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Living on Lummi Island means choosing community, beauty, and an island-pace of living. It also means navigating real challenges when it comes to health care.

February isn’t just about hearts and candied treats — it’s also, a time to acknowledge something many of us quietly feel at one time or another. Loneliness is a deeply human emotion that touches people of all ages and backgrounds, whether they live in big cities or in close-knit places like our island community.   Loneliness is more common than many people realize. About one-third of U.S. adults report feeling some level of loneliness, and around 30% say they experience it at least weekly,...

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...