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A gel made in Washington is killing cancer in pets. Humans could be next to benefit
The novel radiation treatment was developed for animals in the Tri-Cities. Scientists hope to begin human clinical trials in the near future.
Emily McCarty
Emily McCarty is formerly a reporter for Crosscut, where she covered central Washington. Before Crosscut, she spent time in Canada covering Indigenous issues, disability, and gender. She has
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Spokane nurses want strangulation to stop being overlooked in domestic violence cases
A person strangled by an abusive partner is 750 times more likely to be killed by that same person, but the signs often aren't visible.
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'It affects the entire family': Washington parents now work alongside teens in mental health recovery
Almost six months after House Bill 1874 passed, parents, doctors and teens are applauding the bill for integrating care into the family.
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A small team in southeast Washington is leading the charge in telepsychiatry
A collaboration between UW and Dayton, population 2,500, is changing how Washington brings mental health care to rural communities.
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One-third of Washington's rural hospitals are at risk. What will happen if they close?
These hospitals can mean the difference between life and death.