News and Updates

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

January 22, 2026

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…

Statement on the Toppenish Pool

July 14, 2025

“Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is deeply committed to all the communities we serve, and we hold a special connection to Toppenish, Washington; the community where we were founded,” stated Christy Trotter, CEO of Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic.

Preserving MFM Services in Central Washington

September 24, 2024

HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY CARE NO LONGER AT RISKTwenty-five years ago, Dr. Roger Rowels looked to improve care for central Washington patients navigating high-risk pregnancies. He worked with a hospital system in…

Improving Patient Intake

December 5, 2023

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…

Announced Intracycle Monitoring Survey Helps Prepare Staff for the Real Thing

July 28, 2023

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…

Avoiding Provider Burnout

July 28, 2023

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…

The Cures Act Gives You Electronic Access to Your Health Information

April 25, 2023

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…

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Awarded for Innovation in Prevention and Wellness

October 10, 2022

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…

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic announces the winner of the 2022 Employer Excellence in Breastfeeding Support Award

September 12, 2022

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…

Exemplar Site Award from Greater Columbia Accountable Communities of Health

January 27, 2022

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.