News Releases for Health Care
November 30, 2012
Gov. Gregoire, obstetricians seek to improve newborn health with full-term pregnancies
November 20, 2012
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on the implementation of Affordable Care Act provisions
October 25, 2012
Gov. Gregoire announces federal approval to integrate Washington�s Medicaid-Medicare programs
May 3, 2012
Gov. Gregoire announces emergency state action to slow the spread of whooping cough
November 30, 2011
Gov. Gregoire files petition to reclassify marijuana
October 24, 2011
Gov. Gregoire thanks Doctors for Generics First savings
July 11, 2011
Gregoire praises HHS assistance to establish Affordable Insurance Exchange
July 8, 2011
Gregoire, Sebelius announce Medicare-Medicaid savings
June 7, 2011
Gregoire signs legislation consolidating Health Care Authority, Medicaid
May 23, 2011
Washington state receives $23 million grant to develop and design new insurance exchange
May 11, 2011
Gov. Gregoire enacts health care reforms
April 21, 2011
Governor Gregoire�s statement about SB 5073
April 15, 2011
Washington receives $1 million grant to integrate Medicare-Medicaid patient care
March 23, 2011
Gregoire celebrates first anniversary of federal Affordable Care Act
March 2, 2011
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Judge Vinson�s stay of ACA ruling
September 1, 2010
Gregoire announces affordable health insurance for small businesses
March 22, 2010
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Attorney General�s lawsuit against health care reform
January 11, 2010
Gov. Gregoire proclaims Influenza Vaccination Week
November 5, 2009
Gov. Gregoire joins Elmo to promote flu prevention
September 30, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces funding for immunizations
September 8, 2009
Gov. Gregoire speaks at Pandemic Flu Summit
July 27, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces recovery funding for Metaline drinking water project
June 29, 2009
Gov. Gregoire announces new medicines in pipeline
June 24, 2009
Gov. Gregoire meets with President Obama on health care reform
April 23, 2009
Water projects recommended � finalists for economic recovery funds listed
April 6, 2009
Gov. Gregoire co-hosts White House regional health forum
March 2, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on appointment of Kathleen Sebelius as HHS Secretary
February 2, 2009
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on SCHIP reauthorization
December 1, 2008
Gov. Gregoire�s statement recognizing 2008 World AIDS day
November 24, 2008
Gov. Gregoire celebrates 10th anniversary of landmark tobacco settlement
October 1, 2008
Gov. Gregoire�s statement on sale of Empire Health
February 26, 2008
Gov. Gregoire urges federal lawmakers to fund children's health care
February 4, 2008
Gov. Gregoire brings together groups on first-in-the-nation nurse staffing agreement
January 29, 2008
Gov. Gregoire Announces Agreement to Improve Patient Safety and Reduce Costs
January 25, 2008
Gov. Gregoire Declares Jan. 25 Sickle Cell Awareness Day
January 17, 2008
Gov. Gregoire Proposes Innovative Partnerships to Train More Registered Nurses
January 15, 2008
Gov. Chris Gregoire: Let�s Work Together for Progress
December 18, 2007
Building a Better Future for Washington Families: Gov. Gregoire Grows Savings, Increases Safety in 2008 Supplemental Budget
December 14, 2007
Gov. Gregoire keeps patients safe by building an effective, efficient health care system
December 14, 2007
Gov. Gregoire saddened by veto of children�s health care
November 16, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Eastern Washington Advisory Council
November 14, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Federal Judge Suspending Pharmacy Board Rule
October 25, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Washingtonians Have Saved Over $1 Million on Prescriptions
October 1, 2007
Governor Gregoire Will Sue Federal Government Over SCHIP
August 29, 2007
Governor Gregoire Directs DOH, Health Boards to Improve Patient Safety
August 27, 2007
Governor Gregoire: Bush Administration Changes Will Leave Washington Children Without Care
August 16, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Appointments to the Health Insurance Partnership Board
July 17, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Washington Reduces Health Care Costs
May 8, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Improve Math and Science Education
May 2, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Provide Parents with Information on HPV and Vaccine
May 2, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Provide High Quality, Affordable Health Care to Washingtonians
April 24, 2007
Governor Gregoire Discusses Health Care Accomplishments of the 2007 Legislative Session
April 22, 2007
Making Changes Families Can Count On
Governor Gregoire and Legislature Focus on Education, Demand Accountability and Results
April 21, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Passage of Blue Ribbon Commission Bill
March 26, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Over 16,000 Enrollees in WA Prescription Drug Program
March 20, 2007
Governor Gregoire Responds to Federal Government Decision to Treat All Babies Equally
March 19, 2007
Governor Gregoire Introduces Free State Prescription Drug Discount Card
March 13, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Give More Children Access to Health Care
March 5, 2007
Governor Gregoire Sues Federal Government to Protect the Rights of Newborns
February 12, 2007
Governor Gregoire Seeks Protection for Children, Seniors Against Federal Budget Cuts
February 9, 2007
Governor Gregoire: Hanford Cleanup Should Be a National Priority for Full Funding
February 6, 2007
Governor Gregoire Introduces �Healthy Washington Initiative�
February 2, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Help Seniors, Others Afford Prescription Drugs
January 18, 2007
Governor Gregoire Discusses Her Strategic Plan for the Life Sciences in Washington
January 17, 2007
Governor Gregoire Unveils Next Washington Economic Strategy
January 11, 2007
Governor Gregoire Unveils Plan to Expand Children�s Health Coverage
January 11, 2007
Governor Gregoire, Former Senator Thibaudeau Release Final Report of Health Care Commission
December 19, 2006
Making Changes Families Can Count On: Governor Gregoire Makes Education Top Priority, Demands Accountability and Results
December 14, 2006
Making Changes Families Can Count On: Governor Gregoire Invests to Increase Rural Access to Qualified Medical Professionals
December 1, 2006
Governor Gregoire Statement on 19th Annual World AIDS Day
November 1, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces $1 Million Awarded for Health Technology Projects
September 5, 2006
Governor Gregoire Holds Media Availability; Addresses Wildfires, Pharmacy Board, Expert Review Panel
August 31, 2006
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Washington Board of Pharmacy Rules
August 30, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Washington Smoking Rate Drops to 5th Lowest in Nation
August 29, 2006
Governor Gregoire Proposes New Rule to Washington Pharmacy Board
August 16, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Call for Proposals to Improve Health Care in Washington
July 20, 2006
Statement from Governor Gregoire Regarding Presidential Stem Cell Veto
June 27, 2006
Governor Gregoire: Hanford Cleanup Vital to All Washingtonians
June 26, 2006
Governor Gregoire Holds Weekly Media Availability
June 1, 2006
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Pharmacy Board Rules
May 4, 2006
Governor Gregoire Requests Performance Audit of Health Care Licensing
May 4, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Launch of Commission to Improve Access to Affordable Quality Health Care
March 30, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Bill to Reduce Meth Use
March 22, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Patient Safety Bill
March 17, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Measure to Improve Technology in Health Care
March 9, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Help Families With Children�s Medical Coverage
March 6, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Breakthrough Medical Liability Legislation
February 20, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Agreement Reached on Medical Liability Bill; Breakthrough Agreement Brings Together Doctors, Lawyers and Insurance Companies
February 17, 2006
DSHS, Pharmacists Working on New Process to Pay Medicaid Clients� New Federal Fees
