I am a nurse practitioner for the Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore Laboratory. I work in the clinic on Site 300 in the Tracy Hills. It is a known endemic site for Valley fever and Valley fever training is part of the education completed prior to working or visiting on site. I partner with the main site, Site 200 and their health clinic. While we have had cases in the past, this year, 2023-2024 has seen our highest case rate yet. Our clinics are often the first line of diagnosis for employees. We have the ability to draw labs, order and perform x-rays and initiate medications for suspected cases of Valley fever. I am in contact with the California Department of Health and have the support of Industrial hygienists, doctors and nurses, NP’s and PA’s between the two sites. Our goal is safety and prevention of disease.
