Topic: Health & Wellness
PeaceHealth Q&A On COVID-19 Vaccine
Written on January 23, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
Sign-up For Vaccine Updates From PeaceHealth From PeaceHealth We’re proud to play a pivotal role in helping end this pandemic. Following federal and state guidance, we’ve provided a COVID-19 vaccine to more than 12,000 health care workers. We are eager to begin offering the vaccine to others in our communities as more vaccine becomes available Continue Reading
Eventide Orders COVID-19 Vaccine
Written on January 22, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By William F. House, MD, Eventide We have approval for the COVID-19 vaccination. We will be placing our order this week and will notify on eventidehealth.com and via local news both online and in print once we are ready to begin scheduling. Like all clinics, hospitals and health departments we’re being inundated with calls with Continue Reading
Island Senior: Caring For Your Brain
Written on January 21, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“Island Senior” is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae. Neurosurgeon and well-known CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, MD. was recently featured in the Blue Zones online newsletter regarding his new book, Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age. The Blue Zones is a concept based on Continue Reading
County Explains Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccine
Written on January 18, 2021 at 8:18 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County On Monday, Jan. 18, Governor Inslee and the Washington State Department of Health have opened vaccine eligibility to Phase 1b Tier 1. San Juan County will begin delivering Phase 1b Tier 1 immunization on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Q: Who is Eligible for 1b – Tier 1? Anyone over the age of Continue Reading
Compass Health Joins Regional Health Coalition
Written on January 18, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Fourfront Contributor On Jan. 14, four of the largest community behavioral health providers in Washington State, including Compass Health, announced a new partnership called Fourfront Contributor, an advocacy and leadership coalition that utilizes their collective size and expertise to improve the health of individuals, communities and the systems that serve them. “This is an Continue Reading
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Q&A With County
Written on January 16, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County This Q&A will focus on the San Juan County response to the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. There are a number of local organizations working hard to get approval from the Washington State Department of Health so they can receive supplies and begin administering doses. However, even the members of the vaccine team Continue Reading
State Says All Regions Remain In Phase 1
Written on January 16, 2021 at 4:00 am, by Hayley Day
From the Washington State Department Of Health On Jan. 15, the Washington State Department of Health announced that based on Governor Jay Inslee’s Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery plan, all eight regions in Washington will remain in Phase 1 until at least Monday, Jan. 25. As outlined in the governor’s COVID-19 plan, regions must Continue Reading
Grab A Fish Taco Today At San Juan Theater
Written on January 15, 2021 at 6:33 am, by Hayley Day
By Matt Marinkovich, Fish For Teeth Fish For Teeth fish tacos will be served at the San Juan Island Community Theatre, today, Friday, Jan.15, from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., or until we run out. An $8 suggested donation lands you a full-on burrito-sized “taco,” filled with sustainably-harvested Washington coastal rockfish, fresh organic salsa, Tillamook Continue Reading
Grant Helps Fish For Teeth Maintain Services
Written on January 10, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
Dental Appointments Available, Fish Tacos On Friday From Fish For Teeth Fish for Teeth is continuing its tooth-fixing mission by bringing the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van to Friday Harbor from Wednesday, Jan. 13-Saturday, Jan. 16. There are still a few appointments available on Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, Jan. 16. Apply at fishforteeth.com Continue Reading
Nine New COVID Cases In San Juans
Written on January 8, 2021 at 7:49 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Thursday, Dec. 31, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 79 to 88. Eight of the new cases are on San Juan Island, and one is on Orcas Island. Approximately 28 individuals who are close contacts of positive cases are currently in active quarantine. Continue Reading
State Says All Regions To Remain In Phase 1
Written on January 8, 2021 at 7:12 pm, by Hayley Day
From the Washington State Department of Health On Jan. 8, the Washington State Department of Health announced that based on Governor Jay Inslee’s Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery plan released earlier this week, that all eight regions in Washington will remain in Phase 1 until at least Monday, Jan. 18. As outlined in the Governor’s Continue Reading
San Juan County Vaccine Q&A
Written on January 8, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
Who Is Eligible Now, Who Is Next In Line and Where Can You Get Vaccinated? From San Juan County This week, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee released details on a new two-phase plan for the limited reopening of some businesses and a return of some activities. The details are found here. All counties begin in Continue Reading
Inslee’s Phased COVID Recovery Plan
Written on January 5, 2021 at 9:56 pm, by Hayley Day
From Gov. Inslee’s Office On Jan. 5, Gov. Jay Inslee announced “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery,” a COVID-19 phased recovery plan. Beginning on Jan. 11, the state will follow a regional recovery approach with every region beginning in Phase 1. “No one was untouched by the effects of the pandemic in 2020; many have Continue Reading
Island Senior: Some Gentle New Year’s Resolutions From The Mullis Center
Written on January 1, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“Island Senior” is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae. Happy New Year! As the old year comes to a close, whether you are in the habit of making resolutions or not, the Mullis Center offers several ways to gently improve your life. To bring joy and wellness into Continue Reading
One New COVID Case On Orcas
Written on January 1, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, Dec. 25, the total cases in San Juan County have increased from 78 to 79. The new case is on Orcas Island. Current positive case numbers are available online at the San Juan County Case Count page. As indicated on that page, these numbers are Continue Reading
Islanders Receive First COVID Vaccine in County
Written on December 31, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County San Juan County Health and Community Services staff provided the first COVID-19 vaccine to islanders on Wednesday, Dec. 30. As per state and federal guidelines, initial distribution is limited to health care professionals, emergency responders, and long-term care facility staff and residents. This group is known as “Phase 1A.” This first Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth Offers Four-Day Dental Clinic
Written on December 28, 2020 at 7:04 am, by Hayley Day
By Fish For Teeth We at Fish for Teeth are excited to announce our January dental clinic: Jan. 13-16, at the Mullis Center on San Juan Island. Yes, four days! Fish For Teeth has received additional funding to sponsor a mobile dental van for four-day clinics on San Juan Island, four times a year. Due Continue Reading
New COVID Cases on San Juan Island
Written on December 27, 2020 at 9:53 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, Dec. 18, the total cases in San Juan County have increased from 75 to 78. All of the three new cases are on San Juan Island. Current positive case numbers are available online at the county case count page. As indicated on that page, these Continue Reading
County Finds Lax COVID Safety On Job Sites
Written on December 26, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan County Recent San Juan County COVID-19 case investigations have revealed a trend of lax COVID safety protocols on various construction and building sites across the islands. As in any workplace, consistent masking is a critical tool for preventing disease transmission. Work done alone or outside with greater than six feet of separation Continue Reading
Moderna COVID Vaccine Arrives to San Juans
Written on December 24, 2020 at 2:30 pm, by Hayley Day
High-risk Health Workers, First Responders First In Line By San Juan County San Juan County Department of Health and Community Services has just received a shipment of 600 doses of the recently approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the Washington State Department of Health. Department staff is actively completing the recently released vaccine-specific training, and these Continue Reading
Kick Off 2021 With Virtual Resolution Run
Written on December 23, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By Island Rec Start your year off right! Join Island Rec for the 6th annual Resolution Run/Walk 5K. This year, the event is virtual. We are sprinting into the new year with enthusiasm and health and fitness as our goal. How does a virtual race work? You still have to go all 5K (3.1 miles); Continue Reading
Letter: Island Hospital District Thanks Community For Hospice Support
Written on December 23, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 Thank you to all the advocates raising their voices. At the Skagit Valley Hospital District board meeting on Dec. 18, the hospital districts that jointly own Hospice of the Northwest announced that they would not sell to Bristol Hospice. San Juan County Public Hospital District No. Continue Reading

PeaceHealth Q&A On COVID-19 Vaccine
Written on January 23, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
Sign-up For Vaccine Updates From PeaceHealth From PeaceHealth We’re proud to play a pivotal role in helping end this pandemic. Following federal and state guidance, we’ve provided a COVID-19 vaccine to more than 12,000 health care workers. We are eager to begin offering the vaccine to others in our communities as more vaccine becomes available Continue Reading

Eventide Orders COVID-19 Vaccine
Written on January 22, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By William F. House, MD, Eventide We have approval for the COVID-19 vaccination. We will be placing our order this week and will notify on eventidehealth.com and via local news both online and in print once we are ready to begin scheduling. Like all clinics, hospitals and health departments we’re being inundated with calls with Continue Reading

Island Senior: Caring For Your Brain
Written on January 21, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“Island Senior” is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae. Neurosurgeon and well-known CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, MD. was recently featured in the Blue Zones online newsletter regarding his new book, Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age. The Blue Zones is a concept based on Continue Reading

County Explains Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccine
Written on January 18, 2021 at 8:18 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County On Monday, Jan. 18, Governor Inslee and the Washington State Department of Health have opened vaccine eligibility to Phase 1b Tier 1. San Juan County will begin delivering Phase 1b Tier 1 immunization on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Q: Who is Eligible for 1b – Tier 1? Anyone over the age of Continue Reading

Compass Health Joins Regional Health Coalition
Written on January 18, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Fourfront Contributor On Jan. 14, four of the largest community behavioral health providers in Washington State, including Compass Health, announced a new partnership called Fourfront Contributor, an advocacy and leadership coalition that utilizes their collective size and expertise to improve the health of individuals, communities and the systems that serve them. “This is an Continue Reading

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Q&A With County
Written on January 16, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County This Q&A will focus on the San Juan County response to the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. There are a number of local organizations working hard to get approval from the Washington State Department of Health so they can receive supplies and begin administering doses. However, even the members of the vaccine team Continue Reading

State Says All Regions Remain In Phase 1
Written on January 16, 2021 at 4:00 am, by Hayley Day
From the Washington State Department Of Health On Jan. 15, the Washington State Department of Health announced that based on Governor Jay Inslee’s Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery plan, all eight regions in Washington will remain in Phase 1 until at least Monday, Jan. 25. As outlined in the governor’s COVID-19 plan, regions must Continue Reading

Grab A Fish Taco Today At San Juan Theater
Written on January 15, 2021 at 6:33 am, by Hayley Day
By Matt Marinkovich, Fish For Teeth Fish For Teeth fish tacos will be served at the San Juan Island Community Theatre, today, Friday, Jan.15, from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., or until we run out. An $8 suggested donation lands you a full-on burrito-sized “taco,” filled with sustainably-harvested Washington coastal rockfish, fresh organic salsa, Tillamook Continue Reading

Grant Helps Fish For Teeth Maintain Services
Written on January 10, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
Dental Appointments Available, Fish Tacos On Friday From Fish For Teeth Fish for Teeth is continuing its tooth-fixing mission by bringing the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van to Friday Harbor from Wednesday, Jan. 13-Saturday, Jan. 16. There are still a few appointments available on Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, Jan. 16. Apply at fishforteeth.com Continue Reading

Nine New COVID Cases In San Juans
Written on January 8, 2021 at 7:49 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Thursday, Dec. 31, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 79 to 88. Eight of the new cases are on San Juan Island, and one is on Orcas Island. Approximately 28 individuals who are close contacts of positive cases are currently in active quarantine. Continue Reading

State Says All Regions To Remain In Phase 1
Written on January 8, 2021 at 7:12 pm, by Hayley Day
From the Washington State Department of Health On Jan. 8, the Washington State Department of Health announced that based on Governor Jay Inslee’s Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery plan released earlier this week, that all eight regions in Washington will remain in Phase 1 until at least Monday, Jan. 18. As outlined in the Governor’s Continue Reading

San Juan County Vaccine Q&A
Written on January 8, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
Who Is Eligible Now, Who Is Next In Line and Where Can You Get Vaccinated? From San Juan County This week, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee released details on a new two-phase plan for the limited reopening of some businesses and a return of some activities. The details are found here. All counties begin in Continue Reading

Inslee’s Phased COVID Recovery Plan
Written on January 5, 2021 at 9:56 pm, by Hayley Day
From Gov. Inslee’s Office On Jan. 5, Gov. Jay Inslee announced “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery,” a COVID-19 phased recovery plan. Beginning on Jan. 11, the state will follow a regional recovery approach with every region beginning in Phase 1. “No one was untouched by the effects of the pandemic in 2020; many have Continue Reading

Island Senior: Some Gentle New Year’s Resolutions From The Mullis Center
Written on January 1, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“Island Senior” is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae. Happy New Year! As the old year comes to a close, whether you are in the habit of making resolutions or not, the Mullis Center offers several ways to gently improve your life. To bring joy and wellness into Continue Reading

One New COVID Case On Orcas
Written on January 1, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, Dec. 25, the total cases in San Juan County have increased from 78 to 79. The new case is on Orcas Island. Current positive case numbers are available online at the San Juan County Case Count page. As indicated on that page, these numbers are Continue Reading

Islanders Receive First COVID Vaccine in County
Written on December 31, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County San Juan County Health and Community Services staff provided the first COVID-19 vaccine to islanders on Wednesday, Dec. 30. As per state and federal guidelines, initial distribution is limited to health care professionals, emergency responders, and long-term care facility staff and residents. This group is known as “Phase 1A.” This first Continue Reading

Fish For Teeth Offers Four-Day Dental Clinic
Written on December 28, 2020 at 7:04 am, by Hayley Day
By Fish For Teeth We at Fish for Teeth are excited to announce our January dental clinic: Jan. 13-16, at the Mullis Center on San Juan Island. Yes, four days! Fish For Teeth has received additional funding to sponsor a mobile dental van for four-day clinics on San Juan Island, four times a year. Due Continue Reading

New COVID Cases on San Juan Island
Written on December 27, 2020 at 9:53 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, Dec. 18, the total cases in San Juan County have increased from 75 to 78. All of the three new cases are on San Juan Island. Current positive case numbers are available online at the county case count page. As indicated on that page, these Continue Reading

County Finds Lax COVID Safety On Job Sites
Written on December 26, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan County Recent San Juan County COVID-19 case investigations have revealed a trend of lax COVID safety protocols on various construction and building sites across the islands. As in any workplace, consistent masking is a critical tool for preventing disease transmission. Work done alone or outside with greater than six feet of separation Continue Reading

Moderna COVID Vaccine Arrives to San Juans
Written on December 24, 2020 at 2:30 pm, by Hayley Day
High-risk Health Workers, First Responders First In Line By San Juan County San Juan County Department of Health and Community Services has just received a shipment of 600 doses of the recently approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the Washington State Department of Health. Department staff is actively completing the recently released vaccine-specific training, and these Continue Reading

Kick Off 2021 With Virtual Resolution Run
Written on December 23, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By Island Rec Start your year off right! Join Island Rec for the 6th annual Resolution Run/Walk 5K. This year, the event is virtual. We are sprinting into the new year with enthusiasm and health and fitness as our goal. How does a virtual race work? You still have to go all 5K (3.1 miles); Continue Reading

Letter: Island Hospital District Thanks Community For Hospice Support
Written on December 23, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 Thank you to all the advocates raising their voices. At the Skagit Valley Hospital District board meeting on Dec. 18, the hospital districts that jointly own Hospice of the Northwest announced that they would not sell to Bristol Hospice. San Juan County Public Hospital District No. Continue Reading