Washington

Hearing Society

Upcoming events

    • Monday, April 27, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
    Register

    Listening Sessions

    The Department of Health (Department) is conducting a project to evaluate health profession licensing fees across multiple professions. This effort focuses specifically on fees paid by licensed health care professionals and is being conducted in response to direction from the state legislature.

    A central goal of this project is to ensure that licensing fees are equitable, transparent, and aligned with the cost of regulation. The Department is seeking input from licensed professionals, associations, and community members to better understand how current fee structures may impact different professions and populations.

    Register for Session

    Note: You are welcome to participate in one or more of these listening sessions. However, please note that each session uses a different link and requires separate registration. The information and materials shared by the Department of Health will be the same for all sessions; only the comments provided by attendees may differ

    Participant Feedback Requested

    The following questions are provided as examples and are not exhaustive:

    • Are there aspects of the fee structure that create challenges for applicants or license holders?
    • What factors should the Department consider when evaluating licensing fees?
    • Are there other concerns related to licensing costs the Department should be aware of?

    Submitting Written Comments
    Written comments may be submitted by April 30, 2026, using one of the following options:


    • Tuesday, April 28, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Virtual
    Register

    Listening Sessions 2

    The Department of Health (Department) is conducting a project to evaluate health profession licensing fees across multiple professions. This effort focuses specifically on fees paid by licensed health care professionals and is being conducted in response to direction from the state legislature.

    A central goal of this project is to ensure that licensing fees are equitable, transparent, and aligned with the cost of regulation. The Department is seeking input from licensed professionals, associations, and community members to better understand how current fee structures may impact different professions and populations.

    Register for Session

    Note: You are welcome to participate in one or more of these listening sessions. However, please note that each session uses a different link and requires separate registration. The information and materials shared by the Department of Health will be the same for all sessions; only the comments provided by attendees may differ

    Participant Feedback Requested

    The following questions are provided as examples and are not exhaustive:

    • Are there aspects of the fee structure that create challenges for applicants or license holders?
    • What factors should the Department consider when evaluating licensing fees?
    • Are there other concerns related to licensing costs the Department should be aware of?

    Submitting Written Comments
    Written comments may be submitted by April 30, 2026, using one of the following options:


    • Wednesday, April 29, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
    Register

    Listening Sessions 3

    The Department of Health (Department) is conducting a project to evaluate health profession licensing fees across multiple professions. This effort focuses specifically on fees paid by licensed health care professionals and is being conducted in response to direction from the state legislature.

    A central goal of this project is to ensure that licensing fees are equitable, transparent, and aligned with the cost of regulation. The Department is seeking input from licensed professionals, associations, and community members to better understand how current fee structures may impact different professions and populations.

    Register for Session

    Note: You are welcome to participate in one or more of these listening sessions. However, please note that each session uses a different link and requires separate registration. The information and materials shared by the Department of Health will be the same for all sessions; only the comments provided by attendees may differ

    Participant Feedback Requested

    The following questions are provided as examples and are not exhaustive:

    • Are there aspects of the fee structure that create challenges for applicants or license holders?
    • What factors should the Department consider when evaluating licensing fees?
    • Are there other concerns related to licensing costs the Department should be aware of?

    Submitting Written Comments
    Written comments may be submitted by April 30, 2026, using one of the following options:


    • Thursday, April 30, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Virtual
    Register

    Listening Sessions 4

    The Department of Health (Department) is conducting a project to evaluate health profession licensing fees across multiple professions. This effort focuses specifically on fees paid by licensed health care professionals and is being conducted in response to direction from the state legislature.

    A central goal of this project is to ensure that licensing fees are equitable, transparent, and aligned with the cost of regulation. The Department is seeking input from licensed professionals, associations, and community members to better understand how current fee structures may impact different professions and populations.

    Register for Session

    Note: You are welcome to participate in one or more of these listening sessions. However, please note that each session uses a different link and requires separate registration. The information and materials shared by the Department of Health will be the same for all sessions; only the comments provided by attendees may differ

    Participant Feedback Requested

    The following questions are provided as examples and are not exhaustive:

    • Are there aspects of the fee structure that create challenges for applicants or license holders?
    • What factors should the Department consider when evaluating licensing fees?
    • Are there other concerns related to licensing costs the Department should be aware of?

    Submitting Written Comments
    Written comments may be submitted by April 30, 2026, using one of the following options:

    • Friday, May 01, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virtual
    Register

    WA DOH BOARD MEETING

    The Board of Hearing and Speech (board) next normal business meeting is Friday, May 1, 2026, starting at 9 am PST. The board and the Department of Health encourage interest parties and the public to participate. Written comments should be emailed to KimBoi.Shadduck@doh.wa.gov.

    You can attend in person or virtually. If you would like to attend please contact Kim-Boi Shadduck, Program Manager Board of Hearing and Speech to receive the virtual links at KimBoi.Shadduck@doh.wa.gov.

    Department of Health
    Town Center 2, Room 166
    111 Israel Rd SE, Tumwater, WA 98501


    • Thursday, July 30, 2026
    • Saturday, August 01, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Oxford Suites, Yakima WA

    2026 WHS Summer Meeting

    Where: Oxford Suites Yakima, WA
    1701 E Yakima Ave, Yakima WA 98901


    Come join us for a weekend in the sun! We will start with our exhibit hall and welcome reception on Thursday July 30th at 6pm. Continuing education classes will be held all day Friday. And then a short day of classes on Saturday August 1st. Of course we are doing our silent and live auction Friday evening! Family members are welcome to join. The hotel is kid friendly, there's a pool, and pets are welcome with a pet fee.

    • Agenda will be posted once speakers are confirmed!
    • Voting Members we will have some items to vote on. Please attend the WHS Business meeting so we can move forward with some of these business items.
    • If you are unable to attend fill out your PROXY forms and send them to our Secretary, Brianne Holley!

    Hotel rooms at the discounted pricing and available for booking from June 1st until July 12th. Reserve your room!

    • Friday, July 31, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Summer Meeting Yakima, Washington
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    Summer Meeting Auction 2026

    WHS is holding its annual Summer Meeting Auction 2026 the evening of Friday July 31st. Dinner and drinks will beprovided. Attendees and guests are welcome to attend.

    If you are interested in donating items please fill out the registration form. This allows us to keep track of itmes and promote them easily. Attendence for the auction itself is included upon registration for the Summer Meeting, THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR DONATING ITEMS.

    Thank you for your continued support! Looking forward to seeing you all at the Summer Meeting!

    • Wednesday, August 12, 2026
    • Saturday, August 15, 2026
    • Washington, D.C.
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    IHS 2026 Conference & Expo

    The IHS 2026 Conference and Expo – taking place at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virgina.

    REGISTRATION OPENS SPRING 2026

    If you are interested in attending please follow the link to IHS and complete their registration forms.

    https://www.ihsinfo.org/conference

Past events

Saturday, March 07, 2026 Northwest Hearing Aid Summit
Friday, March 06, 2026 Northwest Hearing Aid Summit
Thursday, March 05, 2026 Northwest Hearing Aid Summit
Friday, February 06, 2026 WA DOH
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