PeaceHealth St. Joseph

03/06/2026

Heart disease doesn’t have to be inevitable. Simple changes like choosing heart healthy foods, moving more and knowing your numbers can lower your risk and keep your heart strong. https://ow.ly/xWo050YpPLb

03/05/2026

Do you know an exceptional PeaceHealth physician or clinician who deserves to be recognized? We're taking nominations for our first-ever TouchStone Award, a new quarterly program celebrating physicians and advanced practice clinicians (like PAs and NPs) who provide outstanding, compassionate care in Whatcom County. A great candidate is someone who:
🌟Shows empathy and kindness
🌟Collaborates with the care team
🌟Communicates clearly with patients and families
🌟Demonstrates integrity and professionalism
🌟Supports and mentors others
Patients, families and community members are encouraged to nominate. Submit at the link or QR code below. Our first award recipient will be announced on Doctors Day, March 30; the nomination deadline for this first round is March 13, but nominations can be submitted any time. Help us celebrate and honor these practitioners for their dedication to community wellness and the art of healing! https://ow.ly/1lSs50YpoCJ

03/04/2026

Olivia Bagot, MD, has joined the Pediatrics team at PeaceHealth's Cordata Main Clinic. She previously practiced at the Sellwood Medical Clinic in Portland, Oregon, and has also produced podcasts for medical professionals. Learn more about her: https://ow.ly/5BoY50Yp44R

03/03/2026

Colorectal cancer is more treatable when caught early. If you’re due for a colonoscopy, making time for it could be lifesaving.

There are trade-offs in life. Getting a colonoscopy is one that you can feel good about. It could even save your life. Here’s what to know.

03/01/2026

Construction Update: We’re pleased to share that most of the parking spaces outside the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Emergency Department entrance are no longer fenced off, so parking should be a little less tight! Crews are still finishing up some trenching for electrical ducts nearby but should be wrapped up by mid-March.

The work supports construction of the Peter Paulsen Pavilion, expanding women’s, children’s and emergency care to better serve our growing community. Get updates or ask questions at https://ow.ly/GsIx50Ynq1g. Thank you for your patience as we build for the future!

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02/26/2026

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can raise your stroke risk, but there are ways to lower that risk beyond blood thinners. Learn how the WATCHMAN™ procedure offers a one-time approach to help protect your heart. https://ow.ly/ebum50Yl8Qr

02/25/2026

We want to share an upcoming change to PeaceHealth same-day care in Bellingham: Priority Care at the Medical Office Plaza (aka Clock Tower Building, on the PeaceHealth St. Joseph campus) will be consolidating with Priority Care at our Cordata Main Clinic beginning Monday, March 2.

This transition will bring our Priority Care team together under one roof—expanding capacity at Cordata Main and supporting greater collaboration. Cordata Priority Care, at 4545 Cordata Parkway, offers extended hours compared to the Medical Office Plaza location: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. M-F, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends. Questions? Call 360-788-8180.

02/24/2026

Could your phone help save a life during a cardiac emergency? This February, during Heart Month, find out how one small step can make a big impact. https://ow.ly/31jc50Yl8HL

02/19/2026

Yearly checkups are an easy and essential way to take care of your whole self. Here are three reasons everyone, of every age, should get an annual checkup. https://ow.ly/o9qE50YhQJZ

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! 🔥🐎 We kicked off this Year of the Fire Horse with giveaways and activities hosted by our PeaceHealth Asian Pacific American Caregiver Resource Group, along with a deliciously gorgeous holiday meal crafted by Chef Andy Nguyen and his team at St. Joseph Food & Nutrition Services. Menu offerings included hot & sour soup, Khanh’s Lucky Fried Rice and pork belly bao buns. The Lunar New Year marks a fresh start: a time to honor family and elders and to welcome good fortune in the year ahead. Today's event wraps up our seven cultural winter holiday celebrations at St. Joseph — each one as unique as our caregivers!

02/13/2026

Joanna Pluta, MD, has joined the Internal Medicine team at PeaceHealth's Cordata Main Clinic. She previously practiced as a primary care internist in Maine, and is fluent in both English and Polish. Learn more about her: https://ow.ly/x07L50Yc1So

02/12/2026

Expecting a baby and wondering how to eat well during pregnancy? Learn what nutrients matter most, what to include in your daily meals, and which foods to limit or avoid to support you and your baby’s health. https://ow.ly/r97T50Ycqjx