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School-Based Health Centers: Changing Lives One Check-Up at a Time
A Washington state school district is incorporating school-based health centers on campuses to support students’ health and well-being holistically. Imagine a high school where students not only attend classes but can also easily access medical care, mental health...
Community Health Center of Snohomish County Honored with Housing Hope’s Community Partnership Award
On May 15, Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) was recognized with Housing Hope’s Community Partnership Award at their annual Stone Soup fundraising gala! This year’s theme, “Welcome to Our Neighborhood,” celebrated the vibrant, resilient communities...
Health Matters – Paying Attention to Bone Health Reaps Critical Benefits
In the U.S., osteoporosis affects more than 10 million Americans ages 50 and older, with the majority women, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, more than 43 million people have low bone mass, which makes them more likely to...
Turn Awareness into Action: Celebrating Mental Health Month
While one in five people experience a mental health condition each year, every single one of us has a mind to take care of. Furthermore, mental health is not just a personal issue - it's a societal one. And the need for action has never been greater. This May, during...
Health Matters – Responding to New Measles Cases
Snohomish County healthcare providers are sounding the alarm as vaccine rates drop and measles cases tick up. Vaccination rates have declined nationwide, paving the way for the highly-contagious measles to quickly gain a foothold in communities that no longer...
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is “Food Connects Us.” Each week, we will focus on different ways food connects us to our community, family, and health.