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Verdant Health Commission
Q&A with Lisa Edwards,
Superintendent
Q. How does Verdant iden琀椀fy health priori琀椀es for
South Snohomish County?
Every year, Verdant Health Commissioners review public health data and reports from research
institutions, county and state health departments and community health needs assessments from peer
agencies and local hospitals. In the Fall, Commissioners discuss these reports and collectively select
priority areas of focus for the coming years. For 2025-2028, Verdant will be focused on investing
in nonpro昀椀ts that provide access to direct healthcare services, and child, adolescent, and young
adult mental health.
Q. How can residents access Verdant sponsored
programs and services?
I suggest that you start by looking at the list of community investments in this newsletter as there may
be organizations that you already visit. Since 2011, we have invested more than $87 million in 60+
nonpro昀椀t organizations. Verdant also invests in hundreds of community health, wellness programs and
classes. While we are pleased with the level of community engagement and partnership over the years,
we recognize that there is more work to be done to ensure all residents have access to health services.
Q. How can residents stay up to date about upcoming events?
Start with the Verdant website www.verdanthealth.org and also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
On the website you can also click on a button to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter that is 昀椀lled with
information about upcoming programs, services and pro昀椀les of partners who provide services in which
Verdant invests. You can also email us at info@verdanthealth.org or call 425-582-8600.
Q. What are you looking forward to in 2025?
I’m excited to implement Verdant’s 2025-2028 strategic plan and our focus on investing in community
partners who provide direct healthcare services and child, adolescent, and young adult mental health
services. We will also continue to invest in food banks and pantries. In Spring 2025, Verdant will
complete the $8.9 million remodel of the medical building currently known as the Kruger Clinic that is
located near Swedish Edmonds Hospital. We plan to have a re-opening ceremony in early 2025 when
we will rename the building to the Langer Building in honor of former Verdant Commission, Frederick P.
Langer who served as District Commissioner from 1998 to 2021.
Q. What do you like to do for fun?
I am an avid walker and enjoy being outdoors every day. I especially like the trails in Lynndale and
Meadowdale parks. I love to garden, grow, cook and can my harvests.
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