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Need for Accessibility Brings Autism Care to Sunnyside

2026-06-05

Until 2014, there were no Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs in Central Washington; families had to travel hours to Seattle for a program that requires frequent visits. “There was such…

New Hope Provides Compassionate, Comprehensive Care for People Living with HIV

2026-05-29

The New Hope program has quietly transformed lives across Central and Eastern Washington for more than two decades. Serving patients at our clinics in Yakima, Walla Walla, and Kennewick, New…

Welcoming Kari Steadman, Chief Operating Officer

2026-05-27

We sat down with Kari to learn what brought her to Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic and how she leads with purpose. My decision to join Yakima Valley Farm Workers…

2025 Year In Review

2026-05-20

206,315 The final numbers have been submitted to the Health Resources Services Administration, and we were able to deliver care to 206,315 people across our network of care. 42% of our…

Take Time to Prioritize Your Health During National Women’s Health Month

2026-05-15

“We want to catch things before something’s wrong.” Tanya Gravell, Nurse Practitioner, notes that many women delay routine checkups if they feel healthy or are not due for a specific…

Substance Use Disorder Program Supports Recovery Through Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care 

2026-05-08

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic launched its Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program in the late 1980s to offer a safe, non-judgmental place for people of all ages. The SUD Program…

Immunizations: Protecting Our Patients and Communities

2026-05-01

Vaccines are one of the most important discoveries in modern medicine and one of the most effective tools we have to keep patients and communities healthy. Vaccines are important medicines…

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program Builds the Future of Care at Yakima Valley Farm Worker Clinic 

2026-04-24

“The program was wonderful to me, I’ve learned so much and continue to learn and grow every day since I am thankful for YVFWC and InReach for the opportunity.” –…

Understanding Hypertension: How We Help Patients Take Control

2026-04-17

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic condition that affects nearly half of all U.S. adults. It occurs when the force of blood pushing against artery walls…

Northwest Dental Residency Program: Training Dentists, Serving Communities, Improving Lives 

2026-04-13

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has been home to the Northwest Dental Residency Program for nearly 20 years. The program is a one-year, postdoctoral Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)…