Topic: Health & Wellness
Well Child Checks at PIMC
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center to offer well-child checks and sports physicals to school-aged children To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering well-child checks and sports physicals on an appointment basis for children ages 5 to 18 on Thursday, Aug. 8, and Thursday, Aug. Continue Reading
Hospice SJ Says Thanks!
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hospice of San Juan’s fundraiser on Saturday July 20th, hosted by The Village at the Harbour, brought the community together to successfully meet a matching challenge put up by a coalition of supporters. The fundraiser aimed to increase HSJ’s endowment fund, geared toward eventual financial sustainability in the face of annual fixed costs such as rental Continue Reading
EMS Medical Program Director Transition
Written on August 1, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Michael Sullivan, EMS Medical Program Director (MPD) for San Juan County has resigned from his position as the county MPD effective today July 31, 2019. Dr. Sullivan served as the MPD for over a decade. The San Juan County EMS and Trauma Council extends our appreciation for his years of service to our communities Continue Reading
Don’t Let it Loose
Written on July 20, 2019 at 7:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Public Invited to Submit Art to Highlight the Dangers of Releasing Pets and Plants into the Wild OLYMPIA–Calling all artists! The Washington Invasive Species Council invites artists of all ages to participate in an art contest as part of its “Don’t Let it Loose” campaign. The campaign teaches people about the dangers of releasing unwanted Continue Reading
Giddy Up Fundraiser
Written on July 16, 2019 at 12:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Head on over to The Village (543 Spring St) on Saturday, July 20th, 5:30-8:30 PM for some lip-smackin’, melt-in-your-mouth BBQ meat & trimmin’s and the golden opportunity to lasso some original pieces from your favorite island artists Darleen Nixon Janet Williamson Maria Michaelson Eben Shay Thaddeus Krol Manya Pickard Trish Morse Margaret Thorsen Jan Murphy Continue Reading
Island Senior: Forest Bathing, an Antidote to Stress
Written on July 16, 2019 at 7:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Most Islanders do not need to be reminded to appreciate the beauty of nature. It is why we live here. And yet, if you live here 24/7 you know that even our island paradise is not immune to the Continue Reading
Help Carol Whalen Fight Meningitis
Written on July 12, 2019 at 6:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Carol’s daughters Desirae and Bristol are asking for your help. Here they are with the story… Carol Whalen needs our help battling a severe case of bacterial meningitis. Beyond the infection being extremely dangerous, her heart, kidneys, lungs, and blood have also taken a serious hit. Doctors have made it clear that she is in Continue Reading
Old Military Road Trail
Written on July 11, 2019 at 5:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On June 13, a group of San Juan Islanders met with the Board of San Juan Island Park and Recreation District (Island Rec) seeking to be recognized as an official committee of Island Rec to explore the feasibility of creating a new trail connecting the two camps of San Juan Island National Historical Park – Continue Reading
Farm to Table Benefit Dinner
Written on July 10, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This second annual culinary event is presented by Coho Restaurant to benefit SAFE San Juan. The Farm-to-Table Dinner will be at the Pelindaba Lavender Farm, Sunday, July 21 at 6:00 pm. Ticket prices are $75 per dinner + $25 for wine pairing. Tickets available by calling Coho Restaurant, 360-378-6330 or book online at www.cohorestaurant.com.
Letter from Hospital District
Written on July 9, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Healthcare has for many years provided care to island residents as an independent private practice, particularly in the field of geriatrics and pediatrics. As founder Burk Gossom, M.D., approaches retirement this November we hope that a way will be found to replace him. We wish him well as he goes into the next Continue Reading
SJI Women’s Fund Honors Mariluz Villa, Remembers Joyce Sobel
Written on July 2, 2019 at 10:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Joyce L. Sobel Achievement Award was created by the Women’s Fund to honor Joyce’s legacy of service to the community. Joyce started many programs for those who had a need, most notably the SJI Family Resource Center, and she spent countless hours supporting children and families of the Island. It was a true loss Continue Reading
Need a Replacement for Dr. Gossom
Written on June 27, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Mark Fishaut came to the County Board of Health meeting, Wednesday June 19, with a plea for immediate action in finding a doctor to replace Dr. Burk Gossom who is retiring in November after 48 years on San Juan Island. He said, “It is important that everyone in the community understands the impact of Continue Reading
Your Voice, Your Choice
Written on June 26, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Advance Care Planning Workshop Free and open to the community Wednesday, June 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Mullis Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor. Conversations can make all the difference. Be an informed voice for yourself, your family and your patients. Join us for an interactive discussion that will guide you through Continue Reading
Pilot Program Helps San Juan Island Families Grow Their Own Food
Written on June 25, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
11 adults and 14 children enjoyed weekly visits to the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden and Joyce Sobel Family Resource Center in Friday Harbor to learn how to grow their own food. Over the four-week pilot program, participants learned how to select a site with sun, consider their soil types and what their family likes to Continue Reading
PIMC Nationally Recognized
Written on June 20, 2019 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor, Wash. was recognized with a Premier, Inc. QUEST® award for High-Value Healthcare for a third time in four years. Additionally, the island’s medical center was awarded as the top performer for improvement in 2019. Both awards were announced at Premier’s annual Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition June 18-21, Continue Reading
It’s Never Too Early to Complete an Advance Directive
Written on June 17, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth offers free advance care planning workshops When it comes to advance care planning, statistics show that there is a big difference between “talking” and “doing.” According to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, a recent study suggested that while 82 percent of people surveyed believe that putting their end-of-life care wishes in writing is a Continue Reading
Well Child Checks at PIMC
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center to offer well-child checks and sports physicals to school-aged children To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering well-child checks and sports physicals on an appointment basis for children ages 5 to 18 on Thursday, Aug. 8, and Thursday, Aug. Continue Reading
Hospice SJ Says Thanks!
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hospice of San Juan’s fundraiser on Saturday July 20th, hosted by The Village at the Harbour, brought the community together to successfully meet a matching challenge put up by a coalition of supporters. The fundraiser aimed to increase HSJ’s endowment fund, geared toward eventual financial sustainability in the face of annual fixed costs such as rental Continue Reading
EMS Medical Program Director Transition
Written on August 1, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Michael Sullivan, EMS Medical Program Director (MPD) for San Juan County has resigned from his position as the county MPD effective today July 31, 2019. Dr. Sullivan served as the MPD for over a decade. The San Juan County EMS and Trauma Council extends our appreciation for his years of service to our communities Continue Reading
Don’t Let it Loose
Written on July 20, 2019 at 7:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Public Invited to Submit Art to Highlight the Dangers of Releasing Pets and Plants into the Wild OLYMPIA–Calling all artists! The Washington Invasive Species Council invites artists of all ages to participate in an art contest as part of its “Don’t Let it Loose” campaign. The campaign teaches people about the dangers of releasing unwanted Continue Reading
Giddy Up Fundraiser
Written on July 16, 2019 at 12:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Head on over to The Village (543 Spring St) on Saturday, July 20th, 5:30-8:30 PM for some lip-smackin’, melt-in-your-mouth BBQ meat & trimmin’s and the golden opportunity to lasso some original pieces from your favorite island artists Darleen Nixon Janet Williamson Maria Michaelson Eben Shay Thaddeus Krol Manya Pickard Trish Morse Margaret Thorsen Jan Murphy Continue Reading
Island Senior: Forest Bathing, an Antidote to Stress
Written on July 16, 2019 at 7:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Most Islanders do not need to be reminded to appreciate the beauty of nature. It is why we live here. And yet, if you live here 24/7 you know that even our island paradise is not immune to the Continue Reading
Help Carol Whalen Fight Meningitis
Written on July 12, 2019 at 6:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Carol’s daughters Desirae and Bristol are asking for your help. Here they are with the story… Carol Whalen needs our help battling a severe case of bacterial meningitis. Beyond the infection being extremely dangerous, her heart, kidneys, lungs, and blood have also taken a serious hit. Doctors have made it clear that she is in Continue Reading
Old Military Road Trail
Written on July 11, 2019 at 5:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On June 13, a group of San Juan Islanders met with the Board of San Juan Island Park and Recreation District (Island Rec) seeking to be recognized as an official committee of Island Rec to explore the feasibility of creating a new trail connecting the two camps of San Juan Island National Historical Park – Continue Reading
Farm to Table Benefit Dinner
Written on July 10, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This second annual culinary event is presented by Coho Restaurant to benefit SAFE San Juan. The Farm-to-Table Dinner will be at the Pelindaba Lavender Farm, Sunday, July 21 at 6:00 pm. Ticket prices are $75 per dinner + $25 for wine pairing. Tickets available by calling Coho Restaurant, 360-378-6330 or book online at www.cohorestaurant.com.
Letter from Hospital District
Written on July 9, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Healthcare has for many years provided care to island residents as an independent private practice, particularly in the field of geriatrics and pediatrics. As founder Burk Gossom, M.D., approaches retirement this November we hope that a way will be found to replace him. We wish him well as he goes into the next Continue Reading
SJI Women’s Fund Honors Mariluz Villa, Remembers Joyce Sobel
Written on July 2, 2019 at 10:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Joyce L. Sobel Achievement Award was created by the Women’s Fund to honor Joyce’s legacy of service to the community. Joyce started many programs for those who had a need, most notably the SJI Family Resource Center, and she spent countless hours supporting children and families of the Island. It was a true loss Continue Reading
Need a Replacement for Dr. Gossom
Written on June 27, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Mark Fishaut came to the County Board of Health meeting, Wednesday June 19, with a plea for immediate action in finding a doctor to replace Dr. Burk Gossom who is retiring in November after 48 years on San Juan Island. He said, “It is important that everyone in the community understands the impact of Continue Reading
Your Voice, Your Choice
Written on June 26, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Advance Care Planning Workshop Free and open to the community Wednesday, June 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Mullis Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor. Conversations can make all the difference. Be an informed voice for yourself, your family and your patients. Join us for an interactive discussion that will guide you through Continue Reading
Pilot Program Helps San Juan Island Families Grow Their Own Food
Written on June 25, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
11 adults and 14 children enjoyed weekly visits to the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden and Joyce Sobel Family Resource Center in Friday Harbor to learn how to grow their own food. Over the four-week pilot program, participants learned how to select a site with sun, consider their soil types and what their family likes to Continue Reading
PIMC Nationally Recognized
Written on June 20, 2019 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor, Wash. was recognized with a Premier, Inc. QUEST® award for High-Value Healthcare for a third time in four years. Additionally, the island’s medical center was awarded as the top performer for improvement in 2019. Both awards were announced at Premier’s annual Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition June 18-21, Continue Reading
It’s Never Too Early to Complete an Advance Directive
Written on June 17, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth offers free advance care planning workshops When it comes to advance care planning, statistics show that there is a big difference between “talking” and “doing.” According to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, a recent study suggested that while 82 percent of people surveyed believe that putting their end-of-life care wishes in writing is a Continue Reading