No More Toilet Backups: My Journey from Septic to Sewer

May 18, 2026.Reading time 7 minutes.

A dad rushes to the bathroom with a plunger as a child gestures to an overflowing toilet. A teenager holds her nose.

Anyone who has had a toilet back-up knows that it’s a household crisis! This animated short shows how stressful a septic system failure can be through the eyes of a dad who is worried about the cost. He finds out from his neighbor that King County’s health department can help connect him to financial assistance to move to sewer.

Leda’s Story: How Medicaid helps families thrive

March 20, 2026.Reading time 9 minutes.

A tired but smiling couple gaze down at an infant in an NICU bed in a hospital.

In this comic, Leda, a mother of two young children, shares how Medicaid and SNAP made a crucial difference in the lives of her family, helping them stay afloat during a rough patch. It’s a familiar situation for many people who need short-term, additional support to thrive in the long-term. Have you been hearing about […]

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.