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Interested in having your organization and programs listed on our resource hub LiveWellLocal.org?
Any individuals and organizations in the community that care about well-being are invited to become PIHC Partners. Partners receive access to The Partner Portal, an online hub designed to make it easier to connect with PIHC and the well-being community in Snohomish County. Both individuals and organizations are invited to join.
Community Partner Corner
Partnerships are at the heart of PIHC’s work. By focusing on partnerships, we work to get access, resources, power and the locus of control as close to the community as possible by connecting the community to resources like PIHC LiveWellLocal.org, where your contributions matter. Thank you for keeping our resources updated and keeping our communities connected!
Here are our recently joined partner portal members who have added their programs to www.livewelllocal.org.
Local Community Well-being &
Needs Highlights
From 2023 Snohomish County PIHC Health and Well-being Monitor.
See the full Blog Post.
Healthy relationships are vital to health. This year Relationships & Social Connections are the 3rd most impactful indicator on our county’s overall well-being score. Results also showed that Relationships and Social Connections are strongly related to multiple areas of wellbeing; our satisfaction with purpose and meaning, community belonging, quality of our neighborhood, importance of religion or spirituality, opportunities for learning and growth, and job satisfaction.
Look for a variety of local resources to support Relationships and Social Connections at www.livewelllocal.org
- Find Volunteer Opportunities and Civic Connections.
- Find Community Gathering Places
- Find Arts and Local Museum’s and Cultural Centers
Visit our webpage to learn more about the annual PIHC Health and Wellbeing Monitor or how smaller community groups like churches, neighborhoods, or regions within the county can conduct their own survey—a My Community Health and Well Being Monitor.
February
Black History Month
- Week 1, Feb. 1-4: Literature and Poetry
- Week 2, Feb. 5-11: Performing Arts
- Week 3, Feb. 12-18: Visual Arts
- Week 4, Feb. 19-25: Music
- Week 5, Feb. 26-29: Digital Arts
- Educational Programs: Attend or organize educational programs, lectures, and workshops that explore the history and achievements of African Americans.
- Art and Culture: Explore African American art, literature, music, and cinema through exhibitions, performances, and readings.
- Community Events: Participate in or host community events such as parades, cultural festivals, and heritage celebrations.
- Support Black-Owned Businesses: Show support for Black entrepreneurs and businesses by shopping locally and promoting Black-owned enterprises.
- Share Knowledge: Share information about African American history and achievements with friends, family, and social networks.
- Volunteer: Offer your time and skills to organizations that promote racial equality and social justice.
Sno-Isle Libraries has collaborated with Ventures for a series of engaging and informative sessions that cover various aspects of entrepreneurship, including business planning, marketing strategies, and financial management.
Here are the key details:
- Language: Spanish
- Platform: Zoom
- Registration Link: Talleres en Español – Microempresarios
Workshop Topics:
- Break-even and Sales Forecasting
Saturday, Feb 24, 2024 – 12 pm – 1:30 pm - How to Make Money from a Small Business
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – 6 pm -7:30 pm
February is Heart Health Month making it a perfect time to focus on the impact food choices have on our cardiovascular health. Heart-healthy eating begins by choosing more fruits, vegetables and foods with whole grains and healthy proteins and eating less foods with added sugar, calories and unhealthy fats.
Top Three Heart Healthy Eating Tips
- Eat more fiber. Dietary fiber can help lower cholesterol, saturated fats and excess sodium with your body. It can be found in oatmeal, whole-grain cereals such as Cheerios, brown rice, quinoa, legumes, seeds, and multi-grain crackers and breads.
- Build a colorful plate. Choose foods high in antioxidants such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
- Add heart healthy fats to your diet. Foods such as avocados, almonds and walnuts are fresh and healthy choices that are rich in antioxidants to protect against inflammation.
Celebrate heart-health month all month long with these cooking demonstrations hosted by Verdant:
- HYBRID: Cooking Demo- Cooking for two or just you | Verdant (verdanthealth.org)
- VIRTUAL: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Take control with a Lifestyle Reset | Verdant (verdanthealth.org)
- HYBRID: Cooking Demo- How to Meet your Fiber Goals | Verdant (verdanthealth.org)
March
March is colorectal cancer awareness month and a time to raise awareness about colorectal cancer emphasizing the importance of screening and education. Screening by colonoscopy can prevent colorectal cancer and to lower your risk the Colorectal Cancer Alliance recommends that you:
- Eat well
- Get your exercise
- Avoid alcohol and cigarettes
- Know your family history
Complete the brief quiz to get screening suggestions based on your risk factors and find nutrition and physical activity resources to help prevent your risk for colorectal cancer.
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