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

My Edmonds News (Health) 10/1 4:56A 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 6:16A 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 7:44A 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 11:12A 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...

Bloodworks Northwest hosting pop-up mobile blood drive at Lynnwood Event Center Aug. 17

My Edmonds News (Health) 8/16 9:11A MyEdmondsNews

Bloodworks Northwest is partnering with the Lynnwood Event Center to host a pop-up mobile blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. This event coincides with the...

After stem cell transplant saves his life, Edmonds man on a mission to help others

My Edmonds News (Health) 8/16 4:08A MyEdmondsNews

In 2017, longtime Edmonds resident Tom Hayes was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Within 30 days of his original diagnosis, Hayes’ doctors said he was in remission but in 2020...

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...