We hope everyone has been able to make the most of the beautiful sunny days we’ve had this summer. With the strange blue stuff in the sky replacing the soft gray blanket of clouds, it’s easy to forget to keep yourself hydrated – a key element of healthy living!
Keep reading for more tips and kitchen hacks to keep you and your family healthy all summer and for many important clinic announcements!
Clinic Specific Announcements
Cascade Best 2026:
We’re excited to share that we have placed Silver in two categories of the Cascade Best 2026 – thanks to you!
- Pediatrics – Natural Health Clinic
- Doctor – Dr. Sharpe
Thank you so much for your continued support and trust in your health journeys.
Staff Changes:
Our Dietitian, Ashlyn is moving onto new things and her last day at the clinic will be Thursday, July 16. While she is no longer accepting new patients, existing patients can schedule follow ups until then.
Upcoming Clinic Closure:
We will be ending the day early at 5 pm on Thursday, July 9th. All voicemail and messages will be returned on the following business day.
Acupuncture Updates:
We’re excited to announce some additional services that can be scheduled with acupuncture!
Body Work & Manual Therapy can include cupping/gua sha, craniosacral therapy, trigger point therapy, medical massage, and medical qi.
Appointment times can range from 15 – 90 minutes. (15min intervals)
Prices will vary based on the length of the visit.
Pediatric Acupuncture appointments (self-pay) will be increasing $5 (was $55 will now be $60)
Please give us a call at the clinic if you have any questions.
Expired Supplements:
Expired supplements are available at the clinic. As a reminder, while expired supplements are SAFE, they may be less effective. These supplements will now be available for 50% off up to 6 months after the expiration date. Supplements that are 6 months past their expiration date will be free!
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PCOS Has a New Name: What the Change Means
If you’ve been diagnosed with, or suspect you have, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) there’s an important update you should know about!
In May 2026, an international panel of experts, healthcare professionals, and patients announced a new name for PCOS: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS).
While the name may sound more complicated, Dr. Dalal explains why it’s a more accurate description of what the condition really is and why so many people have struggled to get answers.
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Make Summer Harvest Last All Year with These Simple Tips
Summer is here, which means there is an abundance of local produce that you can take advantage of all year.
This month provides some ideas for how to eat (and store) local, nutritious produce year-round to get answers.
General Announcements
Update: Lab Corp Bellingham Location
LabCorp has added more staff to the Bellingham location; it should be open more consistently with better hours, more reliable!
From Express Scripts & Costco
Several insurance companies have cut their contracts with Express Scripts Home Delivery and will now be through Costco Home Delivery.
For those insurance companies who have cut contracts with Express Scripts, Express Scripts has sent all prescriptions to Costco, but it has come to our attention they did not communicate that to patients.
For patients impacted by this, please call Costco as soon as possible to confirm your shipping address, phone number, and allergies. Once this is confirmed, Costco will get started on filling prescriptions.
From Dr. Laura James – Summer Integrative Oncology Clinic
Dr. Laura James, the only board-certified naturopathic oncologist in Whatcom, Island and Skagit counties, will be adding a Summer Integrative Oncology Clinic (in person) on Fridays starting June 5 through August 28.
Appointments are ONLY available to book online.
No billing through insurance – if you need to discuss a sliding scale, she asks that you please contact her directly to discuss.
Check out these events around town in July!
Tuesday, July 7 – August 25 ~ Tuesday Tunes on the Barkley Green
- Location: 2215 Rimland Dr., Bellingham, WA 98226
- Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Saturday, July 13 ~ Fairhaven Chicken Fest
- Location: Fairhaven Village Green, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Time: 12 – 4 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Saturday July 18 ~ Ferndale Pride Celebration
- Location: Pioneer Pavilion, 2007 Cherry St., Ferndale, WA 98248
- Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Saturday, July 25 ~ Hemlock Haven Folk Festival
- Location: The Blue Room, 202 E. Holly St., Units 301 & 401, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Time: 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Admission: ~ $20
