Giving Tuesday

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Give the Gift of Healthcare in Your Community

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, people across the country will be encouraged to support organizations close to their hearts. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, known as Giving Tuesday, is one of the biggest fundraising days of the year.

It is only through the generosity of our community that IHP is able to provide exceptional health services. Gifts provide the vast majority of our operating budget, allowing us to keep services on-island and help us plan for future innovative and effective healthcare enhancements.

We hope you will consider supporting IHP on Giving Tuesday!

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Staying Healthy this Winter

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So what can you do to stay healthy this winter?

Get a Flu Shot.

Getting a flu shot is one of the very best ways to fight infection. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every year, and it’s particularly important for those at higher risk of complications.

Eat Well.

“Immune-boosting foods include those rich in vitamins, especially Vitamin C (citrus, bell peppers, broccoli) and Vitamin D (fatty fish, fortified foods, or a supplement). You can also cook with immune-boosting ingredients like garlic, ginger, and turmeric.”

Manage Stress.

“Mindfulness techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises can combat stress and help your immune system function at its best. It’s also important to prioritize your sleep – aim for 7-9 hours per night.”

These practices can help you stay strong, energized, and healthy during the colder months!

Remembering Dee Ross

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It is with deep sadness that we share Deanna “Dee” Ross passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024 after her courageous and hard-fought battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by all the love of family and friends near and far.

A resident of Fishers Island since 2013, Dee was a valuable member of IHP’s team as an RN and home caregiver, fundraising volunteer, and, most recently, bookkeeper. For nearly a decade, she was the island’s unofficial 24/7 on-call nurse. She always asked how others were doing.

Dee was an integral part of the Island Health Project family and a friend to all of us. She will be dearly missed.

For more information about ways to honor Dee’s memory, please see the In Memoriam here.