Anacortes Senior College

The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020-2022 was the worst epidemic since the 1918 “Spanish” flu.  Now 5 years on from the pandemic’s beginning – it sometimes seems like a bad dream, doesn’t it? - what did we learn, on personal, community, and societal levels?  What would need to change to be prepared for the next one?

In this 3-part course, we will review the history and effects of the pandemic, how the US health care system, local communities, and states responded, and lessons we could learn if – if – we’re willing and able.

Instructor: Aaron Katz

Aaron Katz is Principal Lecturer Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Public Health where he taught graduate level courses in health policy and conducted health policy projects and research on a wide variety of issues. During his 32 years at UW, Aaron held numerous academic leadership positions and has received many awards, including the American Public Health Association’s Award for Excellence in 2006 and the Outstanding Teaching Award from the UW School of Public Health in 2004.

Aaron and his artist wife, Kate Dougherty, moved to Anacortes in April 2019 after living in Seattle for more than 40 years. They enjoy hiking, biking, pickleball, eating in the area’s great restaurants, listening to music, dancing, and traveling.