Getting kids ready to go back to school? Be sure this is on your list.
Whether your child is going to school in person or sticking to a virtual schedule, one of the most important boxes to check off the back-to-school checklist is a visit with the doctor.
 
Annual visits are a great opportunity to have a non-intimidating experience with your child’s doctor. 
Delta variant: What to know
Hospitals are seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the delta variant. Learn more about this and the best steps to protect yourself.
 
Webinar: ADHD 101
Do you think your child has ADHD? Or could it be something else? Join our experts from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 24 for this free webinar on the subject.
 
Choosing your child's life vest
Watch this pediatrician and his cute-as-a-button assistant demonstrate how to choose and fit a child's life vest.

Recipe: Baba ganoush dip
Make the most of your garden veggies with this recipe for a tasty dip similar to hummus.

 
Funding search and rescue
In 2020, a three-year $75,000 PeaceHealth sponsorship funded the launch of a drone team in Clark County.

Healthy You Classes & Events
Longview 
Join us for a free interactive online workshop on completing an Advance Directive. All participants will be guided through this simple, yet thought-provoking, process of choosing a healthcare agent and putting your wishes in writing. Wednesday, September 1, 1-2:30 p.m. 
 
Vancouver 
Free VIRTUAL information session meets either Monday from noon to 1 p.m. or Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. Weight Loss for Life is a Health Management Resources (HMR) program, the country's leading provider of medically supervised weight management programs. Mondays, August 9, 16, 23, 30 and Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26.

If you are grieving the loss of loved one, PeaceHealth's Hope Bereavement team invites you to participate in a very special healing opportunity. The team is constructing a 27-foot labyrinth to host three healing walks. Each walk will be held outdoors in the parking lot at PeaceHealth Hospice, located at 5400 MacArthur Blvd, Vancouver, WA, from 7:30–9:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Aug. 11 is for those who lost someone to COVID-19
  • Wednesday, Aug. 18 is for those in our hospice program or in the community who have lost a loved one
  • Wednesday, Aug. 25 is for those who lost a loved one to suicide

PeaceHealth is proud to sponsor the 4th annual AppleTree Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K on Sept. 18-19. With several distances to choose from, this event is perfect for the whole family. Currently, the race will have in-person and virtual options. Kids 12 and younger run for free! 

Note: Classes and events may be subject to change.
Welcome our new physician
Aliakbar R. Dadla, MD
Meet our new medical oncologist, Aliakbar R. Dadla MD. Learn more about Dr. Dadla.
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