Across Whatcom County Flu is Taking a Toll on People and Medical Facilities

Local health care facilities, including PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, are experiencing full waiting rooms and a high demand for treatment for flu and other circulating illnesses. To help ease the crowding at local clinics and the hospital, Whatcom County Health Department and PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center are asking people who have mild flu symptoms to contact their primary health care provider before going to the hospital emergency room. Read more: https://wa-whatcomcounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/32461