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There are many reasons people choose to volunteer. For some, it’s a way to give back to the community, and…
Read moreThere are many reasons people choose to volunteer. For some, it’s a way to give back to the community, and…
Read moreGlucose is the main sugar found in our blood and is our body’s main source of energy. We get glucose…
Read moreIsland Health has been working on an updated master facility plan for several months and is excited to see the…
Read moreGetting in to see the doctor has gotten harder over the years. It’s been an exercise in patience—waiting until office…
Read moreThe traditional solution to chronic back, joint or muscle pain is medication or invasive surgery. At Island Sports & Spine,…
Read moreFew whole foods get as much media attention as the chicken egg; this attention comes mainly because of its cholesterol…
Read moreHelp us honor Island Health doctors! In celebration of National Doctors’ Day, send a kind message to your physician to…
Read moreChocolate begins as a collection of seeds in a fruit pod. Separated from their pith, the seeds are fermented in…
Read moreProbiotics are beneficial bacteria which inhabit the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Though most commonly identified in supplement form, probiotic foods also…
Read moreHappy New Year! Island Health clinics will be closed on Monday, January 2 in observance of the holiday. Island Walk-In…
Read moreThe ancient trade in spices, incense, and silk paved the way for our global economy. In fact, ongoing European contact…
Read more12/22/22, 3:45 p.m. – Out of abundance of caution for the potential of hazardous road conditions, Island Health primary and…
Read moreThe holiday season is here! While often bringing joy, friendship, and the renewal of celebratory traditions, the winter holidays can…
Read moreThis year’s surge in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection in children has a lot of parents worried. But…
Read moreJoin us in welcoming back two of our beloved summer season vendors Ebb & Flow Farm and Water Tank Bakery…
Read moreTake a deep breath. Exhale. For most of us, breathing isn’t a function we think much about. We simply just…
Read moreWinter squash can be intimidating because of their hard exterior, but break them open, and you will find vast nutritional…
Read moreWhen the rains set in around the Pacific Northwest, wild mushroom hunters head to the woods searching for elusive morsels…
Read moreAs we settle into the fall season and close out the third quarter of 2022, it’s hard to believe we’re…
Read moreDiabetes is a prevalent issue, both in our local community and throughout our nation, with 11.3% of the US population…
Read moreFall is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only do we get to feel the cooler weather…
Read moreWe often take for granted just how important and in some cases, how rare it is to have a good…
Read moreHave you or someone you know delivered a baby recently? Are you aware of a condition called diastasis recti? Diastasis…
Read moreTips for packing healthy meals Prep the night before. Mornings can be busy so take a few minutes in the…
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