Wear pink and join us Friday, Sept. 1 at the Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo. Together, we’ll raise crucial funds in the fight against breast cancer. The first 500 fans through the gate get a pink bandanna courtesy of Regency at the Park, Garrett Electric and Park Manor Rehabilitation Center.

Wait, how much sugar is in salad dressing?! Check out these top 5 surprising foods you never knew were loaded with sugar: http://provhealth.org/61858xxct

Want to know what you can do to help #FinishCancer? The Providence St. Mary Regional Cancer Center will be at the Walla Walla Downtown Farmers’ Market this Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.. Come find our booth, check out some great giveaways, and learn what you can do personally to #FinishCancer.

You don’t have to be a pro to train like one. Cat Zingano MMA Fighter sat down with us to share her tips on fitness, nutrition and taking that all-important rest time. Watch the video series here: http://provhealth.org/61828xd2O

We have great news! On Sept. 5, the former Adventist Health primary care providers who joined Providence will begin seeing patients again. Providence Medical Group has leased two buildings on the former Walla Walla General Hospital campus to house Providence Family Medicine, as well as other specialties.

Yvonne Strader, the chief nursing officer for Providence St. Mary Medical Center, has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to the Washington State Department of Health Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The 15-member commission regulates the quality of nursing by enforcing licensing, setting standards of practice and establishing the methods that nurses use to maintain their competencies in the fast-paced environment of health care. The commission also investigates complaints against nurses. “I am honored to have been selected to uphold the high quality of nurses in Washington State,” Strader says.

Eight months. Eight short months. That’s all the time the Lisk family had from the moment Dennis was diagnosed with brain cancer to when he heartbreakingly lost his battle. His daughter Megan channeled her grief into something beautiful. She decided to use her love for art to fundraise for the disease that claimed her father’s life. “I want to give money for research to Dr. Cobbs because I don’t want any other families to go through all of the sad times like my family did,” said Megan.

Olivia Callaghan of Selfloveliv, wants to help break the stigma of mental illness by talking about her experience with bipolar disorder. As a teen she suffered undiagnosed because she was too ashamed to open up about her struggles, until she sought help and took comfort in knowing there was help out there. She and Dr. Clayton Chau open up about identifying, managing, and living with bipolar disorder. See what they have to say: http://provhealth.org/61828aeF6

Gran Fondo is a fun day for a serious cause. Did you know that last year, thanks to generous gifts, thousands of dollars in direct assistance was given to local people who have cancer? That help comes in the form of gas cards, rent, utility bills and help with other urgent expenses not covered by insurance. You can donate here: http://provhealth.org/61898adLt

Our volunteers always are motivated to help and inspire others. Yesterday was no different. These two great volunteers decided to bake and deliver treats and coffee to caregivers to help brighten their day – and they are known for their great baking skills. Thank you!

Is it really necessary for you to finish all the antibiotics in your prescription? Jeff Shukhman, D.O., an internal medicine specialist at Facey Medical Group in Southern California, gives us the the facts: http://provhealth.org/61818auDZ

Struggling with heart health? Providence St. Mary is starting a free monthly heart health support group Aug. 24. It will meet the fourth Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Providence Room on Level 1 of Providence St. Mary. For more information, call Cardiac Rehabilitation between 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 509-897-2135.