Health Archives - Page 5 of 47

An opportunity to learn about advance care planning

By News Source|2023-03-20T15:48:55-07:00March 20th, 2023|Comments Off

Upcoming events at Senior Center

By Community|2023-03-17T12:39:12-07:00March 19th, 2023|Comments Off

SJC Parks will now have access to NARCAN

By Community|2023-03-15T17:21:23-07:00March 15th, 2023|Comments Off

WSF medical preferential loading program’s application process moves online

By News Source|2023-03-14T18:14:40-07:00March 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Medicare help is available through local SHIBA volunteers

By Community|2023-03-14T14:51:00-07:00March 14th, 2023|Comments Off

Earthrise | How the Chinese spy balloon can inspire climate action

By Jay Kimball|2023-03-14T16:16:58-07:00March 14th, 2023|10 Comments

San Juan County publishes ‘point in time homeless count’ results

By Community|2023-03-11T14:07:32-08:00March 11th, 2023|1 Comment

Luci B, SJC Wellness Van, to host a launch party at fairgrounds

By Community|2023-03-10T22:28:35-08:00March 11th, 2023|Comments Off

PeaceHealth names new chief medical officer for its communities in the Northwest

By Community|2023-03-08T15:58:00-08:00March 9th, 2023|Comments Off

A neurologist explains why Daylight Saving brings serious health risks

By News Source|2023-03-07T15:34:46-08:00March 8th, 2023|4 Comments

Meeting the Challenge: OICF releases report on our response to COVID

By Community|2023-03-07T10:54:43-08:00March 7th, 2023|Comments Off

Hellerwork® now available from Julie McNeill

By Community|2023-03-05T12:57:55-08:00March 5th, 2023|Comments Off

Senior Center has a plethora of activities coming up — even tax assistance

By Community|2023-03-05T11:52:13-08:00March 5th, 2023|Comments Off

PeaceHealth Peace Island now scheduling mammograms twice weekly

By Community|2023-02-27T14:32:41-08:00February 27th, 2023|Comments Off

Tomorrow’s Health Care District board meeting relocates to OICF

By Community|2023-02-27T13:41:01-08:00February 27th, 2023|Comments Off

An opportunity to practice Qigong with Joan Roulac

By Community|2023-02-22T15:41:34-08:00February 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

When we visit the Food Bank, we know almost everyone who walks in the door

By Community|2023-02-17T14:31:40-08:00February 17th, 2023|2 Comments

Learn how to navigate Medicare coverage

By Community|2023-02-16T15:40:31-08:00February 16th, 2023|Comments Off

Half of Orcas islanders qualify for help at Food Bank

By Community|2023-02-15T22:49:12-08:00February 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Orcas Aviation pilot logs his 1,000th Mercy Flight

By Community|2023-02-10T14:24:51-08:00February 11th, 2023|7 Comments

State Health Dept. relaunches free telehealth program for COVID-19

By Community|2023-02-09T14:51:02-08:00February 9th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Thanks to all who make the Dental Van Clinic possible

By Community|2023-02-09T14:04:35-08:00February 9th, 2023|1 Comment

DOH launches Influenza Vaccination Dashboard

By News Source|2023-02-07T16:54:36-08:00February 7th, 2023|Comments Off

PeaceHealth Peace Island adds cardiac MRIs to diagnostic imaging toolkit

By Community|2023-02-09T12:34:42-08:00February 7th, 2023|Comments Off

Island Health is offering four-week hypertension series

By Community|2023-02-04T20:42:11-08:00February 5th, 2023|1 Comment

IPC-Orcas adds new family medicine provider

By Community|2023-02-04T16:05:16-08:00February 4th, 2023|Comments Off

IPC-Orcas adds new physician, new exam rooms

By Community|2023-02-01T12:43:23-08:00February 1st, 2023|Comments Off

Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections

By News Source|2023-02-01T11:24:21-08:00February 1st, 2023|Comments Off

Peace Island recognized for patient experience sixth year in a row

By Community|2023-01-31T13:49:01-08:00January 31st, 2023|Comments Off

Island Health classes in the offing

By Community|2023-01-26T14:05:23-08:00January 29th, 2023|Comments Off

Health, wellness conversation coming to Library this Saturday

By Community|2023-01-26T15:59:36-08:00January 26th, 2023|Comments Off

Free tooth extraction clinic coming up

By Community|2023-01-26T14:00:55-08:00January 26th, 2023|Comments Off

Upcoming Island Health classes/events

By Community|2023-01-12T15:14:41-08:00January 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Welcome to Medicare? SHIBA has all the answers you need

By Community|2023-01-12T15:57:34-08:00January 12th, 2023|Comments Off

It’s time for annual Point in Time homeless count

By Community|2023-01-12T15:29:44-08:00January 12th, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County launches new oral health program for school-age children

By Community|2023-01-11T13:52:33-08:00January 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Join Island Primary Care – Orcas and San Juan County ECEAP for a meet and greet with our new pediatrician

By Community|2023-01-10T15:55:04-08:00January 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Students encouraged to enter Radon Poster Contest

By News Source|2023-01-10T14:44:48-08:00January 10th, 2023|2 Comments

San Juan County EMTs test new prehospital blood monitors

By Community|2023-01-10T13:53:10-08:00January 10th, 2023|Comments Off

Learn what Island Reproductive Health is up to at upcoming meet

By Community|2023-01-06T16:29:58-08:00January 7th, 2023|Comments Off

Heads Up: Cold temps caused high OPALCO bills

By Community|2022-12-29T17:44:05-08:00December 29th, 2022|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Every all-electric domicile needs a back-up alternative heat source

By Community|2022-12-28T13:50:19-08:00December 28th, 2022|12 Comments

Winter Storm Warning | Brrrrrr again (still)

By News Source|2022-12-23T12:23:27-08:00December 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Thanks to community for offering space to counsel Medicare clients

By Community|2022-12-22T13:13:59-08:00December 22nd, 2022|1 Comment

OCRC helps islanders stay warm and clean with Coates Programs

By Community|2022-12-21T16:25:54-08:00December 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | COVID is still with us

By Community|2022-12-21T14:44:38-08:00December 21st, 2022|4 Comments

Flu cases very high in Washington: DOH urges everyone take precautions

By News Source|2022-12-20T15:45:36-08:00December 20th, 2022|Comments Off

Health Care District board will meet on Tuesday — online only

By Community|2022-12-19T17:18:17-08:00December 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Health Care District to hold special board meeting

By Community|2022-12-17T16:27:05-08:00December 18th, 2022|Comments Off

Upcoming Island Health classes

By Community|2022-12-15T16:01:42-08:00December 15th, 2022|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Many thanks to the Lions Club

By Community|2022-12-15T15:16:27-08:00December 15th, 2022|6 Comments

Needham brings decades of leadership and executive-level experience to Island Health

By Community|2022-12-13T15:29:45-08:00December 13th, 2022|Comments Off

Daycares in Finland built a ‘forest’, and it changed kids’ immune systems

By News Source|2022-12-12T13:03:33-08:00December 12th, 2022|6 Comments

See what’s on tap at our Senior Center

By Community|2022-12-10T13:36:40-08:00December 10th, 2022|Comments Off

Omicron-targeted COVID-19 boosters now authorized for children ages 6 months and older

By News Source|2022-12-09T15:42:35-08:00December 9th, 2022|Comments Off

Larsen introduces bill to boost federal response to flu

By Community|2022-12-08T16:24:23-08:00December 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Health Care District invites your support during GiveOrcas Campaign

By Community|2022-12-06T14:43:16-08:00December 6th, 2022|1 Comment

Hot Topic 63: | Changes to COVID-19 data reporting

By Community|2022-12-05T14:26:19-08:00December 5th, 2022|Comments Off

Hot Topic 62 | Influenza treatments

By Community|2022-12-01T15:27:44-08:00December 1st, 2022|Comments Off

Washington state’s COVID-19 response website to be decommissioned Dec. 1

By Community|2022-11-28T14:36:53-08:00November 28th, 2022|Comments Off

Ray’s Pharmacy RX department closes on Saturday until they can find a Pharmacist

By Community|2022-11-26T15:50:38-08:00November 26th, 2022|1 Comment

Island Health awarded ‘A’ hospital safety grade from Leapfrog Group

By Community|2022-11-26T15:08:46-08:00November 26th, 2022|Comments Off

Sharing is caring—except when it comes to viruses

By News Source|2022-11-23T14:14:22-08:00November 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

DOH strongly urges individuals get vaccinated to prevent spread of flu

By News Source|2022-11-22T15:41:31-08:00November 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Update from Senior Services as management moves to separation by island

By Community|2022-11-21T13:17:14-08:00November 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Health Care District sets next meeting for Tuesday

By Community|2022-11-20T11:52:40-08:00November 20th, 2022|Comments Off

Dr. Triplett is ready to pull teeth

By Community|2022-11-19T15:41:40-08:00November 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Upcoming Island Health class offerings

By Community|2022-11-19T15:22:48-08:00November 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Clinic update welcomes new (returning) pediatrician

By Community|2022-11-18T14:24:28-08:00November 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Celebrating safely this holiday season

By News Source|2022-11-18T14:52:11-08:00November 18th, 2022|Comments Off

Hot Topic #61 | Best practices for COVID, cold, and flu season

By Community|2022-11-18T13:08:40-08:00November 18th, 2022|Comments Off

PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center marking 10th anniversary

By Community|2022-11-17T15:08:03-08:00November 17th, 2022|Comments Off

Newest happenings from Island Primary Care-Orcas

By Community|2022-11-16T12:37:54-08:00November 17th, 2022|Comments Off

Meet new Island Health doctors at upcoming reception

By Community|2022-11-16T12:19:47-08:00November 16th, 2022|1 Comment

Island Air medical crew places 3rd in national competition

By Community|2022-11-14T15:09:34-08:00November 14th, 2022|2 Comments

New collaboration between WA DOH and Amazon brings SNAP Produce Match to more households

By News Source|2022-11-14T13:47:45-08:00November 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Health District budget hearing and special meeting

By Community|2022-11-13T15:02:06-08:00November 13th, 2022|Comments Off

As the Paradigm Shifts | The Older I Get, the Luckier I Feel

By Rosie Kuhn|2022-11-13T18:59:28-08:00November 13th, 2022|Comments Off

Servicios de interpretación de Island Health : Medical Clinic provides care in Spanish

By Community|2022-11-11T19:01:33-08:00November 12th, 2022|Comments Off

Senior Center shares upcoming class schedule

By Community|2022-11-10T16:18:29-08:00November 10th, 2022|Comments Off

Final (?) COVID bulletin from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2022-11-10T16:02:29-08:00November 10th, 2022|Comments Off

Island Sports & Spine Clinic increases access to care with new provider

By Community|2022-11-06T20:50:48-08:00November 7th, 2022|Comments Off

Hearing appointments available at Senior Center

By Community|2022-11-06T14:29:08-08:00November 7th, 2022|Comments Off

KWIAHT: Fresh scoop on sick sea birds

By Community|2022-11-06T13:28:28-08:00November 7th, 2022|Comments Off

New provider joins Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine

By Community|2022-11-04T16:25:11-07:00November 6th, 2022|Comments Off

Here’s Island Health upcoming class offerings

By Community|2022-11-04T20:01:52-07:00November 6th, 2022|Comments Off

Looks like severe weather shelter at Community Church to be open next week

By Community|2022-11-04T15:13:36-07:00November 5th, 2022|1 Comment

Schedule a Medicare appointment with local experts

By Community|2022-11-04T13:42:54-07:00November 5th, 2022|Comments Off

Reading, math, science, and wellness: youth mental health is a new educational cornerstone

By News Source|2022-11-04T13:51:55-07:00November 4th, 2022|Comments Off

Latest (next to last) COVID bulletin from State Dept. of Health

By Community|2022-11-04T12:54:42-07:00November 4th, 2022|Comments Off

More bivalent COVID-19 booster clinics scheduled for next week

By Community|2022-11-04T11:03:40-07:00November 4th, 2022|Comments Off

Island Health has improved Patient Portal

By Community|2022-11-12T17:28:00-08:00November 2nd, 2022|Comments Off

There’s a new Superintendent at OIHCD

By Community|2022-11-01T16:38:05-07:00November 1st, 2022|2 Comments

Inslee and legislators roll out more reproductive freedom bills for 2023 legislative session

By News Source|2022-10-29T15:25:14-07:00October 30th, 2022|Comments Off

Upcoming classes from Island Health

By Community|2022-10-29T21:26:21-07:00October 30th, 2022|Comments Off

State Health Dept issues its weekly COVID report

By News Source|2022-10-28T13:07:51-07:00October 28th, 2022|Comments Off

State’s COVID emergency order ends next week

By News Source|2022-10-28T12:48:16-07:00October 28th, 2022|Comments Off

Food Bank takes down glass shields, puts up open shelves

By Community|2022-10-27T13:24:03-07:00October 27th, 2022|1 Comment

Hot Topic 60: Autumn Immunizations – What? Why? When? Where? How?

By Community|2022-10-27T13:07:08-07:00October 27th, 2022|1 Comment

Food Bank expands to meet growing need

By Ellie Wright|2022-10-24T14:06:01-07:00October 25th, 2022|1 Comment