Why Washington faces huge fallout from the Medicaid cuts in Trump’s megabill

My Edmonds News (Health) 7/10 6:06A MyEdmondsNews

A rural central Washington hospital is warning of devastating consequences from the Medicaid cuts the Republican-led Congress passed last week. For years, Astria Health has worked to find a path...

Big changes coming for Edmonds’ Arnie’s Restaurant building

My Edmonds News (Health) 6/13 5:06A Jaime Holter

Big changes are on the horizon for an Edmonds waterfront mainstay. It won’t happen quickly but when it does, it will be completely different. On Friday, June 6, the Port...

Verdant Health Commission opens window for 2026 community grants

My Edmonds News (Health) 5/29 7:32A MyEdmondsNews

The Verdant Health Commission is accepting funding applications from June 2 through July 11 from community nonprofits and agencies serving South Snohomish County residents. Funding is available for programs that...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Homage has resources for older adults

My Edmonds News (Health) 5/20 7:46A MyEdmondsNews

Scenes from the lives of everyday older adults: A 74-year-old woman, grieving the sudden loss of her husband, eats dinner alone every night. A retired veteran who doesn’t know how...

Sponsored: Nonprofit Showcase — Edmond Waterfront Center’s Foot Care Clinic provides caring...

My Edmonds News (Health) 5/16 5:35A MyEdmondsNews

My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with the Verdant Health Commission to profile the work of local nonprofits that advance the health of our whole community. We take our feet...

Learn more about Medicare during virtual presentations offered through Edmonds Waterfront Center

My Edmonds News (Health) 5/12 5:38A MyEdmondsNews

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offers free and unbiased Medicare advice Wednesdays and Thursdays via Zoom. The program, which operates out of the Edmonds Waterfront Center, serves those receiving...

Health Matters: Paying attention to bone health reaps critical benefits, experts say

My Edmonds News (Health) 5/11 7:42A MyEdmondsNews

This is the second in our 2025 “Health Matters” series focused on health topics in South Snohomish County and sponsored by the Verdant Health Commission. Read past articles in this...

WA hospitals push for veto of lower state insurance reimbursements

My Edmonds News (Health) 5/10 4:57A MyEdmondsNews

Washington hospitals are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto a bill that would limit health insurance reimbursement rates for state workers and public school employees. The bill is designed to...

Sponsored: Nonprofit Showcase — Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation

My Edmonds News (Health) 4/22 11:06A MyEdmondsNews

My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with the Verdant Health Commission to profile the work of local nonprofits that advance the health of our whole community.  Snohomish County resident Kim...

Multiple Sclerosis Donor Closet seeks volunteers

My Edmonds News (Health) 4/9 6:08A MyEdmondsNews

The Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands (MSHH) Donor Closet, located in downtown Edmonds, is seeking volunteers to help with customer service, drivers for pick-up and deliveries, sorting and cleaning equipment, and...