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This summer, play it safe

Stop melanoma on the spot
You may know that melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. But you might not know these three key things about the disease:

  1. Since melanoma occurs on the surface of the body, it can be spotted fairly easily and often at a beginning stage.
  2. When melanoma is detected and treated early, it is highly curable.
  3. One of the biggest risk factors for melanoma—sun exposure—also is the most preventable one.

“Early detection is vital when it comes to recognizing and treating melanoma,” says Christina Hardaway, MD, a board certified dermatologist with The Doctors Clinic and on the medical staff at Harrison Medical Center. “This type of skin cancer develops in the cells that give your skin its color, called melanin. You can prevent many melanomas by simply protecting yourself from sun exposure.”

QUICK VIEW: Dermatologist Christina Hardaway, MD, talks about skin cancer detection and prevention via DOCtalk. 
Hardaway DOCtalk

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With each month’s e-Newsletter, we bring you health-related news, Harrison happenings, and hospital and community events, classes, and support groups. We hope you find this information both valuable and useful.

We look forward to bringing you even more health information and resources.


Healthy habits for children during the summer
From sun protection, to air pollution, water dangers, and pet safety, here are some tips—with links to our online Healthcenter—to help your kids have a safe summer.  More >>

Harrison Happenings

Rachel “Dawn” Payment, RN, wins June DAISY Award

June 2011 v2DAISY Award honorees personify Harrison Medical Center’s remarkable patient experience. These nurses consistently demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care, and they are recognized as outstanding role models in our nursing community.

And in June, a truly exceptional nurse was nominated by 11 co-workers, one student, one physician, and one patient.

Harrison presented its June Daisy Award to Rachel “Dawn” Payment, RN, at Harrison Bremerton’s Medical Imaging Department. Learn more about Dawn, read her winning nomination, and see the list of our June nominees via Harrison’s online DAISY Award section.

Mason County businessman welcomed to board of directors
Barrett_FredFred Barrett of Allyn joined our board of directors in May 2011. For 30 years, Fred has successfully developed market-driven software products and services for both start-up and established companies. Fred founded Allyn Technology Group, Inc., a company that’s leading innovation in supply chain visibility and energy smart grid technologies for business and residential electric customers. He is an active Rotarian and serves as board president for both the Pacific Northwest Salmon Center and the North Mason Education Foundation.

See all the members of Harrison’s board of directors.

Harrison Calendar

Preventive screening exams offered close to home

Harrison partners with Life Line Screening to provide affordable, reliable preventive health screenings. These community-based screening events, staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals, are an effective way to improve quality of life. Click on the following locations to learn more and to register for a screening near you.

Click here for a complete list of Harrison classes, events, and support groups.

Featured Recipe

Delectable Gingerbread with Strawberry Sauce
July 2011 GingerbreadMost nights, the heart-healthy dessert choice is fresh fruit, but this recipe is a treat! Strawberries in season take center stage in this delightful and delicious dessert. Raspberries are equally yummy. Dust lightly with powdered sugar for a festive appeal.


Recipe details at wellfedheart.com


Harrison Foundation

Third annual Kitsap Wine Festival: A Celebration of Wine & Food
Wine Festival ImageThe Kitsap Wine Festival, a celebration of food and wine on Bremerton’s scenic waterfront will benefit Harrison Medical Center Foundation. Join us for this third annual event.

  • Kitsap Wine Festival
  • Saturday, Aug. 20
  • 2 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Harborside Fountain Park, downtown Bremerton
  • $50 per person ($60 at the door on event day)

Your ticket includes a Kitsap Wine Festival commemorative wine glass, wine and beer sampling from Northwest wineries and breweries, Summer Sipper Bar tasting, delicious bites from area restaurants, live music from HD Fusion and North End Jazz Quintet, and an on-site wine and retail shop.

Event details and tickets available online.

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Harrison in the News

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