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Stepping Up for a Cure: Kevin Jones and the Big Climb
March 3, 2026
Kevin’s sister-in-law and family and their climb to the temple at Mt. Omiwa For over 20 years, Kevin Jones has been a dedicated member of the Seattle healthcare community at UW Medical Center – Northwest. This spring, Kevin is taking his commitment to health and healing to new heights, literally! On Sunday, March 22, Kevin…
Staying safe for fall and winter hiking
October 22, 2025
As an avid hiker and backpacker, I have experienced the PNW in all its weather elements. I am the Chair of the Mountaineers Foothills Branch Backpacking Committee, Co-Creator and Administrator for a beginning hiking series called GoHike, and an urban walk leader. My emphasis on safety is a priority. I help participants gain confidence, practice leave no…
Get up, stand up: Combatting “Sitting Disease”
September 24, 2025
Sitting is something so commonplace we often don’t realize just how much of our day is truly spent sedentary. However, sitting for too long can have many negative impacts on health and longevity. A 2011 study in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that prolonged sitting was associated with an increased risk of 34 chronic…
