Ironically, Whatcom County’s long expectancy comes despite its residents reporting the heaviest drinking of Washington’s counties.
The facility will offer primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, behavioral health and OB/GYN/midwifery.
Whatcom County, Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden will get a sizable share of $55 million to combat the opioid crisis.
The total award is more than double the amount initially promised last year.
Sam Kristofferson’s photos from the annual St. Patrick’s Day 5k/8k are in.
The three programs are accepting applications from now until mid-April to late May.
Washington is now the twelfth state to pass one of these measures.
Naloxone, branded as Narcan, can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Volli Bellingham announced Wednesday that they will be closing their pickleball courts on March 31.
The facility will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, operating on a first-come, first serve basis.
