Fishing to find a (catch and) release
As a semi-pro bass fisherman, full-time XRay/CT technologist, father and cancer survivor, Shane Hoelzle knows how important it is to…
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Healthy Living Blog
Food of the Month – Winter Squash
Click here for a delicious Harvest Roasted Dijon Vegetables recipe. Winter squash can be intimidating because of their hard exterior,…
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Flu or COVID-19?
As we head into fall, we compound our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic with the onset of flu season. Influenza…
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Born to be Pastoral
On his way to a Naval career or a line of work that employed his education in math and physics,…
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Food of the Month – Mushrooms
Click here for a delicious Shiitake, Green Bean and Tomato Stir Fry recipe. When the rains set in around the Pacific…
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Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 325,000 Americans will…
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Food of the Month – Apples
Click here for a delicious Apple Fennel Salad recipe. According to genetic studies, the modern apple is descended from small, green,…
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Food of the Month – Tomatoes
Click here for a delicious Sofrito Sauce recipe. Tomatoes are native to mid-latitude regions of the Andes mountains in South America.…
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Protect yourself from COVID-19 Medicare fraud
Protecting yourself and others by staying healthy during COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind but don’t forget to protect your identity!…
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Turning 65? Here’s what you need to know about Medicare
Are you turning 65 or beginning to plan your retirement? You may be wondering what Medicare options are the best…
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Food of the Month – Berries
Click here for a foolproof smoothie formula. Many of our beloved berries are not actually berries at all. Botanically, berries are…
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Food of the Month – Fresh Herbs
Click here for a delicious and simple Chimichurri Sauce recipe. Herbs have been cultivated since before written history. Monasteries were home…
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Managing home isolation associated weight gain
For anyone who has found themselves staring into the refrigerator at 8 p.m. during a commercial break, you know how…
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Washington State’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order allows leaving our homes for essential services including purchasing food, but encourages citizens…
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The best stress management tool you will ever need
One of the most challenging problems in dealing with stress and anxiety is a challenge of meeting it head on.…
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Principles for healthcare workers when talking with their families about coronavirus
Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. Not only are they dealing with their own fears about…
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Talking to your kids about COVID-19
Some anxiety is normal during this time, but that doesn’t make talking about it any easier. There are many…
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Protect yourself, loved ones
In partnership with Skagit Public Health, Island Hospital is prepared to care for both the coronavirus and influenza patients. The…
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Winter weather preparedness
The Department of Emergency Management is warning that there is a significant amount of snow expected this evening through Wednesday,…
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Where should you go for care, walk-in clinic or emergency department?
In times of injury or illness, it can be difficult to decide which level of medical care one needs. Unless…
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Wildfire smoke season preparation
Wildfire season is fast approaching! Smoke from wildfires impacts local air quality and can cause health effects, especially for individuals…
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Protect yourself, loved ones from measles
The Pacific Northwest is now seeing people who have contracted measles, a highly contagious disease. If you believe that you or a…
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