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Edmonds School District to host free vaccine clinic May 16
Free vaccines for the entire family will be available at Edmonds School District’s vaccine clinic Friday, May 16 outside the Verdant building in Lynnwood (4710 196th St. S.W.) from 1-6…
Learn more about Medicare during virtual presentations offered through Edmonds Waterfront Center
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offers free and unbiased Medicare advice Wednesdays and Thursdays via Zoom. The program, which operates out of the Edmonds Waterfront Center, serves those receiving…
Health Matters: Paying attention to bone health reaps critical benefits, experts say
This is the second in our 2025 “Health Matters” series focused on health topics in South Snohomish County and sponsored by the Verdant Health Commission. Read past articles in this…
WA hospitals push for veto of lower state insurance reimbursements
Washington hospitals are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto a bill that would limit health insurance reimbursement rates for state workers and public school employees. The bill is designed to…
Vendor data breach affects Providence Swedish patient information
Providence Swedish said it was recently notified of a security event at a former collections vendor, Nationwide Recovery Services (NRS), affecting the records of patients of Stevens Memorial Hospital, now…
Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in…
Sponsored: Nonprofit Showcase — Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation
My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with the Verdant Health Commission to profile the work of local nonprofits that advance the health of our whole community. Snohomish County resident Kim…
Snohomish Conservation District, Verdant launch free community gardening program
Food costs are rising and demand for food at local food banks is increasing. A creative partnership between the Snohomish Conservation District (SCD) and Verdant Health Commission is designed to…
Multiple Sclerosis Donor Closet seeks volunteers
The Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands (MSHH) Donor Closet, located in downtown Edmonds, is seeking volunteers to help with customer service, drivers for pick-up and deliveries, sorting and cleaning equipment, and…
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Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in…
Free EKG screenings offered to young people April 2 at Lynnwood HS
The Edmonds School District is partnering with the Nick of Time Foundation and the University of Washington Center for Sports Cardiology to host a free EKG Youth Heart Screening event…
Measles case in Snohomish County is second identified in state
Public Health – Seattle and King County and the Snohomish County Health Department are investigating a positive case of measles, identified on March 17 in an adult resident of Snohomish…
Sponsored: Nonprofit Showcase — Project Access Northwest
My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with the Verdant Health Commission to profile the work of local nonprofits it helps fund, which advance the health of our whole community. Local…
Edmonds Chamber ribbon cutting for LightHeart Associates March 11
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, at 21701 76th Ave. W., Suite 301 to celebrate the opening of LightHeart…
Washington could exempt medical debt from credit reports
When Kristopher Shook was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at age 42, his only concern was beating it, no matter the cost. As a result, he accumulated hundreds of thousands…
Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in…
Blood donations sought to offset winter weather cancellations
As winter weather continues to hit the Pacific Northwest, cancellation of blood drives and donor appointments continues to rise. According to Bloodworks Northwest, last week’s snow caused the cancellation of…
Cold weather causes steep drop in blood donations
Blood banks in Washington are urging residents to donate blood after available supplies reached alarming low levels in January, the Washington State Department of Health said in a news release….
Health Matters: Dark days, bright ideas — Innovative ways to combat seasonal blues
This is the fifth of our five-part 2024 “Health Matters” series focused on health topics in South Snohomish County and sponsored by the Verdant Health Commission. Read part 1 —…
Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in…
Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in…
Dual care plans could provide some Washingtonians with more health coverage
Millions of Americans could qualify for more health coverage. People who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid can enroll in a Dual Special Needs Plan. However, many might not…
Verdant to present free Healthy Holiday Sides cooking demo Nov. 13
The Verdant Health Commission is offering a free Healthy Holiday Sides cooking demonstration on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The hybrid class will explore nutritious alternatives to traditional side dishes while celebrating…
From tires to nail polish, state ecology department studying new round of consumer products with toxic chemicals
In May 2024, Washington State Department of Ecology’s Safer Products for Washington team identified a new set of toxic chemicals in everyday consumer products. That’s important, Ecology said, because it…