The Olympia Farmers Market is thrilled to announce its upcoming "Market Harvest Celebration" on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This exciting event promises a day of family-friendly fun, featuring trick-or-treating from Market vendors, fall activities, and cooking demonstrations using Market produce. The Market Harvest Celebration is the perfect … [Read more...] about Olympia Farmers Market Invites You to a Market Harvest Celebration
Wellness
Caregiver Strategies When Caring for Aging Parents
The population of older adults (65 and older) in the US is growing rapidly. By 2030, the number of older Americans is expected to reach 73 million, making up more than 20% of the total population. As individuals age, they may require varying levels of care, which their adult children often provide. Adult children commonly experience uncertainty when confronted with the prospect … [Read more...] about Caregiver Strategies When Caring for Aging Parents
Evergreen Eye Center: Summer Eye Care Essentials
Summer is HERE! And with that warm, sunny weather comes some essential seasonal eye care needs to ensure your sight and surrounding areas of your eyes are well cared for. According to Dr. Jason Guo of Evergreen Eye Centers, there are some simple steps you can implement. S . . . sunglassesMake sure your sunny shades are UV protective. Purchasing from a reputable retailer will … [Read more...] about Evergreen Eye Center: Summer Eye Care Essentials
MultiCare welcomes robot at Puget Sound-area hospitals
MultiCare Health System introduced four Moxi robot assistants today to support its nursing teams at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Health care systems across the country are facing significant staffing challenges, and MultiCare is not immune. To address these challenges, MultiCare is exploring innovative ways … [Read more...] about MultiCare welcomes robot at Puget Sound-area hospitals
Young Women Can Be Victims of Stroke Too
As a healthy and active 28-year-old woman, Jai Wu never thought she was a candidate for a stroke. A Captain in the Army, Wu was serving in Afghanistan in 2019-20 when she experienced what she now knows were symptoms of a rare cerebrovascular disorder known as moyamoya disease. What made her diagnosis difficult to pin down was that her symptoms were coinciding with a torn muscle … [Read more...] about Young Women Can Be Victims of Stroke Too