No cooking required
Three recipes to make and give as gifts
Still need to shop for a few holiday gifts? Why not start in your own kitchen pantry for these quick and easy giftable recipes?
  • Hearty lentil soup
  • Herb dressing and dip spice
  • Pumpkin nut bread
 
As you'll see in the demonstration video, this is a fun activity you can do with your kids or grandkids. Each recipe takes just a handful of inexpensive ingredients. Plus the jars make thoughtful gifts that store well for use beyond the holidays.
Flu, cold or COVID-19?
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Guide for holiday check-ins
Check out this guide on having important health discussions with loved ones during the upcoming holidays.

Do you believe these?
Tragically, heart disease is common. So are these five misconceptions about the #1 killer of Americans.

Volunteers' Gift Shoppe
You’ll find an exquisite selection of gifts, raffle drawings, free cider and donuts, decorated trees, a visiting Santa Claus and more at this year's Peace Island Volunteers' Christmas shoppe from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 in the Mullis Center at 589 Nash St. in Friday Harbor, WA 98250. All proceeds benefit the Peace Island Volunteers’ Angel Fund, which helps patients pay for medical emergencies and necessities not covered by insurance.
You're invited to an in-person unveiling of The Art of Aging Project and a facilitated conversation on aging from 1–2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10 in the Bellingham Senior Activity Center at 315 Halleck Street in Bellingham.
Provider Spotlight
Mendrell "Mendy" Miller, LICSW
Integrated Behavioral Health
Mendy joined PeaceHealth in October. Her goal is to help patients achieve holistic balance by recognizing that social-emotional and physical wellness go hand in hand. She believes that behavioral health integration into primary care is key to optimal health. Read Mendy's profile >>
Melissa Hedlin, NP
Family Medicine
Melissa joined PeaceHealth in November, serving walk-in clinic patients in Sedro-Woolley. She has seven years of experience as an ER and urgent care nurse at several hospitals and clinics in the Pacific Northwest. Read Melissa's profile >>
Steven Hoang, DO
Family Medicine
Dr. Hoang joined the family medicine practice at Friday Harbor in November. "My vision of medicine is to help you live the life that you want to. I chose medicine as a way to give back to the many people who helped me on this journey." Read Dr. Hoang's profile >>
Healthy You Classes & Events
You can now tour the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Childbirth Center from the comfort of your home. Watch the video to learn what to expect and how to prepare for the arrival of a new little one.

Any time is a good time to complete or update your advance directive. Join us for our real-time online class from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. On-demand class is also available.

Are you a woman with cancer? You're not alone on this journey. Drop in to this weekly virtual support group at 10 a.m. every Monday for emotional and practical support. For more information, call 360-788-8232 or email sclough@peacehealth.org.

Note: Classes and events may be subject to change.
PeaceHealth has many exciting positions open.
‌ Please contact your provider or nearest PeaceHealth location for all medical and scheduling questions.