Be Well
Wellness is an ongoing journey encompassing all aspects of health: physical, mental, social and emotional. Skagit Regional Health is here to help you Be Well by offering health education, classes, screenings and convenient access to local, expert care when and where you need it.
Care for you. Care for each other. Care to keep you healthy.
Skagit Regional Health is your partner in wellness. With our goal of building healthier communities, we are committed to helping you with all of your healthcare needs. This commitment includes:
- Growing the number of primary care providers and advanced specialists available through Skagit Regional Health’s clinics and hospital campuses.
- Helping you stay up to date on important health screenings.
- Providing convenient virtual care options.
- Offering podcasts and health-related classes to help you learn about and engage in behaviors that benefit your wellbeing.
We encourage you to make choices to support a healthy, balanced life, from engaging in regular exercise and proper nutrition to fostering supportive social connections and partnering with Skagit Regional Health for your healthcare needs. How will you Be Well?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. Mammography offers early detection of breast cancer. Skagit Regional Health offers 3D mammography in two convenient locations - in Mount Vernon at the Women's Imaging Center and in Arlington at Cascade Valley Hospital.
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Breast Cancer Screening
Mammogram screenings can help reduce the mortality rate from breast cancer among women. Listen in as oncologist Michal Whiton, MD and radiologist Aaron Yu, MD, discuss who is most at risk for breast cancer, the benefits of 3D mammography and more.
Cancer Care Services Close to Home
Skagit Regional Health provides expert cancer care to residents in Northwest Washington. Our team of highly-trained cancer specialists provide comprehensive cancer care services to families across Skagit, Island and north Snohomish counties.
Congratulations to Rose Award recipient, Marcella "Marci" Wurzauf, RN
The Rose Award is a peer-to-peer staff award focused on service excellence. One Rose is awarded monthly, system-wide. It provides an opportunity to highlight excellence in our organization, inclusive of all roles. Each nomination is carefully reviewed for the voting process, selecting the stories that shine a light on team members going beyond the expectations of their job role, leaving lasting impressions on our patients, colleagues and community.
The Rose Award recipient for July 2023 is Marcella “Marci” Wurzauf, RN.
Marci was nominated for being attentive, empathetic, patient and compassionate whenever she assists with complaints from patients and family members.
Congratulations, Marci! Thank you for your commitment to serving with excellence.