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…
Crunch Fitness: Gym’s Focus on Community Wellness
According to Haaken Larsen, General Manager of the Silverdale Crunch Fitness, “Community wellness is really all about creating community in a space where people feel comfortable in that space.” Larsen and his team embrace the “No Judgement” philosophy through positivity, inclusivity, and most importantly, fun. “We are fitness people making fitness fun. We don’t want…
Procrastination is NOT a Financial Plan
One of those catchy new phrases used to describe demographic groups is the “Sandwich Generation.” The title refers to middle-aged adults (often in their 40s and 50s) who are caring for both elderly parents and their own children. According to Crystal McMahon, CFP®, EA, the Managing Director of Arrowroot Family Office in Tacoma, “Typically in…
Wesley Des Moines Undergoes Transformation
For 80 years, Wesley Homes has provided a network of housing and health services for older adults living in the Puget Sound region. During this anniversary year, the organization completes a 10-year redevelopment of Wesley Des Moines. The redevelopment added more apartments with Puget Sound views; more amenities, including a pool; more Cottage homes; a…
Strengthening Communities Through Gardening
Please join in the FREE community events, open to the public. They encourage community members to build relationships through gardening fun! Stop by one of the events below and join them in fostering a community where everyone belongs. Earlier this year, in partnership with GRuB and the Thurston Conservation District, the South Sound YMCA began…
Ossa Skinworks For Nourished, Vibrant Skin
Transform your skin and enjoy historic downtown Olympia by visiting Ossa Skinworks. Set in the heart of downtown, Ossa provides a soothing environment to treat all your skincare concerns within a space filled with natural light and wonderful art. Owner and founder, Monique Ossa, a long-time resident, has developed a unique day spa for traditional…
Providence Swedish Mobile Health Clinic Gets New Look
After more than two years of serving the Olympia-area community with the Providence Swedish Mobile Health Clinic, their donated, refurbished medical RV has a new look. You’ll continue to see them around, serving the Olympia-area community – they just look a little different. The dedicated Street Medicine Program caregivers now travel in a Mobile Health…
Advanced Health Care Turns 40
Back in 1984 when Ron and Pat Bode began their new venture in private in-home healthcare, they recognized how many older adults desperately wanted to stay in their own homes as they aged. Now, 40 years later, that recognition is a thriving, family-owned business offering South Sound patients’ dignity and independence through kind and compassionate…