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The Everett Clinic, part of Optum, has taken a number of steps to prepare for the novel (new) coronavirus that originated last month in central China.

The new virus was officially reported by the World Health Organization on Jan. 9. The virus, which has symptoms similar to pneumonia, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath, and in some cases can cause death, is being closely monitored by world health officials.  Read more about Coronavirus: What you need to know

The Everett Clinic is pleased to welcome six new new providers to our primary and specialty care teams. They are pleased to welcome you to their practice and provide your care. Read more about January New Everett Clinic Providers

The Everett Clinic is proud to welcome nine new providers in December to our primary and specialty care teams. They are pleased to welcome you to their practice and provide your care. Read more about December 2019 New Everett Clinic providers

The Everett Clinic is proud to welcome the following new providers to our primary and specialty care teams.  They are pleased to welcome you to their practice and provide your care.

Matthew Brown, DO
Occupational Medicine, Everett & Smokey Point

Savanna Griffith, DO
Family Medicine, Totem Lake Read more about November 2019 New Everett Clinic Providers

Medicare Annual Election period occurs October 15 through December 7. This is an important time for Medicare beneficiaries to review their health coverage options and enroll or change plans for 2020. Medicare can be confusing. We're here to help with resources, classes, and on-site insurance brokers to answer your questions.  Read more about 2020 Medicare Annual Election Period

The 2019 Top Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants were nominated by their colleagues, whom they regard as the best in their field of practice. When asked, “If you or a loved one needed care, whom would you recommend,” the physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants listed made the top of the list. Congratulations to our 16 providers who made this year’s list.  Read more about Seattle Met Magazine announces 2019 Top Docs

Dave Lauer was overcome with emotion when he first saw the portrait of his late father. It was an image he hadn’t seen in more than 10 years.

“When I saw it, I lost it right there,” he said. “It was such an emotional moment.” Read more about Son reunited with portrait of late father, first TEC specialist

As a child, Dr. Katherine Hurd knew medicine was her calling after watching a slideshow from her aunt’s mission trip to Uganda. Each picture showed her a beautiful world in need and she felt the pull to respond.

“From that moment on, I was drawn to medicine and medical missions,” she said.

Years later, after completing medical school at the University of Washington, Hurd took a job with a non-profit in Uganda conducting malaria research. Her childhood dream became reality. Read more about Spotlight: Katherine Hurd, MD

• DaVita Medical Group’s high-quality practices in California, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico and Washington are now part of OptumCare
• Combination will improve care quality and patient experiences and lower costs for 16 million people; and serve more than 80 health plans