Author: Alexandra Hendgen

Aamir* is a young man in his mid-twenties. He loves his parents and siblings and seems to be much more concerned with taking care of them than with caring for himself. In fact, we first met him when he was bringing his parents in for care. But Aamir has challenges that most young adults don’t.… [ Read More ]

We were so pleased to have community leaders, ministry partners and friends join us at the Lahai Health Dental Clinic Christmas Open House on December 5 in Lynnwood! About 50 guests came to view the site of the future Lahai Health Dental Clinic, including Mayor Nicola Smith and Council Chair Loren Simmonds of Lynnwood, WA.… [ Read More ]

“Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God. He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free, the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves… [ Read More ]

Imagine being 55 years old and never having seen a dentist before. For most of us, dental care is a way of life — but when Sharam* came to us at the dental clinic, he had never had his teeth cleaned in his entire life! During his first visit, Sharam’s niece came with him to… [ Read More ]

Like you, my heart was so moved to hear Naomi’s story — she’s one of many women we see here at Lahai Health who are broken and in need of the love and healing Jesus gives. But I think sometimes it’s easy to look at others’ circumstances and feel that brokenness is “something that happens… [ Read More ]

The Lord your God is with you,   He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you,   He will quiet you with His love,   He will rejoice over you with singing.                                       Zephaniah 3:17 This verse has been on my heart often in the past few weeks, and what… [ Read More ]

In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and trust shall be your strength. When you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying,             “This is the way; walk in it.”                                   —Isaiah 30:15 & 21   Oh! How… [ Read More ]

As we begin 2014, I’d like to invite you to join the Lahai Health Board and Staff as I share how we—together—brought hope and health to Puget Sound communities in 2013.  I’ll also share our vision for continuing the care in 2014. Please join us on February 10, 2014 at North Seattle Alliance Church, 2150… [ Read More ]

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On November 5, Congressman Jim McDermott was visiting the Edmonds Food Bank in order to be better informed about proposed cuts in food stamps. While there, a Lahai Health supporter suggested that he take a moment to visit the Mobile Medical Clinic parked just outside (our Edmonds site is right next to the Food Bank… [ Read More ]