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


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 Tuesday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m.  Register online at www.islandhealth.org/classes or call 360.299.4204.


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 30-minute, one-on-one, in-person appointment. Tuesday, December 6, between 2-4 p.m. Visit islandhealth.org/classes or call 360.299.4204 to register.


Breastfeeding Matters with Island Health

Learn about a variety of breastfeeding topics during this online class on Wednesday, December 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 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, December 7, from 2:30–3:00 p.m. 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, December 8 from 2–4 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. 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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