Local News for 1/10/23
#214 Dr. Joseph Myerson
(Airdate: January 10, 2023) Maryanne interviews Dr. Joseph Meyerson, plastic surgeon & hand surgeon at Jefferson Healthcare. He initially wanted to become a veterinarian but med school & brain surgery seemed much more appealing. Then he discovered the infinite variety of the field of plastic surgery. It meant over 12 years of medical training & taking on a huge load of student debt. Dr. Meyerson doesn’t do strictly “cosmetic” surgeries. But he does repair faces that are damaged by fire or cancer. He does “reconstructions” literally from head to toe. He calls it “getting people back on the spectrum of normalcy.” His work inspires gratitude from patients and their families.
Marine Science Center’s new Director, Bee Redfield
(Airdate: January 9, 2023) Bee Redfield, the new Exececutive Director of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, talks about her previous experience at Purdue University, and in field work in various locations – mostly in Island Ecosystems. She is excited about leading the center into its new phase of growth, and establishment of its new presence on Water St. KPTZ host: Larry Stein. (This is a repeat episode, originally broadcast in October of 2022, updated with new information.)
Community Tides ~ 1/06/23
On alternate Fridays during the Noon Hour, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, to explore new developments, new paradigms, and the panorama of Good Work our vibrant community continues to do day in, and day out. Dr. Linda Rosenbury was appointed superintendent of the Port Townsend School District on July 1, 2021. She came to Washington State as a Doctoral Resident in Highline Public Schools. Previously, she worked in New York City as a teacher and middle school principal. Linda got together with Siobhan and Chris back in August of 2021, and we thought it would be a great conversation to reflect on what she and her colleagues have accomplished over these past months, as well as what she herself has learned from this unique community, along with her thoughts on wellness, equity, voice, and connection.
Local News for 1/06/23
Local News for 1/05/23
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 1/05
Today on Brewocracy Now co-hosts Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro were joined by Carrie Hite, Director of Parks and Recreation Strategy. They discussed the golf course planning process and upcoming open house. Details are available at www.cityofpt.us.
Nature Now #600
Coastal Habitat Restoration
(Reprise Airdate: January 4, 2023) In this show from early 2021, Nan Evans talks with Dr. Ron Thom, Staff Scientist Emeritus with the Pacific Northwest National Lab in Sequim, about coastal and estuarine ecosystem restoration and the concept and science of net habitat improvement.
Local News for 1/04/23
County Public Health Report ~ 1/03/23
Below is a recording of the presentation during the Public Health briefings at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Jefferson and Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry. The summary below was provided by Jim Burke, producer of KPTZ’s Tuesday’s Local News:
Dr. Allison Berry said our current case rate in Jefferson County 280 per 100 thousand. There is one person currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 and there are no new deaths this week. The rest of the numbers will be available later today if you go to https://jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/1429/COVID-19.
On the RSV and Flu front, she said we are starting to see those number downtrend, which is good she says, but it’s too early to see a “proper bump” of cases due to the holidays. Just your weekly reminder: Wear a well-fitting, high-quality mask in public indoor settings, stay home if you are sick, and if you can, get a flu shot and the bivalent COVID-19 booster shot. Submit your Public Health questions to Dr. Allison Berry and Willie Bence by emailing [email protected] by Friday, January 13 at noon, to be answered the following Tuesday, January 17.
