Healthy eating: Don’t like kale? This recipe may change your mind

My Edmonds News (Health) 7/26 6:56A MyEdmondsNews

I have discovered that there are folks who either love kale or think it s too healthy to eat (meaning that they don t really like it). I think lacinato kale (also...

State Health Department launches new tool for reporting food safety concerns

My Edmonds News (Health) 7/15 9:26A MyEdmondsNews

The Washington State Department of Health on Monday said it has launched a new tool that makes it easier to report food poisoning and file a food safety complaint. You...

Free cooking demonstration July 17 for cool blueberry soup and Thai salad

My Edmonds News (Health) 7/14 4:41A MyEdmondsNews

The Verdant Health Commission will be hosting a free cooking class Wednesday, July 17 that will show home cooks how to prepare a chilled blueberry soup and a tangy colorful...

Verdant Health Commission opens window for 2025 community grants

My Edmonds News (Health) 7/13 5:18A MyEdmondsNews

The Verdant Health Commission will open its online portal July 18 to accept funding applications through Aug. 23 from community nonprofits and agencies providing services to South Snohomish County residents....

Healthy eating: Combine peaches and blackberries for this delicious crumble

My Edmonds News (Health) 7/12 6:28A MyEdmondsNews

I always say that the season I am currently living in is my favorite. But I have to admit the abundance of fruit at the farmer s market as well as...

Verdant offering free pizza-making class for teens July 13

My Edmonds News (Health) 7/7 4:49A MyEdmondsNews

Verdant invites South Snohomish County teens to its community wellness center in Lynnwood for an afternoon of pizza making Saturday, July 13. The class will include tips on crust, sauce-making...

South County Walks starts July 8 in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace

My Edmonds News (Health) 7/4 6:00A MyEdmondsNews

This summer, the Verdant Health Commission is teaming up with local cities to coordinate volunteer-led community walks for individuals and families in South Snohomish County. The cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood...

Healthy eating: Scratch Made S’mores a delightful summer treat

My Edmonds News (Health) 7/1 5:43A MyEdmondsNews

There is something about picnics and barbecues that says summertime. We re lucky to be able to eat outside throughout the year. Our family loves packing a picnic and heading to...

Health care company sues WA over ban on at-home sexual assault evidence kits

My Edmonds News (Health) 6/26 8:17A MyEdmondsNews

A company that produces over-the-counter sexual assault evidence kits is suing to overturn a Washington law that prohibits the sale or advertising of products like theirs. Pennsylvania-based Leda Health, formerly...

Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults

My Edmonds News (Health) 6/25 5:08A 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...

Summer meal options for Edmonds School District families

My Edmonds News (Health) 6/22 10:54A MyEdmondsNews

Summer meal programs are available for Edmonds School District students and their families. First, SUN Bucks will help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will...

Washington sees steep rise, then slow down in prescriptions to treat opioid addiction

My Edmonds News (Health) 6/21 8:26A MyEdmondsNews

Washington’s medical professionals nearly tripled the state’s prescribing rate of buprenorphine, an opioid addiction treatment medication, after federal regulations were loosened — but the COVID-19 pandemic undercut those gains. That’s...

Inslee affirms WA’s position that hospitals must provide emergency abortion services

My Edmonds News (Health) 6/12 9:25A MyEdmondsNews

Washington medical providers must continue to perform emergency abortion services for patients, Gov. Jay Inslee emphasized on Tuesday. As the country awaits a U.S. Supreme Court ruling over how a...

Hazel Miller Foundation awards over $300K to area not-for-profits during its second 2024 grant...

My Edmonds News (Health) 6/11 4:00A MyEdmondsNews

In its second 2024 grant cycle, the Edmonds-based Hazel Miller Foundation awarded $308,906 to 26 organizations focused on good works in King and South Snohomish Counties. From the Alderwood Boys...

Could WA’s health ‘hub’ model treating opioid addiction go nationwide?

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

Imagine if anyone with an opioid addiction could walk into a local treatment center and receive medication for their addiction, primary care, emotional counseling and many more health and social...