Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 • The Islands’ Sounder
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Islands’ Sounder women
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Thank you to our women in business for making Orcas Island such a special place! Your contributions to the community are incredible. – The Islands’ Sounder
Jean Bried, PA-C: “My craft is promoting sound lifestyle goals.” Chris Gill/WestBoundary photography
Clockwise from front: Colleen Smith Armstrong, Gail Anderson-Toombs and Cali Bagby.
The women of the Islands’ Sounder newspaper are a close-knit group. They truly love what they do. Circulation manager Gail Anderson-Toombs lives aboard a trawler with her husband Bob and two cats named Sammy and Sophie. Staff reporter Cali Bagby enjoys rock climbing, bike riding, backpacking and singing. Publisher and editor Colleen Smith Armstrong is an avid reader, has three dogs and participates in Orcas Crossfit.
Jean Bried, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant at Orcas Medical Center. She trained and worked in primary care, adult medicine and surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, before moving to Orcas Island with her husband, Michael. Jean welcomes female and male patients of all ages, from pre-teens to seniors, and believes in helping patients take good care of themselves. “Maintaining our general health and participating in preventive measures is valuable for both men and women throughout our lives,” she said. “Whether this involves making a small but tough change or continuing a healthy lifestyle, we recognize and own that moment.”
“You are the captain of your own ship.” “Each of us has an opportunity every day to do something beneficial for our health,” said Jean. “You are the captain of your own ship; my main job is helping you navigate.” Jean has extensive experience in family medicine, women’s healthcare, family planning and pregnancy counseling. At Emory, she also studied chronic disease epidemiology and preventive medicine and has a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Orcas Medical Center is at 7 Deye Lane, next door to Orcas Center.
Call 376-2561 for appointments.
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