Combatting stigma with personal stories: Portraits of Public Health

March 26, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

Illustration of Lana - white woman with long blonde hair, wearing a light blue collared shirt.

In our latest Portrait of Public Health, we meet Lana, a nurse and educator at Public Health’s TB Clinic, who uses her own immigration story to build trust with other new arrivals to discuss the stigmatized topic of tuberculosis (TB).

World TB Day: A conversation with Public Health’s TB Officer

March 23, 2026.Reading time 12 minutes.

An X-ray of the chest of a man with tuberculosis. The areas infected with TB bacteria are colored red. Science Photo Library/Corbis

We rarely hear about someone being sick with tuberculosis (TB) – much less dying from it – here in King County. And yet, Public Health has an entire program and clinic dedicated to TB.

In light of King County Board of Health recognizing tomorrow, March 24, as World Tuberculosis Day, we sat down for a Q&A with Public Health’s Dr. Caitlin Reed, the Medical Officer for Public Health’s TB Program, so we can learn more about this local public health success story.

TB evaluation at Rainier Beach High School

February 24, 2026.Reading time 6 minutes.

Red oblongs - TB germs under a microscope

Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of an individual associated with Rainier Beach High School, in Seattle, who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). Public Health is working with Rainier Beach High School to define the extent of any potential TB exposures and supporting the school as Public Health conducts evaluations for those exposed and provides guidance and information to staff, students and families.

TB evaluation at Aegis Living in Issaquah

November 17, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of an individual associated with Aegis Living retirement community in Issaquah, who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). Public Health is working with Aegis Living Issaquah to define the extent of any potential TB exposures and supporting the facility as they conduct evaluations for those exposed and provide guidance and information to staff and residents.

TB evaluation at Regency Newcastle

November 4, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of an individual associated with Regency Senior Living community in Newcastle, who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). Public Health is working with Regency Newcastle to define the extent of any potential TB exposures and supporting the facility as they conduct evaluations for those exposed and provide guidance and information to staff and residents.

TB evaluation at Kin On Rehabilitation and Care Center in Seattle

August 20, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of an individual associated with Kin On Rehabilitation and Care Center in south Seattle, who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). Public Health is working with Kin On to define the extent of any potential TB exposures and supporting the facility as they conduct evaluations for those exposed and provide guidance and information to staff and residents.