Sunday, August 13, 2017 - 17:00
DSHS Office of Communications, Kelly Stowe, 360.902.7739
OLYMPIA--The Department of Social and Health Services today announced that Dr. Marylouise Jones will step forward to lead Western State Hospital as the Interim Chief Executive Officer while a search is underway for a permanent replacement for current CEO, Cheryl Strange.
Strange, who has been at the helm as CEO at Western for the past 15 months, was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to serve as Secretary for DSHS, effective Sept. 18, 2017.
Carla Reyes, Assistant Secretary for ...read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 17:00
DSHS Office of Communications, Adolfo Capestany, 360.902.8007
Gov. Jay Inslee has named Cheryl Strange secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services. Strange has served as chief executive officer of Western State Hospital since April 2016. Strange replaces acting DSHS secretary Bill Moss.
“DSHS serves many of our state’s most vulnerable adults and children. Cheryl ...read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 17:00
DSHS Office of Communications, Kelly Stowe, 360-902-7739
OLYMPIA- Earlier today, Governor Jay Inslee announced that he has appointed current Western State Hospital CEO, Cheryl Strange, as the Department of Social and Health Services Secretary.
In a message to staff after the Governor’s announcement, Strange made it clear that Western State Hospital’s success is still a main priority with her:
“Over the course of the next few days, I will be working with others, including WSH and DSHS leadership to appoint the next WSH ...read more
Monday, July 31, 2017 - 17:00
DSHS Office of Communications, Kelly Stowe, 360-902-7739
OLYMPIA- The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has scheduled a public hearing in Skagit County to receive comments on plans for a new substance use disorder treatment program Wednesday, Aug. 30.
The proposed services from this new treatment program will improve access to essential health care for people in Skagit County who are dependent on opioids, such as heroin and OxyContin.
The proposed program, didgʷálič Wellness Center, is requesting to operate at 8212 ...read more
Monday, July 31, 2017 - 17:00
DSHS Office of Communications, Chris Wright, (360) 902-8338
OLYMPIA - More than 107,000 people in Washington have Alzheimer’s disease or another other form of dementia. By 2040, that number is expected to grow to over 270,000. When you or a loved one develops memory loss or other cognitive impairments, it can be a difficult time for the entire family. Recognizing the impacts of dementia and that caring for a loved one with it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, the Dementia Action Collaborative of Washington state is developing easy, straightforward ...read more
