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CODA Visits Resume for Dental Residencies
Every seven years, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) performs site visits to organizations which host advanced dental education programs. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic’s last visit was in 2020,…
Read MoreImproving Patient Intake
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has assembled a multi-department project team to develop and implement a new Epic module called “Welcome.” The Welcome system will allow patients to use an…
Read MoreShigella outbreak in Yakima and Spokane counties
Learn more about the specific outbreaks here: Yakima English Spanish Spokane English CDC English Spanish What is Shigella? Shigella is a bacteria that can spread easily from one person to…
Read MoreAnnounced Intracycle Monitoring Survey Helps Prepare Staff for the Real Thing
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic recently completed an Announced Intracycle Monitoring Survey conducted by the Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is responsible for setting standards, providing accreditation to health care…
Read MoreAvoiding Provider Burnout
Our providers are called to work in the nonprofit health care setting because of their commitment to our communities and their patients, but the threat of burnout is ever-present. Completing…
Read MoreThe Cures Act Gives You Electronic Access to Your Health Information
In 2016 the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) was passed by Congress. The Act is a federal mandate requiring the use of electronic heath care information nationwide. As a…
Read MoreYakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Awarded for Innovation in Prevention and Wellness
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has continued to deliver high quality value-based care through unprecedented pandemic conditions. Yakima Valley Farm Workers has been recognized as a winner of the 2022…
Read MoreYakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic announces the winner of the 2022 Employer Excellence in Breastfeeding Support Award
Breastmilk and breastfeeding have many proven health benefits for babies and mothers alike. Every year, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic recognizes local employers who go the extra mile to support…
Read MoreExemplar Site Award from Greater Columbia Accountable Communities of Health
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is pleased to announce that Greater Columbia Accountable Communities of Health (GCACH) has awarded participating Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic sites Exemplar Status for their efforts in meeting quality benchmarks and milestones under the Medicaid 1115 Waiver transformation project.
Read MoreHow to get a COVID-19 test
At home COVID-19 testing has become widely available in recent months. If you or a family member are experiencing symptoms or may have been exposed to COVID-19, you can find testing sites and at home tests using the links in this post.
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