Are You Eligible for This Little-Known Veteran Benefit?
Many veterans and their spouses call the Puget Sound home, so we likely know someone who served in the Armed Forces or is married to someone who served. But what we may not know about is a financial benefit for those that served during times of war. Wartime veterans, 65 years and older, and their…
Go Red for Women – Kyra Smithlin: The Importance of CPR
Kyra Smithlin from Puyallup has been chosen as one of the Go Red for Women® Real Women for 2024. This is what the American Heart Association calls their national ambassadors who are survivors. She was chosen for her inspiring story and her willingness to share it with others. Forty-eight-year-old Kyra Smithlin, a mother of three,…
Laughing Yoga, Mind Body and Social Benefits for Seniors
Laughing yoga is a movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors. It uses deliberate laughter to promote overall wellness and claims to be beneficial against various chronic illnesses. It is a simple, affordable and fun alternative to conventional yoga.…
MultiCare Opens Emergency Department In Lacey
Images from the ribbon-cutting event for the new MultiCare Emergency Hospital in Lacey, Washington, taken on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. MultiCare Health System opens a new 10,000-square-foot neighborhood emergency department in Lacey Dec. 13 at 7:30 a.m. The new facility is located at 4312 Pacific Ave. SE. MultiCare Emergency Lacey was built in response to…
PLU Creates New Health Education and Care District
According to a 2020 study, Central Pierce County lacks health care access. With the community expected to grow by 6%, especially among the 65+ age group, this lack of access is more problematic. To meet this need MultiCare Health System and Pacific Lutheran University recently announced plans to build a new outpatient care medical center…
7 Ways On How To Stop Constant Worrying In Your Life
By: Stan Popovich Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you?It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health. Here are 7 tips on how to overcome the cycle of worry and fear in your life. Focus on the facts of your…
Northwest Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
During the winter months, slippery sidewalks and cold weather can cause a wide range of injuries and illnesses, especially for seniors. The following tips will help prevent common cold-weather dangers faced by the elderly population. Avoid slipping on ice. Icy, snowy roads and sidewalks make it easy to slip and fall. These falls often cause…
Is Refractive Surgery Right for You?
As we age, our eyesight can become a bigger focus of our overall health. Maybe you now need to wear readers, or your long-held eyeglass prescription has been increased. Maybe you are worried about cataracts. Whatever the concern may be, Evergreen Eye Centers are here to help evaluate your overall eye health and provide the…
Pediatrics Northwest’s New Allergy and Asthma Location Serving Tacoma
We are excited to announce that Pediatrics Northwest is serving patients at a new location in Tacoma, exclusively dedicated to allergy, asthma, and immunology care. The clinic opened in August and is located in Building B on the Allenmore Hospital and Medical Center campus. This expansion comes as a direct response to the growing need…
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital earns 2023 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award
MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital earned a 2023 Top Children’s Hospital award by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is bestowed by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other…
Renew Your Soul at Lakewold’s Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice marks the end of fall on the shortest day of the year, but it marks the beginning of something new and then every day thereafter the days become longer. Some may view this time of year as dark and dreary, but it doesn’t have to be. The Winter Solstice can teach us to…
Puget Sound Women’s Show
February 10th, 2024 ShowCase Magazine and the American Heart Association co-host the Puget Sound Women’s Show. This heart felt event focuses on having fun and loving yourself! Imagine the bliss evoked while having a free chair massage and hand aroma therapy…ohhhh la la! Discovering cutting edge health knowledge, great wellness and beauty advice and new…
OPTUM’S MARKET PRESIDENT TO LEAD GO RED FOR WOMEN®
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces Imelda Dacones, M.D., F.A.C.P., market president for Optum Pacific Northwest, as the community volunteer chairperson of the 2024 Puget Sound Go Red for Women movement. Dr. Dacones will lead the campaign as Go Red for Women…
Eating Mindfully through the Holidays—and All Year
Slow down before plowing through the holiday hors d’oeuvres or finishing off that overfilled plate of comfort food. An approach called mindful eating could just help you enjoy it even more and increase well-being. Paying close attention to food and how it makes your body feel also can help you make better decisions about what,…
Olympia Farmers Market Invites You to a Market Harvest Celebration
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 opportunity for community…
YMCA Hires a New Director
Please join us in welcoming Tristin to Our Community With an impressive background spanning diverse leadership roles in the childcare sector, Tristin Pfeifer is an accomplished professional recognized for driving excellence and innovation in youth program management. She has over 15 years of youth programming leadership experience including Early Head Start, private sector education and…
Evergreen Eye Center: Vision Correction for Every Age
Dr. Joshua Frenkel For decades, people with poor eyesight had to settle for improved vision with the assistance of glasses or contacts. But in the last decade, technology advancements in eye care have opened an incredible new world of options for people of every age with eye issues. According to Dr. Joshua Frenkel of Evergreen…
Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk: A Local Woman’s Story
Advancements in medical research surrounding heart disease treatments made all the difference in one Lakewood woman’s life. Maria Camilon-Price was diagnosed with a heart murmur at age 14 when she and her family moved from the Philippines. “During that time in my life, they told me it was likely a hereditary feature and something they…
Olympia Gym Redefines Woman-Focused fitness
Athena Fitness and Wellness is an Olympia-based gym centered on women’s holistic health. Owner and operator Tiffany Jones opened Athena in 2020 with the mission to “redefine woman-focused fitness and build community through action and education about what it means to love our bodies and live our best lives.” Three years later, Athena is a…
Holistic Wellness for All at YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties has programs for physical health, community engagement, and fun for all ages. The YMCA is committed to equity, safety, and community impact and offers both in-person and online fitness options, including events such as tournaments. Their vision is to “create opportunity so all can thrive in every season…