Volunteers needed for Blood Drive at Prince of Peace Church Monday, Dec. 9

Healthy volunteer humans with blood coursing through their veins are needed for a Blood Drive at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Monday, Dec. 9. “The blood center is in the midst of our ‘Give... [Read more]

Free flu vaccinations being given out this Saturday, Nov. 2

Public Health – Seattle & King County will be offering free flu vaccination clinics this Saturday, Nov. 2 to make flu vaccine more widely available to people without health insurance or who are unable... [Read more]

Got Blood? City holding Blood Drive at City Hall Tuesday, Oct. 29

The City of Burien will be holding a Blood Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at City Hall. Hours will be from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed for lunch Noon – 1 p.m.). Please call or email Kathy Wetherbee for an... [Read more]

Burien’s 5th annual Wellness Fair is coming to Town Square Saturday, Sept. 21

The fifth annual Burien Wellness Fair is coming to Town Square Park from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The fair is free, and will include: Free medical screenings Advice on preventative health... [Read more]

Blood Drive to be held at Burien City Hall Thursday, Aug. 29

A Blood Drive will be held at Burien City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed Noon – 1 pm). To sign up, call Adriene Buckley or Kathy Wetherbee at Burien City Hall: 206-241-4647 Burien... [Read more]

Exhibitors sought for 5th annual Burien Wellness Fair, coming Sept. 21

The City of Burien announced on its website this week that it is seeking exhibitors for the fifth annual Burien Wellness Fair, coming to Town Square Park from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The... [Read more]

Highline Medical Center hosting Blood Drive on Friday, Aug. 9

BTB Advertiser Highline Medical Center is hosting a Blood Drive with Puget Sound Blood Center on Friday, Aug. 9. “The Puget Sound Blood Center needs to collect 900 units of blood per week day to... [Read more]

Confirmed case of measles in person traveling through Sea-Tac Airport

Local public health officials have learned of a confirmed case of measles in a contagious traveler who arrived at Sea-Tac airport on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Measles is a highly contagious and potentially... [Read more]

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]

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]

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South 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]

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Town 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]

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Rainier 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]

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March 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]

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]

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]

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]

REMINDER: Donors Needed for City of Burien’s Blood Drive this Friday, Dec. 14

REMINDER: The City of Burien will be holding a Blood Drive at City Hall this Friday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and they’re looking for Donors. “The Blood Center will serve 50% fewer... [Read more]

Free Flu Shots to be Given at Health Fair at Community Center this Saturday

Free flu shots will be provided at an upcoming health fair this Saturday, Nov. 10, from Noon – 2 p.m. at the Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW. This special event is sponsored by UnitedHealthcare... [Read more]

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Advertiser Highline Medical Center Receives Distinction in Stroke Care

Advertiser Highline Medical Center recently received certification as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, an independent organization that accredits and certifies healthcare programs throughout... [Read more]

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Highline Medical Center Offering ‘Oh My Aching Back!’ Seminar Nov. 1

Advertiser Highline Medical Center will be offering a free ‘Oh My Aching Back!’ seminar on Thursday, Nov. 1 at their campus in Burien. “Are you suffering from back pain?” reads... [Read more]

Breast Cancer 101 Awareness Event is this Thursday in Tukwila

A seminar called ‘Breast Cancer 101: How to catch it, How to treat it, How to beat it!’ will be held Thursday, Oct. 11 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Rainier Cancer Center in Tukwila…

Fundraiser for Crohn’s Disease will be Sept. 21 at Good Time Ernie’s

A fundraiser for Crohn’s Disease will be held at Good Time Ernie’s (a BTB Advertiser) on Friday, Sept. 21, with all proceeds from the night going to “Team Lovey,” a group that... [Read more]

Free Community Wellness Fair Coming to Burien Town Square Saturday, Sept. 15

The City of Burien’s annual free Community Wellness Fair will be Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Burien Town Square. “Learn how to tune up your health from the experienced health-care... [Read more]