Fishing to find a (catch and) release  –  Post

As a semi-pro bass fisherman, full-time XRay/CT technologist, father and cancer survivor, Shane Hoelzle knows how important it is to…

Food of the Month – Winter Squash  –  Post

Click here for a delicious Harvest Roasted Dijon Vegetables recipe. Winter squash can be intimidating because of their hard exterior,…

Flu or COVID-19?  –  Post

As we head into fall, we compound our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic with the onset of flu season. Influenza…

Born to be Pastoral  –  Post

On his way to a Naval career or a line of work that employed his education in math and physics,…

Food of the Month – Mushrooms  –  Post

Click here for a delicious Shiitake, Green Bean and Tomato Stir Fry recipe. When the rains set in around the Pacific…

Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives  –  Post

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 325,000 Americans will…

Food of the Month – Apples  –  Post

Click here for a delicious Apple Fennel Salad recipe. According to genetic studies, the modern apple is descended from small, green,…

Food of the Month – Tomatoes  –  Post

Click here for a delicious Sofrito Sauce recipe. Tomatoes are native to mid-latitude regions of the Andes mountains in South America.…

Protect yourself from COVID-19 Medicare fraud  –  Post

Protecting yourself and others by staying healthy during COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind but don’t forget to protect your identity!…

Turning 65? Here’s what you need to know about Medicare  –  Post

Are you turning 65 or beginning to plan your retirement? You may be wondering what Medicare options are the best…

Food of the Month – Berries  –  Post

Click here for a foolproof smoothie formula. Many of our beloved berries are not actually berries at all. Botanically, berries are…

Food of the Month – Fresh Herbs  –  Post

Click here for a delicious and simple Chimichurri Sauce recipe. Herbs have been cultivated since before written history. Monasteries were home…

Managing home isolation associated weight gain  –  Post

For anyone who has found themselves staring into the refrigerator at 8 p.m. during a commercial break, you know how…

Healthy meal planning during COVID-19  –  Post

Washington State’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order allows leaving our homes for essential services including purchasing food, but encourages citizens…

The best stress management tool you will ever need  –  Post

One of the most challenging problems in dealing with stress and anxiety is a challenge of meeting it head on.…

Principles for healthcare workers when talking with their families about coronavirus  –  Post

Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. Not only are they dealing with their own fears about…

Talking to your kids about COVID-19  –  Post

  Some anxiety is normal during this time, but that doesn’t make talking about it any easier. There are many…

Protect yourself, loved ones  –  Post

In partnership with Skagit Public Health, Island Hospital is prepared to care for both the coronavirus and influenza patients. The…

Winter weather preparedness  –  Post

The Department of Emergency Management is warning that there is a significant amount of snow expected this evening through Wednesday,…

Where should you go for care, walk-in clinic or emergency department?  –  Post

In times of injury or illness, it can be difficult to decide which level of medical care one needs. Unless…

Wildfire smoke season preparation  –  Post

Wildfire season is fast approaching! Smoke from wildfires impacts local air quality and can cause health effects, especially for individuals…

Protect yourself, loved ones from measles  –  Post

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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