FEATURED PROGRAM
Wonderland program caters to child's needs
Parent Breanna Standley, whose son, 2-year-old Hunter, has an autism diagnosis, knows that the sessions her son has with his special educator and speech therapist are making a difference. A new program model run by Wonderland Developmental Center, with support from the Verdant Health Commission, is showing that a team approach when addressing each child's individual needs is off to a great start.
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TIPS & INFO
Another hot day? Drink plenty of water
The USDA advises managing your calories by drinking water with and in-between meals. It's a low-cost way to stay hydrated, especially on hot summer days.
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Want more antioxidants? New research says, "go organic!"
The new research finds that there appears to be a statistically significant nutritional difference between organic and non-organic foods. Specifically, organic foods had much higher levels of antioxidants.
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Recognition of Swedish/Edmonds improvements
Recent reports indicate the quality of care delivered at Swedish/Edmonds has improved.
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NEWS
Verdant now accepting proposals under behavioral health prevention initiative
The Verdant Health Commission is now accepting funding proposals under a new behavioral health prevention initiative. As part of a comprehensive health needs assessment, Verdant determined that behavioral health was one of the top community needs, and the purpose of this funding availability is to support programs in South Snohomish County that prevent substance abuse and mental illness.
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