HealthQuest Programs Provided by Skagit Regional Health

Hospice 101: Myths and Truths

Join Outreach and Communications Manager, Dana Brothers from Hospice of the Northwest as she clarifies the benefits of hospice care and dispels the myths surrounding this Medicare benefit. Light refreshments will be provided. Please call 360-386-9918 to reserve your space. This event is free and open to anyone in the community.

OCT 23 (WED)

6 – 7 p.m.

Stilly Valley Health Connections

875 Wesley St. Suite 240

Arlington, WA

 

Cooking and Nutrition:
Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Fall Favorites

Fall is a busy time of year and is a great season to dust off your slow cooker or Instant Pot and put them to good use. In this cooking demonstration for adults, participants will learn some best practices for slow cookers and Instant Pots and how to cook healthy, delicious meals. Recipes and food samples will be shared. This presentation will be led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Sound Dietitians. Funding provided by Skagit Regional Health. Free of charge, but pre-registration required by calling 360-386-9918 or go to www.stillyvalleyhealth.org

OCT 24 (THUR)

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Stilly Valley Health Connections

875 Wesley St. Suite 240

Arlington, WA

 

Stop the Bleed^®: What Everyone Should Know to Stop Bleeding After an Injury

During this free, hands-on training you will learn various ways to control life-threatening bleeding after an individual has sustained an injury from an everyday emergency, man-made or from a natural disaster. You will be given a list of items to create your own Stop the Bleed^® emergency kit. The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma is leading the effort to save lives by teaching the civilian population to provide vital initial response to stop uncontrollable bleeding in emergency situations. Tyler Dalton, Trauma Coordinator at Skagit Valley Hospital and Tiffany Jayne, Trauma Coordinator at Cascade Valley Hospital will teach this one-hour training. Please note this is not a first aid class. No charge, but pre-registration is required by calling 360-814-2424.

OCT 28 (MON)

3 - 4 p.m.

Skagit Valley Hospital – Mount Vernon

Sahale Conference Room