Ruby de Luna
Reporter
About
Ruby de Luna is a reporter with a focus on food and how it intersects with health, communities, and culture. She has also reported on health care and immigrant communities.
Ruby is a transplant from Taipei, Taiwan. She holds a B.A. in communication from Seattle Pacific University. She is proud to be one of the few old-schoolers who can edit tape with a razor blade.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, Conversational Mandarin, Tagalog
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: Member, AAJA
Stories
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Looking For Autism Treatments At University Of Washington
Researchers may have a handle on the genetics of autism, but they haven’t developed medical tests to diagnose it. A new nationwide study hopes to change that.
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Washington's Rules On Secular-Religious Hospital Mergers Blocked
New state rules intended to address secular hospitals' partnerships with Catholic health organizations has been rejected by the Washington Supreme Court...
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Here's What Cancer Looks Like To African-Americans
Charity Jokonya was 40 and a single mom when the diagnosis came a little over a year ago: breast cancer.
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Washington State Woman First To Die Of Measles In 25 Years
A Clallam County woman died of a measles infection three months ago, health officials said on Thursday, making her the first person to die of measles in...
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You'll Need These Forms For Your End-Of-Life Care
If you’ve talked with your family about end-of-life wishes – that’s the first step. You’ll also need paperwork to make your wishes clear. There are...
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Troy Kelley Investigation Widens With New State Probe
State Auditor Troy Kelley is facing another investigation. This time the state is looking into possible criminal activities. The state’s investigation...
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Vaccine-Hesitant Parents Are Target Of Group Health Study
Doctors on tight schedules often have a hard time answering questions about vaccines. It’s especially challenging when the questions are not...
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When Doctors Invite Patients To Read Their Notes
Do you wonder what your doctor scribbles in the chart during your visit? Patients at Harborview Medical Center got to read their medical records,...
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First Dinosaur Fossil Found in Washington State
A large bone from a two-legged, meat-eating dinosaur has been discovered in the San Juan Islands – the first dinosaur fossil ever found in Washington state.
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Young Doctor Follows His Heart But Medicaid Money Dries Up
As a new doctor, Wes Henricksen wanted to help poor communities. But doing that hasn’t been simple. Henricksen joined the Child and Adolescent Clinic in...