The Desimone Levee on the Green River failed and is under repair. The hospital is above the flood zone and currently in no danger of flooding. We evacuated our Time Square and Kent Station Clinics and our Lind Avenue locations. Several locations are experiencing staffing issues due to severe traffic impacts. Impacted patients are being contacted to reschedule appointments. Please be safe, do not drive or walk through standing water, and call 9-1-1 if you need emergency evacuation assistance.
Click here for King County Road Closure Real-time Tracker.
LGBTQ+ Resources for Providers to Share With Patients
Mickey Kander, PA-C, MSW, MPH, Fairwood Primary Care, gave a presentation on March 24, during LGBTQ Health Awareness Week to help VMC caregivers answer questions about available community resources for LGBTQ+ patients at Valley Medical Center. If you’ve ever sent an email to a colleague seeking help for an LGBTQ patient – this talk is for you. Topics include:
• Social interaction (groups – including intersectional populations)
• Condition specific support (gender affirming care, mental health, substance use, aging)
• Support for families of LGBTQ community members
Here are his slides and here is a resource list.