PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

07/30/2025

The 8th annual PeaceHealth APPLETREE Marathon, half-marathon and 5K events are coming up on Sept. 7-8. Join over 2,000 walkers and runners for a day full of fun, fitness and community spirit!

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/4bZX50Wx53Y

07/29/2025

Chill out this summer with refreshing cantaloupe shaved ice. Bonus: It's only 3 ingredients! Get the recipe: https://ow.ly/6Tt250WwhVa

07/25/2025

Are you struggling with weight loss? Ready to make a change? Weight Loss for Life is here to help!

Join Weight Loss for Life Phase 1 by Aug. 31 and get 20% off your class fees when you enroll in the Wed. 5 p.m. class. Learn more: https://ow.ly/v8j850Wvt1G

07/25/2025

It's officially sandals season! You might be surprised to know that foot care goes beyond how they look. Neglecting your feet may cause pain in your back or knees. Learn more:

Summer can bring several challenges for your feet. Hot pavement, pool decks, sandy beaches and increased activity can all have an impact. Here's...

07/24/2025

Splish, splash! 🌊💦 We have a few ways to help both you and your kiddos feel more confident in and around the water.

Water activities can offer welcome relief from the summer heat. But swimming and watersports accidents are more common than ever. Use these expert...

07/23/2025

Whether this is a reminder to make a first aid kit, or if it means restocking one: Here's some advice on what to keep in your kit. You might want to make an extra one for your car or to keep in another place in your home. Learn more:

Accidents happen. One way to prepare for the unexpected is by having a fully stocked and up-to-date first aid kit. Here’s what it should include.

07/21/2025

It can be easy to be glued to our phones during the summer. There are lots of benefits to setting boundaries like more time to enjoy the great outdoors, read a book or try your hand at a new hobby. Take a moment to set boundaries for yourself and your kiddos about social media use. Learn more:

There are plenty of fun ways to use TikTok and other social media apps to make healthy choices. Try one of these pediatrician-recommended ideas...

07/18/2025

4 family friendly ideas to keep everyone entertained and healthy this summer. 🌞

Have you and your family tried 5-2-1-0? It’s not a show or a dance or a food. It’s an approach you can use to build healthy habits together. Read...

07/17/2025

July is UV Safety Month, which makes it a great time to refresh your sun protection strategy. These seven tips will help keep you safe whether you're hitting the beach, walking in the park or running errands.

UV rays don't take a vacation. Learn simple, science-backed ways to protect yourself and your family from sun damage at any time of year.

07/17/2025

Whether or not you jumped on the sourdough bandwagon a few years ago, you can still take advantage of its health benefits. Learn about its gut-friendly probiotics and other loafy perks.

Sourdough isn’t just delicious—it’s also packed with prebiotics and easier to digest than conventional bread.

07/15/2025

The PeaceHealth Home Health program recently completed a community outreach project, donating more than 500 personal care items to transitional care facilities in Vancouver! These facilities provide short-term support and rehabilitation for patients recovering from hospital stays.

“When I delivered the items to the facilities, the teams were grateful,” said Sherry Meserve, BSN RN CRRN, program manager, Home Health program. “They shared that they have a very minimal budget for personal care items and our efforts were going to greatly impact the lives of the residents, as many of them come there with literally nothing but the clothes on their backs.”

Well done, Home Health team!

07/14/2025

Here's a quick guide on 6 common types of burns, how to prevent them and how to care for them: https://ow.ly/g3Wn50WoB3L