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How's your first aid kit holding up?

If you plan more outings this summer or fall, see if your first aid kit is stocked with everything you might need.

While you're reloading your own kit, consider building one to share with a neighbor, friend or young person heading off to college, too.

Kid-friendly tips to try in August

Need to reduce screentime for the kiddos this summer? Try making your own home-based carnival, including a hopscotch board.

Get more healthy ideas for your family >>

Don't skip this visit

If you're a Medicare member, see how your annual wellness visit can help you stay healthy.

Make the most of your next visit >>

Is it time for knee replacement?

Orthopedic surgeon Bruce Watanabe, MD, gives key tips on when to consider knee replacement.

Read the tips and take the quiz >>

Recipe: watermelon salad

Mix watermelon, cukes and a handful of other ingredients for a quick cool salad.

Check out the recipe >>

Vancouver Provider Spotlight

Kelsy Parker, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Dr. Parker practices physical medicine & rehabilitation as well as sports medicine. As a former collegiate athlete, she is passionate about the prevention and treatment of sports injuries, with a special interest in concussions. When she is not at work, you can find Dr. Parker spending time outside with her husband and four very active and energetic kiddos. She also likes to run, travel, volunteer with young athletes, and cheer on the Portland Pilots men’s basketball team. Read more about Dr. Parker

Longview Provider Spotlight

Sikarin Upala, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Dr. Upala recently relocated from Illinois to practice in Longview. He is board certified in Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism along with being board certified in Obesity Medicine. His areas of focus include diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis and transgender care. Away from work he enjoys traveling and hiking. Learn more about Dr. Upala

Longview/Vancouver

Weight Loss for Life Summer Special

Take back control of your health and weight with the Weight Loss for Life program. The program provides coaching, easy-to-follow instructions and teaches you the skills to manage your health for the long term. Enroll by Aug. 10 and receive two free Phase 1 classes (a $50 value). No referral needed.

Vancouver 

PeaceHealth AppleTree Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5K

Join us for the 6th annual weekend of events, September 16-17! The Saturday Sunset 5K is a great course for families to walk or run. The marathon is a Boston marathon qualifying race that attracts people from all over the world! All three events will have you running through the history of Fort Vancouver and Officer's Row, as well as alongside the beautiful Columbia River! Sign up today and be sure to visit the PeaceHealth booth during race day!

Water Birth Virtual Class

Learn about the process of water birth from one of our certified instructors. This online class will also feature handouts and other resources. This class is required for anyone wanting to have a water birth.

6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17

6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7

Birth Center Virtual Tour

Watch the video to learn what to expect during your family birth center stay and then fill out your pre-registration form. 

Note: Classes and events may be subject to change.