Wellness

 

Christina Sullivlan, Auxiliary retail coordinator, the Healing Store

Inventory is on the shelves, and the volunteers are ready to assist you at the new Mills-Peninsula Healing Store at Mills Health Center in San Mateo.

The grand re-opening of our Healing Store is set for Tuesday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day. The Healing Store is a place where people can come to get a product that their clinician may be asking them to purchase as part of their therapy. It is a convenience for patients because it can save time – eliminating the need to go online to make the purchase or drive all over town to find your item — you can simply go straight to the Healing Store after your appointment. Or, if a book is recommended by your dietician, you can get it here, too. In addition to these therapeutic items, you can also find “healing” items such as fountains, salt lamps and music to help with calm and relaxation. We are continually adding some unique gift items to the store, as well. 

On opening day, February 14, we are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – stop by to find the perfect gift for your Valentine or that much needed treat for yourself. Store hours will be limited initially, as we are still in need of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Christina Sullivan at 650-696-4616 or email sullivc1@sutterhealth.org. We would love to hear from you, and look forward to expanding our store hours and serving the community with more volunteers.

All proceeds of both the Healing Store at Mills Health Center in San Mateo, and our gift shop at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame, benefit our medical scholarship program.

The Healing Store is located at Mills Health Center, 100 S.  San Mateo Avenue, San  Mateo , CA.

Christina Sullivan, Auxiliary retail coordinator, contributed to this blog post. Christina is Auxiliary retail coordinator of both the Mills-Peninsula Healing Store in San Mateo and the Mills-Peninsula gift shop at the Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame.

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The good news is a healthy lifestyle may reduce further bone loss and cut your risk of fractures.

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