Washington Healthcare Access Alliance

12/04/2025

A new research analysis co-led by University of Washington doctoral candidate Taryn Amberson finds that burnout and poor working conditions have become the leading reasons emergency nurses are leaving their jobs — a sharp shift from just a few years ago, when better pay and career advancement were the main drivers of turnover.

High turnover among nurses has significant implications for patient care, team stability, and health system costs. Amberson hopes that by quantifying the impact of these factors, health systems will be better positioned to develop retention strategies that address the root causes of burnout. Her work underscores the need for health care organizations to invest in supportive environments where nurses feel valued and able to provide safe, high-quality care. https://hspop.uw.edu/burnout-staffing-and-stress/ UW Department of Health Systems and Population Health

12/04/2025

Calling all health profession students: Join the UW AHEC program's annual Health Equity Circle lobby day in Olympia, in February of next year. More information and sign up here.

What is Lobby Day? Every year on President's Day, Health Equity Circle brings together ~100 college and graduate students of various disciplines (medicine, pharmacy, nursing, law, dentistry, public health, social work, etc.) from across Washington state to advocate for legislation impacting health e...

12/04/2025

Best practice in action!

Your voice matters! We’re looking for patients to join our NEW Patient Advisory Council. Help improve the patient experience at TOFC, and give back to your community! Council members will attend one monthly meeting at TOFC from December 2025 to June 2026.

We will help with transportation, childcare, or other costs needed for you to participate. Dinner and translation services provided at each monthly meeting.

To apply: Fill out a short application packet (ask for one at the front desk during clinic hours) or text us at 360-890-4074 and we will email you the application.

12/02/2025

Care-A-Van might be coming your way!

🚐 Care-A-Van is on the move this week! Find free health services including: ✅ Blood pressure and glucose screening (with optional A1c testing), ✅ Mental health screening, ✅ Naloxone distribution with opioid prevention education, and ✅ Vision screening. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Care_A_Van
NOTE: Care-a-Van will no longer provide vaccination services at its clinics.
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🚐¡Care-A-Van está en movimiento esta semana! Encuentre servicios de salud gratuitos que incluyen: ✅ Pruebas de detección de presión arterial y glucosa (con pruebas opcionales de A1c), ✅ Pruebas de detección de salud mental, ✅ Distribución de naloxona con educación para la prevención de opioides y ✅ Pruebas de detección de la vista. Más información https://bit.ly/Care_A_Van
NOTA: Care-A-Van ya no brindará servicios de vacunación en sus clínicas.

11/20/2025

CarePoint Clinic Snoqualmie Valley is recruiting healthcare volunteers.

11/20/2025

Attention Jefferson County:

Healing the world begins right here, in the heart of our own community. Every act of compassion builds a stronger, kinder future for us all.

​The Port Townsend Shelter is a beacon of hope and warmth, offering essential support and a safe harbor, 7 days a week.

​Open Hours: We welcome our guests from 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

​Nourishing Meals:
​Dinner: A warm meal is served between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.
​Breakfast: Start the day right with breakfast from 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM.
​Sack Lunches: Available to help sustain you throughout the day.

​Essential Services: We offer vital amenities to help restore dignity and well-being, including Showers and Laundry Service.

​Community Connection: Every Tuesday Jcmash is available from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

​Together, we are creating a community where everyone has a safe place to rest, heal, and find their next step forward.

11/20/2025

Here are 5 essential screenings your clinic can promote to protect and uplift your patients:

✔️ Blood Pressure
✔️ Diabetes / Blood Glucose
✔️ Lipid / Cholesterol Panel
✔️ Colorectal Cancer
✔️ Cervical / HPV / Pap Smear

Preventive care is community care.
Learn more at nafcclinics.org

11/20/2025

If you haven't already done so, please provide your clinic's staffing and compensation data. This information is anonymized and will be shared across the network.

All information provided will be shared anonymously.

11/06/2025

AI is changing how we approach mental health care, from chatbots to diagnostic tools.

But with innovation comes new questions about safety, accuracy, and ethics. 🤖💭

Explore the benefits and risks in our latest blog: https://tinyurl.com/4ymmtkhm