King County Councilman Joe McDermott Highlights Public Health In Burien Talk

by Ralph Nichols The Seattle/King County Board of Health is working “to make healthy choices become the easy choices,” King County District 8 Councilman Joe McDermott recently told Burien Lions Club... [Read more]

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Say Goodbye To Lower Back Pain With Decompression At Seahurst Chiropractic

BTB Advertiser Seahurst Chiropractic and Wellness Center is pleased to announce that they specialize in Spinal Decompression Therapy at the center. According to Dr. Yael Kantor, you may be a candidate... [Read more]

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Meet The New D.C.’s At B-Town Blog Advertiser Moss Chiropractic

There’s a couple of new DOCs in town, and they’re here to help you resolve and relieve your back problems through chiropractic care and treatment. Meet Chris Aliment and Luke Boyer…

REMINDER: Burien’s Free Community Wellness Fair Is This Saturday, May 14th

REMINDER: Burien’s annual free Community Wellness Fair will be taking place this Saturday, May 14th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Burien Town Square. “Learn how to tune up your health from the... [Read more]

City Of Burien Teams Up With Farmers’ Co-op For Delivery Of Organic Produce

The City of Burien announced Thursday (May 5) that residents are now able to get fresh organic produce and local artisan foods delivered conveniently to the Burien Community Center. The City Parks Recreation... [Read more]

Former Area Nurse Busted For ‘Diverting Drugs For Personal Use’

Washington State health officials announced Wednesday (May 4th) that they have immediately suspended the license of registered nurse Gordon McSherry, who worked at Regional Hospital in Tukwila, on charges... [Read more]

Highline Medical Center’s Cancer Program Wins 2010 Achievement Award

Highline Medical Center’s Cancer Care Program received the 2010 Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). This award recognizes excellence in providing... [Read more]

Highline Medical Center’s Cancer Program Receives Achievement Award

BTB Advertiser Highline Medical Center’s Cancer Care Program received the 2010 Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). This award recognizes excellence... [Read more]

Resting At Home, Former Normandy Park Mayor George Hadley Says “Thank You”

Former Normandy Park Mayor George Hadley at the 2010 Cove to Clover starting line. Hadley resigned from the city council in March due to a brain tumor. Photo by Scott Schaefer. by Mark Neuman The recent... [Read more]

Reminder: Health & Wellness Fair This Saturday At Highline Athletic Club

This Saturday, March 26 you can meet 50 local health and wellness practitioners under one roof at Highline Athletic Club. This event is open to the public and is free. They will have age specific information... [Read more]

Normandy Park City Council Places Hold On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

by Ralph Nichols Even as the Legislature continues to consider a bill that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to do business in the state, a six-month city moratorium has been imposed on locating... [Read more]

Dept. Of Health: ‘Unlikely’ We’ll See Increase In Radiation From Japan Here

The Washington State Department of Health issued an update Wednesday (March 16), stating “it’s unlikely that we will see an increase in background levels of radiation in Washington,” due... [Read more]

Highline Medical Center Foundation Names Susan Bean As Executive Director

The Highline Medical Center Foundation announced Thursday (Jan. 20th) that it has appointed Susan Bean, CFRE, as its new Executive Director responsible for leading the Foundation’s philanthropic activities... [Read more]

Three Tree Point Contractor/Drummer Suffers Heart Attack, Needs Help

Burien native Todd Anderson suffered a serious heart attack on Dec. 9th, and his family is reluctantly asking for financial help to offset some of the costs. Todd was born and raised in Burien’s... [Read more]

‘Paralytic Shellfish Poison’ Closes Area Beaches To Butter Clam Harvesting

On Wednesday, Nov. 24th, the Washington Sate Department of Health announced that they have closed area South King County and Quartermaster Harbor to butter clam harvesting due to Paralytic Shellfish Poison. “Paralytic... [Read more]

FREE Flu Shots Available Saturday At Highline Community College

Seattle & King County Public Health will offer FREE flu vaccinations for adults and children at Highline Community College in Des Moines this Saturday, Nov. 20th, from 10am to 1pm. This is an excellent... [Read more]

Area Cities, School District Create ‘Healthy Highline Communities Coalition’

The cities of Burien, SeaTac, Des Moines, Normandy Park and the Highline School District have teamed up to “improve the health of our communities,” with the creation of the Healthy Highline... [Read more]

City Of Burien Holding Blood Drive On Wednesday, Nov. 10th

The City of Burien will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 10th, from 10am – 3pm in the 1st Floor Conference Room at City Hall, and guess what? They’re seeking donors! If you’d like... [Read more]

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Highline Cancer Center & Habitat For Humanity’s Health Event Is Saturday

BTB Advertiser Highline Medical Center’s Cancer Center, along with Habitat for Humanity, will be holding a Health Event this Saturday, Oct. 30th from 11am – 3pm at the Habitat for Humanity House located... [Read more]