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Understanding What Asthma Is and How to Manage It

March 20, 2026

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

March 13, 2026

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

March 6, 2026

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

March 2, 2026

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 

February 20, 2026

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

January 28, 2026

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

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…

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

January 22, 2026

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…

Sollus Northwest Family Medicine Residency Celebrates 10-Years of Bringing Doctors to the Yakima Valley

October 28, 2025

When a student graduates from medical school, they are doctors, but they still need additional hands-on training for their specialty. This training, known as a residency, takes place at hospitals…

New Women’s Mobile Unit Expands Access to Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings

October 27, 2025

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…