Celebrating King County Health Heroes

 

Craig Riggs, Case Manager
Department of Community and Human Services
WorkSource, Auburn

“My number one goal is to be at 110 percent of my condition a year ago.”

In his 14 years as a county employee Craig Riggs has always been physically fit, engaging in a exercise routine that includes regular workouts, great nutrition and competitive tennis.

But in August of 2007 he suffered a near-fatal heart attack.

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Craig’s long-standing determination to surpass his father’s longevity may, in fact, have spared him from death: “The doctors told me that the collateral circulation around my heart was probably just enough to save me,” said Craig, who credits his health regimen for giving his heart just enough blood to pull through.

“That and 9-1-1. Thank goodness I live in King County.”

Despite being the sole King County employee at WorkSource in Auburn, Craig counted on friends, family, co-workers from other agencies in the building and the internet to rebuild his community of wellness; a network of support that includes his wife Tammy (who is a nurse); his tennis team; and his supervisor in Renton, as well as Health Matters.

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Back on the job for several months now, Craig has joined the “Bike to Work” program, swims twice a week, walks regularly and, of course, plays competitive tennis.

“My number one goal is to be at 110 percent of my condition a year ago.” says Craig.

“I’m almost there.”