When community members, especially those living in rural or remote areas, experience a serious medical event such as a stroke, the path forward can be uncertain. Access to the necessary levels of care often requires traveling far from home, separating patients from their support systems when they need them most. At Forks Community Hospital (FCH), […]

For many years, back pain was a constant, unwelcome companion for Sherry Schaaf. Seeking relief, she had undergone back surgery and tried numerous interventions, often traveling long distances to Silverdale or beyond, with little success. She describes her trips as exhausting—physically, mentally, and emotionally- and while each treatment seemed promising, the relief never lasted, leaving […]

What began as an ordinary day with plans for a non-medical visit to Forks Community Hospital quickly became a life-threatening medical emergency for Paul Rudell. Thanks to the teamwork and coordination of Forks Community Hospital’s integrated system of care, what could have been a tragic outcome became a powerful story of survival and recovery. From […]

At the age of 46, Cathy Chance was in good health and, as such, rarely saw her doctor. At the time, Cathy was using a prescribed birth control pill to help regulate her menstrual cycle and manage the discomfort that millions of women experience. As with recurring medications, Cathy’s prescription for birth control pills was […]

Angie Jones was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 23. At that time, Angie’s condition was not treated with psychiatric medications. Instead, in her manic state, she chose the path of illicit drugs, resulting in her bipolar disorder not being treated and complicating her life in many negative ways. After not experiencing results […]

Robert and William Bouchard share more in common than being identical twins. As adults, the brothers were both diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (known also as AAT, AATD, Alpha-1 protease inhibitor deficiency), which is a is a genetic condition that can cause damage to the lungs and/or the liver. Although there is no cure for […]