Shots fired: On the scene with a violence interrupter

February 19, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

Two people on the violence interrupters team

In the second comic strip in our series on gun violence prevention, we see violence interrupters responding to a shooting. These community partners help de-escalate situations and check on the safety of people in the community.

What can we do to limit PFAS? A comic explains (part 3).

November 26, 2024.Reading time 3 minutes.

Mom reading a label on a bottle. She pushes a shopping cart with a preschooler sitting in it.

Leer en español In this final comic in a series about a group of chemicals known as “Forever Chemicals” or PFAS, we share ways that Public Health – Seattle & King County, King County residents, and organizations are mobilizing for legislation and regulations to protect our communities from PFAS. Comic by the Lead and Toxics […]

How can we reduce exposure to PFAS? A comic strip explains (part 2).

November 19, 2024.Reading time 6 minutes.

Two women shopping for cast iron pans at a thrift shop.

In a comic strip, we explain what concrete actions you can take to protect your family from PFAS, or “forever chemicals.”

What are PFAS and why are they harmful? A comic strip explains.

November 12, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

A toxicologist talking to a father holding the toddler

PFAS are a group of chemicals commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” that are common in a wide variety of every-day products. In this comic strip, our toxicologist explains how they can have serious health issues.

“I got you”: the work of a Violence Interrupter

October 2, 2024.Reading time 9 minutes.

A man in a shirt that reads "Violence Interrupter" holds two angry teenagers apart.

Gun violence prevention takes a community of people looking out for each other. In this comic strip, we go behind the scenes to see how a community member works to prevent violence in his King County neighborhood.

“Just because you can’t see symptoms…”: A story from a Long COVID Clinic

July 17, 2024.Reading time 12 minutes.

Young adult patient talks with Dr. Nikki Gentile. Both wear masks.

In this comic strip, a clinician at the UW Long COVID Clinic shares her experiences supporting patients whose lives have been upended by long COVID. She also shares advice about what can help.