Vivia Home Care Celerated Olympia Grand Opening
Vivia Home Care held a traditional Hawaiian blessing during its grand opening at its new Olympia location . This innovative care model, founded in Hawaii, is now available and accessible to seniors and their families throughout Thurston County in the State of Washington. The April 10th ceremony, in partnership with Thurston County Chamber of Commerce, was infused…
Senior Services is Going Over the Edge – Again
If you missed last year’s Over the Edge challenge with Seniors Services , you have another chance on June 28. Last year, thirty intrepid adventurers were roped up and rappelled down the side of the Washington State Gambling Commission’s four-story building at The Hub in Lacey. The previous fundraiser was so successful, it is being…
Find Your Community. Find Your Y.
ScottCookPhotography, VMLY&R, YMCA Recruitment, 2022 Looking for a place where you can be your best self, connect with others, and make a real difference in your community? Welcome to the Y! The Y works to strengthen communities by connecting people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Their health and fitness programs connect everyone to…
Washington State’s First Hybrid ED/Urgent Care Opens in Bremerton
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) opened Washington state’s first hybrid emergency department (ED) and urgent care facility in collaboration with Intuitive Health. VMFH Emergency and Urgent Care – Bremerton this past March. “The opening of our new hybrid ED/urgent care center in Bremerton marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing accessible, high-quality…
Five Ways Your Pet Can Boost Your Health
We love our furry friends for the many ways they bring joy into our lives. Pet owners can also thank their companions for the healthy bond that can boost their physical and mental well-being. Science shows that having a pet can help increase fitness levels, relieve stress and boost overall happiness and wellness. So give…
Tacoma Transplant Survivor Supports Go Red for Women
Macey Wright received a new heart in 2016 and will be participating in Go Red for Women’s annual initiative to elevate awareness and inspire action. Wright is proof that heart disease can strike at any age. Born with two congenital heart defects, Wright began her life impacted by heart disease. Although she had heartvalves that…
Dawn Anuszkiewicz Named President of MultiCare Good Samaritan
Dawn Anuszkiewicz has been named president of MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and market leader for East Pierce County. She joins MultiCare Health System from Intermountain Health in Lafayette, Colorado. Anuszkiewicz will be responsible for MultiCare’s East Pierce strategy and overall performance of Good Samaritan. She’ll be accountable for delivering clinical excellence through employee and physician…
Interest in Ballet Surges Among Teens and Adults in Local Community
A growing trend is sweeping communities nationwide as interest in ballet, particularly among teens and adults, has soared in recent years. According to the Royal Academy of Dance, there has been a 75% increase in adult ballet participation, and local studios are feeling the effects of this movement. One such studio, Dance Theatre Northwest (DTNW),…
Providence Swedish Continues Serving Patients at Home
Providence Swedish Hospital at Home admitted its first patient in August of 2021, beginning a paradigm shift, building care around the patient and their lifestyle and environment. Recently, Olympia’s Bill Cullen was admitted home as the 500th patient in the program.Bill and his wife of almost 62 years, Joan, can’t say enough about the program.…
Premera Blue Cross Executive VP Leads Local Movement to Improve Women’s Heart Health
Lee McGrath, Executive Vice President of Health Care Services at Premera Blue Cross, will serve as the executive volunteer chair of the 2024-2025 Puget Sound Go Red for Women® movement, a comprehensive platform designed more than two decades ago to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the…
Blue Zone Project Names New Executive Director
Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway announced that Queena Tupou was named the organizations new Executive Director. Tupou will take over the role from Tono Sablan, who will now serve as a steering committee member with the Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway. “As someone who grew up in this community, I am deeply honored to lead the Blue…
Northwest Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
During the winter months, slippery sidewalks and cold weather can cause a wide range of injuries and illnesses, especially for seniors. The following tips will help prevent common cold-weather dangers faced by the elderly population. Avoid slipping on ice. Icy, snowy roads and sidewalks make it easy to slip and fall. These falls often cause…
Mynx Aesthetik | Optimal Care for Skin & Wellness
Mary Stinson’s commitment to educating and caring for her customers’ well-being goes far beyond skin deep. Mynx Aesthetik, her skin and wellness business, attracts top-notch professionals who take time to know you. They want to understand your goals and concerns. “Education is key to success along the skincare journey,” says Stinson. Together a plan will…
Service and Convenience at the Heart of Light Dental Studios
We can all agree on the qualities for the ideal dental provider: round-the-clock service, free consultations, same-day appointments, entire-family bookings, empathetic service and affordable care. It’s nearly impossible to find a full combination of such attributes. But then there’s Light Dental Studios. Based in Puyallup, the dentist-owned company—with 30 locations in the Puget Sound—has customer…
The Mayday Foundation: Rescue Support for Cancer Patients
The cancer diagnosis was unexpected. At 42, Amy Rowley was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (breast cancer) in April 2017. “I had a flexible work schedule, good health insurance, grandparents, and other support and it was still really hard,” recalls Rowley. She wondered how families managed who were missing any one of these things. Amy…
Puget Sound Women’s Show
February 8th, 11am-4pm Tacoma Mall, Macy’s Court ShowCase Magazine and the American Heart Association co-host the Puget Sound Women’s Show. This heart felt event focuses on having fun and loving yourself! Imagine the bliss evoked while having a free chair massage and hand aroma therapy…ohhhh la la! Discovering cutting edge health knowledge, great wellness and…
Teens, Seniors take Time to Talk through LCSNW Santa for Seniors Program
Middle school students and seniors are spending time together and getting to know each other through a new program from Tacoma-based Santa for Seniors. The new program is called Time to Talk and it matches middle school students from Annie Wright Schools with clients served by Santa for Seniors’ year-round program focused on reducing isolation for…
How the Y Invests in Kitsap and Beyond
Convenient YMCA community centers that fit your lifestyle We are dedicated to meeting you where you are to help you reach your health and wellness goals, find a community, and live your best life. YMCAs are available to join today in Bremerton, Silverdale, Gig Harbor, and across Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Take a tour today…
Creating Healthy Holidays at Any Age
The holidays can be a mixture of excitement and anxiety tinged with expectations that may exceed reality. Schedules are packed, daylight hours are short, and sweets are everywhere. Take a breath and consider the following suggestions for a more joyous season. Be selective Whether it’s desserts or festive events, you don’t have to do everything.…
TRA Medical Imaging Foundation Brings MobileMammo NW to the South Sound
The TRA Medical Imaging Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of a dedicated mobile mammography unit helping the underserved communities in the South Sound. This new entity will be named MobileMammo NW, a Washington non-profit corporation, with a mission to save lives by advancing access to life-saving screening mammography services. Fundraising and development have…