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UW Medicine and PeaceHealth plan to form new affil... » PeaceHealth PRESS RELEASE: UW Medicine and PeaceHealth have signed a groundbreaking Letter of Intent...

SJC files response to challenges to CAO » At a prehearing conference the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board created seven cat...

FHHS Blackmon 300m 1A Tri-District Champ » Friday Harbor High School track team hurdler Willie Blackmon took a hard fall on the next to last h...

Special 3-day candidate filing period May 22, 23 a... » San Juan County Elections office will hold a special three-day filing period in accordance with RCW...

WA Backyard Birds Bound for Canada » (Public News Service) SEATTLE - It's one of the most exciting times of year for bird-lovers in...

Around the Web: Retro Reports » Retro Reports lives up to its name. "When news organizations fail to invest the time and money...

Community Design workshops for Exchange buildings ... » All Orcas Islanders are invited and encouraged to attend the workshops for the Community Design of t...

Free skin cancer screening » Dermatology provider J. Semmes Mickelwait, MD with Advanced Dermatology will conduct visual inspecti...

20 unopposed, 11 positions unfillled, primary nece... » The filing period for candidates for the November General Election is closed and 20 races are unoppo...

Council to select county manager Tuesday, May 21 » San Juan County Council narrowed the field of candidates for county manager from five to two today, ...

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

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Local Esthetician Earns Certification, extends spa treatments to those with cancer

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Friday Harbor esthetician and massage practitioner, Mary-Brooke Barger completed certification in Clinical Oncology Esthetics® (COE), facilitated by Touch for Cancer, and is expanding her practice to serve individuals with, or recovering from, cancer.

Health Department Urges: “Cocoon” Island Babies from Pertussis

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San Juan County Health officials are urging the County’s residents to make sure all adults and older children who come in contact with very young children are immunized against the disease pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough.

County Personal Health Manager Susan Leff noted that many residents of San Juan County, young and old, have suppressed immune systems and depend on "community immunity" to protect their health.

Staffing needs for hospital determined by end of May

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Editor's Note: Due to a misunderstanding on our part the previous headline gave the wrong impression of the timeline for the hiring process, we apologize for the error.

PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center construction is on schedule; the critical access hospital is set to open by December, 2012. Planning is now underway to staff the new medical center.

According to Lauren Gilmore, Human Resources recruiter for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, staffing needs should be finalized in May. Inter Island Medical Center staff will have the opportunity to transition to appropriate positions at Peace Island.

Court Orders FDA to Address Antibiotic Overuse in Livestock

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must act to address the growing human health threats resulting from the overuse of antibiotics in animal feed, according to a March 22 federal court ruling.

First Aid & CPR Classes Offered

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Be prepared for an injury or life-threatening emergency that could take place in your home or workplace. Island Rec is offering a First Aid Class on Monday March 26 and CPR on Wednesday March 28.

Spring Sprint Triathlon Registration Open

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Registration for the third annual Spring Sprint Triathlon at San Juan Island Fitness is open. Race day is Saturday, April 14 with first wave start at 10:00 a.m.

Earth Day 2012: Lots of Good Reasons to Dig in the Dirt

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NWF Report Cites Benefits of Messy, Muddy Play for Kids

Kids, go ahead and dig in the dirt.

That messy message is from a new National Wildlife Federation report which outlines how getting dirty outdoors benefits children - from behavior to health and grades. The timing coincides with Earth Day, with plenty of opportunities for youngsters to get their hands dirty in Washington this weekend.

Food Worker Test and Card Now Available Online

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Food worker education and testing is now available online. The online food handling safety instruction and test costs $10 and requires payment with a Mastercard, Visa or Discover credit or debit card.

Help Paul Mercer with medical expenses

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Paul Mercer, is recovering from a brain aneurysm. While he faces this challenge, the Friends of Paul Mercer (The Bug Guy) have set up a benefit account at Whidbey Island Bank to help offset some of the medical expenses.

To learn more, please contact Whidbey Island Bank, and ask about making a deposit to the "Paul Mercer Donation Fund."

Flu Continues on Orcas, San Juan Island Parents Must Take Extra Care in Treating Their Children

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San Juan County Health Department reports that the current flu season is the latest the flu has occured in decades.

Volunteer facilitator sought in SJC for Alzheimer's Assoc.

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PRESS RELEASE: Interested in providing support to those caring for a loved one with memory loss? Alzheimer's Association caregiver support groups provide a place for caregivers to learn and gain support from others caring for a person with memory loss.

We need your help to facilitate these groups throughout San Juan County.

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Local Esthetician Earns Certification, extends spa treatments to those with cancer

Health Department Urges: “Cocoon” Island Babies from Pertussis

Staffing needs for hospital determined by end of May

Court Orders FDA to Address Antibiotic Overuse in Livestock

First Aid & CPR Classes Offered

Spring Sprint Triathlon Registration Open

Earth Day 2012: Lots of Good Reasons to Dig in the Dirt

Food Worker Test and Card Now Available Online

Help Paul Mercer with medical expenses

Flu Continues on Orcas, San Juan Island Parents Must Take Extra Care in Treating Their Children

Volunteer facilitator sought in SJC for Alzheimer's Assoc.

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