JAN 2024

On January 24, 2024, NWMS representatives will be traveling to Olympia to WSMA's Doctors Day on the Hill.

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The 6th Annual event honoring Dr. Elizabeth's Blackwells 203rd birthday!

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Melissa Hankins, MD, CPC

Saturday, February 3, 2024

11:00a - 1:00p

Lairmont Manor

Childcare Provided; RSVPs required

The 2024 Women Physicians' Luncheon is generously sponsored in part by Physician Insurance, Silverado Memory Care, Advanced Medical Massage and Birth Story Obstetrics & Dr. Garrett Jeffery, DO, FAAFP, LLLC

Dr. Garrett Jeffery, DO, FAAFP, LLC

Chuckanut Health Foundation generously donated funds fo NWMS to redesign and update the NWMS website:

EXAM TABLES FOR SALE

Please contact Dr. Diane Arvin for more items for sale: doctordiane58@gmail.com

• collection of metal speculums
• bead sterilizer
• hysteroscope

2024 Healthcare Provider Wellness Retreat on Orcas Island:

Finding The Good Life Through Personal and Professional Fulfillment

January 25-28, 2024

 Retreat facilitators are Dr. Rachel Bishop, MD, and Annie Barrett, MA.

Highlights include:

• Small-group sessions focused on personal wellness and finding professional fulfillment and joy in medicine.
• Personal time for spa, massage, hiking, exploring Orcas Island
• Open to all physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs – women and men – a maximum 14
• Approved for up to 14.5 CME* credits (meals and personal time excluded).

Participants will explore personal and professional fulfillment and finding joy in medicine through small-group and individual activities in a relaxed environment. Well-being sessions include mindfulness, self-compassion, and gentle yoga. All meals are included, using locally sourced food where possible and prepared by a personal chef. 

What previous wellness retreat participants have said:

"This was just so wonderful and exceeded my expectations. I am leaving a better Mom, provider, wife, friend, and person"

"This has been life-changing and empowering..."

"I am 100% likely to use this retreat as an adjunct to live a daily life that rejuvenates me and brings me joy"

Learn more and register here. Save $100 when you sign up by this Saturday at midnight! Use discount code: RETREAT-SAVINGS

*Accreditation:

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is accredited by the Washington State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

PeaceHealth St. Joseph designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 

2024 PROGRAMMING

All Hands Whatcom is rooted in the belief that the opposite of addiction is not just sobriety - it’s community. Together we call for all hands on deck to address the epidemic of opioid use in Whatcom County.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

12 noon-1 pm

(virtual)

Introducing the Whatcom Resource Information Collaborative (WRIC)

Participants will learn about the newly formed Whatcom Resource Information Collaborative (WRIC), how to utilize it, and the plans for future WRIC expansion. 

Register here

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

12 noon-1 pm

(virtual)

Introducing the Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MAC)

Whatcom County Health and Community Services formed a Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Group in 2023 to address the opioid crisis and work towards solutions at the systems level. Learn who and what the MAC Group is and how you can stay involved. Register here

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

6-7 pm

(virtual)

Parenting! Surviving the Teen Years

Parenting is not easy and can be extra challenging in the teen years. Most youth report their parents/caregivers are the biggest influence in decisions to not use substances. Learn skills and simple actions to support youth and reduce risks. 

Register here

Monday, March 4, 2024

12 noon-1:30 pm

(virtual)

Policy Advocacy

Join us for a discussion of local, state, and federal policies that impact our community’s ability to effectively address the opioid/Fentanyl crisis, reduce overdose deaths, and support effective prevention and treatment programs. 

Register here

Thursday, April 9, 2024

9-10 am

(virtual)

Opioid Treatment in Whatcom County

The landscape of treatment options can be challenging to navigate and understand. Join us to learn more about the local treatment programs available in Whatcom County, how they work, and what’s being done to expand those options.

Register here