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It is hard to believe that it is already May and the warmer summer months are coming soon. Our staff has been working on getting ready for our big event on Saturday, May 18th, at Legion Park in Arlington, where we will be hosting our "Healthy Living in the Stilly Valley: Health and Safety Fair."
May is Mental Health Month, which is the perfect time to focus on self-care and taking care of each other. This month we will be hosting in-person Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid classes and several QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Trainings. Class information can be found in this newsletter.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events or classes.
Regards,
Ardis Schmiege
Superintendent / CEO
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We are excited to announce that we will once again be at Legion Park on Saturday, May 18, from 10 am to 2 pm, for our “Healthy Living in the Stilly Valley” event! The focus of this year’s event is on health and safety for youth and adults. We have invited several local organizations who will have resource tables and giveaway items for community members to collect. There will also be a police car, fire truck, transit bus, and other vehicles for families to explore. We encourage kids to bring a bike or scooter, as well as their helmet, to participate in the Arlington Police Department’s annual “Bike Rodeo” skills course. | | |
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Snohomish County WSU Extension invites you to attend their FREE upcoming Adult Mental Health First Aid Training.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training program administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
Questions or want to learn about future training? Call (425) 357-6044 or email snoco.4h@wsu.edu
Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: In-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections
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Snohomish County WSU Extension invites you to attend our FREE upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18.
You will build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Questions or want to learn about future training? Call (425) 357-6044 or email snoco.4h@wsu.edu
Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: In-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections
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Ask a Question, Save a Life. In this 90-minute in-person training, attendees will learn three steps that can be taken to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Instruction will be provided by QPR trainer, Wendy Burchill, with the Snohomish County Health Department. The training is free and open to anyone in the community, age 16 or older. To register to attend, please visit stillyvalleyhealth.org or call 360-386-9918. | |
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Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Stilly Valley Health Connections
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Date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Stilly Valley Health Connections
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May Cooking and Nutrition Demonstration
Pasta Making 101
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location: Online or In-Person at SVHC
Pasta is an incredibly simple yet versatile staple in many households. It can also be an easy and fun way to get the whole family together in the kitchen, or to elevate your next gathering. Join us in this class to learn the basics of homemade pasta, as well as flavor variations you can try in the future. The class will be led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Sound Dietitians, LLC, and is sponsored by Skagit Regional Health. This event is free and can be attended either in person or online via Zoom. Not able to attend? Register anyway and we will send you the recording.
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Two Part Series!
Sign-up for one or both of them.
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Gut Health Classes - Online
In class 1 of this 2-part series, we will cover common digestive complaints and why these matter to your overall health, as well as your quality of life. Nutrition and lifestyle interventions for a variety of digestive conditions will be discussed.
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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In class 2 of this 2-part series, we will delve more into specific nutrition and lifestyle interventions for digestive complaints and talk through your own sleuthing that you have done since week 1. We will discuss the importance of gut checks at certain intervals or for certain situations. The class will be led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with expertise in gut disorders.
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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End-of-Life Options: Planning for a Better End-of-Life - HYBRID
While the topic of end-of-life is difficult to think about, it is important to understand the medical options that may be faced in your final days. This class. led by a representative with Alpha Home Health and Hospice, will focus on CPR, tube feeding, dialysis, and other life-extending measures. Hospice, palliative care, and other options available to residents of Washington State will also be discussed. The goal of this class is for participants to have more control over their end-of-life process. This class is free and open to anyone in the community. This class is hybrid and you can attend either online or in-person. Pre-registration is required.
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: Online via Zoom or in-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections
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Stop the Bleed
The person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who is most likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®, you will gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques. Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course, provided by Skagit Regional Health trained instructors, and become empowered to make a life-or-death difference when a bleeding emergency happens. This training is free and open to anyone in the community. Please visit stillyvalleyhealth.org or call 360-386-9918 to register.
Date: Thursday, June 6th, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: In-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections
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Preserve the Harvest
Presented by WSU Snohomish County Extension
Summer 2024 Online and In-Person Food Preservation Classes
New to the science of food preservation? Been a few years since you’ve canned? Learn about the most recent research and changes to home food preservation procedures along with links to plenty of safe, tested recipes. This series of six classes teaches safe food preservation techniques, on Zoom, with real-time live demonstrations. Limited spots will be available to attend in the kitchen classroom as well. This series will provide you with the scientific background, preparation tips, and safe processing methods to preserve food at home.
The following Wednesdays from 6-8 pm:
May 22- Basics of Safe Canning
June 5- Jams, Jellies, Spreads
June 12- Tomatoes, Salsa, and Relish
July 10- Pickles
August 7- Basics of Dehydrating and Freezing
August 14- Basics of Pressure Canning
Cost: Classes are $10 each or save if you buy the whole series!
Format: Online via Zoom OR in-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections
For more information, please contact Rosy Smit, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu, (425) 357-6024.
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Health Coach Program with Sound Dietitians
Are you ready to move towards a healthier lifestyle? The Health Coaching Program partners you with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Sound Dietitians, LLC. Together, you will identify lifestyle, exercise, or dietary goals that you might want to work on.
This one-on-one coaching is available for free to in-district participants who meet certain requirements and is sponsored by Stilly Valley Health Connections.
To determine eligibility, individuals must call Sound Dietitians at (425) 409-3544.
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Mended Hearts Monthly Meeting
Next meeting: Thursday, June 6th, at 4:00 pm
Mended Hearts is a peer-support program for patients, their caregivers, and their families who have or have had cardiovascular disease. Please join us for a variety of monthly educational and support topics.
The group meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 4pm at Stilly Valley Health Connections.
For more information, please contact the chapter secretary at jrhodes@skagitvalleyhospital.org
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Building Your Coping Toolbox
Find the Mental Health America article and more examples by clicking HERE.
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Everyone goes through periods of hardship and stress, and it’s important to take care of yourself and have tools on standby to use when times get tough.
A coping toolbox is a collection of skills, techniques, items, and other suggestions that you can turn to as soon as you start to feel anxious or distressed. No one thing works for everyone, and it may take some trial and error, but building a coping toolbox is a great way to be prepared for those times when your mental well-being starts to slip – think of it as a safety net. Creating your toolbox can be as simple as writing a list (on your phone or on paper) of what helps, like breathing exercises or going for a run – this way, when you start struggling with your mental health, you don’t have to remember what to do or search for tips. You can also have a physical toolbox and fill it with things like a stress ball, written notes to yourself, and photos that make you happy. If you make a physical toolbox, it’s a good idea to still include a list of (non-physical) coping skills that help.
IF YOU’RE STARTING FROM SCRATCH, HERE ARE SOME IDEAS:
- Mood Boosters
- Play with an animal.
- Watch a movie you loved when you were younger.
- Make a list of places you want to travel or things you want to see in your own town.
- Address Your Basic Needs
- Eat a healthy snack.
- Take a shower or bath.
- Take a nap.
- Process Feelings
- Draw how you feel.
- Scream.
- Let yourself cry.
- Volunteering/Acts of Kindness
- Do something nice for someone you know.
- Help a stranger.
- Volunteer your time.
- Problem Solving
- Make a list of potential solutions to problems.
- Make a list of your strengths.
- Hobbies/Stress Relievers
- Learn something new.
- Play a game or do a puzzle.
- Get a plant and start a garden.
- Relaxation Exercises
- Practice belly breathing.
- Find a guided meditation on YouTube.
- Go for a walk.
- Ask for Help
- Text a friend.
- Call a family member.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH:
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Makes 2 Servings
You can adjust recipe serving sizes for leftovers (and company!) in your menu.
Filling
- 1 tsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp orange juice
- 1/4 tsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp rhubarb, diced
Topping
- 1/3 cup + 2 tsps rolled oats
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tsps maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans
Directions (55 min • Easy)
- Preheat oven to 375ºF/190ºC.
- Wash the rhubarb and strawberries, then pat dry. Chop strawberries into small pieces, cut the rhubarb into 1-inch pieces.
- Place the fruit in your baking dish, along with the sugar, cornstarch, orange juice, & orange zest. Stir to combine.
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, oat flour, maple syrup, nuts, cinnamon, coconut oil (solid, not melted), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine, then use your hands to gently pinch and incorporate the coconut oil into the mixture.
- Cover the fruit with the crisp topping and place in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the fruit mixture is bubbling.
- Let cool, then top with vegan ice cream, whipped coconut cream, fresh mint, or whatever you desire! Enjoy!
Link to recipes from the Blue Zones
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Questions about an upcoming program or need assistance registering?
Please contact us
at (360) 386-9918 or email info@stillyvalleyhealth.org
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