38 years. That is how long Steven J. Alexander, MD, has served as CHCC’s medical director! Steven J. Alexander, MD In this role, Dr. Alexander has collaborated with CHCC team members to ensure that everyone receives quality care here. He has provided expert insight...
Can CBD creams and oils be used in a long-term care center?
The legalization of marijuana in Washington state and the recent explosion in popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) products have led to some questions about whether the use of CBD for medicinal purposes is allowed in skilled nursing centers like Christian Health Care...
Whether you’re a high school student or retired, eldercare volunteering could be for you!
What’s it like to volunteer at Christian Health Care Center? Here’s a brief look at two of the many paths available for folks in the area who want to make good use of their time here helping others: a passel of piano players and a teen volunteer named Tabitha....
Catering is now available at CHCC
Catering is now available at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden! The award-winning CHCC dietary team has a delicious menu of items that can be ordered and served at CHCC for regular visits and special events, including everything from coffee, tea and cookies to...
Care transitions program at CHCC continues to keep patients out of hospital
She didn’t have enough food, and she struggled to keep all of her household chores in check. She took so many medications — for diabetes, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, for the pain from her recent surgery — that at times it was nearly impossible to manage...
Nursing assistants can get money for tuition and books from Christian Health Care Center in Lynden
Apply Now Guess what, recent nursing assistant graduates? If Christian Health Care Center is your first job after graduating from a certified nursing assistant training program, CHCC will pay your CNA/NAC certificate fees -- reimbursing the cost of your tuition, books...
Technology provides ‘moments of joy’ in dementia care
At CHCC, healthcare professionals employ a number of different methods to supervise and care for residents. Days are spent helping individuals engage, helping them relax, helping improve their quality of life. They develop and organize enriching activities that are...
Compassion, love and good food: The CHCC dining experience
At Christian Health Care Center, we work hard to create a wonderful dining experience for our residents. We think that’s evident both in the quality of the food and in the personal care and attention with which it’s created and delivered. It’s also evident in the...
CHCC to expand mental health services for residents, rehab patients
Good news! Long-term care residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients will soon have access to counseling services provided by a licensed psychologist at Christian Health Care Center. Those changes will be rolling out shortly. To get you more acquainted with...
Northwest Adult Day Health to close on Aug. 10
Due to rising operational costs, stagnant revenues and increased governmental regulations, Whatcom County’s only adult day health program, Northwest Adult Day Health & Wellness Center, will close its doors on Aug. 10. Plans are in place to help transition as many...









