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In this bonus episode, we bring you one of our Network Learning Sessions on Trans, Intersex, and Gender-Nonconforming health with a dynamic panel of local experts: ChrisTiana Obey-Sumner of Epiphanies of Equity, Serin Bond Yancey of Trans-WA, and Linden Jordan of PFLAG Skagit.

"We meet at a time when our trans, nonbinary, intersex, and gender-nonconforming community is under unimaginable pressure and attack, threatening access to healthcare, education, travel, documentation, and even identity and existence itself. Today’s learning session is designed to equip those of us in public service—social workers, public health professionals, organizers, educators—with some  knowledge, and courage to respond with care and commitment to ensure that we are unstinting in our commitment to full and complete health equity and dignity for every person."

View the slide deck and additional resources on our Resource Library: https://northsoundach.communitycommons.org/cc_collection/network-learning-2025/#july2025

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What is dental therapy? Hear from Drs. Rachael Hogan and Cheyanne Warren of the dəxʷx̌ayəbus-Dental Therapy Program at Skagit Valley College, with recent graduate Keana Cruse, and Dr. Alex Narvaez of Sea Mar Community Health Clinic, about the newest addition to dental care teams in Washington State. 

Dental therapy is a patient-centered model – expanding preventative and restorative oral health services to rural and mobile clinics. Washington State is currently experiencing a dental professional workforce shortage, and dental therapists are becoming a critical piece of the access-to-care puzzle. With the early adoption from U.S. tribal clinics, there is also a cultural impact from expanding dental therapy in communities with healthcare trauma.

Additional resources and show notes:

• Support from the WA Dental Hygienists' Association 
• Articles 
  • https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/wa-expands-role-of-dental-therapists-hoping-to-improve-oral-health/
  • https://www.laconnerweeklynews.com/story/2020/11/11/community/swinomish-dental-therapists-keep-people-safe-with-outdoor-clinics/5902.html 
• Dental Therapy program at SVC 
• Dental therapy programs in the U.S.  
• Collaborative Action Network Oral Health Community of Practice

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In this episode of North Sound Voices, three artists come together to explore the deep, often unspoken connection between art and health: Coast Salish artist Jason LaClair, filmmaker and musician Remy Styrk, and creative coach Spring Cheng. Through conversation, reflection, and lived experience, they share how creative practices don’t just decorate our lives — they heal them. Art, they remind us, is not separate from care; it is care. It is protest, presence, and possibility. 

As you listen, ask yourself:
Where does creativity live in your body?
How might you use your hands, your voice, your story — to tend to your own wellbeing, or someone else’s?

Episode links:

University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine - Creating Healthy Communities Through Cross-Sector Collaboration

Arts and Health - Tasha Golden

Spring Cheng - Resonance Path Institute

Remy Styrk - Halogen

Jason LaClair 

North Sound Voices Film Festival 

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North Sound Voices is back with a new season spotlighting multi-solvers—creative, community-led efforts that address multiple challenges at once. Across the North Sound region, people are showing what’s possible when we break silos and work together toward shared well-being.

From food systems to mental health, climate to cultural healing, each episode features local voices moving toward equity in real, tangible ways.

Tune in to hear what’s working, what we’re learning, and explore how you can be part of it. See some multi-solution articles on our Resource Library, click here!

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Enjoy this poem, Allegory, by North Sound ACH's Artist in Residence Khemistry Williams.

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In this episode, we are diving back into a great conversation we had with panelists Cindy Curtis Myatt of North Cascades Wild Church, Oak Rankin of Glacier Peak Institute, and Denice Rochelle of The Bronze Chapter at our May 2024 Network Learning Session, Health and The Outdoors. You can view the full session, and slide deck, on our Resource Library.

Together, we will explore the personal, cultural, spiritual, and environmental connections between outdoor environments and well-being, exploring diverse healing practices and benefits; and develop strategies to integrate outdoor experiences into our community care, considering accessibility, barriers, and inclusive approaches. 

In the original learning session, we also watched two videos from the Tribal Wellness Series, produced by Children of the Setting Sun Productions: Salmon and Our Health with the Stillaguamish Tribe, and The Big Walk with Sauk-Suiattle Indian Nation. Check out those videos, and more in the series, here!

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In this highlight episode, we revisit key moments from our 2023 Network Learning Session, CHWs: Promoting Health and Strengthening Communities. Tune in to hear powerful insights from Michelle Di Miscio (WA Department of Health) Katherine Romero (NorthWest Regional Council), and Daniela Pereira from (Orcas Community Resource Center). Discover their vital role and impact, explore engagement opportunities, address barriers they face, and envision the next generation of community-centered, equity-oriented work.


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In this highlight episode, we revisit key moments from our 2023 Network Learning Session, Elevating community voices in advocacy - Lessons from youth leaders. Tune in to hear powerful insights from local young advocacy leaders from Burlington Schools, the YMCA of Snohomish County, and Children of the Setting Sun Productions.


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In this highlight episode, we revisit key moments from our 2023 Network Learning Session, Incarcerated and Justice Involved Equitable Solutions. Tune in to hear powerful insights from Kristina Jorgensen and Kimonti Carter from Participatory Justice, and Alex Sanchez and Chris Hoke from Underground Ministries. They discuss community engagement efforts with individuals involved in various stages of the criminal legal system, and systemic efforts to visualize and create change.


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Enjoy this poem, Extra Terrestrial, by North Sound ACH's Artist in Residence Khemistry Williams.

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