National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is taking place on Saturday, October 23rd from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at various locations across Skagit County.

Vaccines and the diseases they prevent are a very important part of your health care. This article lists and explains some of the more recommended vaccines for adults throughout their lives.

For the 2018-2019 influenza season, the CDC recommends routine annual vaccination with any licensed age-appropriate flu vaccine for all persons 6 months and older who do not have contraindications. Yearly vaccination is the single best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from seasonal influenza.

There have been several FDA and CDC warnings recently. These include Kellog's Honey Smacks cereal, an outbreak of Cyclosporiasis related to McDonald's salads, and a salmonella warning regarding raw turkey products.

With summer now officially here and the temperatures heating up, no doubt your thoughts are turning to summer outdoor activities. Here are some suggestions to help you stay safe and healthy while enjoying the warm weather this summer:

According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly one out of every three people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime. Read about shingles vaccinations in this blog post.

With flu season fast approaching, health officials are concerned that we could be looking at bad one this year.

If you have been considering retirement from your employment, one of the considerations in your budget will be health care costs.