Topic: Health & Wellness
An American Red Cross Update for Islanders
Written on May 18, 2020 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
We have all had to adapt to the COVID-19 virus. It has changed how we interact with each other. Here in San Juan County the American Red Cross maintains an active local unit. We want to let our fellow residents know that if any of you face displacement from your home because of a personal Continue Reading
Delta Dental of Washington to Provide Financial Relief to Policyholders
Written on May 18, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Delta Dental of Washington announced today it will be offering four months of financial relief in the form of a 25-percent premium reduction* to its policyholders, totaling $30 million. With dental offices having been closed for all non-emergency procedures, Delta Dental is focused on providing value back to its customers during this unprecedented pandemic. “With Continue Reading
Island Senior: Still Coping With Coronavirus
Written on May 16, 2020 at 7:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Island Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Its been a few months now of staying home and staying healthy, of wearing masks and gloves to the grocery store, of staying six feet apart from friends we’d really like to hug, of meetings on Zoom. How are Continue Reading
“COVID-19 Community Conversations” Round Six
Written on May 16, 2020 at 7:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week “COVID-19 Community Conversations” continues with another set of videos highlighting specific efforts from organizations and people in our community that provide key services and crucial leadership around the county. You can find our entire collection of videos on our YouTube channel “San Juan County COVID-19 Response” at www.sjccovid.com/conversations. This week we have two Continue Reading
Emergency Fund and Grant Updates from SJICF
Written on May 13, 2020 at 7:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Understanding both the short- and long-term impacts of COVID-19 in our community is critical for making a sustainable plan. For more than 2 months, SJICF has continued to stay vigilant. San Juan County is experiencing a 27% unemployment rate and is expected to reach 30% very soon. This is twice the national and WA state Continue Reading
Face Covering Signage For Businesses And Other Organizations
Written on May 12, 2020 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In order to help San Juan County businesses and other organizations protect their employees and customers, the County COVID response team has produced printable posters to support their effort. Two versions are available, one that is 8.5” x 11” (available HERE), and the other is 11” x 17” (available HERE). As the world moves into Continue Reading
A Note from Eventide Health
Written on May 12, 2020 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pediatric care is still vitally important during this pandemic. We have continued to accept visits for immunizations and other recommended care based on the American Academy of Pediatrics. We’re happy to announce that Dr. Mark Fishaut will begin telemedicine this week utilizing the same Zoom method we’ve been using for the past month. As he Continue Reading
“COVID-19 Community Conversations” Round Five
Written on May 8, 2020 at 6:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week “COVID-19 Community Conversations” continues with another three videos that highlight specific efforts from organizations and people in our community that provide key services and provide crucial leadership around the county. You can find our entire collection of videos on our YouTube channel “San Juan County COVID-19 Response” at www.sjccovid.com/conversations. We now have fifteen Continue Reading

An American Red Cross Update for Islanders
Written on May 18, 2020 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
We have all had to adapt to the COVID-19 virus. It has changed how we interact with each other. Here in San Juan County the American Red Cross maintains an active local unit. We want to let our fellow residents know that if any of you face displacement from your home because of a personal Continue Reading

Delta Dental of Washington to Provide Financial Relief to Policyholders
Written on May 18, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Delta Dental of Washington announced today it will be offering four months of financial relief in the form of a 25-percent premium reduction* to its policyholders, totaling $30 million. With dental offices having been closed for all non-emergency procedures, Delta Dental is focused on providing value back to its customers during this unprecedented pandemic. “With Continue Reading

Island Senior: Still Coping With Coronavirus
Written on May 16, 2020 at 7:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Island Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Its been a few months now of staying home and staying healthy, of wearing masks and gloves to the grocery store, of staying six feet apart from friends we’d really like to hug, of meetings on Zoom. How are Continue Reading

“COVID-19 Community Conversations” Round Six
Written on May 16, 2020 at 7:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week “COVID-19 Community Conversations” continues with another set of videos highlighting specific efforts from organizations and people in our community that provide key services and crucial leadership around the county. You can find our entire collection of videos on our YouTube channel “San Juan County COVID-19 Response” at www.sjccovid.com/conversations. This week we have two Continue Reading

Emergency Fund and Grant Updates from SJICF
Written on May 13, 2020 at 7:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Understanding both the short- and long-term impacts of COVID-19 in our community is critical for making a sustainable plan. For more than 2 months, SJICF has continued to stay vigilant. San Juan County is experiencing a 27% unemployment rate and is expected to reach 30% very soon. This is twice the national and WA state Continue Reading

Face Covering Signage For Businesses And Other Organizations
Written on May 12, 2020 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In order to help San Juan County businesses and other organizations protect their employees and customers, the County COVID response team has produced printable posters to support their effort. Two versions are available, one that is 8.5” x 11” (available HERE), and the other is 11” x 17” (available HERE). As the world moves into Continue Reading

A Note from Eventide Health
Written on May 12, 2020 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pediatric care is still vitally important during this pandemic. We have continued to accept visits for immunizations and other recommended care based on the American Academy of Pediatrics. We’re happy to announce that Dr. Mark Fishaut will begin telemedicine this week utilizing the same Zoom method we’ve been using for the past month. As he Continue Reading

“COVID-19 Community Conversations” Round Five
Written on May 8, 2020 at 6:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week “COVID-19 Community Conversations” continues with another three videos that highlight specific efforts from organizations and people in our community that provide key services and provide crucial leadership around the county. You can find our entire collection of videos on our YouTube channel “San Juan County COVID-19 Response” at www.sjccovid.com/conversations. We now have fifteen Continue Reading