DSHS Stories
Welcome to DSHS Stories!
Here you can read about the how DSHS and you are making a difference in our community. In addition to some truly compelling stories, you will also find periodic Messages from the Secretary at the bottom of this page. Thank you for stopping by!
Maple Lane nurse finds joy in helping patients
May 18 2020
Candice Noble has seen and heard just about everything in her work as a registered nurse in a psychiatric facility.
“When you’re in behavioral health it is not boring,” she said with a laugh. “It is a very high-paced job that you just don’t know what to expect.”
Being a registered nurse and the program ...read more
HCA and Department of the Military help DDA clients stay connected
May 15 2020
Thanks to the Health Care Authority, with support from the Department of the Military, DDA clients statewide are able to stay in touch with their friends and family.
In April, HCA and the Dept. of the Military donated several thousand IPhones for use by clients. To date, DDA has distributed hundreds of the phones, each with unlimited ...read more
Above & Beyond: CV2 Front Desk Team Innovates in a Time of Change
May 14 2020
From Anna Aylward, DFFR Director
The front desk staff at Capitol View 2 has been at the top of their game during the COVID-19 crisis. Angel Lynne, Brett DeRousie and Kaycee Keys — along with supervisor TyShawn Cordon — have met the challenges of teleworking by ensuring adequate social distancing, continuing to cover the desk and keeping up with their unit’s workload all while aligning with the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order.
“They have become innovators at creating ...read more
FSCRP nurses have different styles, but one goal
May 14 2020
To the casual observer, Leah Warui and Corey Furulie may have little in common.
Warui was born in Kenya and lived in Texas before moving to Washington. She has a dynamic personality that patients and staff relate to and is the mother of two adult children.
Furulie grew up as the son of a logger in Snoqualmie. He is quiet and ...read more
Community Services Offices adapt to changing needs during COVID-19 pandemic
May 11 2020
Submitted by Symantha Lindsay, Lakewood Community Services Office
For the safety of our staff and clients during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Community Services Division of DSHS’ Economic Service Administration made many changes. On March 26, the lobbies closed for general services. Those changes sent most CSD staff home to ...read more