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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