COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets It and What It Does

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets It and What It Does

Originally published January 2021 The news continues to buzz with updates about the COVID-19 vaccine. Because the volume of information can be overwhelming, we’ll use this post to clarify the facts and provide the most current information possible. Priority Groups and CDC Recommendations The first question most people are asking…

The Flu Shot and COVID-19

[published Dec 2020] In normal years, many people pass on getting a flu shot, because they don’t get the flu that often or when they do get it, they don’t suffer with bad symptoms. But this year is different. This year, our hospitals and clinics are overwhelmed with patients who…

Medicare Advantage Plans

When determining the best healthcare insurance for you and your loved ones, it’s important to be informed of all of your options and what they offer. In this post, we’ll explore what Medicare Advantage Plans are, what their different types cover and how to get in…

User’s Guide To Face Masks

In our ever-changing world, it can be challenging to keep up with all of the recommended guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. One of the most important and easiest ways to stay safe is to wear a mask. Washingtonians are now required by the Secretary of Health to wear…

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, so we’d like to take this opportunity to provide information about how vaccines work and why they’re so important. In this post, we’ll share what makes vaccines safe for your family; explain how they empower you to protect you and yours from preventable diseases; reaffirm…

What Are Childhood Mental Disorders?

Childhood mental disorders are defined as any “serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave or handle their emotions, which causes distress and problems getting through the day.” A disorder isn’t necessarily present for isolated episodes, which are a normal part of a child’s development, but if the behaviors…

Coronavirus State Reopening Guidance

Originally published July 2020 Our 24/7 news cycle can be overwhelming, but it’s still important to know how to stay safe while the pandemic remains a threat to our health. With our state slowly beginning to reopen, we’ve collected information from the CDC to help navigate what’s new and what…

April is National Autism Awareness Month

In America, 1 in every 36 children is on the autism spectrum. For over 40 years, to promote autism awareness, National Autism Awareness Month has been observed each April. In this post, we’ll explore how professionals define autism, learn about how autism month helps families across the country, provide…

March is National Nutrition Month

Although the New Year is typically when we think about eating healthier to get in shape or perhaps fulfill a resolution, March is actually the month nutrition is officially observed. In this post, we’ll explore what National Nutrition Month is all about, provide ways to implement its purpose into…