Tuesday, December 12 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center

— from Bev Mayhew for Peace Island Medical Center —

PeaceHealth is hosting a free event, “Getting through the holidays,” on Tuesday, December  12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, Wash. The event will be held in the conference room on the first floor.

Explore the topics of dealing with stress, grief and loss, family relations, and holiday expectations at this informal gathering with PeaceHealth social workers, Ingrid Fabianson and Gary Waters along with PeaceHealth Chaplain, Andrea Zikakis. A light lunch will be provided, or attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.

For more information, please call 360-378-1788.

About PeaceHealth: Based in Vancouver, Wash., PeaceHealth is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital in Friday Harbor, serves communities in the San Juan Islands. Key services include general and orthopedic surgery, oncology, behavioral health and primary care. Visit us online at peacehealth.org.

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