Friday I received a great publication in the mail from St. Joseph Hospital, titled Health Today. Inside was an update on what is going on out at the hospital and various health tips. Below are some events or changes which I found interesting.

- The Haggen Families, Sylvia & Rick and Don and Kahty Haggen has together donated $2 Million Dollars to the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation to fund the Family Emergency and Trauma Center which now will bear their name. The center recently expanded to almost double its previous size and added another 16 beds to the facility.

-Wireless Internet is now available free of charge to hospital patients and guest. The service is available in the patient rooms, waiting areas and cafeteria.

- Madrona Medical Center is now offering KidShape which is a family based program for kids ages 6 to 14 who are interested in losing weight. A combination of instructors promote an active lifestyle, goal setting and healthy eating habits. The nine week progam is $325.