Free community health and wellness events at EvergreenHealth

This November, EvergreenHealth invites individuals of all ages and families to a variety of community events offering a wide range of health and wellness support, information, and even holiday fun.

This November, EvergreenHealth invites individuals of all ages and families to a variety of community events offering a wide range of health and wellness support, information, and even holiday fun. The following events are open to the public and free to attend:

Mammo Coach at the Woodinville Northwest Women’s Show, Saturday, Nov. 7

EvergreenHealth’s mobile mammography coach will provide breast cancer screening from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. during the show at The Y at the Carol Edwards Center, 17401 133rd Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA 98072. To make an appointment, call 425-899-2831 or request one online at www.evergreenhealth.com/schedule-a-mammogram. Walk-ins are also available.

The Latest Advancement in Anterior Hip Replacement, Tuesday, Nov. 10

Learn if anterior approach hip replacement is right for you. Attend a free physician-led seminar at EvergreenHealth, 12040 NE 128th St., Kirkland, WA 98034 from 6-8 p.m. to hear how this procedure can help you get you back to life pain-free. Register each person attending by calling 425-899-3000 or online at www.evergreenhealth.com/hip.

Find Your Sanctuary Free Seminar with Terry Hershey, Friday, Nov. 13

Terry Hershey, an internationally-celebrated speaker, shares his practice of “pausing” and “sanctuary” to do less and live more. Join EvergreenHealth for an engaging and thought-provoking workshop in one of two sessions from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 2– 5 p.m. at EvergreenHealth, 12040 NE 128th St., Kirkland, WA 98034. To register for this free event, please call 425-899-3000.

Gun Safety and Gun Lock Giveaway, Saturday, Nov. 14

To encourage safe gun storage, especially for homes with children and teens, Safe Kids Eastside, Seattle Children’s and LOK-It-Up, are giving away free lock boxes, trigger locks and hands-on training from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  at Big 5 Sporting Goods, 12520 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034.  Supplies are limited. First come, first served. You must be present to receive item. One free lock box or trigger lock per person. Maximum two items per household. Recipient must be 18 or older.

EvergreenHealth Auxiliary’s Annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair, Thursday, Nov. 19 & Friday, Nov. 20

Get in the holiday spirit by shopping for one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, accessories and housewares made by local vendors from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Galleria at EvergreenHealth, 12040 NE 128th St., Kirkland, WA 98034. A portion of the proceeds from the event will support the EvergreenHealth Auxiliary. Admission and parking are complimentary.

EvergreenHealth also hosts a regular lineup of monthly health education classes. Available for free or for a small registration/materials fee, please see a complete listing of community health education classes available at www.evergreenhealth.com/classses.