The Low Down on the Low-dose CT Lung Cancer Screening
What is a low-dose CT lung screening? The low-dose CT (LDCT) lung screening is a test with a low-dose CAT…
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Healthy Living Blog
Banishing Back Pain: Causes, Treatment and Prevention
About 85% of Americans experience back pain by age 50, making back problems the leading cause of occupational disability in…
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The Sadness of Ultra-processed Foods
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up a whopping 60+ percent of the average American’s daily caloric intake. We are increasingly aware…
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Gallbladder Health Demystified
As a general surgeon, I see many patients who are experiencing abdominal pain and discomfort. Often times, it’s related to…
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Food of the Month – Stone Fruit
Stone fruit, or drupes, include peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries, almonds and their hybrids. Thought to have originated in the…
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The Air We Breathe (But Shouldn’t)
Summer’s here. That means more time outdoors, playing and exercising. It also means wildfire season. Hazy, smoky air from wildfires…
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Food of the Month – Lettuce
Lettuce thrives in June when the soil is warm but the air is not yet hot and prefers cooler climates…
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Farm Stand starts June 4!
Island Health’s Morale, Wellness & Recognition committee is excited to host our 18th annual Farm Stand season! The Island Health…
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Get to know Family Medicine Provider Dr. Jennifer Simpson-Manske
Jennifer Simpson-Manske, MD, is a full-time Family Medicine provider in the Island Primary Care – Orcas clinic. Chief Medical Officer…
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Text Messaging for Appointment Reminders
Island Health is very excited to introduce our new automated appointment reminder system coming in late May 2023. This program…
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Get to know Family Medicine Physician Dr. Sara Weeks
Sara Weeks, DO, is a Family Medicine provider at Island Primary Care – 24th Street. She completed a fellowship in…
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Breastfeeding Support at Island Health
How to feed your baby is a big decision. Island Health is here to support you with evidence-based information so…
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Get to know General Surgeon Dr. Monica Jacobus
Monica Jacobus, MD, brings a wealth of knowledge and varied experiences to the Island Surgeons team. Her general surgical practice…
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Summer Health Screenings at Island Health
Mark your calendars—we are bringing health screenings back! Island Health Education has been working hard behind the scenes to bring…
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Get to know Interventional Pain Physician Dr. Jeffrey Krause
Jeffrey Krause, MD, joined Island Sports & Spine, increasing access to care for patients looking for non-surgical, minimally-invasive, chronic pain…
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Food of the Month – Cruciferous Veggies
Cruciferous vegetables get their name from the four petals on their flowers that make the shape of a cross. Modern…
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Get to Know Pediatrician Evan Buxbaum, MD, MPH
Island Primary Care – Orcas Pediatrician Evan Buxbaum, MD, MPH, provides care to the island’s children, ages birth to 21.…
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Get to Know Family Medicine Provider Ali Salari, DO
Dr. Ali Salari has been a physician for decades and will be the first to admit that change is difficult.…
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Birth & Beyond at Island Health
Island Health provides support for expecting parents who may feel overwhelmed by myriad choices when it comes to the arrival…
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Better Sleep Now: Part 1—Light
One of the most frequent conversations I have with parents is about sleep, or more specifically, lack of sleep in…
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Food of the Month – Soy
Soy beans were first cultivated in central China in 1100 BC. They came to America in 1765 and were widely…
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Exercise Reduces Childhood Depression, New Study Finds
For some, relief from child and adolescent depression may be just as readily found on a soccer field or a…
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Sharing Time and Talent at Island Health
There are many reasons people choose to volunteer. For some, it’s a way to give back to the community, and…
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Being Proactive is Key to Managing Diabetes
Glucose is the main sugar found in our blood and is our body’s main source of energy. We get glucose…
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