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.
This latest edition of The Canopy provides ideas on how to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine with people you know who may be uncertain about getting vaccinated. We encourage you to join us in having these important dialogues with others to protect our community!
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COVID-19 vaccines are a key part of overcoming the pandemic. Fully vaccinated people can start doing some of the things they had to stop. This includes visiting friends and loved ones who are also fully vaccinated.
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The end of a long winter welcomes a beautiful spring, and with it, the blooming of colorful plants, flowers, and pollen. If you are someone who struggles with seasonal allergies, you may be able to help ease some of your symptoms with a few dietary changes.
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The Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce is working to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines. Changes are being implemented this week so appointments can be posted with more notice, and hours are being expanded to offer options such as weekends and evenings.
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Sometimes, the pace of modern life barely gives you time to stop and rest. It can make getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis seem like a dream. But sleep is as important for good health as diet and exercise. Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood, and health.
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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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