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For decades, vaccines have helped protect children, families, and communities from serious diseases. Yet in recent years, more patients have begun questioning the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. Healthcare providers…
What do you do when a young child begins hitting themselves but can’t explain why? As the incidents became more frequent, the child’s family and school grew increasingly concerned. As…
Pregnancy often comes with excitement and anticipation. For one WIC client living with domestic violence, the news brought a different set of emotions: fear, uncertainty, and urgent questions about how…
The first weeks of breastfeeding can bring unexpected challenges, from pain and latch difficulties to concerns about milk supply and finding the support parents need. Without help, some families stop…
Under the summer sun, wildland firefighters put themselves in harm’s way to protect our homes, communities and natural resources. They train for flames, toxic smoke, extreme heat and physical exhaustion.…
The diagnosis of a chronic condition like diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure can change a patient’s life in an instant. For the one in four adults in the U.S. living with multiple chronic conditions, keeping up…
Rural communities are among those most affected by the nation’s primary care workforce shortage. The Association of American Medical Colleges projects the United States could face a shortage of up…
Northwest Dental Residency Program: A Year of Growth, Purpose, and Impact Over the past year, five residents in the Northwest Dental Residency Program at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic have…
America’s rural communities are facing a quiet crisis: while millions rely on them for care, the healthcare workforce they depend on is shrinking, aging, and increasingly out of reach. Sollus…
In the 1970s, Missouri educators noticed children entering kindergarten with varying levels of readiness. In response, the state began a pilot program that partnered new parents with more experienced parents.…