   -  Meal planning -  Blood glucose monitoring devices -  Weight loss -  Treatment for high and low blood sugars -  Medication management    Also offers a nutrition clinic and diabetes support groups.

Offers community education forums, conferences and presentations for the public on a wide variety of topics.   Organizes an annual regional education conference in the spring. Offers free online courses about understanding Alzheimer's as well as living with Alzheimer's. Provides CE and CEU at some dementia trainings for professionals; includes DSHS approved CE trainings.   Provides community outreach to multi-ethnic groups and rural areas.

Maintains and provides resources, supportive service connections, and information and literature about lupus. Maintains a directory of doctors in Washington and Oregon that specialize in treating lupus. Facilitates a virtual support group of people with lupus in Seattle and an in-person support group for people with lupus in Tacoma. Support group participants share experiences, give support, and receive information and resources. Hosts an annual in-person educational event known as the “Lupus & You Empowerment Conference”

Helps adults, their friends, support persons and family members learn and practice the skills needed to manage and control diabetes. Offers one-on-one diabetes counseling as well as in a class format.  Additionally has classes especially for people with pre-diabetes.  Topics include diabetes and its complications, how to monitor glucose levels, what to eat, exercise, medication management and eye and foot care.