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# Mt. Shuksan Family Medicine & Dermatology Blog

Our blog includes informative articles about women's health, dermatology, and family living with tips you can use at home.

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## [Christopher Stinnett, ARNP, joins Mt. Shuksan Family Medicine and Dermatology](https://www.mtshuksanfamilymedicine.com/blog/christopher-stinnett-arnp)

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 Oct 28, 2026, 10:44:59 AM

Mt. Shuksan Family Medicine and Dermatology is welcoming Christopher Stinnett, a board-certified Fam...

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## [A Note on Monika Reynolds' Departure from Our Clinic](https://www.mtshuksanfamilymedicine.com/blog/a-note-on-monika-reynolds-departure)

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 Jun 18, 2026, 9:55:34 AM

Dear patients,

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## [Flu Shots Available for Patients](https://www.mtshuksanfamilymedicine.com/blog/flu-shots-bellingham)

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Flu shots are now available at Mt. Shuksan Family Medicine and Dermatology for our existing patients...

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## [NP Student Danae Johnson Joins Mt. Shuksan Family Medicine & Dermatology](https://www.mtshuksanfamilymedicine.com/blog/danae-johnson-mt-shuksan-family-medicine-dermatology)

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 Jan 3, 2023, 11:00:50 AM

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