Facing Challenges. Finding Solutions.
As we settle into the fall season and close out the third quarter of 2022, it’s hard to believe we’re…
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Healthy Living Blog
Diabetes Doesn’t Have to be the Final Destination
Diabetes is a prevalent issue, both in our local community and throughout our nation, with 11.3% of the US population…
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Do You Use Your Inhaler Correctly?
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only do we get to feel the cooler weather…
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Good Night, Sleep Tight
We often take for granted just how important and in some cases, how rare it is to have a good…
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Diastasis: What every new mother needs to know about abdominal separation
Have you or someone you know delivered a baby recently? Are you aware of a condition called diastasis recti? Diastasis…
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Six Ways to Eat Healthier this School Year
Tips for packing healthy meals Prep the night before. Mornings can be busy so take a few minutes in the…
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Food of the Month – Apples
According to genetic studies, the modern apple is descended from small, green, astringent wild apples in Kazakhstan. Apple trees are…
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Blood Donation: Simple Gift, Urgent Need
Island Health is excited to be partnering with Bloodworks Northwest to host single-day blood drives once again! Blood donation is…
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9-06-2022 Island Health Farm Stand News
Welcome to Week 14 of Island Health’s Farm Stand! This is the fourteenth and final newsletter of the 2022 Island…
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8-30-2022 Island Health Farmstand News
Welcome to Week 13 of Island Health’s Farm Stand! While the rainy season has not yet begun, it is clear…
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8-23-2022 Island Health Farm Stand News
Welcome to Week 12 of Island Health’s Farm Stand! This is the third to last Farm Stand of the summer…
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8-16-2022 Island Health Farm Stand News
Welcome to Week 11 of Island Health’s Farm Stand! With the big summer heatwave behind us, we can all start…
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Basket of Goodwill – July 2022
Patient Accounts gifted the AMBULATORY CODERS with a “Few of our Favorite Things” themed Basket of Goodwill. This small team…
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8-9-2022 Island Health Farm Stand News
Welcome to Week 10 of Island Health’s Farm Stand! August is here, for many of us this means squeezing in…
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8-2-2022 Island Health Farm Stand News
Welcome to Week 9 of Island Health’s Farm Stand! According to the Farmers’ Almanac, the old adage the dog days…
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Washington State Hospitals: Collaborating for our communities
As you’ve probably heard on the news, hospitals across Washington State and the nation are facing unprecedented capacity and financial…
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What is a Healthy Diet?
It can seem like one of the most confusing topics. One can certainly find plenty of conflicting advice out there.…
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Experienced Care When You Need it Most
The Emergency Department (ED) at Island Health understands that when it comes to saving lives, every minute matters. Our staff…
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Why Choose a Wound Care Center?
We Help You Heal. It’s All We Do.
They say time heals. And for the most part, it’s true. But sometimes, even time needs a little help. As…
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7-26-2022 Island Health Farm Stand News
Welcome to Week 8 of Island Health’s Farm Stand! It is hard to believe we are officially halfway through the…
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7-19-2022 Island Health Farm Stand News
Welcome to Week 7 of Island Health’s Farm Stand! Did you know that Skagit County is highly regarded for our…
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7-12-2022 Island Health Farm Stand News
Welcome to Week 6 of Island Health’s Farm Stand! Put on your shades, it finally feels like summer in Anacortes!…
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Food of the Month – Berries
Many of our beloved berries are not actually berries at all. Botanically, berries are fruits which derive from a single…
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7/5/22 Island Health Farm Stand News
Welcome to Week 5 of Island Health’s Farm Stand! Happy Fourth of July weekend to all! There is something special…
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