||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND HEALTH |||


Breastfeeding Matters with Island Health

Learn about a variety of breastfeeding topics during this online class on Wednesday, September 7, from 12 to 1 p.m. This class is available to pregnant and postpartum women and their babies. Visit islandhealth.org/classes or call 360.299.4204 to register.


Island Health Offers Suicide Prevention Class

Join Dr. Hammer for a discussion around crisis intervention and strategies for addressing mental health problems with family, friends and co-workers. Please join us for this important and candid conversation on Thursday, September 8th, from Noon-1:00 p.m.  Visit islandhealth.org/classes or call 360.299.4204 to register.


Island Health Offers In-Person Portal Support

Have you viewed our Patient Portal tutorial videos but still have unanswered questions about registration and the new portal features? Sign-up to bring in your device and work with an Island Health Patient Portal Pro for a one-on-one, in-person appointment. Appointments available on Thursdays throughout September. Visit islandhealth.org/classes or call 360.299.4204 to register.


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 Thursday, September 15, from 2:30–3:00 p.m. Visit islandhealth.org/classes or call 360.299.4204 to register.


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