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BREWSTER – The Brewster Chamber of Commerce discussed its Downtown Strategic Vision, advertising plans and upcoming events at its regular monthly meeting held at the Pateros-Brewster-Bridgeport Senior Center at their February meeting.
Downtown Strategies update
President Mike Mauk handed out...
Medical experts say that controlling your blood pressure is possible and it starts with having the right information. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) nortonrsx / iStock via Getty Images Plus
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States, and only about 1 in 4 with this condition have it under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hypertension can be dangerous and, in many cases, fatal. In 2020,...
As the aging population enters long-term care facilities, fall prevention will become an increasingly important public health priority. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) monkeybusinessimages / iStock via Getty Images Plus
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in U.S. adults aged 65 or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The economic impact of falls is immense, with fatal falls estimated to cost $754 million and nonfatal falls $50 billion annually. As the aging population...
Exercise is essential for your physical and mental health, so get moving today. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) monkeybusinessimages / iStock via Getty Images
STATEPOINT - Want to make a fresh start and invest in your health? You may be unsure what changes will have the biggest impact. Doctors say that the easy, tangible actions you take are some of the most important.
“Many people focus on big-picture health goals,” says Jack Resneck, Jr., M.D.,...
Before you go to your annual health check, write down anything you’d like to discuss with your health care provider, including changes to your health over the past year. Bring your prescription and over-the-counter medications with you. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) PeopleImages / iStock via Getty Images Plus
STATEPOINT - You’ve selected your insurance plan for the year. Now, it’s time to start using your benefits, beginning with an annual wellness exam. An annual wellness exam with a health care provider is important for everyone, but especially for older adults. As we age, we are more likely to...
Courtesy Colorectal Cancer Alliance
Colorectal cancer, or CRC, is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. Every March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month spotlights this disease and inspires more people to get checked starting at age 45. Two reasons why getting checked matters:
• Screening can find the warning...
It has been exciting to read about the progress Douglas County PUD has been making toward its Wells Hydrogen Project and the possibilities of our region accessing federal funds under the Department of Energy’s regional hydrogen hubs initiative. While some people in our state may just be beginning...
Wenatchee, WA: Confluence Health today announced an update to its employment vaccination policy. Starting March 1, 2023, Confluence Health will begin allowing staff who were unable to work onsite due to not having received the initial COVID-19 vaccination series to again work onsite at Confluence...
A mural of Gary Knowlton at the Manson Bay Park pool was unveiled at a public memorial in his honor on July 28, 2016. Mike Maltais/QCH
OLYMPIA-For the first time in more than six years since she lost her husband, Gary, to a drunk driver, Deana Knowlton testified before lawmakers in support of a bill to provide more counseling to traumatized victims like herself.
House Bill 1501 introduced by 12th District State Representative Mike...
OKANOGAN – County PUD commissioners approved an application for a broadband expansion grant that, if awarded, would build direct fiber to homes and businesses in Twisp, Pateros and Conconully. The application was due Jan. 17 to the Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO). The $11.6 million project...
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