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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Community-based cardiovascular health promotion program that provides community education and multi-risk factor screening (including blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose measurements).   Offers follow-up and referral services to residents of King County.   Also provides community education on cardiovascular health-related topics including blood pressure, cholesterol and nutrition.

Offers free telephone counseling with professional oncology social workers. Counseling can help: -  Learn new ways to cope with a cancer diagnosis   -  Explore and manage feelings which may include sadness or anxiety   -  Speak with your children and other loved ones about cancer   -  Find help with financial challenges   -  Improve communications with the health care team   -  Connect with resources   Also offers online and telephone support groups facilitated by an oncology social worker. Provides free online education workshops and teleconferences about cancer-related topics. Previous workshops are available in an archive as podcasts.

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

Provides comprehensive self-management education for pre-diabetes, diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy.   Includes self-care skills, meal planning, blood-glucose testing and medication administration. Available via one-on-one instruction and/or classes. Also offers a diabetes support group.   Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association and is Medicare approved.

Advocates to increase awareness about gluten intolerance and celiac disease/dermatitis herpetiformis. Some materials are available in Spanish. Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy includes celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. In these hereditary immune system disorders, protein fractions in wheat, rye, and barley set off a chain of events that lead to tissue damage. These products must be avoided in the diet. GSE is a multi-system disorder. Some individuals have an adverse reaction when eating gluten products and show improvement when following a gluten-free diet. This is known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Publishes the GIG electronic news magazine and other materials for patients, the public and health care providers.

Provides a network of care providers who offer comprehensive, up-to-date resources to assist Sickle Cell carriers and their families with: - Access to Washington state's most dedicated sickle cell specialists - physicians, nurses, social workers, genetic counselors and more. - Opportunities to learn about new ways to prevent and manage pain, to work with teachers and schools, and to otherwise support a child's health, growth and development. - Social activities and the chance to meet and learn from other families who are living with sickle cell disease. - Regular updates on the latest research, community activities and other resources. Provides assistance in patient-provider communication issues.

Helpline offers arthritis prevention and control information as well as referrals to physicians. Provides public and professional arthritis education programs and materials.   Minimal collection of materials in Spanish.

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.

Offers resources for people wanting to learn more about viral hepatitis (hepatitis A, B, and C). Trained staff are available to answer questions and offer support and information. Linkage to on-site hepatitis C treatment and low-barrier buprenorphine treatment in partnership with Seattle Roots. Hepatitis C case management services available.

Blueprints for Special Education training offered twice a year provides extensive guidance from lawyers on every aspect of special education evaluation, effective goal setting, accessing school supports and services, resolving differences, and self-advocacy. Lunch and Learn workshops give access to practical information about everything from regulations governing insurance and educational benefits, adult autism burnout, to how to enhance your relationship with your child.

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.

Supports newly diagnosed adult patients and parents of newly diagnosed children so they don't experience isolation due to their bleeding disorder.   Many recreational and social outings are organized throughout the year including an annual retreat for women in May, a men's retreat and a holiday party. Events promote socialization, networking and education among peers. Distributes a quarterly newsletter, provides educational materials such as books, videos and tapes about bleeding disorders, and offers a network for peer support.

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 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.

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.

Free portal for upcoming events, trainings, and workshops, as well as recordings of previous ones. Includes access to the Brain Injury Workshop Series which provides information on enhancing skills, increasing knowledge, building connections, and covers key topics relevant to brain injury. Also offers links to brain injury support groups and resources.