Efforts to grow fungus from soil sample would confirm local infection risk By Markian Hawryluk, originally published on The Bulletin – click here to see the full article about Valley Fever’s northward spread to Oregon and Washington This 2016 news about the discovery of Coccidioides growth in Oregon featured an interview with Sharon Filip and…
Valley Fever Survivor presents Valley Fever Voices, our video series for survivors to share their stories of struggles, losses, and triumphs when dealing with this disease. The long-form interview format allows them to provide a more complete picture of what they experienced. If you or a family member have VF, it is comforting to know…
By Kevin Oliver, Originally featured at KCRA 3 KCRA 3’s Kevin Oliver contacted Sharon Filip and David Filip for information and to find local residents with Valley Fever for the following 2016 news report. The news segment discusses the cycles of rain and drought that lead to more severe seasons of Valley Fever infection as…
Valley Fever Survivor presents Valley Fever Voices, our video series for survivors to share their stories of struggles, losses, and triumphs when dealing with this disease. The long-form interview format allows them to provide a more complete picture of what they experienced. If you or a family member have VF, it is comforting to know…
By Stephanie Innes, Originally published on Arizona Daily Star and can be read at this link in its entirety This article featured an interview with David Filip and Sharon Filip. Battling a nagging fever, cough and exhaustion? You might want to get to the doctor. Cases of valley fever, offiically called coccidioidomycosis, in Arizona through…
Valley Fever Survivor presents Valley Fever Voices, our video series for survivors to share their stories of struggles, losses, and triumphs when dealing with this disease. The long-form interview format allows them to provide a more complete picture of what they experienced. If you or a family member have VF, it is comforting to know…
By Kathleen Jacob, Originally published on KEPRtv.com Valley Fever was recently discovered in the Tri-Cities. There are eight patients in recent years who have been diagnosed with it. Health officials say for most people the symptoms are mild. Sharon’s family thinks the risk of Valley Fever is understated. “We could look at the footage of…
Valley Fever Survivor presents Valley Fever Voices, our video series for survivors to share their stories of struggles, losses, and triumphs when dealing with this disease. The long-form interview format allows them to provide a more complete picture of what they experienced. If you or a family member have VF, it is comforting to know…
Valley Fever Survivor presents Valley Fever Voices, our video series for survivors to share their stories of struggles, losses, and triumphs when dealing with this disease. The long-form interview format allows them to provide a more complete picture of what they experienced. If you or a family member have VF, it is comforting to know…
VFS presents a new video with Dr. Tom Chiller, MD, MPHTM, Deputy Chief of the Centers for Disease Control’s Mycotic Diseases Branch. Valley Fever in Washington State – VFS and Dr. Tom Chiller (Valley Fever Survivor Educational Film Series Part 7) When three people, two dogs and a horse were known to be infected with…