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Stay Well
To stay well, you need more than luck. You need to be engaged with your health. The programs, tips and information below are here to give you support.
Verdant Programs
Falls Prevention Program
Behavioral Health Program
Program funded: February 2015 – February 2017
Coordinated by Community Health Center of Snohomish (CHC) and two behavioral health partners – Center for Human Services and Integrative Psychological and Social Services (iPASS) – this program links CHC patients to mental health support.
Back-to-School Health Fair
Program funded: August 2015
For the 4th consecutive year, Verdant supported the Back-to-School Fair offered for low-income students and families in the Edmonds School District. The health fair portion of the event includes free health exams, vision checks, immunizations and oral exams/fluoride varnish.
Behavioral Health Prevention Program
Program funded: July 2015 – June 2017
This Therapeutic Health Services program is focused on reducing the impact of substance use and mental health disorders for youth in middle and high schools. Therapists work in schools and with young people who are on probation, by offering assessments for early detection.
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Tips & Info
6 ways to help an anxious child
No question it’s tough to keep our cool when our children are unraveling. It’s especially a challenge when our children are rattled and over-run with anxiety.
Learn MoreUp to date on all vaccines?
Back-to-school season is just around the corner. It’s time for parents to gather school supplies and back packs. It’s also the perfect time to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines.
Learn MoreRx Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 30
Several law enforcement agencies, including the Edmonds Police Department, Lynnwood Police Department and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, will take back prescription and over-the-counter drugs on Saturday, April 30.
Learn MoreDebunking 10 aging myths
Many older Americans lead healthy, interesting, and productive lives well into their later years. But we tend to have a bleak picture of getting older. Fortunately, the future can be far brighter.
Learn MoreCount Me In When Disaster Strikes: Town hall meeting set for March 15
When disaster strikes, will you be ready? Take the first step toward preparedness by attending this free presentation.
Learn MorePrevention of heart disease starts in childhood
You may think of heart disease as a problem for adults, not your young children. But diet and exercise habits started in childhood can begin a lifetime of heart health . . . or a lifetime of heart damage.
Learn MoreHelp for tension headaches
Almost everyone has a tension headache from time to time. These headaches do not have an underlying cause, but you can take steps to alleviate them.
Learn MoreBreast Cancer Awareness: Should you or a loved one be screened?
Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.
Learn MoreParent advocates needed for Immunity Community program
As a parent, are you interested in being a voice to support vaccinations in your school or child care community? The Immunity Community work of WithinReach is expanding to Snohomish County, and they are looking for parent help.
Learn MoreGet a preventive care screening, enter to win gift card
Have you heard of the Checkup Challenge? It’s a campaign encouraging people to take advantage of the preventive health care benefits available in most health insurance plans—and there’s an incentive to encourage participation.
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