WANP Naturopathic News
WANP Returns to Bastyr University's "Pathways to Success"
24 January 2024 WANP Board members Lesley Morical and Jana Nalbandian and Executive Director Angela Ross had a great time returning to Bastyr University (Kenmore) this afternoon to engage with current naturopathic medical students as part of the "Pathways to Success"...
WANP Hosts Mini Advocacy Day in Olympia
22 January 2024 The WANP was thrilled to welcome over 30 naturopathic physicians, naturopathic medical students, and community members to hear from the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 5411, Senator Shelly Short (R-7) near our state Capitol in Olympia this evening. We are...
2024 Legislative Session Begins with WANP's Priority Bill in Sunrise Review
8 January 2024 Today marks the start of the "short" 2024 Legislative Session in Washington State, and WANP's priority scope modernization bill - Senate Bill 5411 - remains in the midst of an updated Sunrise Review with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)....
Naturopathic Physicians Now Able to Use Botulinum Toxin for Cosmetic Purposes
14 December 2023 A new rule allowing Washington-licensed naturopathic physicians to inject botulinum toxin for nonsurgical cosmetic purposes is in effect as of today. In the weeks since the rule language was finalized, the WANP heard from many of our doctors who have...
WANP Member Spotlighted by WA DOH's Power of Providers
28 November 2023 We are so proud to see WANP member Andrew Simon, ND, BCB, featured by the Washington State Department of Health's Power of Providers (POP) Initiative! Dr. Simon serves as WANP's liaison to the POP Advisory Group, and he has advanced the naturopathic...
WA DOH: Board of Naturopathy Regular Meeting Highlights (November 2023)
17 November 2023 Below is my summary of the key discussions and decisions made at today's regular business meeting of the Board of Naturopathy, which regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine. (Please note that this summary does not reflect official meeting...
WA DOH Seeks Public Comment on WANP Effort to Expand Naturopathic Scope
9 October 2023 From the Washington State Department of Health Office of Health Professions: The Washington State Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee has requested the department review a proposal to increase the naturopathic physician scope of practice. This...
WANP Once Again Partners With Seattle/King County Clinic To Support Access To Care
2 October 2023 The WANP is thrilled to partner once again with the Seattle/King County Clinic to spread awareness and recruit volunteers for this annual FREE healthcare event. This year's clinic will take place at the Seattle Center from Thursday, February 15, through...
WA DOH Newborn Screening Panel: Technical Advisory Committee recommendation
8 September 2023 Newborn Screening (NBS) is a routine and critical part of newborn primary care healthcare in Washington State. It is a very effective way to prevent infantile death due to inborn or acquired errors of metabolism. The testing occurs twice during a very...
WA DOH: Board of Naturopathy Regular Meeting Highlights (August 2023)
11 August 2023 Below is my summary of the key discussions and decisions made at today's regular business meeting of the Board of Naturopathy, which regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine. (Please note that this summary does not reflect official meeting...