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For immediate release: March 28, 2024 (24-035)
Contact: DOH Communications
Clark County agency affiliated counselor suspended on charges of sexual misconduct
OLYMPIA -- State health officials suspended the credential of Clark County agency affiliated counselor Alicia Kaye Stowe (CG61090405) pending further legal action.
Charges state that Stowe committed unprofessional conduct when she crossed professional boundaries and entered into a sexual relationship with a minor patient. Stowe was criminally charged with first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor, a class C felony.
Stowe cannot practice in Washington until the charges against her credential are resolved. She has 20 days to respond to the charges and request a hearing.
The legal documents on this case can be seen online by clicking the link on Provider Credential Search on the Department of Health website; copies can be requested by calling 360-236-4700. Anyone who believes a health care provider acted unprofessionally is encouraged to call this number and report their complaint.
The Department of Health protects and promotes public health, safety, and welfare in Washington by regulating the competency and quality of health care providers. The agency establishes, monitors, and enforces qualifications for licensing consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms, and discipline. Rules, policies, and procedures promote the delivery of quality health care to people in Washington.
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