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Island Hearing Healthcare @ Orcas Senior Center – 1st Thursday of month

Stacie Nordrum, Au.D., CCC-A, of Island Hearing Healthcare will offer hearing appointments at Orcas Senior Center on the first Thursday of each month. Make your appointment in advance as slots fill up quick. Services available include hearing tests, consultations, hearing aid programming, and other hearing aid services. Clean and checks of hearing aids, as well as general consultations will be offered free of charge. To schedule an appointment and other questions please contact Stacie directly at 360-378-2330 or islandhearing@gmail.com. To learn more about Island Hearing Healthcare, go to islandhearing.net.


SHIBA “Welcome to Medicare” by Zoom: Thursday, March 23, 2pm

Is 2023 the year you join Medicare? If so, you probably know that Medicare has its own vocabulary and rules, and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) are here to assist with Medicare questions. The San Juan County SHIBA volunteers will be hosting a free Zoom presentation on Thursday, March 23 at 2pm. Come learn how Medicare works, what your coverage options are, and when you must act to avoid penalties. To register for the free presentation or schedule a free and unbiased appointment, email shibasjco@yahoo.com or call 360-376-5892.


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