This program addresses the health and wellness needs of South Snohomish County residents who are victims of domestic violence, including their children, by supporting increased access to primary health care needs, behavioral healthcare services, and other supportive health and social services.
Edmonds School District and Community Health Center of Snohomish County partnered to offer a School-Based Sealant Program in nine local elementary schools with support from Verdant.
The Strengthening Families Program is a partnership between WSU Extension and Verdant with our Latino community to serve parents and youth ages 10-14. In this nationally recognized parenting class series, offered in Spanish, families learn skills to work together and improve communication.
Nine out of 10 people with prediabetes do not know that they have it. This statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is alarming. At the Verdant Health Commission, we want to help our community members identify if they are at risk of developing diabetes and find support to prevent or manage it.
The Mediterranean Diet is a plant-based diet that has been proven to create a healthy lifestyle, and decrease heart attack or stroke by 30%. This diet values culture, plant-based foods, and encourages physical activity. A great combo for success when wanting to change your diet!
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Are you eligible to get the COVID vaccine? Keep an eye on the schedule for appointment openings at Edmonds College.
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Vaccination is a critical next step in moving forward through this pandemic. With the recent approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the first COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNTech, we understand that community members have questions about the vaccine.
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Have you heard about WA Notify or already downloaded it on your smartphone? It is a secure, voluntary, and private platform that uses anonymous codes to notify users if they have been near another WANotify user who tests positive for COVID.
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As the most recent numbers show, COVID is still very much circulating throughout Snohomish County. The 2-week rolling case count through October 10 was nearly 72 per 100k. The Snohomish Health District has been receiving more than 60 new cases each day this week, with Thursday’s preliminary total of 114 new cases being the third highest day since the pandemic started.
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The Verdant Health Commission joins our partners in encouraging community members to do everything you can to protect yourself and others during the current COVID-19 response, including staying home to prevent exposure to the virus. The mailer featured on this site was sent to homes beginning March 20, 2020 to remind everyone of the basic steps needed to fight the spread of viruses.
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On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Washington State Department of Health announced the first case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the United States in Snohomish County.
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Recognizing the meaning behind your motivation will help you stick with your health goals — even when times get tough. Learn five do’s and don’ts for staying motivated.
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Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year alone? Holiday celebrations can be fun and festive unless someone gets sick. It’s important to keep in mind these 4 steps to protect you and your loved ones from food poisoning.
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Getting older can bring many changes, both physically and mentally. Even when you’re healthy, your brain and body start slowing down. Maintaining your cognitive health—the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember—is important for your overall well-being.
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