Welcome spring with a ‘salad-bration’ at free Verdant cooking classes March 20, 27
The Verdant Health Commission will be hosting two free cooking classes where participants will learn to make innovative and fresh salads. Both hourlong classes will be held both virtually and…
Verdant Community Wellness Day: How to develop a balanced media diet for teens
This is the second of three parts summarizing Verdant Community Wellness Day presentations. You can read the first story, on addressing domestic violence among West African women, here. Social media…
Ribbon cut for Edmonds School District’s second student health clinic — at Mountlake Terrace HS
Mountlake Terrace High School’s health clinic officially opened Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a facility tour. Edmonds School Board President Nancy Katims cut the ribbon. She was accompanied by…
State health department: 2023 Healthy Youth Survey results suggest positive changes in adolescent well-being
The Washington State Department of Health on Wednesday released the results of of its statewide 2023 Healthy Youth Survey, and said it suggested “positive changes” in adolescent health and well-being….
Verdant Community Wellness Day: Addressing domestic violence among West African women
Part 1 of 3 parts Social determinants of health is an issue that stretches across borders, touching every facet of many lives in Washington. Addressing it requires a shift in…
Court blocks state inspections of federal immigration facility in Tacoma
State health and workplace inspections of a federal, privately-run immigration facility in Tacoma won’t happen anytime soon despite numerous complaints of detainee mistreatment. A federal judge on Friday issued an…
Health screenings, door prizes and more at Edmonds SD Health and Wellness Fair March 23
The Edmonds School District is sponsoring a health and wellness fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at the Meadowdale High School gym. There will be free dental, vision,…
Promoting health at Verdant Community Wellness Day
The Verdant Health Commission on Saturday hosted a free Community Wellness Day in Lynnwood, with free resources for individuals and families to promote health and well-being. The Puget Sound Kidney…
Edmonds teen creates nonprofit to increase South Asian bone marrow donations
Edmonds resident Soren Ghorai started the nonprofit South Asian Marrow Initiative (SAMI) to raise awareness of leukemia and other blood diseases among South Asian communities. The junior at Eastside Preparatory…
Reminder: Verdant to host Community Wellness Day March 9
The Verdant Health Commission will host a free Community Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. S.W….
South County firefighters prepare for big climb March 10
Twenty-six firefighters – five women and 21 men – from South County Fire will be participating in the 33rd annual LLS Firefighter Stair Climb at the Columbia Center building in…
With agreement, Providence Swedish signifies commitment to communication access for deaf patients
Providence Swedish and nonprofit law firm Disability Rights Advocates on Friday announced an agreement that signifies Providence Swedish’s strong commitment to ensuring deaf patients’ access to health care services at…
Verdant awards over $3.2 million in funding to 35 nonprofits
The Verdant Health Commission has awarded $3,266,875 to 35 nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of residents of South Snohomish County. Approved by a vote of the…
Healthy Eating: Year of the Dragon Hong Kong egg tarts
It’s the Year of the Dragon and I thought we could celebrate with a simple and delicious classic tart. Crisp, flaky, and filled with a tender custard, Hong Kong egg…
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…
Meet your fiber goals with free demo class hosted by Verdant Feb. 28
The Verdant Health Commission will be hosting a free cooking class focused on the importance of fiber in one’s diet. Registered dietician Christy Goff will share several fiber-rich recipes at…
Providence offering free monthly Stop the Bleed Class in Everett, starting March 21
Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett is offering a free Stop the Bleed Class designed to teach the general public how to be immediate responders if they encounter a life-threatening…
Cooking for two or just you, a free class from Verdant Feb. 21
The Verdant Health Commission will be hosting a free cooking class Wednesday, Feb. 21 focused on feeding two or fewer people. Registered dietician Amy Reuter will share tips for small-scale…
During Edmonds College talk, virologist explains how AI is changing gene therapy research
If artificial intelligence can help physicians predict who is more or less likely to get a medical condition, it may also help molecular biologists predict which gene or gene mutations…
Strength in numbers: More than 200 show up for ‘You Are Not Alone’ event
Throughout the day Saturday, over 200 people visited the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo for the Snohomish County Youth Suicide Prevention Taskforce’s “You Are Not Alone” conference. Focused on building…
Department of Health unveils kiosks that offer free COVID-19, flu tests
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) said Monday it is launching a groundbreaking community testing initiative in collaboration with local health jurisdictions and tribal nations to further support public…
Reminder: County Youth Suicide Prevention Taskforce hosting ‘You Are Not Alone’ event Feb. 3
Snohomish County Human Services announced Friday that the Youth Suicide Prevention Taskforce is hosting a “You Are Not Alone” conference Saturday, Feb. 3, at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. The…
State inspectors denied entry to privately run immigration detention center in Tacoma
Washington state health and workplace inspectors have repeatedly been denied entry to a for-profit federal immigration detention center in Tacoma, where detainees have filed hundreds of complaints over issues like…
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…
She Does Wellness Conference benefits women of color
More than 50 women from Snohomish and King counties attended the She Does Wellness Conference Saturday at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. The conference was created by co-hosts Adia Callahan…