Blood supplies have dropped to critically low levels, with only 50% of the donors needed in September amid high patient usage in Pacific Northwest hospitals. Type O and Platelets levels are currently hovering between critical and emergency. Blood donation habits change during the summer. A schedule busy with summer activities and vacations means unavailable donors….
You can now buy illicit fentanyl on Washington’s streets for as little as 50 cents a pill. That’s according to police and local advocates working with people who use drugs. They say fentanyl is selling for anywhere from 50 cents to $5 a pill, depending on location and dealer-user relationships. In Seattle, the price of…
“Creating Hope & Resilience: A Community Conversation on Suicide Prevention” is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Lynnwood Event Center, sponsored by the Verdant Health Commission. The community is invited to a complimentary lunch and discussion of prevention of suicide, especially for youth, Native Americans, older adults, veterans and LGBTQ individuals. Participants will gain…
People whose food benefits were stolen through card skimming or other similar fraudulent activity can now submit a claim to the Department of Social and Health Services to have some of those benefits replaced. The U.S. Congress passed a law earlier this year that enables state agencies administering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, known as…
The Washington State Department of Health and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife are cautioning the public to avoid contact with wild birds and other wild animals, especially sick or dead wild animals or their young. An outbreak of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is impacting wild birds and several seals near Fort…
The Snohomish County Health Department is urging all county residents to know and follow preventive measures for rabies after a bat in the Snohomish area tested positive Monday. Multiple domestic pets were exposed, but there are no known human exposures. The owner reported that the affected pets are vaccinated against rabies. Public health staff are…
Assaults on staff by patients surged last year at one of Washington’s state-owned psychiatric hospitals, although just two individuals were responsible for nearly 20% of the attacks, according to a new report. At Eastern State Hospital, which is located near Spokane and treats adult psychiatric patients, assaults on staff rose 63% from 2021 to 2022,…
Washington’s Department of Health said this week that the state secured only a small fraction of more than $60 million in federal funding to get lead pipes out of public water systems. The department cited a lack of interest by local water agencies as the reason so much of it was left untouched. Four future…
Homage Senior Services will be launching its Engage Mind & Body campaign with an in-person kickoff on Sept. 2 in Lynnwood. Engage Mind & Body is Lynnwood-based Homage’s biggest fundraising event of the year and they hope to raise $75,000 by Sept. 23. All the funds raised from this year’s event will benefit seniors and…
Lynnwood’s Community Life Center played to host to the Verdant Health Commission for its first annual block party Thursday. Block party organizer and Verdant Community Outreach Manager Sandra Huber said residents simply don’t have enough time to go out and explore community resources, so Verdant brought the resources to the people instead. The block party…
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The Edmonds Waterfront Center is hosting a pop-up blood drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on these dates: Thursday and Friday, Aug. 24-25, and Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 28-29. To ensure safe social distancing, appointments are required to donate at this blood drive. To make an appointment: Call 1-800-398-7888 Email schedule@bloodworksnw.org Register online at dslnk.co/EdmondsPopUp…
The Verdant Health Commission will be hosting an all-ages block party from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 at the Community Life Center, 19820 Scriber Lake Rd., Suite 2, Lynnwood. The party will include free food, games, a drumming circle and health screenings. Dj SupaSam, DJ for the Seattle Seahawks, will be there and the Bundi…
More than half of Washington state is breathing in unhealthy air because of wildfires in Washington and Canada, and smoke is also expected in Western Washington this weekend, the Washington State Department of Health said. Air Quality Alerts have been issued through Monday morning for many Central and Eastern counties and Tribal Nations. When air…
The spread of bird flu has left Washington wildlife officials scrambling to test suspected cases and cleaning up hundreds of tern and gull carcasses along the coast of an island in northern Puget Sound. Avian flu has historically affected mostly poultry, but a new strain – H5N1 – is proving deadly for wild birds…
Oregon legalized medical marijuana in 1998, and in 2015 it legalized recreational use, yet policymakers still know relatively little about the impact of the latter. A recent study by Oregon State University researchers and others shows that cannabis use has increased among college-aged Americans in states that legalized recreational use. “Some people would be surprised that…
The National Weather Service is predicting “dangerously hot conditions” across much of Western Washington now through Thursday evening. Temperatures are forecast to reach the high 90s and pass 100 degrees in some areas. This means it’s time for people to plan and take precautions to stay cool and safe, both outdoors and at home, the…
The Verdant Health Commission has awarded $10,000 in matching funds to both the cities of Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace — for a total of $20,000 to support the cities’ swim safety programs. For the past 12 years, Verdant has been the primary funder of the successful swim lesson voucher program, providing swimming lessons for the…
At its Wednesday, July 26, board meeting, Verdant Health Commissioners passed a unanimous resolution to rename the Verdant-owned Kruger Medical Building as the Frederick P. Langer building. The building is located at 21600 Highway 99 in Edmonds. The decision posthumously recognizes Fred Langer, a former member of the board of commissioners for Public Hospital District…
Verdant Health is inviting the community to stop by Alderwood Mall Saturday, July 22 for free health screenings, resources, giveaways and pictures with The Little Mermaid. Screenings will evaluate participants’ cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose and BMI. A representative from Community Health Plan of Washington will also be available to provide Apple Health recertification. Health…
The Verdant Health Commission is sponsoring a free cooking demonstration Wednesday, July 12 focused on healthy picnic foods. The cass will be led by Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Christy Goff. Individuals who attend – virtually or in-person – will receive recipes and handouts. The in-person portion of the event will at Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710…
The Edmonds Waterfront Center is hosting a Bloodworks blood drive from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, June 26-Wednesday, June 28. The drive will be in the first floor Studio, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Thanks to FeedMe Hospitality, those donating blood during this event will receive their choice of the following vouchers: $10 off with a…
Mental health care access, opioid overdoses, homelessness, adverse childhood experiences, food security and prenatal care are top health-related priorities for the people of Snohomish County, according to the 2022 Community Health Assessment. The Snohomish County Health Department published the Community Health Assessment (CHA) Tuesday. Staff reviewed data on nearly 200 health-related indicators and worked with…
As the climate changes, the threat of wildfires looms larger every year. The Washington State Department of Health is urging the public to prepare now for smoke that can make air unhealthy to breathe. Smoke Ready Week, observed June 12-16, is an opportunity to take proactive steps to protect yourself and your family. “We are…
The Washington State Department of Ecology recently announced new regulations on several classes of toxic chemicals in products consumers use every day — an important step because most consumer products are not required to be safety tested before going on the market. Toxic chemicals in consumer products can escape into homes, workplaces and schools, and…
The Verdant Health Commission, also known as Public Hospital District No. 2, Snohomish County, will hold a free community open house on Thursday, May 18, from 3-5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. There will be free blood pressure screenings, health information and community…
