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Pertussis: A known villain. Are you protected?

Toddler coughing

By Kara Stephens Current Status: Public Health Nemesis If you’ve been reading the news the past few weeks, you may have heard about the recent outbreak of pertussis that has reached epidemic levels in Washington.  There have been 2,092 cases reported statewide through June 5, 2012, compared to 164 reported cases in 2011 during the same

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A Time to Remember

By Captain Tracee Treadwell Ten years ago, the September 11th tragedies devastated our country and forever changed our lives.  On this anniversary, we remember those we lost, as well as those who worked tirelessly and courageously during the response efforts.  I had the honor of working with these heroic individuals near Ground Zero.  Although a

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