More than 70 years after her career began, 96-year-old Florence “SeeSee” Rigney, the oldest working nurse in America, is retiring, MultiCare Health System announced today. Her last day was Friday, July 16, 2021. “I don’t like to sit around – I’ve always got to have something to do. That’s my nature,” Rigney’s said. “I don’t know exactly what made me want to become a … [Read more...] about Oldest Working Nurse in America Hangs Up Her Scrubs After 70 Years
Wellness
Not A Dry Eye at Tumwater Eye Center
Many of us share a common, elusive problem—Dry Eye Disease (DED), a condition caused by poor tear production. Over 16 million Americans were diagnosed with the syndrome in 2020 alone. For the last 26 years, the doctors at Tumwater Eye Center have been providing quality eye care and treating patients for this irritating condition. Dr. Douglas Jeske and Dr. Devin Finch assured … [Read more...] about Not A Dry Eye at Tumwater Eye Center
YMCA Opens Shelton Branch
What started out over 20 years ago as the vision of volunteers and community members to create positive youth and family activities in Shelton is now a reality. On March 1, 2021, the Shelton Family YMCA opened its doors. Creating a “Place for all to Belong” for the Shelton community during a pandemic was not ideal, but the local team persevered and overcame. … [Read more...] about YMCA Opens Shelton Branch
Yoga and meditation in your workday
Right now, working and studying from home and managing through a pandemic is stressful. It’s more important now than ever to take care of your mental and physical health in these trying times. Yoga is growing in popularity as people experience the benefits of the practice, meditation and breathwork. Benefits include: • Managing stress and promoting clarity and improved focus … [Read more...] about Yoga and meditation in your workday
Put the right foot forward
Yearning to get outdoors for a short hike? Slip on the flip-flops and head out, right? Wrong, says Dr. Thomas Burghardt, who is an expert in foot and ankle care. He recommends “proper shoes for the environment you’re in.” In May, Dr. Burghardt came to Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates (FASA) at 1901 South Union Avenue from almost two decades at the Tumwater clinic. … [Read more...] about Put the right foot forward