Topic: Health & Wellness
Wilderness First Responder Training
Written on January 21, 2020 at 7:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS is offering Wilderness First Responder Training (WFR), February 10 – 19 at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. This training is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry Continue Reading
Embody Love Movement Workshop
Written on January 13, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Former islander and FHHS graduate Zoe Louise Kromer will be offering an eye opening and transformational workshop for all people regardless of gender identity, ages 18+. This workshop will invite participants on a journey toward radical body positivity, self-acceptance and uncovering true potential. “We are aiming to set new intentions about how we feel, think, Continue Reading
Winter Storm Coming
Written on January 13, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from OPALCO… Are you ready for the winter storm blowing in? We are looking at some some serious cold coming our way this week. Please be prepared and look out for your neighbors! Make sure you have your phone charged up, fill up your gas tank in your car, and if you Continue Reading
Economy, Environment and Health Benefit from Trails, Two New Studies Show
Written on January 10, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from the Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office… Executive Summary OLYMPIA–Trails contribute more than $8.2 billion to the state’s economy, according to companion studies released today by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. Done in collaboration with Washington Trails Association, Washington Bikes, and the University of Washington, the studies look at Continue Reading
Transition San Juan Island
Written on January 9, 2020 at 1:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
We all know of “20-20 hindsight”, but what about 2020 foresight? In many ways we are in a far more precarious state, and highly susceptible to disruption out here on the islands, than our comfortable lives portray. Dependable and affordable electricity, disproportional importation of food stuffs and a lack of capacity for local recycling and Continue Reading
Severe Weather Shelter
Written on January 6, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Severe Weather Shelter is prepared for upcoming freezing temperatures The United Way of San Juan County’s Severe Weather Shelter Team is prepared to be open for upcoming forecasted freezing temperatures starting next week. Volunteer hosts have been notified, and the team is going to do everything possible to ensure the criteria for this temporary Continue Reading
Island Senior: Welcoming the New Year with Self Care Classes at The Mullis Center
Written on January 1, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Whether the New Year brings with it a desire to counter the indulgences of the holidays or an ongoing intention to retain and improve your health and well being, the Mullis Center’s regular classes; Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, both Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth brings mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor
Written on December 30, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders can receive affordable dental care, thanks to the local nonprofit Fish For Teeth, on Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the Mullis Community Center on San Juan Island. “Many volunteers and local businesses work as a team to bring this service to those who cannot otherwise afford dental care,” said Fish Continue Reading
Help Available for Substance Abuse at PIMC
Written on December 22, 2019 at 2:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
By Louise Dustrude – For those with substance abuse problems, and for the people who love them, worry about them, or are exasperated by them, there is help available at Peace Island Medical Center. Lauren Olsen, MD, is a family practice doctor at Peace Island with training and experience in buprenorphine therapy for addiction. No Continue Reading
SJIEMS in 2019
Written on December 21, 2019 at 8:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following press release was submitted by SJI EMS… As we close out 2019, we thought we would spend some time discussing some of the highlights of the year for San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services (SJI EMS). Expansion of Paramedicine Program One of the important programs that SJI EMS has expanded is our pioneering Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth Says “Thank You!”
Written on December 15, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Submitted by Fish for Teeth board, Matt Marinkovich, Maureen Marinkovich, Dr. Michael Horn, Tami Doenges and David Jennings. Fish for Teeth has been helping fill the dental needs of San Juan and Lopez islands since 2012 by sponsoring the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van. The van comes to San Juan for two-day visits, four Continue Reading
New Digs for SJ Oriental Medicine
Written on December 12, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
After 20 years at 50 web Street in downtown Friday Harbor, Sandy Richard has moved the San Juan Oriental Medicine Clinic out to 517 Douglas Road. The clinic will be up and running this week and looking forward to seeing new and old patients.
Update from Inter-Island Healthcare Foundation
Written on December 10, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Results of Survey of San Juan County Residents over 70 years old are in. Background: In August and September of 2019, thanks in part to donations from county residents, the Foundation commissioned a survey of county residents to determine the extent and magnitude of unmet needs for community based long-term care services in San Juan Continue Reading
Community Survey 2019
Written on December 8, 2019 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please help out the SJI Prevention Coalition by participating in this community survey. Cynthia explains that they need more public input… The deadline to gather community input is Saturday, December 14 (and) we have not yet reached the minimum requirement for participation in this annual mandatory CPWI Coalition survey. Please complete the survey ASAP, if Continue Reading
Honoring Outgoing EMS Board Members
Written on December 5, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following announcement was submitted by Nathan Butler, public information officer for SJI EMS… On November 26, 2019, the staff of San Juan Island EMS honored outgoing Board members with a special presentation. Outgoing Board members Mark Schwinge, Michael Edwards, Warren Appleton, and Rebecca Smith were all in attendance. Though they were also honored at Continue Reading
PHD Meeting
Written on December 4, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 will be holding a special meeting on December 4, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at the Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building. (Agenda linked below). This meeting will be chaired by Chair pro tem Anna Lisa Lindstrum. This meeting will begin with HIPAA training from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 Continue Reading
Rock Solid Wins National Award!
Written on December 3, 2019 at 12:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Rock Solid prevention youth for their receipt of a national award for their Red Ribbon Week vaping prevention message posted on the Friday Harbor High School chemistry door. See below for the official announcement and a picture of their entry. They received one of ten Judges picks – the award for Educational entry. Continue Reading
Letters
Written on December 1, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fire District 3 Chair, Commissioner Bob Jarman, shares the following letter to the commissioners of San Juan Island Public Hospital District #1… Honorable Board Members: San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Commissioners wish to congratulate the newly elected Public Hospital District Commissioners as you are sworn in and begin the learning curve Continue Reading
PHD Board Members Sworn In
Written on November 27, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Louise Dustrude Just over a dozen residents witnessed the swearing-in ceremony for three new Public Hospital District board members in the Superior Courtroom on Tuesday afternoon. Superior Court Judge Katie Loring swore in her husband Kyle Loring, Trish Lehman, and Gail Leschine-Seitz, elected earlier this month. The fourth new board member, Everett Clary, was Continue Reading
Nourish to Flourish
Written on November 26, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
As we join around the table to give thanks, it is important to reflect on those in our community in need. Nourish to Flourish, a group of concerned community leaders meets monthly to address hunger and food insecurity on San Juan Island. A recent report found 40% of our residents struggle to make ends meet Continue Reading
Island Rec – Barbell Pulse
Written on November 26, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Start a new fitness class, taught by SJI Fitness instructors, that focuses on positively effective muscle toning and strength building. This motivating class is a full body workout that uses 2.5, 5, and 10-pound plates set to music. The movements are proven to burn calories and tone your bone building muscle with maximizing repetition and Continue Reading
San Juan Island Prevention Coalition Seeks Community Input
Written on November 22, 2019 at 5:59 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
ONLINE SURVEY ENGLISHhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SAJUSAJU2019EN ONLINE SURVEY SPANISHhttps://es.surveymonkey.com/r/SAJUSAJU2019SP Please help support prevention by taking 3-5 minutes to complete the short online survey! Community perspective and perceptions are a very important aspect of our prevention work where our primary focus is having each and every child in our community reach his or her full potential. Annually, the San Continue Reading
Wilderness First Responder Training
Written on January 21, 2020 at 7:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS is offering Wilderness First Responder Training (WFR), February 10 – 19 at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. This training is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry Continue Reading
Embody Love Movement Workshop
Written on January 13, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Former islander and FHHS graduate Zoe Louise Kromer will be offering an eye opening and transformational workshop for all people regardless of gender identity, ages 18+. This workshop will invite participants on a journey toward radical body positivity, self-acceptance and uncovering true potential. “We are aiming to set new intentions about how we feel, think, Continue Reading
Winter Storm Coming
Written on January 13, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from OPALCO… Are you ready for the winter storm blowing in? We are looking at some some serious cold coming our way this week. Please be prepared and look out for your neighbors! Make sure you have your phone charged up, fill up your gas tank in your car, and if you Continue Reading
Economy, Environment and Health Benefit from Trails, Two New Studies Show
Written on January 10, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from the Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office… Executive Summary OLYMPIA–Trails contribute more than $8.2 billion to the state’s economy, according to companion studies released today by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. Done in collaboration with Washington Trails Association, Washington Bikes, and the University of Washington, the studies look at Continue Reading
Transition San Juan Island
Written on January 9, 2020 at 1:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
We all know of “20-20 hindsight”, but what about 2020 foresight? In many ways we are in a far more precarious state, and highly susceptible to disruption out here on the islands, than our comfortable lives portray. Dependable and affordable electricity, disproportional importation of food stuffs and a lack of capacity for local recycling and Continue Reading
Severe Weather Shelter
Written on January 6, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Severe Weather Shelter is prepared for upcoming freezing temperatures The United Way of San Juan County’s Severe Weather Shelter Team is prepared to be open for upcoming forecasted freezing temperatures starting next week. Volunteer hosts have been notified, and the team is going to do everything possible to ensure the criteria for this temporary Continue Reading
Island Senior: Welcoming the New Year with Self Care Classes at The Mullis Center
Written on January 1, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Whether the New Year brings with it a desire to counter the indulgences of the holidays or an ongoing intention to retain and improve your health and well being, the Mullis Center’s regular classes; Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, both Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth brings mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor
Written on December 30, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders can receive affordable dental care, thanks to the local nonprofit Fish For Teeth, on Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the Mullis Community Center on San Juan Island. “Many volunteers and local businesses work as a team to bring this service to those who cannot otherwise afford dental care,” said Fish Continue Reading
Help Available for Substance Abuse at PIMC
Written on December 22, 2019 at 2:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
By Louise Dustrude – For those with substance abuse problems, and for the people who love them, worry about them, or are exasperated by them, there is help available at Peace Island Medical Center. Lauren Olsen, MD, is a family practice doctor at Peace Island with training and experience in buprenorphine therapy for addiction. No Continue Reading
SJIEMS in 2019
Written on December 21, 2019 at 8:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following press release was submitted by SJI EMS… As we close out 2019, we thought we would spend some time discussing some of the highlights of the year for San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services (SJI EMS). Expansion of Paramedicine Program One of the important programs that SJI EMS has expanded is our pioneering Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth Says “Thank You!”
Written on December 15, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Submitted by Fish for Teeth board, Matt Marinkovich, Maureen Marinkovich, Dr. Michael Horn, Tami Doenges and David Jennings. Fish for Teeth has been helping fill the dental needs of San Juan and Lopez islands since 2012 by sponsoring the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van. The van comes to San Juan for two-day visits, four Continue Reading
New Digs for SJ Oriental Medicine
Written on December 12, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
After 20 years at 50 web Street in downtown Friday Harbor, Sandy Richard has moved the San Juan Oriental Medicine Clinic out to 517 Douglas Road. The clinic will be up and running this week and looking forward to seeing new and old patients.
Update from Inter-Island Healthcare Foundation
Written on December 10, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Results of Survey of San Juan County Residents over 70 years old are in. Background: In August and September of 2019, thanks in part to donations from county residents, the Foundation commissioned a survey of county residents to determine the extent and magnitude of unmet needs for community based long-term care services in San Juan Continue Reading
Community Survey 2019
Written on December 8, 2019 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please help out the SJI Prevention Coalition by participating in this community survey. Cynthia explains that they need more public input… The deadline to gather community input is Saturday, December 14 (and) we have not yet reached the minimum requirement for participation in this annual mandatory CPWI Coalition survey. Please complete the survey ASAP, if Continue Reading
Honoring Outgoing EMS Board Members
Written on December 5, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following announcement was submitted by Nathan Butler, public information officer for SJI EMS… On November 26, 2019, the staff of San Juan Island EMS honored outgoing Board members with a special presentation. Outgoing Board members Mark Schwinge, Michael Edwards, Warren Appleton, and Rebecca Smith were all in attendance. Though they were also honored at Continue Reading
PHD Meeting
Written on December 4, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 will be holding a special meeting on December 4, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at the Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building. (Agenda linked below). This meeting will be chaired by Chair pro tem Anna Lisa Lindstrum. This meeting will begin with HIPAA training from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 Continue Reading
Rock Solid Wins National Award!
Written on December 3, 2019 at 12:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Rock Solid prevention youth for their receipt of a national award for their Red Ribbon Week vaping prevention message posted on the Friday Harbor High School chemistry door. See below for the official announcement and a picture of their entry. They received one of ten Judges picks – the award for Educational entry. Continue Reading
Letters
Written on December 1, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fire District 3 Chair, Commissioner Bob Jarman, shares the following letter to the commissioners of San Juan Island Public Hospital District #1… Honorable Board Members: San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Commissioners wish to congratulate the newly elected Public Hospital District Commissioners as you are sworn in and begin the learning curve Continue Reading
PHD Board Members Sworn In
Written on November 27, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Louise Dustrude Just over a dozen residents witnessed the swearing-in ceremony for three new Public Hospital District board members in the Superior Courtroom on Tuesday afternoon. Superior Court Judge Katie Loring swore in her husband Kyle Loring, Trish Lehman, and Gail Leschine-Seitz, elected earlier this month. The fourth new board member, Everett Clary, was Continue Reading
Nourish to Flourish
Written on November 26, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
As we join around the table to give thanks, it is important to reflect on those in our community in need. Nourish to Flourish, a group of concerned community leaders meets monthly to address hunger and food insecurity on San Juan Island. A recent report found 40% of our residents struggle to make ends meet Continue Reading
Island Rec – Barbell Pulse
Written on November 26, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Start a new fitness class, taught by SJI Fitness instructors, that focuses on positively effective muscle toning and strength building. This motivating class is a full body workout that uses 2.5, 5, and 10-pound plates set to music. The movements are proven to burn calories and tone your bone building muscle with maximizing repetition and Continue Reading
San Juan Island Prevention Coalition Seeks Community Input
Written on November 22, 2019 at 5:59 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
ONLINE SURVEY ENGLISHhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SAJUSAJU2019EN ONLINE SURVEY SPANISHhttps://es.surveymonkey.com/r/SAJUSAJU2019SP Please help support prevention by taking 3-5 minutes to complete the short online survey! Community perspective and perceptions are a very important aspect of our prevention work where our primary focus is having each and every child in our community reach his or her full potential. Annually, the San Continue Reading