Program funded: November 2018
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.
Stay Well
To stay well, you need more than luck. You need to be engaged with your health. The programs, tips and information below are here to give you support.
Verdant Programs
Children Dental Sealant Program
Strengthening Families Program
Program offered: Multiple times in 2018
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.
Diabetes Prevention Program
Program funded: Beginning in 2018
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.
Swim Lessons for Youth
Youth who are beginning swimmers will have an opportunity to access free vouchers for lessons available through the Lynnwood pool, Mountlake Terrace pool, Dale Turner YMCA pool, and Yost pool (summer only) in Edmonds through a partnership between the pools and the Verdant Health Commission.
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Tips & Info
Healthy heart for life: Avoiding heart disease
It’s great that you want to improve your heart health. Don’t think that you have to make big changes to have an effect on your heart health, though. Even small, basic steps can have dramatic effects.
Learn MoreThe skinny on fat
Fat is an essential nutrient for our bodies. It provides energy. It helps our guts absorb certain vitamins from foods. But what types of fat should you be eating? Are there any you should avoid?
Learn MoreControl your cholesterol
Have you had your cholesterol checked? Most adults should have a cholesterol test every 4 to 6 years. That’s because nearly 78 million American adults have high levels of the type of cholesterol that’s linked to heart disease and stroke.
Learn MoreNurturing Healthy Neighborhoods: Communities Affect Health
You probably already know that your genes can affect your health. So can the choices you make, such as getting enough exercise and eating healthy food. But did you know that where you live can affect your health, too?
Learn MoreFeeling the burn? Options for acid reflux
You’ve probably felt it. After a meal, a burning sensation rises through your chest, or up to your throat. This feeling can come from reflux: when acid and food rise up from the stomach into the esophagus. Occasional reflux is normal. But how do we manage it effectively?
Learn MoreWhat are electronic cigarettes?
Electronic cigarettes are battery powered devices that people use to heat liquid into a vapor that can be inhaled. They’re also called e-cigarettes, e-cigs, or vapes. The inhaled vapor may contain nicotine (the addictive drug in tobacco), flavorings, and toxins—including ones that cause cancer. E-cigarettes are more popular among U.S. teens than any other form of tobacco.
Learn MoreHeart health for women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in American women. Diet, lifestyle choices and a few other key factors play a big role in a wide range of heart conditions. Take care of your heart by choosing the right foods to promote overall health.
Learn MoreWhat can I eat if I have diabetes?
Do you have type 2 diabetes and are you constantly asking yourself, “What can I eat?” It’s time to stop worrying! Living with diabetes doesn’t have to mean feeling deprived.
Learn MoreLend your voice — apply to be patient & family member advisor at Swedish Edmonds
Patient and family advisors provide a voice aimed at helping Swedish Edmonds offer services and care that is based on the needs identified by families and patients.
Learn MoreNutrition and bone health
Bone is a living, growing tissue, composed mainly of a protein called collagen, which allows our bones to be flexible. In addition to collagen, calcium phosphate, a mineral, provides the bones with strength and stability.
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