Clallam health officer to speak at WOW radio show

Clallam health officer to speak at WOW radio show

PORT ANGELES — Dr. Allison Berry Unthank will be the featured speaker at the next WOW! Working On Wellness radio presentation, set for 2 p.m. today.

The presentation will be on KSQM 91.5 FM.

Unthank, Clallam County’s public health officer, will speak about COVID-19, what the pandemic can teach about the role of public health, and the connection between personal health and the health of communities.

She will also discuss what people can each do to stay well during these times.

Unthank graduated from Johns Hopkins University, where she earned degrees in public health, epidemiology and biostatistics.

WOW! Working on Wellness is a health education program of Dungeness Valley Health Wellness Clinic — Sequim’s free clinic.

The clinic provides basic urgent care and chronic health care services to uninsured community members.

After a temporary closure, the Basic Urgent Care Clinic is open to patients on Monday and Thursday evenings beginning at 5 p.m.

Individuals interested in supporting the clinic may call 360-582-0218.

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