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Snohomish County Releases Report on Opioid Misuse
released January 9, the Snohomish Health District estimates that between 5,000 and 10,000 people in Snohomish County are suffering from opioid use disorder. It’s likely that another 35,000 to 80,000 people are misusing opioids. “We focused on opioid misuse and opioid use disorder because they are considered the two ends of the spectrum for diagnosable patterns […]
Remembering David Kincheloe
This picture shows David Kincheloe and his dog Buddy. David passed away earlier this month after a battle with cancer, still teaching his caregivers better ways to approach care right up to the end. He was a passionate advocate for patients and clients, and served as a founding member of the Governing Body of the North […]
Gratitude and Celebration
November is Native American Heritage Month, proclaimed by Governor Inslee as a time to “honor the unique heritage of this continent’s First People and reaffirm the commitment to respect each tribe’s sovereignty and cultural identity.” We give thanks for the leadership of the tribes and their approach to whole person care. Our team continues to […]
Cultural Humility: A model to learn from
Evidence based practices and models strive toward better health outcomes and efficiencies, but they don’t always allow for the differences among individuals, cultures and beliefs. We came across a great article on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation website highlighting an example of how to move from cultural competency to cultural humility and its potential for […]
