Health Section
Group Health launches its own ‘Walk and Talk,’ which starts Friday
Not to be confused with WABI Burien’s “Walk-n-Talk,” Burien’s Group Health Cooperative is launching its own “Walk and Talk” this Friday, May 3 from 11:30 a.m. – 1... [Read more]
Sponsored PostNew Massage Envy at Westwood Village Opens May 7
Can a great massage change the world? At first glance you may think that a preposterous question, but spend a little while with Jennifer McCollum, owner of the new Massage Envy at Westwood Village and... [Read more]
Sponsored PostEverything is 40% off at Advertiser Normandy Nutrition Sunday-Monday!
This Sunday, April 28, Advertiser Normandy Nutrition is holding a HUGE sale where everything will be priced at 40% off! Hours will be from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. both days…
Eyesight improving for Brian Aston, but a new diagnosis: MS; fundraiser May 3
by Mark Neuman Readers will recall Brian Aston, a Friend of the Blog and area resident, who we have written about several times in the recent years. Brian quite suddenly lost almost all of his vision about... [Read more]
Burien’s Highline Medical Center officially joins Franciscan Health Systems
Highline Medical Center in Burien is now part of the Franciscan Health System, becoming the sixth hospital in the Franciscan organization. “Highline’s affiliation with Franciscan creates opportunities... [Read more]
Sponsored PostMatt Griffin YMCA’s ‘Healthy Kids Day’ Celebration will be Saturday, April 27
BTB Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA’s annual Healthy Kids Day celebration will be Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. “This is a FREE community event and everyone is welcome!” reads... [Read more]
Sponsored PostSouth Seattle Radiation Oncologist Brings Expertise, Personal Story to Fighting Cancer
South Seattle Radiation Oncologist James Brashears III, MD, is bringing expertise, along with his own personal story, to the fight against cancer. “The first time I meet with my patients, my role is... [Read more]
SAVE THE DATE: City of Burien Holding Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 3
The City of Burien will be holding a blood drive in the multipurpose room of the Burien City Hall/Library on Wednesday, April 3, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. To set up an appointment, call or email Kathy Wetherbee... [Read more]
Sponsored PostHighline Athletic Club/BNI Holding Health & Wellness Fair March 16
Highline Athletic Club & The BNI B-Town Business Builders Health & Wellness Power Team are holding the “3rd Annual Health and Wellness Fair” at Highline Athletic Club on Saturday, March 16... [Read more]
Sponsored PostTown Square Dentistry: So Good, Patients Come from Near & Far…REALLY FAR!
Welcome back renewing Advertiser Town Square Dentistry, a state-of-the-art dental practice right here in Burien! You’ve seen their friendly faces here on the Blog, and learned about their many services... [Read more]
Sponsored PostTry a Meal Replacement Smoothie for Free at Triton Team Nutrition!
Advertiser Triton Team Nutrition is passionate about bringing great nutrition options to Burien. They want to introduce you to a healthy and delicious way to replace a full meal with their 16-ounce healthy... [Read more]
Sponsored PostAdvertiser Burien Nursing & Rehab Hosting ‘Coffee Rehab’ March 13
Advertiser Burien Nursing and Rehab will be hosting a ‘Coffee Rehab’ on Wednesday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at their location at 1031 SW 130th Street. “Please join us for... [Read more]
Sponsored PostRainier Cancer Center Provides State of the Art Cancer Treatments Close to Home
You hear the fateful word “Cancer.” Among the myriad of emotions and thoughts surrounding this diagnosis, one of the first things you may ask yourself is “What do I do next?” And... [Read more]
Sponsored PostMarch is Colon Cancer Awareness Month & Burien Digestive Health Can Help
MARCH IS COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH and Advertiser Burien Digestive Health Center wants our Readers to know about “Easy Access” colon cancer screening: You know you need to do it! Now it’s... [Read more]
Sponsored PostLearn About Local Health Providers at Free Des Moines Health Fair Saturday
Learn about local health and wellness provides at the Des Moines Health Fair this Saturday, Feb. 9 from Noon – 3 p.m. at Naturopathic Medicine, located at 2014 7th Ave South, Suite 102. “Local,... [Read more]
Learn ‘Dangers of Toxicity & Detoxification Supports for Wellness’ Wed.
This Wednesday, Jan. 30, Burien Community Church will host Dr. Lynn Mikel, who practices Naturopathic Medicine in Des Moines, speaking about the dangers of “Toxicity and Detoxification Supports for... [Read more]
Sponsored PostFreggies Offering ‘Burien Only’ Special on Fresh, Raw Organic Fruits & Veggies
Freggies in Burien wants to promote healthy living in their home city so they are offering local residents organic produce for less than their cost. Anyone outside of Burien can order organic produce... [Read more]
Students at Highline High School Rallied for Healthier Hearts by Holding ‘Red Out’
Highline High School turned RED on Dec. 14, when Pirate fans held their second annual “Red Out” in the spirit of raising awareness about heart disease – our nation’s No. 1 killer – as well as... [Read more]
Fundraiser for Joshua Watler Raises Over $2,000 at Bison Creek Saturday Night
A fundraiser was held Saturday night for Burien-based community organizer Joshua Watler (pictured above, left) – suffering from a very aggressive form of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) – and over... [Read more]
Sponsored PostGoodbye Pounds, Hello Cash! Triton Team’s Next Body Challenge Begins 1/16
Body Challenge is back at Advertiser Triton Team Nutrition, and for those who are ready to keep their New Year’s resolutions, the timing couldn’t be better. Where else can you find the support,... [Read more]
Highline Medical Center Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Schlitt Urges Walking
EDITOR’S NOTE: From our friends at WABI Burien comes this update from Sunday’s ‘Walk-n-Talk with a Doc’: Walkers poured in today to the first floor meeting room at the Burien Library/City... [Read more]
‘Walk-n-Talk With a Doc’ Around Lake Burien on Sunday, Jan. 6
WABI Burien wants everyone to know that they’re kicking off the new year with a special ‘Walk-n-Talk-with-a-Doc’ on Sunday, Jan. 6, starting at 2 p.m. Dr. Michael Schlitt, Neurosurgeon... [Read more]
Help Burien-Based Community Organizer Joshua Watler at Benefit Jan. 5
Burien-based community organizer Joshua Watler (pictured above, left) is suffering from a very aggressive form of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), with his only chance of survival being a “risky... [Read more]
Students at Highline High to Rally for Healthier Hearts with ‘Red Out’ Friday
Highline High School will turn red this Friday (Dec. 14) when Pirate fans hold their first “Red Out” in the spirit of raising awareness about heart disease, our nation’s No. 1 killer, and raising... [Read more]






