Teresa Howell, the senior services-focused Healthy Community Specialist at WCHHS, was honored at the Senior Heroes awards for her work with seniors in Wahkiakum. The Area Agency on Ageing & Disabilities of Southwest Washington gave her the award for her passion for connecting Wahkiakum seniors to vital services and resources.
"Teresa is so passionate about helping older adults in the community,” her nomination stated. “She responds to people’s needs with the utmost care, really sitting down and listening to their stories.”