Swedish/Edmonds Friday announced plans for a $63.5 million expansion at its existing hospital campus, including a new emergency department — complete with a dedicated behavioral health unit and urgent care center — aimed at reducing emergency room waiting times. According to Swedish/Edmonds, the two-story, 77,000-square-foot facility will also include a new outpatient diagnostic imaging center, ob... »
The American Diabetes Association is offering a free year-round program aimed at helping South Snohomish County residents prevent and manage Type 2 Diabetes. The Stop Diabetes Initiative (SDI) is designed for individuals enrolled in the Diabetes Association’s Living with Type 2 Diabetes program, and their families. Made possible through support from the Verdant Health Commission, the program inclu... »
Youth ages 11-14 living in the Edmonds School District boundaries who have weight issues, are inactive or have significant health risks are eligible to participate in a summer intensive X-Fit fitness camp, funded by the Verdant Health Commission.It’s a chance to get in shape, learn the tools and nutritional habits necessary for healthy weight control, feel good, raise self esteem and meet new frie... »
Mountlake Terrace resident and Snohomish Health District employee LeeAnn Hoaglin-Cooper was recently recognized for her work in public health by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Campaign for Dental Health. Hoaglin-Cooper received the Community Water Fluoridation Determination Award in recognition of her determination above and beyond professional duty in promoting, protecting, advocating and de... »
By David Pan Lynnwood Today Seeing is believing for Joe Piscatella, a best-selling author and speaker on lifestyle and health issues. Last year, Piscatella brought a program called Six Weeks to a Healthier You to South Snohomish County and the results were impressive. About 500 people participated in the program at the Lynnwood Convention Center and by the end of the six weeks, they had decreased ... »
The Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion pool is hosting April Pools Day, a free family event promoting swimming safety and swimming as a healthy lifestyle on Saturday, Apr. 6, 9 a.m.-noon. The event will also feature a special appearance by Margaret Hoelzer, 2004 and 2008 Olympian and three-time 2008 medalist, from 10-11 a.m. “I’m excited to be a part of April Pools Day,” said Hoelzer. “Swimming... »
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued a Stage 1 burn ban for Snohomish County, effective at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29. This ban remains in effect until further notice. After a few lingering showers, weather conditions are forecast to become cold and dry this weekend. Air pollution is expected to build up to levels unhealthy for sensitive groups, especially in communities where wood-burning is... »
The Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Parks Department, in partnership with Swedish Hospital, is providing the latest information on healthy eating and exercise on a nutrition display board located in the Recreation Pavilion. The new nutrition board, located near the locker rooms, consists of flyers mounted on a display board with a kiosk section for flyers that people can take home with them. The ... »
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