HHS Secretary RFK Jr. declares public health emergency for Washington state after flooding

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a public health emergency for Washington state on Wednesday after heavy rains and record flooding hit the region. According to a release from the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), the emergency declaration will primarily focus on aiding Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. […]

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