COVID-19 and general vaccination information for children and babies
Crossposted from Best Starts for Kids Best Starts wants all children and babies to stay healthy, safe, and protected from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. With fall and back-to-school season just around the corner, this information can help answer common COVID-19 vaccination questions and make sure children are up to date on vaccinations required by school, preschool, and child care programs. Share this information with families you know! Read more.
Free clinics to check immunizations off your back-to-school list
Crossposted from Public Health Insider It happens every summer – you blink once, and it’s already back-to-school season. Before that first day rolls around, make sure your child is fully up-to-date on vaccinations required for school so they can stay healthy, thriving, and ready to learn. This year, it’s easier than ever to get caught up on vaccines at one of many back-to-school clinics in south King County. Where can my child get vaccines required for school? Your child’s healthcare provider is always a good place to start. But if there are… Read More
Video and transcript: Media briefing on Monkeypox and COVID-19
Crossposted from Public Health Insider King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin held a media briefing on Aug. 9, 2022, to share information about local outbreaks of monkeypox and COVID-19. Read more.
ARFF EMTs get hands-on training
Did you know that all Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) employees at King County International Airport are Emergency Medical Technicians? And that they all take quarterly training to maintain their EMT certification? “ARFF provides many critical services to the employees, tenants, and visitors of the airport,” said ARFF Chief Greg Thomas. “They take pride in keeping those skills sharpened.” The most recent training took place June 29 and July 6. Topics included Epinephrine injection for anaphylactic shock, donning/doffing medical personal protective equipment (PPE), infectious disease prevention, and a “full-dress rehearsal” of a simulated… Read More
Business Impact NW: Introducing Devra Gartenstein as the new King County Farm Business Support Specialist
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green King County farms and related businesses will soon have professional support to boost their operations through Business Impact NW, an organization dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs through coaching, classes, and access to capital. As the new King County Farm Business Support Specialist, Devra Gartenstein will provide direct one-on-one navigation and coaching for King County farm and food business owners through the Business Impact NW’s Food Business Resource Center (FBRC), which is expanding with the support of King Conservation District. Read more.
Major improvements happening at West Point Treatment Plant
Over the next 10 years, King County will invest more than $660 million at West Point Treatment Plant in projects that will protect worker and public safety, and the environment. Learn more in the KCTV video below.
Celebrate Farmers Market Week and find variety at King County farmers markets
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green Farmers markets across King County are at their most vibrant as we head into the last push of summer and the fall harvest season. This is prime time for vegetable variety and to take home summer’s finest produce. Farmers Market Week, Aug. 7-13, is a great reason to get to a market and support local farmers and growers. Read more and view a full list of the 2022 King County Farmers Markets here.
Meet King County Parks’ new Youth Conservation Corps
Meet the new crew members of the Youth Conservation Corps that are improving parks while providing environmental learning opportunities for BIPOC youth. The summer internship gives teens hands-on experience with the hope of inspiring them to consider careers in recreation management and environmental protection. Watch the video below to learn more.
FOD Walk brings community together
King County International Airport’s second annual “FOD Walk” drew about 120 participants who came to look for Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on the runway and share a unique experience on a closed airport runway. They found very little debris, a testament to the ongoing work of airport employees, tenants and customers in keeping the airfield clean and safe, according to event organizer and Airport Duty Manager Sam Priest. Despite the lack of trash, the experience itself was interesting, participants said. “It was cool to walk it,” said pilot Oxana Poburinnaya, who was… Read More
Regional Animal Services and Fred Meyer team up for donation drive through Aug. 31
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) serves to maximize lifesaving efforts for stray and abused animals with shelter care, medical treatment, adoption services, and more. And they need your help. Now through Aug. 31, Fred Meyer stores in south King County have set up donation bins where you can help support RASKC’s mission with food, snacks, and toys. Read more.
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