Skagit Regional Health is dedicated to collaborating with our communities to promote health and wellness. Below is a list of community events and engagements that some of our providers and staff participated in during the month of April:

Stilly Valley Health Connections Cooking Class – April 9
Stilly Valley Health Connections hosts monthly cooking classes taught by a registered dietitian nutritionist. Skagit Regional Health sponsored the April class “How to Build a Delicious Salad.” Cooking classes are free and the community is invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. Register for upcoming classes.

Stilly Valley Health Connections: Baby’s First Year – April 16
Carly Berg, MD, and Lizette Antig, MD, provided an online public talk on the topic of “Baby’s First Year.” It was described as an informative webinar designed to guide parents through their baby’s first year of life. Topics covered were key developmental milestones, feeding and sleep patterns, well-baby visits and practical parenting tips.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Mount Vernon Downtown Association Street Fair – April 17-19
Skagit Regional Health was a sponsor of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival as well as the street fair occurring April 17-19. The Mount Vernon Downtown Association describes the street fair as follows: “Beyond being a cherished tradition, the event serves as a powerful economic driver, bringing increased visibility and revenue to our local businesses while reinforcing Mount Vernon as a regional hub for culture and community.”

Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce breakfast – April 24
Jimmy Barger, MD, Arlington Specialty Clinic, spoke to the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce about the services and medical advancements available from Skagit Regional Health. He also shared information about the upcoming Arlington Medical Office Building, opening Summer 2027. The audience consisted of more than 120 business leaders, community members and elected officials who meet monthly to develop economic opportunities and promote community partnerships in Marysville and Tulalip.

STOP THE BLEED® class – April 28
Skagit Regional Health ER trauma team staff hosted a STOP THE BLEED® class at Stilly Valley Health Connections. The class teaches participants to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding through three quick techniques.

Skagit Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner – April 30
Skagit Regional Health was a sponsor of the awards dinner, directly funding the Chamber’s year-round advocacy, networking and professional development programs that support our business community while providing an opportunity to connect with the local community

Mount Vernon High School (MVHS) Health Fair – April 30
Representatives from across Skagit Regional Health came together to provide a robust experience for students and families at the MVHS Health Fair on April 30. Mariel Castillo, MD (Little Mountain Pediatrics); Stan Moore, MD (Family Medicine Residency Clinic) and Phoebe Domingo, DO (Family Medicine Residency Clinic) provided sports physicals.

Additionally, Emily Bianconi, ARNP (Little Mountain Pediatrics) offered information and guidance on careers in healthcare. Gavin Schweitzer (Exercise Physiologist) conducted blood pressure screenings, and DJ Greene and Angie Wisniewski (Human Resources), along with Tess Lentz (Provider Relations), shared information about Skagit Regional Health services and led an activity highlighting the amount of sugar in common beverages.

Thank you to our community partners and our staff for your continued dedication to providing services and exceptional care, always to our communities.