Topic: Health & Wellness
SJC PHD
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 is soliciting applications for Position 3 and Position 5 Board of Commissioners through February 7, 2018. Please submit your Letter of Interest and your CV to the District Superintendent, Pamela Hutchins, at [email protected]. You can call (360) 378-2857 (District Office) for additional information if necessary. A Special Continue Reading
SJIFD Banquet and Awards
Written on January 25, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Fire Department celebrated another year of service at their annual banquet at Downriggers, Saturday, January 20. As part of the festivities, Chief Brad Creesy presented many members with awards and recognition for their dedication to the department. Among the awards (left to right in picture): Assistant Chief Noel Monin for 20 Continue Reading
Overnight Tsunami Watch…And Wait
Written on January 24, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
This article was shared by Dave Holloran of the SJC Department of Emergency Management… If you are like me, you woke up in the early morning hours yesterday to a phone call, text or other notification of a potential tsunami stemming from the 7.9 magnitude earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska. A flurry of activity Continue Reading
Candidate Filing Week for Proposed Orcas Island Hospital District
Written on January 23, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Council has approved, based on petitions submitted last summer, a proposition for the formation of a public hospital district on Orcas Island. The question of formation will go to the voters of Orcas Island in the April 24, 2018, election. Also on the ballot will be the election of five commissioners Continue Reading
January EMT of the Month – Kyle Davies
Written on January 22, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kyle Davies began with San Juan Island EMS in Fall of 1999, first training as a volunteer EMT. In 2011, he left a full-time position with San Juan Island Fire and Rescue to expand his emergency service knowledge and skills in an opportunity with Seattle Medic One to train as a Paramedic. Since completion of Continue Reading
Fish Tacos Are Back!
Written on January 19, 2018 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – this is today! Fish for Teeth is pleased to announce we will be making fish tacos on Friday, January 19, at Friday Harbor Ace Hardware, starting at 11:00 a.m. Tacos will be available for a $7.00 donation. All proceeds go to fund the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van, which comes to Continue Reading
Healthy Desk Workshop
Written on January 19, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free Healthy Desk workshop Working an office job can be hard on healthy bodies; learn how business owners and employees can use “Healthy Desk” techniques to improve comfort – and even productivity – in an office setting. Join the EDC to learn more about methods to help keep office workers more comfortable working Continue Reading
Rock Solid in DC
Written on January 18, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rock Solid Youth presents at National Leadership Forum in DC The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition is excited to share that Zach Fincher will be presenting at CADCA’s 28th National Leadership Forum, the nation’s premier and largest training event for community prevention leaders, treatment professionals and researchers, and SAMHSA’s 14th Prevention Day. Held Feb. 5-8, Continue Reading
New Adult Fitness Programs
Written on January 17, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has 2 new programs this winter… Beginner Yoga Yoga is commonly recognized as a tool for stress relief, metabolic stimulation, mental clarity and joint mobility. Many recent medical studies have shown that practicing yoga also improves immune health and boosts brain function. Join us for a fun and rejuvenating morning practice! Two, 2-month session Continue Reading
Flu Activity Increasing In Our Region
Written on January 15, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Flu activity and hospital visits for flu-like symptoms are rapidly increasing in Washington. “While flu cases are on the rise in San Juan County, we are not currently seeing the levels reported in the state and region,” says Dr. Frank James, Health Officer for San Juan County. “However, we can reasonably expect our county to Continue Reading
Alzheimer’s Association Recruiting Volunteers
Written on January 15, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Make a difference in the life of a family caregiver! The Alzheimer’s Association is currently recruiting local volunteers to facilitate Family Caregiver Support Groups in San Juan County, including Orcas Island and Friday Harbor. Family Caregiver Support Groups provide a consistent and caring place for caregivers to learn, share, and gain emotional support from others Continue Reading
Yi Renâ Qigong Class at SVC
Written on January 12, 2018 at 11:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders looking for an alternative approach to stress reduction and life-long vibrant health will be pleased to hear about the new class at Skagit Valley College (SVC) this Winter 2018 quarter. Randy Martin, SVC Director, is excited to bring in visiting qigong instructor, Jan Weedman, certified by the Institute of Qigong and Integrative Medicine (IQ&IM) Continue Reading
Island Women’s March
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fired Up! Ready to go! Island Women’s March invites all islands to participate in a sidewalk march on January 20th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. We will meet at the Friday Harbor Courthouse on 1st Street, next to the American Legion. Staging time will be at Noon and the march will start at 12:30. The Saturday Continue Reading
Annual Homeless Count January 25
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s 2018 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 25. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, emergency cold weather shelters, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many other community support service providers to conduct the count. The count, initiated Continue Reading
Parkinson’s Detection Dogs (PADs) Update
Written on January 8, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
PADs for Parkinson’s of San Juan Island enjoyed a very successful 2017 and would like to acknowledge all who are making this ground-breaking program possible. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our training volunteers and handlers for our 15 fabulous sniffer dogs; and to the many who provided financial support. We extend our very deep gratitude Continue Reading
Island Senior: Drink up! The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Written on December 30, 2017 at 4:37 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column written by Peggy Sue McRae… “Water, pure water, pure water for me. The drink of the brave, and the wine of the free!” These words are inscribed on a fountain in the village of Beauly in the Scottish Highlands. This is the village my grandparents came from. My dad Continue Reading
SJC PHD
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 is soliciting applications for Position 3 and Position 5 Board of Commissioners through February 7, 2018. Please submit your Letter of Interest and your CV to the District Superintendent, Pamela Hutchins, at [email protected]. You can call (360) 378-2857 (District Office) for additional information if necessary. A Special Continue Reading
SJIFD Banquet and Awards
Written on January 25, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Fire Department celebrated another year of service at their annual banquet at Downriggers, Saturday, January 20. As part of the festivities, Chief Brad Creesy presented many members with awards and recognition for their dedication to the department. Among the awards (left to right in picture): Assistant Chief Noel Monin for 20 Continue Reading
Overnight Tsunami Watch…And Wait
Written on January 24, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
This article was shared by Dave Holloran of the SJC Department of Emergency Management… If you are like me, you woke up in the early morning hours yesterday to a phone call, text or other notification of a potential tsunami stemming from the 7.9 magnitude earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska. A flurry of activity Continue Reading
Candidate Filing Week for Proposed Orcas Island Hospital District
Written on January 23, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Council has approved, based on petitions submitted last summer, a proposition for the formation of a public hospital district on Orcas Island. The question of formation will go to the voters of Orcas Island in the April 24, 2018, election. Also on the ballot will be the election of five commissioners Continue Reading
January EMT of the Month – Kyle Davies
Written on January 22, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kyle Davies began with San Juan Island EMS in Fall of 1999, first training as a volunteer EMT. In 2011, he left a full-time position with San Juan Island Fire and Rescue to expand his emergency service knowledge and skills in an opportunity with Seattle Medic One to train as a Paramedic. Since completion of Continue Reading
Fish Tacos Are Back!
Written on January 19, 2018 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – this is today! Fish for Teeth is pleased to announce we will be making fish tacos on Friday, January 19, at Friday Harbor Ace Hardware, starting at 11:00 a.m. Tacos will be available for a $7.00 donation. All proceeds go to fund the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van, which comes to Continue Reading
Healthy Desk Workshop
Written on January 19, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free Healthy Desk workshop Working an office job can be hard on healthy bodies; learn how business owners and employees can use “Healthy Desk” techniques to improve comfort – and even productivity – in an office setting. Join the EDC to learn more about methods to help keep office workers more comfortable working Continue Reading
Rock Solid in DC
Written on January 18, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rock Solid Youth presents at National Leadership Forum in DC The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition is excited to share that Zach Fincher will be presenting at CADCA’s 28th National Leadership Forum, the nation’s premier and largest training event for community prevention leaders, treatment professionals and researchers, and SAMHSA’s 14th Prevention Day. Held Feb. 5-8, Continue Reading
New Adult Fitness Programs
Written on January 17, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has 2 new programs this winter… Beginner Yoga Yoga is commonly recognized as a tool for stress relief, metabolic stimulation, mental clarity and joint mobility. Many recent medical studies have shown that practicing yoga also improves immune health and boosts brain function. Join us for a fun and rejuvenating morning practice! Two, 2-month session Continue Reading
Flu Activity Increasing In Our Region
Written on January 15, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Flu activity and hospital visits for flu-like symptoms are rapidly increasing in Washington. “While flu cases are on the rise in San Juan County, we are not currently seeing the levels reported in the state and region,” says Dr. Frank James, Health Officer for San Juan County. “However, we can reasonably expect our county to Continue Reading
Alzheimer’s Association Recruiting Volunteers
Written on January 15, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Make a difference in the life of a family caregiver! The Alzheimer’s Association is currently recruiting local volunteers to facilitate Family Caregiver Support Groups in San Juan County, including Orcas Island and Friday Harbor. Family Caregiver Support Groups provide a consistent and caring place for caregivers to learn, share, and gain emotional support from others Continue Reading
Yi Renâ Qigong Class at SVC
Written on January 12, 2018 at 11:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders looking for an alternative approach to stress reduction and life-long vibrant health will be pleased to hear about the new class at Skagit Valley College (SVC) this Winter 2018 quarter. Randy Martin, SVC Director, is excited to bring in visiting qigong instructor, Jan Weedman, certified by the Institute of Qigong and Integrative Medicine (IQ&IM) Continue Reading
Island Women’s March
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fired Up! Ready to go! Island Women’s March invites all islands to participate in a sidewalk march on January 20th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. We will meet at the Friday Harbor Courthouse on 1st Street, next to the American Legion. Staging time will be at Noon and the march will start at 12:30. The Saturday Continue Reading
Annual Homeless Count January 25
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s 2018 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 25. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, emergency cold weather shelters, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many other community support service providers to conduct the count. The count, initiated Continue Reading
Parkinson’s Detection Dogs (PADs) Update
Written on January 8, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
PADs for Parkinson’s of San Juan Island enjoyed a very successful 2017 and would like to acknowledge all who are making this ground-breaking program possible. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our training volunteers and handlers for our 15 fabulous sniffer dogs; and to the many who provided financial support. We extend our very deep gratitude Continue Reading
Island Senior: Drink up! The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Written on December 30, 2017 at 4:37 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column written by Peggy Sue McRae… “Water, pure water, pure water for me. The drink of the brave, and the wine of the free!” These words are inscribed on a fountain in the village of Beauly in the Scottish Highlands. This is the village my grandparents came from. My dad Continue Reading