Topic: Health & Wellness
13 Remarkable Health Benefits of Getting Outdoors
Written on February 19, 2020 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today we have a guest post from TripOutside.com on the Benefits of Getting Outdoors… By Julie Singh If you’re a self-professed homebody, you could seriously benefit from a change of scenery. Spending time in nature could improve your physical and mental health, ward off illness, and actually make you happier! As the Father of Western Continue Reading
Person Under Investigation Tests Negative for Coronavirus
Written on February 16, 2020 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health & Community Services received notification from the State Department of Health at 3:44pm today that test results for coronavirus (COVID-19) were negative for the Person Under Investigation from San Juan County. “We are relieved for this patient and their family, and that the risk to the general community remains low. Our local Continue Reading
SJIEMS 2019 Year-End Statistics
Written on February 14, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor, WA – Chances are you’ve had it happen to you a few times. First a siren in the distance, and cars start pulling over. You copy them. Soon you see the lights and strain to see what’s happening. It’s an ambulance. You turn to the person next to you and say, “Someone is Continue Reading
SJC Person Under Investigation for Novel Coronavirus
Written on February 14, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County has its first person under investigation related to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global outbreak. A person under investigation is a person with symptoms consistent with coronavirus infection and who has either recently traveled to an affected area, or has had close contact with a confirmed novel coronavirus case. Testing is currently Continue Reading
Hospice Volunteer Training
Written on February 14, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hospice of San Juan offers free training for new volunteers on the first two Saturdays of March (the 7th and 14th). Hospice of San Juan, an all-volunteer hospice founded in 1985 by a group of island health providers wishing to care for neighbors free of charge, works independent of as well as alongside the Medicare- Continue Reading
Stairclimb Challenge Fundraiser
Written on February 13, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Firefighters Participate in Challenging Fundraiser to Fight Leukemia and Lymphoma FRIDAY HARBOR, WA — On Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Friday Harbor Marketplace from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., four San Juan Island Fire and Rescue firefighters (SJIF&R) will be out in front of the store training and raising funds for the Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth brings mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor
Written on February 9, 2020 at 8:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders can receive affordable dental care, thanks to the local nonprofit Fish For Teeth, on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 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 For Continue Reading
Mindful Movement with The Studio SJI
Written on February 7, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join this new class from The Studio! With a focus on our core values, this class will build strength, flexibility, balance & cardiovascular endurance. We will fuse a unique combination of Pilates, Barre, TRX, Yoga and Dance. Have fun with friends while moving mindfully! This class is scheduled for Fridays, 9:45-10:45am, February 28 – April Continue Reading
2019 Year-End Awards Banquet
Written on February 6, 2020 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On January 25, 2020, SJI Emergency Medical Services (“SJIEMS”) gathered to celebrate the achievements and service of staff and its approximately sixty volunteer EMTs. Interim Chief Karl Kuetzing said “Our volunteers work really hard and enable us to perform far beyond what our budget would otherwise allow. Each volunteer deserves recognition. We try to highlight Continue Reading
New Book from John Geyman, M.D.
Written on February 5, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Geyman, M.D. announces publication of: Long-Term Care in America: The Crisis All of Us Will Face in Our Lifetimes. A long-time writer about U.S. health care, Dr. Geyman examines the problems which face persons needing long-term care, offers suggestions and resources for making decisions, describes available government and community programs, discusses the under-valuation of Continue Reading
Transition San Juan Island
Written on February 3, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mission Statement: Creating conditions for community resilience and regeneration in a rapidly changing world We have set the next meeting of Transition San Juan Island for Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 3-6 PM at the Mullis Center. The purpose is for each action group to complete their Vision Statement. So when you arrive at 3, Continue Reading
2019 Novel Coronavirus Declared a Public Health Emergency
Written on February 2, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The World Health Organization declared a global emergency on Thursday and Friday the White House declared a U.S. public health emergency as the coronavirus outbreak has spread worldwide. Human-to-human transmission of the virus was also confirmed in the U.S. this week. The outbreak originated in December 2019, in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Since then, Continue Reading
Open House on Proposition 1
Written on February 1, 2020 at 6:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Fire District #3 will hold an open house this Sunday, February 2, at noon to give voters the opportunity to learn more about Prop 1, the proposed sales tax to help fund an upgrade of San Juan County’s Emergency Communication System. This will be at the Fire Station at 1011 Mullis Street. Citizens will have Continue Reading
Island Senior: For a Healthy Heart, Eat Your Oats!
Written on February 1, 2020 at 8:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… A Scotsman was eating his oats when an Englishman scoffed, “In England we feed oats to our horses.” “Aye,” said the Scot, “That is why England raises the best horses… and Scotland the best men.” So said my dad, Jim Continue Reading
Vaccine Clinic for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
Written on February 1, 2020 at 8:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
In partnership with Dr. Sonja Webster-Hills and in accordance with the state veterinarian’s requirements, Dr. Alicia McLaughlin, a veterinarian from the Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine (CBEAM) in Bothell, WA, will be offering a vaccine clinic for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) for the San Juan Islands: Date: February 11th Location: Islands Continue Reading
Goodbye Dr. Gossom – Hello Dr. House
Written on January 29, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
People were all but spilling out into the street from the party for Dr. Burk Gossom and Dr. Will House Saturday afternoon. Burk, who broke his ankle running outside his home in December, stood on one leg with his knee resting on a mobile device — “I don’t know what it’s called! I just know Continue Reading
Letters
Written on January 29, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Patti Wickham and Dave Robison write to share this info with you about why Proposition 1 is so important for islanders… As peaceful and serene as our island living is, there is a disaster looming right under our noses. The EMS radio communication system is limited, archaic and highly vulnerable to failure. This is the Continue Reading
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Honors Health Coach Graduates – Gifts Community Scholarship
Written on January 25, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash., Jan. 21, 2020– PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center recently recognized the first group of caregivers earning health coach certification as a result of its Integrated Nutrition Pathways Scholarship program. The program, which awards scholarships to PeaceHealth caregivers to become a certified health coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), is the Continue Reading
Transition San Juan Island: An Update
Written on January 24, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, we extend our sincere appreciation for the attentive and engaged turnout at the Mullis Center on January 12! A quiet Sunday afternoon among busy families, threats of snowy roads and of course the Seahawks playoff game notwithstanding, about 65 of you responded to our invitations. We were enthused by our smiling friends from Lopez Continue Reading
What’s For Lunch on Friday?
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish for Teeth – Fish Taco Fundraiser Friday, January 24th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the San Juan Community Theatre. $8 suggested donation Fish for Teeth is continuing its tooth-fixing mission with another Fish Taco Fundraiser on Friday, January 24, 11-1:30 at the San Juan Island Community Theater. An $8.00 suggested donation lands Continue Reading
Retirement Party
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Burk Gossom is retiring after 40+ years of service and dedication to healthcare on San Juan Island. Please join your friends and neighbors in saying Thank You! January 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the SJI Grange Let’s show our appreciation to Dr. Gossom and say hello to Dr. William House. Bring your 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
13 Remarkable Health Benefits of Getting Outdoors
Written on February 19, 2020 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today we have a guest post from TripOutside.com on the Benefits of Getting Outdoors… By Julie Singh If you’re a self-professed homebody, you could seriously benefit from a change of scenery. Spending time in nature could improve your physical and mental health, ward off illness, and actually make you happier! As the Father of Western Continue Reading
Person Under Investigation Tests Negative for Coronavirus
Written on February 16, 2020 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health & Community Services received notification from the State Department of Health at 3:44pm today that test results for coronavirus (COVID-19) were negative for the Person Under Investigation from San Juan County. “We are relieved for this patient and their family, and that the risk to the general community remains low. Our local Continue Reading
SJIEMS 2019 Year-End Statistics
Written on February 14, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor, WA – Chances are you’ve had it happen to you a few times. First a siren in the distance, and cars start pulling over. You copy them. Soon you see the lights and strain to see what’s happening. It’s an ambulance. You turn to the person next to you and say, “Someone is Continue Reading
SJC Person Under Investigation for Novel Coronavirus
Written on February 14, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County has its first person under investigation related to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global outbreak. A person under investigation is a person with symptoms consistent with coronavirus infection and who has either recently traveled to an affected area, or has had close contact with a confirmed novel coronavirus case. Testing is currently Continue Reading
Hospice Volunteer Training
Written on February 14, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hospice of San Juan offers free training for new volunteers on the first two Saturdays of March (the 7th and 14th). Hospice of San Juan, an all-volunteer hospice founded in 1985 by a group of island health providers wishing to care for neighbors free of charge, works independent of as well as alongside the Medicare- Continue Reading
Stairclimb Challenge Fundraiser
Written on February 13, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Firefighters Participate in Challenging Fundraiser to Fight Leukemia and Lymphoma FRIDAY HARBOR, WA — On Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Friday Harbor Marketplace from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., four San Juan Island Fire and Rescue firefighters (SJIF&R) will be out in front of the store training and raising funds for the Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth brings mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor
Written on February 9, 2020 at 8:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders can receive affordable dental care, thanks to the local nonprofit Fish For Teeth, on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 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 For Continue Reading
Mindful Movement with The Studio SJI
Written on February 7, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join this new class from The Studio! With a focus on our core values, this class will build strength, flexibility, balance & cardiovascular endurance. We will fuse a unique combination of Pilates, Barre, TRX, Yoga and Dance. Have fun with friends while moving mindfully! This class is scheduled for Fridays, 9:45-10:45am, February 28 – April Continue Reading
2019 Year-End Awards Banquet
Written on February 6, 2020 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On January 25, 2020, SJI Emergency Medical Services (“SJIEMS”) gathered to celebrate the achievements and service of staff and its approximately sixty volunteer EMTs. Interim Chief Karl Kuetzing said “Our volunteers work really hard and enable us to perform far beyond what our budget would otherwise allow. Each volunteer deserves recognition. We try to highlight Continue Reading
New Book from John Geyman, M.D.
Written on February 5, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Geyman, M.D. announces publication of: Long-Term Care in America: The Crisis All of Us Will Face in Our Lifetimes. A long-time writer about U.S. health care, Dr. Geyman examines the problems which face persons needing long-term care, offers suggestions and resources for making decisions, describes available government and community programs, discusses the under-valuation of Continue Reading
Transition San Juan Island
Written on February 3, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mission Statement: Creating conditions for community resilience and regeneration in a rapidly changing world We have set the next meeting of Transition San Juan Island for Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 3-6 PM at the Mullis Center. The purpose is for each action group to complete their Vision Statement. So when you arrive at 3, Continue Reading
2019 Novel Coronavirus Declared a Public Health Emergency
Written on February 2, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The World Health Organization declared a global emergency on Thursday and Friday the White House declared a U.S. public health emergency as the coronavirus outbreak has spread worldwide. Human-to-human transmission of the virus was also confirmed in the U.S. this week. The outbreak originated in December 2019, in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Since then, Continue Reading
Open House on Proposition 1
Written on February 1, 2020 at 6:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Fire District #3 will hold an open house this Sunday, February 2, at noon to give voters the opportunity to learn more about Prop 1, the proposed sales tax to help fund an upgrade of San Juan County’s Emergency Communication System. This will be at the Fire Station at 1011 Mullis Street. Citizens will have Continue Reading
Island Senior: For a Healthy Heart, Eat Your Oats!
Written on February 1, 2020 at 8:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… A Scotsman was eating his oats when an Englishman scoffed, “In England we feed oats to our horses.” “Aye,” said the Scot, “That is why England raises the best horses… and Scotland the best men.” So said my dad, Jim Continue Reading
Vaccine Clinic for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
Written on February 1, 2020 at 8:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
In partnership with Dr. Sonja Webster-Hills and in accordance with the state veterinarian’s requirements, Dr. Alicia McLaughlin, a veterinarian from the Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine (CBEAM) in Bothell, WA, will be offering a vaccine clinic for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) for the San Juan Islands: Date: February 11th Location: Islands Continue Reading
Goodbye Dr. Gossom – Hello Dr. House
Written on January 29, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
People were all but spilling out into the street from the party for Dr. Burk Gossom and Dr. Will House Saturday afternoon. Burk, who broke his ankle running outside his home in December, stood on one leg with his knee resting on a mobile device — “I don’t know what it’s called! I just know Continue Reading
Letters
Written on January 29, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Patti Wickham and Dave Robison write to share this info with you about why Proposition 1 is so important for islanders… As peaceful and serene as our island living is, there is a disaster looming right under our noses. The EMS radio communication system is limited, archaic and highly vulnerable to failure. This is the Continue Reading
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Honors Health Coach Graduates – Gifts Community Scholarship
Written on January 25, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash., Jan. 21, 2020– PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center recently recognized the first group of caregivers earning health coach certification as a result of its Integrated Nutrition Pathways Scholarship program. The program, which awards scholarships to PeaceHealth caregivers to become a certified health coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), is the Continue Reading
Transition San Juan Island: An Update
Written on January 24, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, we extend our sincere appreciation for the attentive and engaged turnout at the Mullis Center on January 12! A quiet Sunday afternoon among busy families, threats of snowy roads and of course the Seahawks playoff game notwithstanding, about 65 of you responded to our invitations. We were enthused by our smiling friends from Lopez Continue Reading
What’s For Lunch on Friday?
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish for Teeth – Fish Taco Fundraiser Friday, January 24th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the San Juan Community Theatre. $8 suggested donation Fish for Teeth is continuing its tooth-fixing mission with another Fish Taco Fundraiser on Friday, January 24, 11-1:30 at the San Juan Island Community Theater. An $8.00 suggested donation lands Continue Reading
Retirement Party
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Burk Gossom is retiring after 40+ years of service and dedication to healthcare on San Juan Island. Please join your friends and neighbors in saying Thank You! January 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the SJI Grange Let’s show our appreciation to Dr. Gossom and say hello to Dr. William House. Bring your 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