||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND HEALTH |||
Island Health offers online childbirth education class series
Island Health is offering a four-week online class series designed to prepare parents-to-be for the arrival of their new baby. Classes are Tuesdays from 6:30–9:00 p.m. starting March 1 and are taught by Teri Shilling, MS, LCCE, CD(DONA), IBCLC. Cost is $95 and is covered by Apple Health. Registration is required; call 360.299.4204.
Island Health offers online cholesterol class
Join Registered Dietitian Amber Phillips for an informative 30-minute talk on small changes you can make to your diet beyond the standard advice to reduce saturated fat and cholesterol intake. This will be a virtual class, held on Wednesday, February 9, from 2:30–3:00 p.m. Call 360.299.4204 to register.
Island Health offers free aging in place class
Join an expert from Hospice of the Northwest to learn tips and strategies for healthy aging and how to stay in your home longer. This free online class takes place on Thursday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m. Call 360.299.4204 to registerwww.islandhealth.org/classes or Call 360.299.4204 to register.
Island Health hosts car and booster seat clinic
Safe Kids Northwest is hosting a free car seat clinic on Thursday, February 10 from 3–5 p.m. Learn how to properly install and use your car or booster seat. Located in the 24th Street parking lot of Island Health, Anacortes. Due to COVID-19 face masks are required (children under two exempt). Vehicles limited to four family members. Appointments are required; email CarSeatsNW@gmail.com to schedule.
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