We live in a world where there is a pill, shot or syrup to treat nearly every health problem we experience. Most members of American society rely at least somewhat on prescription and over-the-counter drugs to relieve anything from minor aches and pains to an inability to focus. We…
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¡Ay Doctor!
By Anne Elliott New course offers healthcare-specific Spanish lessons This quarter the Community & Continuing Education Program at Whatcom Community College offers a new class available called “Spanish for Healthcare Professionals in a Clinical Setting.” This seven-course class is designed to teach students in healthcare fields elements of language that…
You are what you eat
By Jake Knight Students interested in health and nutrition can sign up for Nutrition 101 next quarter, a math-science credit class taught by Kimberly Reeves and Laurie Gill at Whatcom Community College. Nutrition 101 focuses on the effects nutrition has on the body, one’s nutritional needs, how food is digested,…