Washington named America’s most bike-friendly state

My Edmonds News (Health) 12/14 8:50A MyEdmondsNews

There is no state more supportive of people who travel by bike than Washington, according to one of the nation’s largest bicycle advocacy organizations. Washington leads U.S. states in fostering...

Eating to Support Strong Bones cooking demo Nov. 20 at Verdant

My Edmonds News (Health) 11/14 4:30A MyEdmondsNews

Join registered dietician Amy Reuter to discover delicious recipes that incorporate foods known to support strong bones during a Verdant Health Commission-sponsored cooking demonstration from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20....

Health insurance premiums to rise about 12% for WA small businesses

My Edmonds News (Health) 10/22 3:46A MyEdmondsNews

Health insurance costs in Washington for small businesses and their employees will increase an average of 11.9% in 2025, according to the state Office of the Insurance Commissioner. This marks...

Hybrid cooking demo: Delicious and cost-effective dishes with beans

My Edmonds News (Health) 10/21 8:13A NIck Ng

Discover creative and delicious ways to incorporate beans into your meals. Join registered dietician Christy Goff from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 for a Verdant Health Commission-sponsored free cooking demonstration....

Virtual teen cook-along at Verdant Oct. 4: Sweet potato nachos and blueberry mango smoothie

My Edmonds News (Health) 10/1 3:56A MyEdmondsNews

Youth looking for new after-school snack ideas are invited to join Verdant registered dietician Amy Reuter from their home kitchens fron 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 to create sweet potato...

Washington advocates push for state ban on flavored vapes

My Edmonds News (Health) 9/25 5:16A MyEdmondsNews

A broad coalition of Washington educators, doctors, researchers and social justice advocates has launched a campaign to ban flavored nicotine vapes in the state, citing the product’s contribution to youth...

Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults

My Edmonds News (Health) 9/24 6:44A MyEdmondsNews

Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in...

Walk with a Latina Doc breaks down health care barriers

My Edmonds News (Health) 9/23 10:12A MyEdmondsNews

At 9 a.m. sharp on Saturday, Dr. Alina Urriola stood by Lynnwood s Meadowdale Middle School wearing a tracksuit, neon sneakers and a broad smile. Together with Verdant Health Commission and...