Posts by Kevin McLean
Understanding Hypertension: How We Help Patients Take Control
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…
Read MoreNorthwest Dental Residency Program: Training Dentists, Serving Communities, Improving Lives
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)…
Read MoreHealth Fairs Deliver Preventative Care & Resources Across the Pacific Northwest
This year, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is hosting 10 free Health Fairs at clinic locations throughout our region. These family-friendly events provide a great opportunity to learn more about the services we provide and how we support our community’s health…
Read MoreWhole Person Care: We Care About More Than Just Your Symptoms
Dan Richmond, PA-C, updates an electronic chart at 11th Avenue Family Medicine Clinic. Whole Person Care means looking at everything that affects your health, not just what shows up in a…
Read MoreYakima Health Enhancement Project
Our mission is, “Together, we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well‑being.” In our effort to eliminate barriers to health and well-being, we’re excited…
Read MorePutting Patient Safety First
Patient safety is not the responsibility of one person or one team, it’s an organization‑wide commitment woven into every department, workflow, and patient interaction. Our Quality & Risk Management team…
Read MoreNational Nutrition Month
Discover the Power of Nutrition During National Nutrition Month Dr. David Kang, Dentist, Roberto Rubio Velazquez, Registered Dietitian, and Christy Trotter, CEO in the Teaching Kitchen at Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic.…
Read MoreDental health is vital to a person’s overall health
Dental health is vital to a person’s overall health Good dental health is far more important than a bright smile—it plays a meaningful role in your overall well-being. Your mouth…
Read MoreLos Ninos Program Expanding to Oregon
The Los Ninos Bien Educados (Well-Behaved Children) program guides Spanish speaking parents through a structured curriculum on how to use less punitive methods of discipline. Participants learn strategies for behavior…
Read MoreNew Women’s Mobile Unit Expands Access to Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is proud to introduce its newest addition to the mobile fleet: the Women’s Mobile Unit. This state-of-the-art vehicle is equipped with both a private exam…
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