Survivors aren’t alone: Family support inside a hospital

March 12, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

A man with a bald head, beard, and glasses sits bedside at a hospital, looking concerned. A teen is lying in the bed, eyes closed, head turned away, with an IV in his arm

Survivors of gun violence need support that goes beyond just medical treatment. In this comic strip, we see how Paul, a violence intervention specialist, offers survivors and their families bedside support and immediate help with their basic needs.

Healthy beginnings start with educators: Inside the Child Care Health Program

February 20, 2026.Reading time 9 minutes.

Every parent wants to know their child is safe, and every educator wants to feel ready to provide that safety, whether its keeping classrooms clean and healthy day to day or knowing what to do in an emergency. That is where the Child Care Health Program (CCHP) steps in. With a dedicated team of nurses, mental health clinicians, a nutritionist, and educator consultants, the CCHP works alongside providers to make sure every child has a caring, supportive place to learn and grow.

“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.

How you can get support for children with asthma

June 26, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

a child holding a football, standing outdoors with greenery in the background. The child has short dreadlocks and is wearing a light-colored shirt with horizontal stripes. This scene emphasizes an active lifestyle or a passion for sports.

Get essential information about the causes and triggers of asthma in children, as well as support for parents and caregivers in asthma management.

Support Makes a Difference: Recovery is Possible

December 28, 2023.Reading time 10 minutes.

The image shows two individuals sitting on a couch. One person is comforting the other. They are indoors, with a window featuring horizontal blinds in the background.

For those with substance use disorder, it’s important to remember that recovery is possible, and support can make all the difference in the life of a loved one suffering from addiction. Recovery is a journey and often not linear, so support and non-judgmental connections are essential no matter where someone is in their journey.

A Conversation on Hope and Hopelessness

September 18, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

Adjusting to the changes COVID-19 has imposed has been very difficult for everyone. We talked with Diana Cortez Yanez, a King County resident who has lived with depression and found hope. She shares about her journey through feelings of despair and loneliness, reaching out for support, and the tools that helped her navigate this time.