by Margaret | Dec 15, 2016 | News, Pharmaceutical Stewardship
Two more local Boards of Health in WA state took action last week to provide their communities with more secure and environmentally sound disposal systems for leftover prescription and over-the-counter medications. On Dec. 6th, the Kitsap County Public Health board...
by Margaret | Nov 30, 2016 | News, Safer Products & Practices
In the face of an uncertain regulatory climate in the near future, the EPA is starting a process under the new Lautenberg Chemical Safety Law to protect people and our environment from exposures to toxic chemicals. It’s great to see these first stepes after so...
by Margaret | Oct 18, 2016 | Healthier Air, News
Whatcom County has joined a growing number of areas in Washington State that prohibit use of e-cigarettes – or vaping – in public places, similarly to our statewide no smoking in public places law. The Whatcom County Council unanimously approved a new...
by Margaret | Sep 27, 2016 | Circular Economy, News, Pharmaceutical Stewardship, Safer Products & Practices
Last week in Salem Oregon, the state Legislature was holding work sessions on key policy issues. I was pleased to be invited by the Association of Oregon Counties to speak to the House Health Care Committee about secure drug take-back and pharmaceutical stewardship....
by Margaret | Sep 9, 2016 | News, Pharmaceutical Stewardship
Pharmaceutical stewardship ordinances to create convenient and secure medicine return systems have now been passed in nine counties: 2 in Washington State and 7 in California. While such laws are common in other countries, including Canada, Mexico, France, and...
by Margaret | Aug 30, 2016 | News, Pharmaceutical Stewardship
Snohomish County WA, like too many communities across the country, is battling a devastating heroin epidemic that is fueled by prescription drug abuse. As a key part of local prevention efforts, the Snohomish Sheriff’s Office and local police chiefs have been...
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