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Courtesy of Leigh Rowley / Grays Harbor County Public Health Dr. Laura Galati cuts a ceremonial ribbon March 14, celebrating the opening of a School-Based Health Center inside North Beach Junior/Senior High School.

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Health center for students, staff opens at North Beach Jr/Sr High

State-funded model aims to reduce absence, increase access for rural areas

The Daily World file photo After a report from Grays Harbor County Public Health recommended implementing behavioral health crisis clinics at medical centers, hospitals are considering financial and logistical feasibility.

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Crisis centers key piece to behvioral health system, report says

Would reduce strain on EDs, jails, but hospitals uncertain about financials

Grays Harbor County Assessor Westport’s new city hall building, located at 801 N Montesano St., could host part-time primary care services within the next few months.

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Westport arranging doctor’s office in city hall building

City is negotiating sublease agreement with Harbor Regional Health for part-time primary care

Blue Zones will host a kickoff event at Summit Pacific Medical Center from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, when attendees will have a chance to walk on the hospital's walking path, which opened in 2022. (Courtesy of Summit Pacific)

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Blue Zones hopes for healthier harbor

Longevity initiative looks forward to helping with big projects: parks, trails, food access

Sterling Hamilton, a little boy from Elma who survived heart surgery at 14 months, is getting bigger by the day. He caught his first rainbow trout recently, according to his dad, Anthony Hamilton. Hamilton couldn't have sounded any happier about his eldest son's development. "He has been doing a great job with making friends," Anthony said. "He can go anywhere and get along with other kids of all ages, and make friends." (Provided photo)

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Former ‘miracle baby’ keeps growing

There is plenty of good news to report on Sterling Hamilton — the tough little boy who survived…

The Daily World file photo Wellness fair attendees ride a blender-powering bicycle at the 2022 Summit Pacific Peak Health and Wellness Fair.

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Summit Pacific’s wellness fair set for Saturday

Health exhibitors, free screenings and 5K all planned at Summit Pacific Wellness Center

Dr. Laura Galati

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Physician hired for North Beach school health center

Dr. Laura Galati to provide primary care at North Beach clinic this fall

With recent county support, Summit Pacific Medical Center will add a mental and behavioral health clinic at its campus in Elma. (The Daily World file photo)

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County backs Summit Pacific mental health clinic

Walk-in clinic could be servicable within the next six months

The Blue Zones Power 9 — nine common lifestyle attributes of the world's healthiest communities, as identified by Blue Zones. (Courtesy of Blue Zones, LLC)

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Blue Zones meeting to focus on urban design projects

Healthy built environment is pillar of new recent health initiative for Grays Harbor

Photo: Christina Stensrud O3A employees Ingrid Henden, left, and Marki Lockhart, center, joined MAV operator Christina Stensrud of the North Beach Senior Center at the recent whale welcoming ceremony in LaPush.

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Mobile health van touring Pacific County

Mobile Assistance Van to visit Chinook, Ilwaco, Raymond, Ocean Park and Shoalwater Bay

The Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma is planning a 29,000-square-foot expansion set to break ground January 2024. (The Daily World file photo)

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Summit Pacific shifts funding strategy for expansion

Hospital turns to revenue bonds, will “exhaust all efforts” before going to taxpayers, CEO says

Intuition Robotics The Olympic Area Agency on Aging recently acquired 20 smart ElliQ devices, a few of which are still available to people 60 and over who live alone or spend most of their time alone.

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AI companions still available

Pilot program provides robots to people over 60 to help with health, loneliness

Courtesy of Harbors Home Health and Hospice Ryan Larsen took over as CEO of Harbors Home Health and Hospice in December.

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Home healthcare nonprofit has new leader

Ryan Larsen takes over as CEO of Harbor Home Health and Hospice