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Living Better with Diabetes

Join Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Amanda Lungren in a discussion on healthy eating, being active, and reducing risks to help manage diabetes on Thursday, September 22 at 11 a.m.  Registration required, call 360.299.4204 or register online at islandhealth.org/classes.


Nutrition for Healthy Pregnancy with Island Health

Learn essential tips for ensuring proper nutrition during each stage of your pregnancy, from conception to the first post-partum meal.  Join a registered dietitian for this online class on Tuesday, September 27, at 10 a.m.  Registration is required; visit islandhealth.org/classes or call 360.299.4204.


Island Cancer Care offers women’s support group

This support group is open to all women with a history or current cancer diagnosis. The space created together will offer the chance to share unique experiences and learn from others about coping with cancer and treatment. This twelve-week support group takes place on Wednesdays at 2 p.m., starting September 28 and continuing through December 14 in the Fidalgo conference room at Island Health.  Registration required and capacity is limited. Register online at islandhealth.org/classes or call 360.299.4204.


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