Events under 'Health'

Get your child's car seat checked at a free drop-in clinic on February 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the 24^th Street parking lot of Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Nationally certified car seat technicians from Safe Kids Northwest will check your seat for safety and proper installation. Call 299-1309 for more information.

Island Hospital offers free orthopedic surgery class

For those planning on having a total knee or joint replacement, shoulder surgery or back surgery, learn how to transition back to your independent lifestyle after surgery at a free class on Tuesday, January 10 in the Fidalgo Room from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Island Hospital offers Heartsaver® CPR & AED

Island Hospital is offering a Heartsaver® CPR & AED class on Wednesday, January 11, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Cost is $50. Call LifeTek, 360-416-8239 or visit www.lifetekinc.com to register.

Island Hospital offers class on urinary leakage

If you have trouble staying dry when sneezing, coughing or exercising, there are physical therapy interventions that can help! Learn about these methods at a class on Thursday, January 12 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Cost for the class is $10. Registration and prepayment are required. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Island Hospital offers a free class on beyond eating less and exercising more

Learn ways to strategically lose weight without the use of supplements and pills at a class with Naturopathic Physician, Alethea Fleming on Thursday, January 12 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes.

Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Learn which herbs and oils work well together and how to use herbal oils for medicinal purposes with Kelly Ann Nickerson MS. Thursday, January 19 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms. The cost is $15. Call 299-4204 to register.

Island Hospital offers free hearing screening

Find out if you are experiencing hearing loss at a free screening on February 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. This screening is provided by Dr. Holly Kennedy of the Anacortes Hearing Center and sponsored by the Island Hospital Foundation. Appointments are required. Call 299-4204 for an appointment.

Island Hospital is offering a Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers class on February 8 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Cost is $75. Call 299-4204 or visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register.

Island Hospital offers free skin cancer screening

Have your skin visually checked for any abnormalities at a free screening on February 10 from 8 a.m. – noon at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St. Anacortes. Provided by Lyndsey Switzer PA-C of Rosario Skin Clinic and sponsored by the Island Hospital Foundation. Appointments are required and space is limited. Call 299-4204 for an appointment.

For those planning on having a total knee or joint replacement, shoulder surgery or back surgery, learn how to transition back to your independent lifestyle after surgery at a free class on Tuesday, February 14 in the Fidalgo Room from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Learn to make your own natural cleaners using essential oils and other non-toxic ingredients at a class on Wednesday, February 15 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. The cost is $25 and includes supplies. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register or call 299-4204.

Join Kelly Ann Nickerson MS and learn how to create an herbal tincture by combining fresh herbs with a solvent on Thursday, February 16 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms. The cost is $15. Call 360-299-4204 to register.

“Breast Cancer: A Story Half Told”, is an exhibit that aims to bring awareness and understanding to the public regarding metastatic breast cancer and features women living with the disease in a series of inspiring photographs. The exhibit is open to the public and available for viewing Monday, Feb 20 – Friday, Feb 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Merle Cancer Care Center, Island Hospital, 1015 25^th St., Anacortes. Call 360-588-2082 for questions.

Learn more about your Medicare options at a free class on Monday, February 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Traditional coverage, supplements, advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment information and Medicare fraud protection will be covered. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register or call 299-4204.

“Breast Cancer: A Story Half Told”, is an exhibit that aims to bring awareness and understanding to the public regarding metastatic breast cancer and features women living with the disease in a series of inspiring photographs. The exhibit is open to the public and available for viewing Monday, Feb 20 – Friday, Feb 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Merle Cancer Care Center, Island Hospital, 1015 25^th St., Anacortes. Call 360-588-2082 for questions.

Determine if you are at risk of falling due to balance issues at a free screening on Tuesday, February 21 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy at Island Hospital, 1015 25^th St., Anacortes. Appointments are required, 299-4204.

“Breast Cancer: A Story Half Told”, is an exhibit that aims to bring awareness and understanding to the public regarding metastatic breast cancer and features women living with the disease in a series of inspiring photographs. The exhibit is open to the public and available for viewing Monday, Feb 20 – Friday, Feb 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Merle Cancer Care Center, Island Hospital, 1015 25^th St., Anacortes. Call 360-588-2082 for questions.

“Breast Cancer: A Story Half Told”, is an exhibit that aims to bring awareness and understanding to the public regarding metastatic breast cancer and features women living with the disease in a series of inspiring photographs. The exhibit is open to the public and available for viewing Monday, Feb 20 – Friday, Feb 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Merle Cancer Care Center, Island Hospital, 1015 25^th St., Anacortes. Call 360-588-2082 for questions.

“Breast Cancer: A Story Half Told”, is an exhibit that aims to bring awareness and understanding to the public regarding metastatic breast cancer and features women living with the disease in a series of inspiring photographs. The exhibit is open to the public and available for viewing Monday, Feb 20 – Friday, Feb 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Merle Cancer Care Center, Island Hospital, 1015 25^th St., Anacortes. Call 360-588-2082 for questions.

Learn more about your Medicare options at a free class on Thursday, March 2 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Traditional coverage, supplements, advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment information and Medicare fraud protection will be covered. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register or call 299-4204.

Donate blood with Bloodworks Northwest on Monday, March 6 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (closed 12-12:45 p.m.) in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St. Anacortes.

To schedule an appointment, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 299-1309.

Island Hospital is offering a colorectal cancer screening that can detect hidden blood which can be a symptom of growths within the colon. Pick-up a stool sample kit on Tuesday, Mar. 7, between 9 and 11 a.m. at Anacortes Family Medicine, 2511 M Ave. Suite B, Anacortes. You must be present to pick-up a kit. 

If you have insurance (other than Medicare or Medicaid), please bring your insurance card. Most insurance plans cover a set of preventative screening tests at no cost to you.  We will bill your insurance so you can get credit for this screening. If your insurance doesn’t cover the cost of the screening, your cost will be $10. Call 299-1309 for questions.

Island Hospital is offering a Heartsaver® CPR & AED class on Wednesday, March 8 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Cost is $50. Call LifeTek, 360-416-8239 or visit www.lifetekinc.com to register.

Island Hospital is offering a Heartsaver® First Aid class on Thursday, March 9 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Cost is $50. Call LifeTek, 360-416-8239 or visit www.lifetekinc.com to register.

For those planning on having a total knee or joint replacement, shoulder surgery or back surgery, learn how to transition back to your independent lifestyle after surgery at a free class on Tuesday, March 14 in the Fidalgo Room from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Experienced meditator Jan Hodgman will guide you in simple techniques to become comfortable with meditation in a three-session class on Wednesdays, March 15 - 29 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. The cost is $48. Register online at www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Interested in learning how to safely identify and utilize plants native to Anacortes? Kelly Ann Nickerson MS will help you safety identify 15 different local, wild plants on Thursday, March 16 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms and walking trail. Wear stable walking shoes. The cost is $15. Call 360-299-4204 to register.

Learn about appropriate exercises and proper nutrition for osteoporosis at a class on Monday, March 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. The cost is $10. Register online at www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Free memory screenings will be held on Tuesday, March 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Island Health Resource Center at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. This series of questions and tasks designed to test memory, language and other intellectual functions can help determine if you might be suffering from memory loss. Appointments required. 299-4204.

Island Hospital offers a second class on diabetes and the ketogenic diet

Learn how to manage your diabetes through the low carbohydrate ketogenic diet at a free class on Tuesday, March 21 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register or call 299-4204.

Learn strategies and activities to help improve your aging memory at a free class on Wednesday, March 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes.  Presented by Island Hospital Speech Language Pathologist, Libby Lewis, MA, MEd CCC-SLP.  Call 299-4204 or visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register.

Island Hospital offers free class on natural approaches to seasonal allergies

Naturopathic Physician, Alethea Fleming outlines how changes to your diet and home environment can improve allergy symptoms at a class on Thursday, March 23 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Learn to use essential oils for wellness at an interactive class on Thursday, March 23 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. The cost is $25. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register or call 299-4204.

Learn about a variety of breastfeeding topics at a class on Monday, March 27 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. The cost is $25 (covered by Apple Health). Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Get an estimate of your bone density with a non-intrusive heel scan on Tuesday, March 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. The cost is $5, payable at the door. This screening is sponsored by the Island Hospital Foundation. Appointments are required and this screening is accurate for women only. Call 299-4204 for an appointment.

If you have trouble staying dry when sneezing, coughing or exercising, there are physical therapy interventions that can help! Learn about these methods at a class on Thursday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Cost for the class is $10. Registration and prepayment are required.

Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Learn to use and make your own natural skin and hair care products at a class on Tuesday, April 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. The cost is $25 which includes supplies to make your own blend to take home. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register or call 299-4204.

On Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Anacortes Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 13th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to APD at 1218 24th Street. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Determine the level of Vitamin D in your blood at a screening on Tuesday, May 2 between 9 and 11 a.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^thSt., Anacortes. Only $30. Appointments are required, 299-4204. 

Donate blood with Bloodworks Northwest on Monday, May 8 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (closed 12-12:45 p.m.) in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St. Anacortes.

To schedule an appointment, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 299-1309.

For those planning on having a total knee or joint replacement, shoulder surgery or back surgery, learn how to transition back to your independent lifestyle after surgery at a free class on Tuesday, May 9 in the Fidalgo Room from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Anacortes School District offers a three-week parenting series for parents of young children, ages 2-6 years old. Offered, Thurs, May 11, 18 & 25 from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at the Whitney School Cafeteria. The cost is $10 per household and scholarships are available. Register online at www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204. 

Learn more about your Medicare options at a free class on Monday, May 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Traditional coverage, supplements, advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment information and Medicare fraud protection will be covered. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Learn about a variety of breastfeeding topics at a class on Monday, May 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. The cost is $25 (covered by Apple Health). Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Do you get short of breath getting dressed, climbing stairs or walking with a friend?  Or have you smoked for 10 years or more?  If so, get your lung function tested at a free screening on Tuesday, May 16 from 8 a.m. to noon at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes.  Call 360-299-4204, appointments are required.

Anacortes School District offers a three-week parenting series for parents of young children, ages 2-6 years old. Offered, Thurs, May 11, 18 & 25 from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at the Whitney School Cafeteria. The cost is $10 per household and scholarships are available. Register online at www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204. 

Have your skin visually checked for any abnormalities at a free screening on Friday May 19 from 8 a.m. – noon at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St. Anacortes. Provided by Lyndsey Switzer PA-C of Rosario Skin Clinic and sponsored by the Island Hospital Foundation. Appointments are required and space is limited.  Call 299-4204 for an appointment.

Join Kelly Ann Nickerson MS and learn how to make herbal extracts using vinegar and honey on Thursday, May 25 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms. The cost is $15. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Anacortes School District offers a three-week parenting series for parents of young children, ages 2-6 years old. Offered, Thurs, May 11, 18 & 25 from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at the Whitney School Cafeteria. The cost is $10 per household and scholarships are available. Register online at www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204. 

Learn how to prevent skin cancer and the importance of early detection on Wednesday, May 31 from noon – 1 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Provided by Lyndsey Switzer PA-C of Rosario Skin Clinic and sponsored by the Island Hospital Foundation. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Island Hospital and the Alzheimer’s Association offer a free class on Alzheimer’s Disease

Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters class will touch on a variety of topics surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease on Tuesday, June 6 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo/Burrows Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Registration required. Please visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Life coach and speaker Katie Morgan explains how to make clear decisions, create a vision of what you want and move past what feels impossible. Digging deep and facing your challenges can have a profound, even magical, impact on your life. Bring your wildest dreams, your biggest challenges and your most intimidating fears. We'll play, work and uncover some insights about how you can move to the next level. Wed., June 7, 7pm at the library.

Get your child's car seat checked at a free drop-in clinic on Thursday, June 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the 24^th Street parking lot of Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Nationally certified car seat technicians from Safe Kids Northwest will check your seat for safety and proper installation. Call 299-1309 for more information.

Learn more about your Medicare options at a free class on Monday, June 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Traditional coverage, supplements, advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment information and Medicare fraud protection will be covered. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

For those planning on having a total knee or joint replacement, shoulder surgery or back surgery, learn how to transition back to your independent lifestyle after surgery at a free class on Tuesday, June 13 in the Fidalgo Room from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Anacortes Arts Commission members present Art, Therapy and Wellness, an “Arts for All” program. Join Commission members in exploring how art affects our health, minds and creativity through journaling, writing, drawing, enjoying music and laughing. In this segment we explore the art of music and how it plays an important part in our well-being. 

Art, Therapy, Wellness: Music Soothes the Soul - Wed., June 14, 7pm at the library

Determine if you might have a swallowing disorder at a free screening on Tuesday, June 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy at Island Hospital, 1015 25^th St., Anacortes.  This screening is appropriate for those who may be experiencing difficulty chewing, frequent throat clearing or the need to swallow multiple times each bite or sip.  Appointments are required, 299-4204.

Join Kelly Ann Nickerson MS and learn how to make herbal lotion on Thursday, June 22 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms. The cost is $15. Registration required, visitwww.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Feeling a little stressed out? Joe Arellano, long-time Anacortes massage therapist and certified mindfulness teacher, is offering a mini-retreat June 24. Held at the Center for Happiness from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., this is an opportunity to experience mindfulness through sitting, walking, and self-compassion meditation, as well as mindful eating. See more details at www.anacortesmassagetherapy.com/mindfulness. Anacortes Center of Happiness (Keystone Bldg.) 619 Commercial Ave 3rd Floor Ballroom.  Saturday June 24th, 2017,  10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Donate blood with Bloodworks Northwest on Thursday, July 6 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (closed 12-12:45 p.m.) in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St. Anacortes.

To schedule an appointment, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 299-1309.

Learn more about your Medicare options at a free class on Monday, July 10 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Traditional coverage, supplements, advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment information and Medicare fraud protection will be covered. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Free memory screenings will be held on Tuesday, July 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Health Resource Center at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. This series of questions and tasks designed to test memory, language and other intellectual functions can help determine if you might be suffering from memory loss. Appointments required. 299-4204.

For those planning on having a total knee or joint replacement, shoulder surgery or back surgery, learn how to transition back to your independent lifestyle after surgery at a free class on Tuesday, July 11 in the Fidalgo Room from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Get an estimate of your bone density with a non-intrusive heel scan on Tuesday, July 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. The cost is $5, payable at the door. This screening is sponsored by the Island Hospital Foundation. Appointments are required and this screening is accurate for women only. Call 299-4204 for an appointment.

Learn all about aromatherapy and essential oils at a class on Wednesday, July 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. The cost is $25 which includes supplies. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Interested in learning how to safely identify and utilize plants native to Anacortes? Kelly Ann Nickerson MS will help you safety identify 15 different plants on Thursday, July 20 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms and walking trail. Wear stable walking shoes. The cost is $15. Call 360-299-4204 to register.

Learn about a variety of breastfeeding topics at a class on Monday, July 24 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^thSt., Anacortes. The cost is $25 (covered by Apple Health). Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Island Hospital is holding a cholesterol and glucose screening Tuesday, July 25 from 8 to 11 a.m. in the Island Health Resource Center, 1211 24th Street, Anacortes. Sponsored by the Island Hospital Foundation.

The screening, which includes a full profile of blood fats and blood sugar levels, requires a 12-hour fast except for water and medications. The cost is $10. No appointment required. Please do not arrive before 7:30 a.m. If you have insurance and are not on Medicare or Medicaid, we can bill your insurance directly for this screening. Please bring your insurance card. For questions please call 299-1309.

Island Hospital offers osteoporosis class. Learn about appropriate exercises and proper nutrition for osteoporosis at a class on Wednesday, August 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. The cost is $10. Register online at www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Island Hospital offers free orthopedic surgery class. For those planning on having a total knee or joint replacement, shoulder surgery or back surgery, learn how to transition back to your independent lifestyle after surgery at a free class on Tuesday, August 8 in the Fidalgo Room from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Get your child's car seat checked at a free drop-in clinic on Thursday, August 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the 24^th Street parking lot of Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Nationally certified car seat technicians from Safe Kids Northwest will check your seat for safety and proper installation. Call 299-1309 for more information.

Learn more about your Medicare options at a free class on Monday, August 14 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Traditional coverage, supplements, advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment information and Medicare fraud protection will be covered. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

If you have trouble staying dry when sneezing, coughing or exercising, there are physical therapy interventions that can help! Learn about these methods at a class on Thursday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Cost for the class is $10. Registration and prepayment are required.

Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Learn strategies and activities to help improve your aging memory at a free class on Wednesday, August 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes.  Presented by Island Hospital Speech Language Pathologist, Libby Lewis, MA, MEd CCC-SLP.  Call 299-4204 or visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register.

Island Hospital offers free Medicare class

Learn more about your Medicare options at a free class on Monday, September 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Traditional coverage, supplements, advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment information and Medicare fraud protection will be covered. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Island Hospital offers free orthopedic surgery class

For those planning on having a total knee or joint replacement, shoulder surgery or back surgery, learn how to transition back to your independent lifestyle after surgery at a free class on Tuesday, September 12 in the Fidalgo Room from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Island Hospital offers essential oils class. Learn to use essential oils for wellness at an interactive class on Wednesday, September 13 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. The cost is $25. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register or call 299-4204.

Donate blood with Bloodworks Northwest on Thursday, September 14 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (closed 12-12:45 p.m.) in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St. Anacortes. To schedule an appointment, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 299-1309.

Free memory screenings will be held on Tuesday, September 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Health Resource Center at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. This series of questions and tasks designed to test memory, language and other intellectual functions can help determine if you might be suffering from memory loss. Appointments required. 299-4204.

Island Hospital offers therapeutic herbal tea class. Join Kelly Ann Nickerson MS and learn how to make therapeutic herbal tea on Thursday, September 21 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms. The cost is $15. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Learn about a variety of breastfeeding topics at a class on Monday, September 25 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. The cost is $25 (covered by Apple Health). Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Naturopathic Physician, Alethea Fleming outlines the most common health issues men face at a class on Thursday, September 28 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204 to register.

Determine the level of Vitamin D in your blood at a screening on Tuesday, October 3 between 9 and 11 a.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. Now only $30. Appointments are required, 299-4204. 

Samish Indian Nation Holds Community Health Fair Focused on
Healthy Habits to Improve and Maintain Blood Pressure Control

The public is invited to join the Samish Indian Nation for a free health fair. The event, in coordination with partner organizations, will include free services, activities and resources focused on blood pressure control. Services and activities offered:
Screenings for health issues, including: Diabetes, Cholesterol, Blood pressure, Vision, Spinal issues, Tongue and pule diagnosis, Bone density screenings for women, Hearing

Free fitness demonstrations
Free healthy cooking demonstrations, cookbooks and food samples
Native foods, teas and herbs
Free plant starts
Child passenger safety resources
Teen motor vehicle safety
Free healthy snack and refreshments

Saturday, October 7, 2017
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Fidalgo Bay Resort Convention Center
4701 Fidalgo Bay Rd, Anacortes

Island Hospital will be hosting Medicare Open Enrollment classes on Tuesdays: October 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., October 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and October 31 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. located in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Call 299-4204 or visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register.

For those planning on having a total knee or joint replacement, shoulder surgery or back surgery, learn how to transition back to your independent lifestyle after surgery at a free class on Tuesday, October 10 in the Fidalgo Room from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Registration required, visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Get your child's car seat checked at a free drop-in clinic on Thursday, October 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the 24th Street parking lot of Island Hospital, 1211 24th  St., Anacortes. Nationally certified car seat technicians from Safe Kids Northwest will check your seat for safety and proper installation. Call 299-1309 for more information.

Experienced meditator Jan Hodgman will guide you in simple techniques to become comfortable with meditation in a three-session class on Mondays, October 16 - 30 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. The cost is $48. Register online at www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 299-4204.

Island Hospital offers low-cost cholesterol and glucose screening

Island Hospital is holding a cholesterol and glucose screening Tue, Oct 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. in the Health Resource Center, 1211 24th Street, Anacortes. Requires a 12-hour fast except for water and medications. The cost is $10. No appointment required. Please do not arrive before 7:30 a.m. If you have insurance and are not on Medicare or Medicaid, we can bill your insurance directly for this screening. Please bring your insurance card. For questions please call 299-1309.

Island Hospital will be hosting Medicare Open Enrollment classes on Tuesdays: October 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., October 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and October 31 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. located in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Call 299-4204 or visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register.

Clinical breast exams will be offered at a free screening on Mon, Oct 30 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Merle Cancer Care Center at Island Hospital, 1015 25th St., Anacortes. This screening is provided by Anne Blanchette PA-C of Anacortes Family Medicine. Appointments are required, 299-4204

Determine if you are at risk of falling due to balance issues at a free screening on Tues, Oct 31 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy at Island Hospital, 1015 25th St., Anacortes. Appointments are required, 299-4204.

Island Hospital will be hosting Medicare Open Enrollment classes on Tuesdays: October 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., October 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and October 31 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. located in the Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Call 299-4204 or visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register.

Do you get short of breath getting dressed, climbing stairs or walking with a friend?  Or have you smoked for 10 years or more?  If so, get your lung function tested at a free screening on Tuesday, November 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes.  Call 360-299-4204, appointments are required.

Learn to use essential oils for health & wellness at an interactive class on Wednesday, November 8 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. The cost is $25. Visit www.islandhospital.org/classes to register or call 299-4204.

Learn about a variety of breastfeeding topics at a class on Monday, November 13 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Island Hospital, 1211 2

Free memory screenings will be held on Tuesday, November 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Health Resource Center at Island Hospital, 1211 24^th St., Anacortes. This series of questions and tasks designed to test memory, language and other intellectual functions can help determine if you might be suffering from memory loss. Appointments required. 299-4204.

If you have trouble staying dry when sneezing, coughing or exercising, there are physical therapy interventions that can help! Learn about these methods at a class on Thursday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Cost for the class is $10. Registration and prepayment are required. Visit

Research shows proper desk set-up can decrease work related injuries. Learn how to adjust your work station during a class on Thursday, November 30 from noon – 1 p.m. in the Computer Training Room at Island Hospital. Cost is $5. Registration and prepayment are required, 299-4204.

We've expanded from the Bellingham Death Cafe. The Anacortes chapter is now very well attended. We invite you to join us on the cutting edge of the Conscious Living/Conscious Dying Movement.

A Death Café is a safe space to talk about death, the loss of loved ones and fears people have regarding the inevitable.

We help one another unveil the mysteries and the culturally induced fears that surround death and dying in America. And we help bring a voice to all the taboo subjects that surround it.

Come and join us :)

Anacortes Death Café   Secret Cove, 209 T Ave.