Topic: Health & Wellness
New ER Doc at PIMC
Written on November 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
New emergency medicine provider joins PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center PeaceHealth welcomes new emergency medicine provider Krishnaraj “Raj” Jayarama, DO. Dr. Jayarama earned his degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. He completed an Internship in Emergency Medicine at Union Hospital in Union, New Continue Reading
Island Senior: Support for Family Caregivers
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
November is National Family Caregivers month and a time to acknowledge those among us who, whether it is for an aging parent, injured spouse, or a sick child are caring for loved ones every day and around the clock. You probably do not have to think very hard to come up with someone you know Continue Reading
PIMC Extends Flu Shot Clinic Hours
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
(The days and times below have been corrected from when this was first posted last Friday.) PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center extending flu shot clinic hours on Tuesdays for children Caregivers at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center have provided close to 600 flu immunizations for so far this season… and they want to do more Continue Reading
“Out of the Cold”
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Severe Weather Emergency Shelter Program Mission Statement To provide safe, warm, and welcoming shelter during extreme weather to people who have no place else to come in from the cold. San Juan Island has an urgent need. As you know, while we don’t have a full count yet, our homeless population has increased in previous Continue Reading
ShakeOut
Written on October 27, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brendan Cowan shares this news from last week’s ShakeOut drill… The middle school students from the Shaw Island School won a statewide earthquake preparedness video contest. So inspiring the way their entire school community has embraced emergency preparedness! Here’s the link to their video: Indeed, more than 1,300 islanders participated in last week’s ShakeOut earthquake Continue Reading
Community Survey
Written on October 26, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) Community Survey is an anonymous annual statewide survey administered by all of the CPWI coalitions in Washington state. The Community Survey captures our local San Juan Island attitudes about teen alcohol and drug use, as well as prevention programming. This data helps to inform our coalition’s strategies, as Continue Reading
Get Involved, with Soroptimists
Written on October 25, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is inviting potential new members to an activity at to the San Juan Library on Wednesday, November 1st from 6:30-8:30 PM. The purpose of the event is two-fold: for people to learn more about the Soroptimist organization, and to have a fun social time, working together to support one of Continue Reading
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Debbi Fincher, SJIPC Media Recently, the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition offered an 8 hour training course on Youth Mental Health First Aid, a public education program, sponsored by a Project Aware grant with the Northwest Education Services District (NWESD). Our trainers, Dana King and Joyce Wells, used simulations and role-playing to demonstrate how to Continue Reading
PIMC named ‘Community Health Leader’
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center earns Gold Award PIMC named ‘Community Health Leader’ by WSHA The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) named PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center a 2017 Community Health Leadership Gold Award Winner for the medical center’s innovative integrated mental health program. PeaceHealth Peace Island’s behavioral health care program was developed in response Continue Reading
Island Rec –Adult Drop-in Programs
Written on October 23, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is adding more evenings of indoor fun in November to the calendar! Now that it’s getting cooler outside, join us for some indoor fitness at the fairgrounds. Beginning November 2nd at the Fairgrounds: Tuesdays – Roller Hockey (5:30-6:30 ages 5-9) (6:30-7:30 ages 9-15) (7:30-9:00 ages 16+) Thursdays – Indoor Soccer 6:30-8:30pm, Ages 16 Continue Reading
Rotary Fights Polio
Written on October 23, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative nearly 30 years ago, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year to just 37 cases in 2016. To sustain this program, and protect all children from polio, Rotary has committed to raising $50 million Continue Reading
Shelter Drill To Be Held In Friday Harbor
Written on October 21, 2017 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Submitted by the San Juan Island Unit of the American Red Cross. If you respond to disasters in the news with the question “What can I do?” you might consider being a volunteer in the San Juan Island unit of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross will hold a Shelter Drill November 4th from Continue Reading
Sophia and Camp Kesem
Written on October 20, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Alum Does Good You remember Sophia Dillery? FHHS graduate of 2015? She’s now attending Seattle University in her junior year in the nursing program going for a bachelor’s degree. She is also the Co-Alumni, Marketing, and Public Relations Coordinator for the Seattle U chapter of Camp Kesem. Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven Continue Reading
Swim Team Round Up
Written on October 20, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Swim Team Round Up for swimmers age 7-18 Is your child interested in joining the SJIF swim team? Bring them to San Juan Island Fitness on one of the following days and times to meet coaches and get their first swim times of the season. Mon, Oct 23rd 3:30-4:30 Wed, Oct 25th 3:30-4:30 Thurs, Oct Continue Reading
USCG Auxiliary Meets with Community Leaders
Written on October 19, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chuck Dalldorf of the Coast Guard Auxiliary shares this news release… U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Island Detachment Meeting Brings the Coast Guard and San Juan Islands Community Leaders Together for Increased Boating Safety At a meeting of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s San Juan Island Detachment last week in Friday Harbor, San Juan Continue Reading
Healthy Eating Webinar
Written on October 14, 2017 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Healthy eating webinar: Make mealtimes a piece of cake Do you have little ones in your family who are finicky eaters? Do mealtimes often turn into battles that begin with kiddos taking negotiated bites, and end with parents holding up a white flag and surrendering in complete exhaustion? If this scenario sounds all-too familiar, help Continue Reading
New ER Doc at PIMC
Written on November 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
New emergency medicine provider joins PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center PeaceHealth welcomes new emergency medicine provider Krishnaraj “Raj” Jayarama, DO. Dr. Jayarama earned his degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. He completed an Internship in Emergency Medicine at Union Hospital in Union, New Continue Reading
Island Senior: Support for Family Caregivers
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
November is National Family Caregivers month and a time to acknowledge those among us who, whether it is for an aging parent, injured spouse, or a sick child are caring for loved ones every day and around the clock. You probably do not have to think very hard to come up with someone you know Continue Reading
PIMC Extends Flu Shot Clinic Hours
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
(The days and times below have been corrected from when this was first posted last Friday.) PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center extending flu shot clinic hours on Tuesdays for children Caregivers at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center have provided close to 600 flu immunizations for so far this season… and they want to do more Continue Reading
“Out of the Cold”
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Severe Weather Emergency Shelter Program Mission Statement To provide safe, warm, and welcoming shelter during extreme weather to people who have no place else to come in from the cold. San Juan Island has an urgent need. As you know, while we don’t have a full count yet, our homeless population has increased in previous Continue Reading
ShakeOut
Written on October 27, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brendan Cowan shares this news from last week’s ShakeOut drill… The middle school students from the Shaw Island School won a statewide earthquake preparedness video contest. So inspiring the way their entire school community has embraced emergency preparedness! Here’s the link to their video: Indeed, more than 1,300 islanders participated in last week’s ShakeOut earthquake Continue Reading
Community Survey
Written on October 26, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) Community Survey is an anonymous annual statewide survey administered by all of the CPWI coalitions in Washington state. The Community Survey captures our local San Juan Island attitudes about teen alcohol and drug use, as well as prevention programming. This data helps to inform our coalition’s strategies, as Continue Reading
Get Involved, with Soroptimists
Written on October 25, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is inviting potential new members to an activity at to the San Juan Library on Wednesday, November 1st from 6:30-8:30 PM. The purpose of the event is two-fold: for people to learn more about the Soroptimist organization, and to have a fun social time, working together to support one of Continue Reading
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Debbi Fincher, SJIPC Media Recently, the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition offered an 8 hour training course on Youth Mental Health First Aid, a public education program, sponsored by a Project Aware grant with the Northwest Education Services District (NWESD). Our trainers, Dana King and Joyce Wells, used simulations and role-playing to demonstrate how to Continue Reading
PIMC named ‘Community Health Leader’
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center earns Gold Award PIMC named ‘Community Health Leader’ by WSHA The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) named PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center a 2017 Community Health Leadership Gold Award Winner for the medical center’s innovative integrated mental health program. PeaceHealth Peace Island’s behavioral health care program was developed in response Continue Reading
Island Rec –Adult Drop-in Programs
Written on October 23, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is adding more evenings of indoor fun in November to the calendar! Now that it’s getting cooler outside, join us for some indoor fitness at the fairgrounds. Beginning November 2nd at the Fairgrounds: Tuesdays – Roller Hockey (5:30-6:30 ages 5-9) (6:30-7:30 ages 9-15) (7:30-9:00 ages 16+) Thursdays – Indoor Soccer 6:30-8:30pm, Ages 16 Continue Reading
Rotary Fights Polio
Written on October 23, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative nearly 30 years ago, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year to just 37 cases in 2016. To sustain this program, and protect all children from polio, Rotary has committed to raising $50 million Continue Reading
Shelter Drill To Be Held In Friday Harbor
Written on October 21, 2017 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Submitted by the San Juan Island Unit of the American Red Cross. If you respond to disasters in the news with the question “What can I do?” you might consider being a volunteer in the San Juan Island unit of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross will hold a Shelter Drill November 4th from Continue Reading
Sophia and Camp Kesem
Written on October 20, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Alum Does Good You remember Sophia Dillery? FHHS graduate of 2015? She’s now attending Seattle University in her junior year in the nursing program going for a bachelor’s degree. She is also the Co-Alumni, Marketing, and Public Relations Coordinator for the Seattle U chapter of Camp Kesem. Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven Continue Reading
Swim Team Round Up
Written on October 20, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Swim Team Round Up for swimmers age 7-18 Is your child interested in joining the SJIF swim team? Bring them to San Juan Island Fitness on one of the following days and times to meet coaches and get their first swim times of the season. Mon, Oct 23rd 3:30-4:30 Wed, Oct 25th 3:30-4:30 Thurs, Oct Continue Reading
USCG Auxiliary Meets with Community Leaders
Written on October 19, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chuck Dalldorf of the Coast Guard Auxiliary shares this news release… U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Island Detachment Meeting Brings the Coast Guard and San Juan Islands Community Leaders Together for Increased Boating Safety At a meeting of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s San Juan Island Detachment last week in Friday Harbor, San Juan Continue Reading
Healthy Eating Webinar
Written on October 14, 2017 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Healthy eating webinar: Make mealtimes a piece of cake Do you have little ones in your family who are finicky eaters? Do mealtimes often turn into battles that begin with kiddos taking negotiated bites, and end with parents holding up a white flag and surrendering in complete exhaustion? If this scenario sounds all-too familiar, help Continue Reading