Health and wellness

Jefferson Healthcare Medical Oncologist Dr. Jason Suh. Photo by Sarah Wright Photography

Jefferson Healthcare hosts prostate cancer screening and prevention forum Dec. 8

Free community event will feature dinner, expert speakers and guidance on prostate cancer screening

 

Dr. Sabrina Prime speaks to local donors about the new Linear Accelerator at Jefferson Healthcare’s Radiation Oncology Clinic. Sarah Wright Aubin Photo

Jefferson Healthcare welcomes first patients to new radiation oncology clinic

This month marked a major milestone for Jefferson Healthcare as the hospital’s new radiation oncology clinic welcomed its first patients. The clinic, located in the… Continue reading

 

Pictured here is the “The Morning Crew”, a group of guys that have been members of the YMCA of Port Angeles for over 40 years and have been coming to play racquetball together. Photo courtesy Olympic Peninsula YMCA. Pictured here is the “The Morning Crew”, a group of guys that have been members of the YMCA of Port Angeles for over 40 years and have been coming to play racquetball together. Photo courtesy Olympic Peninsula YMCA.

Unlock health, wellness and community connection at the Olympic Peninsula YMCA

“Fall into fitness” with a Y membership and kick-start your wellness goals

 

Schroeter Goldmark & Bender offers nearly 50 years of experience in guiding families across Washington and Oregon through asbestos litigation.

Know your options for fighting mesothelioma – and who you can trust to help

Download a free guide to learn what causes mesothelioma, your legal rights and what to look for in a skilled asbestos attorney

Schroeter Goldmark & Bender offers nearly 50 years of experience in guiding families across Washington and Oregon through asbestos litigation.
Dr. Helena Soomer-Lincoln of Fairy Tale Dental reflects on her childhood in Soviet-era Estonia and remembers her father would say “Estonia will be independent one day.” And then, in 1991, I witnessed the revolution. I saw Russian tanks turn away. That moment gave me a sense of hope and purpose that has stayed with her. Photo courtesy of Fairy Tale Dental.

Childhood experience overseas inspires local dentist to create and share innovative dental technology

New patented technology offers game-changing alternative to dentures

Dr. Helena Soomer-Lincoln of Fairy Tale Dental reflects on her childhood in Soviet-era Estonia and remembers her father would say “Estonia will be independent one day.” And then, in 1991, I witnessed the revolution. I saw Russian tanks turn away. That moment gave me a sense of hope and purpose that has stayed with her. Photo courtesy of Fairy Tale Dental.
Navigating healthcare coverage can be overwhelming, but help is available. Sarah Wright photo

5 tips to help you choose the right insurance during open enrollment

This open enrollment season, make sure you’re covered

Navigating healthcare coverage can be overwhelming, but help is available. Sarah Wright photo
To help reduce barriers to care, especially for community members who live in remote areas, Jefferson Healthcare is developing a mobile health clinic.

Jefferson Healthcare developing mobile health clinic

At Jefferson Healthcare, we’re always looking for ways to make high-quality care easier to access for people in East Jefferson County. To help reduce barriers… Continue reading

To help reduce barriers to care, especially for community members who live in remote areas, Jefferson Healthcare is developing a mobile health clinic.
Jessi Taft, RN (center) with two student advisors from the Workforce Development Committee, Natalie Zavalza and Ashton Meyer-Bibbins. submitted

Tackling the healthcare worker shortage with local training opportunities

Jefferson County youth can study and find meaningful careers without leaving home

Jessi Taft, RN (center) with two student advisors from the Workforce Development Committee, Natalie Zavalza and Ashton Meyer-Bibbins. submitted
Dani Rice was paralyzed in a routine medical procedure: “Now thanks to WA Cares, we have more options. We both put in a little from our paychecks now, and WA Cares will pay for a home care aide, when we need one.”

You Never Know What Will Happen. WA Cares Gives Peace of Mind.

Chances are you or someone you love has experienced what it’s like to be a caregiver while juggling life’s bills and responsibilities. In Washington, it’s… Continue reading

Dani Rice was paralyzed in a routine medical procedure: “Now thanks to WA Cares, we have more options. We both put in a little from our paychecks now, and WA Cares will pay for a home care aide, when we need one.”
As an advocate for physical and mental wellbeing, Jaime Jaynes created Port Townshend’s Vespertine Boutique as a safe, confidential retail destination for clients to discover products, techniques and services that support life-long health.

Travelling with toys

If you’re lucky enough to have travel plans this year, you might be trying to figure out the logistics of taking intimate toy(s) along on… Continue reading

As an advocate for physical and mental wellbeing, Jaime Jaynes created Port Townshend’s Vespertine Boutique as a safe, confidential retail destination for clients to discover products, techniques and services that support life-long health.
One year ago, Vespertine Boutique opened in Port Townshend with a mission to ensure that people know there are numerous ways to access personal healthcare, including pleasure, contraception, and sexual education.

The right to healthcare for all humans

Here at Vespertine Boutique, we believe we would be doing a disservice if we continue to talk about pleasure without talking about the Supreme Court’s… Continue reading

One year ago, Vespertine Boutique opened in Port Townshend with a mission to ensure that people know there are numerous ways to access personal healthcare, including pleasure, contraception, and sexual education.
Inflated costs and supply shortages have inspired some to try <a href="https://vespertineboutique.com/collections/period/products/hello-cup-s-m-small-medium" target="_blank">alternative menstrual products</a>. Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend can help answer any questions you may have.

Time to think outside of the tampon box?

If you’re a person that menstruates you may have noticed some important products missing from store shelves. First it was cat food, then baby formula,… Continue reading

Inflated costs and supply shortages have inspired some to try <a href="https://vespertineboutique.com/collections/period/products/hello-cup-s-m-small-medium" target="_blank">alternative menstrual products</a>. Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend can help answer any questions you may have.
Find Vespertine Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend.

One secret to happiness in aging? Stop trying to recapture lost youth

Tools to help sexual health challenges of older adults can be useful at all ages

Find Vespertine Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend.
Tarot cards by Wren McMurdo Brignac (@wren_aissance on Instagram)

Understanding this common condition will help more women live pain free. Period.

One of the things we aspire to do at Vespertine is to raise awareness around sexual health while building an inclusive safe space where people… Continue reading

Tarot cards by Wren McMurdo Brignac (@wren_aissance on Instagram)
Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend was designed through the female gaze, with the goal of creating a space where EVERYONE felt comfortable.

‘Dear Vespertine’ column answers intimate questions you were too afraid to ask

‘Dear Vespertine, are men allowed in your store?’ The short answer is: absolutely!

Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend was designed through the female gaze, with the goal of creating a space where EVERYONE felt comfortable.
Find Vespertine Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend.

This International Women’s Day, #breakthebias to promote health for all

Jaime Jaynes founded Vespertine Boutique after researching the complexities of age and sexuality for personal reasons, seeking products and services to support her own body… Continue reading

Find Vespertine Boutique on Facebook, Instagram and at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend.
Visit Vespertine Boutique at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend, or get in touch at 360-344-2654 or info@vespertineboutique.com.

Intimate assistive tech for people with disabilities

“At some point in their lives, most people will either have a disability or know someone who has one,” said Coleen Boyle, Ph.D., director of… Continue reading

Visit Vespertine Boutique at 914 Water St. in Port Townsend, or get in touch at 360-344-2654 or info@vespertineboutique.com.
Jaime Jaynes, owner of Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend.

Intimate healthcare in the new year

one… Continue reading

Jaime Jaynes, owner of Vespertine Boutique in Port Townsend.
Vespertine Boutique offers clothing, books, workshops and products to support feminine wellness, including pelvic floor health.

The importance of pelvic floor health

Understand the causes, symptoms and potential solutions to pelvic floor issues

Vespertine Boutique offers clothing, books, workshops and products to support feminine wellness, including pelvic floor health.
Vespertine Boutique offers clothing, books, workshops and products to support feminine wellness, including menopause.

The menopause stigma, and what we can do about it

Menopause is normal, and reducing stigma will allow more women to get help

Vespertine Boutique offers clothing, books, workshops and products to support feminine wellness, including menopause.