Workforce Snohomish to host health care job fair Oct. 23
Workforce Snohomish is hosting a free health care-focused job fair from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. The event will be on the fourth floor of WorkSource Everett at 3201 Smith…
Verdant Health Commission sponsoring ‘Food and Your Mood’ nutrition and mental health series starting Oct. 17
“Food & Your Mood: The Link Between Nutrition & Mental Health” is the topic of a two-part virtual series sponsored by Stilly Valley Health Connections and Verdant Health Commission on…
Verdant offering free cooking demo Oct. 16: Mocktails and small bites for a crowd
Wondering what appetizers and beverages to serve at your next gathering? Join registered dietician Amy Reuter from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 for a Verdant Health Commission-sponsored free cooking demonstration…
Department of Health introduces free mobile app designed to support cancer survivors
A free mobile app for cancer survivors in Washington is now available. The Washington State Department of Health, in partnership with 2Morrow Health, Inc., created Vital: A Companion App for…
Virtual teen cook-along at Verdant Oct. 4: Sweet potato nachos and blueberry mango smoothie
Youth looking for new after-school snack ideas are invited to join Verdant registered dietician Amy Reuter from their home kitchens fron 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 to create sweet potato…
Healthy Eating: Seared scallops with risotto a fall treat
With the sun setting much earlier and the chill in the air, it is starting to feel like Fall. For me that means new options open up for cozy meals….
Washington advocates push for state ban on flavored vapes
A broad coalition of Washington educators, doctors, researchers and social justice advocates has launched a campaign to ban flavored nicotine vapes in the state, citing the product’s contribution to youth…
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…
American Diabetes Association, former Seahawk join local Boys & Girls Clubs to address diabetes epidemic
The American Diabetes Association (ADA), Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County (BGCSC) and the Cliff Avril Family Foundation have partnered to deliver the ADA’s Project Power to more than…
Walk with a Latina Doc breaks down health care barriers
At 9 a.m. sharp on Saturday, Dr. Alina Urriola stood by Lynnwood’s Meadowdale Middle School wearing a tracksuit, neon sneakers and a broad smile. Together with Verdant Health Commission and…
Source of forever chemicals in Madrona K-8 School stormwater a mystery
The Edmonds School District continues investigating the source of forever chemicals found in the stormwater system at Edmonds’ Madrona K-8 School. The effort came after the Washington State Department of…
Free health care fair at Edmonds College on Oct. 3 open to everyone
Edmonds College is hosting a free health care fair open to the public at Hazel Miller Hall on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. With a theme of…
Reminder: Verdant Health Commission to present Walk with a Latina Doc Sept. 21
The Verdant Health Commission, in collaboration with the Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI), is presenting Walk with a Latina Doc starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Meadowdale Middle…
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Know the facts and symptoms
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…
Healthy eating: Sesame Chicken makes a quick weeknight meal
I love to cook as much as possible from scratch and not use prepared ingredients. I try to keep my pantry well stocked, which makes getting dinner to the table…
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…
Healthy Eating: A festive fresh fruit tart for your Labor Day celebration
Searching for a delicious dessert for your Labor Day celebration that is festive and nutritious? Look no further. A fruit tart using peaches and berries from the farmers’ market is…
Edmonds teen awarded grant to fund South Asian bone marrow registry and donations
Here’s an update to our March 2024 story about Edmonds teen Soren Ghorai and his work to encourage and expand blood marrow donations among South Asians. Ghorai has been awarded…
Healthy Eating: Gorp cookies
With the weather shifting and before school starts, think about taking yourself and your family on a beach walk or a hike in the woods. Before you know it 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…
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…
Healthy Eating: Got zucchini to spare? Try these tasty muffins
I don’t know if you’ve received a porch drop of zucchini from your neighbor yet — I have and love it! My neighbor Rose brought over two lovely round zucchinis….
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%…