Healthcare and Medicine

PC grad Georgia Johnson received her degree in Hospitality and Ecotourism in June 2023. Nora Pitaro photo.

Peninsula grad uses her hospitality degree every day at work

‘Every time I learned something, I could go into work the next day and apply it’

 

Bailey Powers (submitted)

Forks’ newest pharmacist comes full circle

Recently we caught up with Pirate alumnus Bailey Powers. Between working full time, studying for board exams, and getting ready for a well-earned vacation, she… Continue reading

 

Jessi Taft, RN (center) with two student advisors from the Workforce Development Committee, Natalie Zavalza and Ashton Meyer-Bibbins. submitted

Tackling the healthcare worker shortage with local training opportunities

Jefferson County youth can study and find meaningful careers without leaving home

 

First-year nursing student Rikki Weaver shares how Worker Retraining funds helped her focus on nursing, not finances while studying at Peninsula College.

Worker Retraining Funds, network of support help nursing student focus on studies, not debt

First-year nursing student Rikki Weaver shares how Worker Retraining funds helped her focus on nursing, not finances. Growing up, medicine was a huge part of… Continue reading

First-year nursing student Rikki Weaver shares how Worker Retraining funds helped her focus on nursing, not finances while studying at Peninsula College.
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A better plan for Washington, that takes the burden off those we love

Pay into the WA Cares Fund when you’re working, save when you’re not, and access care when you need it

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Washington is taking the worry out of long term care

The WA Cares Fund is an affordable, convenient way to help all workers

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