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Swallow Screening at Island Hospital
Determine if you might have a swallowing disorder at a free screening on Tuesday, May 4 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinic at Island Hospital, 1015 25th St., Anacortes. Appointments are required. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 360-299-4204.
Island Hospital offers online cholesterol class
Chronically elevated cholesterol levels increase risk for heart attack and stroke. 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, May 5, from 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 360-299-4204 to register.
Island Hospital offers virtual stroke safety class
Join Island Hospital’s specialized Stroke Coordinator for an in-depth look at what you really need to know about stroke, how to quickly identify a stroke, and when to call 911. This class will help you understand that time matters when dealing with a stroke and taking immediate action will give you and/or your loved one more options for care. Call 360-299-4204 or register online at www.islandhospital.org/classes.
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