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Health Fairs Deliver Preventative Care & Resources Across the Pacific Northwest

2026-04-06

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…

Whole Person Care: We Care About More Than Just Your Symptoms 

2026-03-27

Whole Person Care means looking at everything that affects your health, not just what shows up in a lab result. Physical health is important, but it’s only one part of the picture. Mental…

Understanding What Asthma Is and How to Manage It

2026-03-20

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the airways to become sensitive and swell when irritated, making breathing difficult. Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of…

Yakima Health Enhancement Project

2026-03-13

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…

Putting Patient Safety First

2026-03-06

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…

National Nutrition Month

2026-03-02

Discover the Power of Nutrition During National Nutrition Month Each March, National Nutrition Month encourages us to reflect on the role food plays in our health, culture, and everyday lives.…

Dental health is vital to a person’s overall health 

2026-02-20

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…

Los Ninos Program Expanding to Oregon

2026-01-28

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…

Coastal Family Health Center Expands Astoria Services with New Integrated Care Clinic

2026-01-22

Coastal Family Health Center opened its newly expanded Astoria clinic on January 12, 2026. The $15.5 million investment brings a fully integrated health care model to better serve patients and…

Cervical cancer is preventable: Why screening and the HPV vaccine matter

2026-01-22

More than 98% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a group of more than 200 related viruses that affect men and women. When exposed to…