The Foundation for Edmonds School District has received a $25,000 Superintendent Discretionary award from the Verdant Health Commission to launch the Whole Families, Whole Community (WFWC) program at Alderwood Middle…
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Washington faces major lag in state inspections of hospitals
Washington state inspectors are way behind in their examinations of hospitals and fail to investigate when hospitals report errors they made in caring for patients. That’s the word from a…
Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in…
Sponsor spotlight: Help make unforgettable camp experiences possible
Cabins, s’mores and the great outdoors. Just what you need for a memorable camp weekend. Six times a year, you’ll find a group of Compass Health staff, volunteers, and kids…
Urgent call for blood donors amid ‘100 Deadliest Days’
As the nation enters what is known as “trauma season,” a period between Memorial Day and Labor Day often referred to as the 100 Deadliest Days, Bloodworks Northwest is issuing…
Sponsored: Nonprofit Showcase — Community Health Center of Snohomish County helps boost teens’ dental health with no-cost exams
My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with the Verdant Health Commission to profile the work of local nonprofits that advance the health of our whole community. Imagine being a teenager…
Coaches, fitness experts gather at strength and conditioning conference in Lynnwood
If you were a college football coach and wanted to open your own training facility with minimal space, how would you lay out the equipment, office supplies and storage while…
WA Medicaid data shared with federal immigration authorities, report says
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard Washington is one of a few states whose Medicaid data has reportedly been shared with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which could use…
Snohomish County seeks applicants for Board of Health by June 30
Snohomish County is now accepting applications for a vacant seat on the Board of Health. Community members with lived experience in public health programs or health-related inequities are strongly encouraged…
Jabs, hooks and high fives: TITLE Boxing Club holds soft-punch opening in Lynnwood
TITLE Boxing Club held its first boxing fitness class in Lynnwood at the Alderwood Crossing Shopping Center Tuesday, with nearly 20 participants jabbing and punching heavy bags. Coach Nathalie Ariadne,…
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Top strength and conditioning experts to gather at regional conference in Lynnwood June 14-15
Edmonds College will host the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Northwest Regional Conference June 14-15. It’s a two-day event bringing together top professionals in strength coaching, personal training and…
Elevated water lead levels found in multiple Edmonds School District schools
Multiple schools in the Edmonds School District reported water lead levels that exceed state school limits – including a kindergarten classroom sink at Edmonds’ Sherwood Elementary School that measured nearly…
Free family gardening event set for June 7 at Point Edwards Farm
The community is invited to a Roots of Wellness: A free family gardening event for mental health and family connection, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7 in…
Former Kruger Clinic named in honor of Verdant Health Commissioner Fred Langer
Officials from the Verdant Health Commission, Swedish Edmonds Hospital and the City of Edmonds were joined Tuesday morning by members of the Langer family to officially commemorate naming the former…
Families get moving at Health and Wellness Expo
The Edmonds School District hosted its annual Health and Wellness Expo at Edmonds District Stadium Saturday. The event featured activities and resources focused on physical and mental health and an accessible…
Verdant Health Commission opens window for 2026 community grants
The Verdant Health Commission is accepting funding applications from June 2 through July 11 from community nonprofits and agencies serving South Snohomish County residents. Funding is available for programs that…
Mental health panel discussion at Carl Gipson Center June 11
Taking Care of Your Mental Health–During These Challenging Times, a live panel discussion, is scheduled for June 11, 6-8 p.m. at the Carl Gipson Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett….
Reminder: Edmonds School District Health and Wellness Expo May 31
Edmonds School District is set to host its annual Health and Wellness Expo Saturday May 31 – with hands-on opportunities for the whole family to learn and get active. The…
Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in…
Lynnwood Business Brief: RAW Aesthetics and Wellness Med Spa to host first community wellness event May 24
RAW Aesthetics and Wellness Med Spa will host its first community event in celebration of Mental Health Month on Saturday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4630…
New community garden in Lynnwood part of broader effort to make fresh produce accessible
People got their hands dirty at the Sea Mar Medical Clinic in Lynnwood recently for a healthy and delicious cause: installing a community garden. The garden is part of Harvest…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Homage has resources for older adults
Scenes from the lives of everyday older adults: A 74-year-old woman, grieving the sudden loss of her husband, eats dinner alone every night. A retired veteran who doesn’t know how…
Sponsored: Nonprofit Showcase — Edmonds Waterfront Center’s Foot Care Clinic provides caring expertise to community
My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with the Verdant Health Commission to profile the work of local nonprofits that advance the health of our whole community. We take our feet…
Edmonds School District to host free vaccine clinic May 16
Free vaccines for the entire family will be available at Edmonds School District’s vaccine clinic Friday, May 16 outside the Verdant building in Lynnwood (4710 196th St. S.W.) from 1-6…
Learn more about Medicare during virtual presentations offered through Edmonds Waterfront Center
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offers free and unbiased Medicare advice Wednesdays and Thursdays via Zoom. The program, which operates out of the Edmonds Waterfront Center, serves those receiving…