September is an important month for me because it is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I am a 15-year survivor of ovarian cancer. The mortality rate for women diagnosed with ovarian…
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Verdant Health commissioners approve demolition of former Value Village Property
The Verdant Health Commissioners has unanimously approved the demolition of the former Value Village property on Edmonds’ Highway 99. The commissioners agreed to demolish the building, located at 21558 Highway…
Bra-dazzlers needed for Lynnwood Breast Cancer Awareness Month exhibit
The City of Lynnwood Arts Commission is looking for Bra-dazzlers to decorate a bra for an art exhibit. Bring your Bra-dazzling friends to the Lynnwood Library from 11 a.m. to 5…
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…
Bloodworks Northwest hosting pop-up mobile blood drive at Lynnwood Event Center Aug. 17
Bloodworks Northwest is partnering with the Lynnwood Event Center to host a pop-up mobile blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. This event coincides with the…
After stem cell transplant saves his life, Edmonds man on a mission to help others
In 2017, longtime Edmonds resident Tom Hayes was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Within 30 days of his original diagnosis, Hayes’ doctors said he was in remission but in 2020…
Sea Mar Lynnwood welcomes community to Patient Appreciation Day
Sea Mar Community Health Center celebrated Patient Appreciation Day and hosted community guests during a quiet Wednesday morning. Dozens of patients and those stopping by were able to receive basic…
New report finds state residents worried about rising health care costs
A new report finds Washingtonians are worried about the rising costs of health care — in some cases even avoiding treatment because of the price tag. The survey found 57%…
Edmonds College, WHCA partner to create new apprenticeship program for licensed practical nursing assistants
Edmonds College and the Washington Health Care Association (WHCA) are partnering to launch an apprenticeship program specifically designed for certified nursing assistants (NA-C) in long-term care facilities who want to…
Providence offering free Stop the Bleed Class in Everett Aug. 15
Photo courtesy Providence Regional Medical Center Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett is offering a free Stop the Bleed Class designed to teach the general public how to be immediate…
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Health department: CrowdStrike crash and summer slowdown lead to steep drop in blood donations
Blood banks are reporting a critical need for donations, the Washington State Department of Health said Thursday. An unexpected combination of a worldwide computer systems crash and a seasonal drop…
Providence Everett hosting free community cancer screening and resource event July 27
Providence Everett is hosting a free cancer screening and resource event for community members to learn about cancer prevention, schedule a screening mammogram, get checked for skin cancer and receive…
State Health Department launches new tool for reporting food safety concerns
The Washington State Department of Health on Monday said it has launched a new tool that makes it easier to report food poisoning and file a food safety complaint. You…
Pick up free Narcan during drive-thru event in Lynnwood July 20
Residents can pick up a free, life-saving Narcan kit during a drive-thru event noon-2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Verdant Health Commission, 4710 196th St. S.W.. Lynnwood. Verdant is partnering…
Verdant Health Commission opens window for 2025 community grants
The Verdant Health Commission will open its online portal July 18 to accept funding applications through Aug. 23 from community nonprofits and agencies providing services to South Snohomish County residents….
South County Walks starts July 8 in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace
This summer, the Verdant Health Commission is teaming up with local cities to coordinate volunteer-led community walks for individuals and families in South Snohomish County. The cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood…
Edmonds Waterfront Center hosting blood drive July 1-2
The Edmonds Waterfront Center is hosting a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, July 1-2, at 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Call 1-800-398-7888 or click here…
Health care company sues WA over ban on at-home sexual assault evidence kits
A company that produces over-the-counter sexual assault evidence kits is suing to overturn a Washington law that prohibits the sale or advertising of products like theirs. Pennsylvania-based Leda Health, formerly…
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…
Washington sees steep rise, then slow down in prescriptions to treat opioid addiction
Washington’s medical professionals nearly tripled the state’s prescribing rate of buprenorphine, an opioid addiction treatment medication, after federal regulations were loosened — but the COVID-19 pandemic undercut those gains. That’s…
Inslee affirms WA’s position that hospitals must provide emergency abortion services
Washington medical providers must continue to perform emergency abortion services for patients, Gov. Jay Inslee emphasized on Tuesday. As the country awaits a U.S. Supreme Court ruling over how a…
Washington ranks 14th in child well-being — room to improve
Washington state ranks 14th in a new report on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual Kids Count Data Book measures how well states are supporting children and families…
Hazel Miller Foundation awards over $300K to area not-for-profits during its second 2024 grant cycle
In its second 2024 grant cycle, the Edmonds-based Hazel Miller Foundation awarded $308,906 to 26 organizations focused on good works in King and South Snohomish Counties. From the Alderwood Boys…
Could WA’s health ‘hub’ model treating opioid addiction go nationwide?
Imagine if anyone with an opioid addiction could walk into a local treatment center and receive medication for their addiction, primary care, emotional counseling and many more health and social…
Health Matters: Area’s increasing density prompts gardeners to get creative growing in small spaces
This is the second of a five-part “Health Matters” series focused on health topics in South Snohomish County and sponsored by the Verdant Health Commission. Read part 1 — “As…