Questions About Your Care?
At the WSMA, we know patients may have a lot of questions about their care in light of announcements being made by the U.S. Secretary of Health and the President. We urge patients with questions to speak to their physicians before acting on the advice of politicians.
Below are websites with more information about some of the topics that have recently been receiving national attention such as changes to vaccine schedules and prenatal care. We’ve also included brief statements on relevant topics from our trusted physician partners to help you navigate important health issues.
We urge you to talk to your physician with any questions you may have before taking any action.
General Health Guidance
Health information from our trusted physician and health association partners. Follow these groups on social media for timely tips for you and your family's care.
Washington State Department of Health
Our state Department of Health offers health information for Washingtonians of every age.
Find the DOH on X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Medium | Instagram | YouTube.
Recent announcements from the Department of Health:
West Coast Health Alliance
In 2025, Washington state, Oregon, California, and Hawaii formed the West Coast Health Alliance to ensure public health recommendations in the four-state region are guided by science, effectiveness, and safety.
Recent recommendations from the WCHA:
American Academy of Family Physicians
The nation's leading association of family practice physicians offers clinical recommendations for you and your family.
Find AAFP on X | Facebook.
American Academy of Pediatrics
The national association of pediatricians offers infant, child, and adolescent patient care resources.
Find AAP on X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Threads | Instagram | YouTube.
Recent public statements from AAP:
Be sure to visit AAP's new Fact Checked online resource for facts, evidence, and expert comments on vaccines, measles, raw milk, fluoride and abusive head trauma.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The national association of OB-GYNs offers women's health resources and trusted ob-gyn guidance for every body.
Find ACOG on Bluesky | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram.
Recent public statements from ACOG:
American College of Physicians
The country's leading association of internal medicine physicians offers clinical guidelines and recommendations.
Find ACP on X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Threads.
"Ask your internal medicine physician" short videos:
American Psychiatric Association
The national association of psychiatrists offers mental health topics for patients and families.
Find APA on X | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube.
Health guidance by topic
The following trusted resources were compiled by the Coalition for Trust in Health and Science, a coalition of 90-plus national organizations that have united to promote trust in health and science and challenge false information.
Public health/diseases and conditions
Autism
Infectious Diseases
Vaccines
Fluoride (Oral Health)
Nutrition & Healthy Living