January is Know Your Numbers month, a perfect time to pause, check in with our health, and better understand the numbers that quietly tell important stories about our bodies. Two of the most important? Blood pressure and cholesterol. These numbers don’t usually announce themselves with symptoms, but they play a major role in heart health, brain health, and overall wellbeing—especially as we age.   At Lummi Island Health & Wellness (LIH&W), we believe that caring for your health doesn’t have...

Winter on Lummi Island invites us to slow down, but it can also challenge our physical and emotional wellbeing. Shorter days, cooler temperatures, and quieter routines may affect how we move, connect, and care for ourselves—especially as we age. At Lummi Island Health & Wellness, we believe wellness doesn’t pause for the season. By embracing gentle movement, time in nature, and meaningful connection with neighbors, winter can become a time of restoration, resilience, and community care.

Like a young orchard taking root, Lummi Island Health & Wellness has moved beyond vision to action this year, nurturing health and wellness for every neighbor on Lummi Island. Our Mission was founded  to create resources that help islanders of all ages thrive. 2025 marked our transition from a simple idea to an essential part of community life. Since publicly launching classes last June, over 800 people have attended events and classes, while a 250-strong neighbor contact list testifies to a...