ConneX Summer Academy June 20- July 15, 2016

Application Checklist

• Student application and one essay
• Release of information authorization
• One letter of recommendation
• Most recent transcript
• Copy of Social Security Card

Application must be dropped off at the counselor’s office or given to a ConneX Program Coordinator no later than by May 20, 2016.

Once your application is completed, you will be notified the status of your application by mail.

For more information contact Rosa Ortiz, Connex Program Coordinator (509) 877-3615

Enjoy Parenthood campaign earns “Outstanding Integrated Ad Campaign” award 

A Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) marketing campaign, “Enjoy Parenthood,” has been named an “Outstanding Integrated Ad Campaign.” 

The award, presented by the Web Marketing Association’s 2016 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC), recognizes excellence in online advertising.

The marketing campaign, which celebrates the fun and challenges brought on by parenthood, was created by the YVFWC Marketing and Communications department, along with The Field Group and Deck Ape Productions. http://www.thefieldgroup.net/yvfwciacsubmission

While this award focused on the online elements of the campaign, the entire campaign also includes billboards, newspaper and radio advertising, convenience store posters and direct mail.

The Web Marketing Association (WMA) was founded in Boston in 1997 to help set a high standard for internet marketing and corporate web development. The organization is made up of internet marketing, advertising, PR and design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of advertising, marketing and promotion used to attract visitors to corporate web sites.

In 1999, the WMA created the IAC Awards program to recognize outstanding online advertising in all of its various forms, creating a competition where companies and individuals could enter their best work to be judged against other work in its own industry.

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About Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 139,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

Dr. Amanda Lee to give talk, “You Are What You Eat”

TOPPENISH – Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) pediatrician, Dr. Amanda Lee will be speaking to the Toppenish community about nutrition and healthy eating habits.

The monthly town hall seminar will be held at Safe Haven Community Center on Tuesday, April 19, at 410 Washington Avenue in Toppenish, at 6 p.m.

Dr. Lee plans to focus on sugar intake, healthy eating habits and will be joined by Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic Registered Dietitian Dianely Acevedo. 

Attendees will learn how to read food labels and the impact of sugar on health.

Other community organizations will be present to discuss healthy opportunities in the community including how to participate in the Toppenish Community Garden.

Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.

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About Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 141,500 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,317 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

Northwest Community Action Center plans cleanup day for Toppenish Community Garden
 

TOPPENISH – Toppenish is going to get a clean slate this weekend.

The Northwest Community Action Center (NCAC) Health Promotion team is gearing up for a community cleanup of the Toppenish Community Garden.

The community is invited to attend the cleanup on Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m.

Plans for garden cleanup include beautifying the landscape, pulling weeds, painting pots and preparing the garden for the summer.

“The garden is a place anyone in Toppenish can come and grow fresh vegetables for their families,” Health Promotion Specialist Erika Ochoa said.

This event is in collaboration with Toppenish Community Safety Network’s Community Clean Up event.

The group will meet at the Toppenish Middle School (TMS) at 9 a.m. Rakes, gloves and other cleanup equipment will be provided.

The Toppenish Middle School is located at 104 Goldendale Avenue in Toppenish.

Lunch, sponsored by AB Foods and Community Safety Network, will be provided at noon at TMS.  

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About Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 141,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

2016 Employer Supportive Breastfeeding Award

Without employer support, working mothers, who are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. labor force, are often unable to start breastfeeding or are forced to stop before they reach their breastfeeding goals. We recognize and applaud employers in the Yakima Valley who provide the resources and accommodations necessary for working mothers that choose to breastfeed. Help us by nominating an employer today!

Workplace breastfeeding support might include:

• A private  pumping or nursing area with 
    - a comfortable chair
    - electrical outlet
    - small table
    - sink with running water
• A refrigerator for breast milk storage
• A flexible break schedule for pumping
• Maternity Leave (at least 8 weeks regardless of employee’s status)
• Affordable onsite childcare

NOMINATE AN EMPLOYER  ONLINE
www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFaward

Lower Valley Residents are Invited to Apply for Pacific Power Assistant Program
 

Heating bills often skyrocket during the winter months. For some families, that puts a serious dent in their already tight budget.

But, Pacific Power customers in the Lower Valley can breathe a little easier. The Pacific Power Low Income Bill Assistance Program is now accepting applications to have qualifying customers’ rates reduced during the cooler months of the year.

This assistance program is a three-tiered bill discount that is based on income and the program is available during the heating months of November 2016 through April 2017. Applicants are encouraged to apply now, as spots for the winter program are limited and fill up fast. 

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) and Northwest Community Action Center (NCAC) are partnering with Pacific Power to help enroll Yakima County residents living South of Union Gap, including residents of Prosser.

“We are thrilled to be part of helping our neighbors rest a little easier and warmer during the winter months,” said Martin Garibay, NCAC Service Care Coordinator.

More than 1,900 spots are still available for residents of the Lower Yakima Valley and Prosser.  Pacific Power Customers from Prosser to Parker can request an appointment to determine income eligibility by emailing LIBA@yvfwc.org or by calling (509) 865-7630.

Contact your local community action agency to learn more or to apply for help. Residents of Yakima County - North of Union Gap can contact Yakima Valley OIC at (509) 248-6751.

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About Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 141,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

Free lock boxes and trigger locks for firearm safety June 11
 

TOPPENISH – Would your home be safer with a lock box or trigger lock for your firearms?

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is partnering with Seattle Children’s Hospital, Yakima Health District, Safe Yakima Valley, Community Safety Network of Toppenish, Heritage University, Toppenish Community Hospital and Ideal Lumber & Hardware Supply, Inc. to give away free lock boxes and/or trigger locks to encourage safe gun storage in homes.

Join in on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ideal Hardware and Lumber, 827 West 1st Avenue, in Toppenish to learn about safe gun storage and get a free lock box or trigger lock.

Supplies are limited and it’s first come, first served. There is no ID required to receive an item. Participants must be present to receive the items and be 18 years or older. Items are limited to one per person and two per household.

Attendees can also learn about the importance of safe gun storage, especially for homes with children and teens and receive hands-on training on how to use a lock box and trigger lock.

To learn more visit www.seattlechildrens.org/gunsafety

Event Sponsors include Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Yakima Health District, Safe Yakima Valley, Community Safety Network of Toppenish, Heritage University, Toppenish Community Hospital, Ideal Lumber & Hardware Supply, Inc. and Lok-It-Up.

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About Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 139,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

Washington Osteopathic Medical Association Names Dr. Katheryn Norris, 2016 Physician of the Year

Washington Osteopathic Medical Association (WOMA) is pleased to announce the WOMA Physician of the Year: Katheryn Norris, DO.

Dr. Norris is a physician at the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) Grandview Medical-Dental Clinic and serves as the residency director for the Sollus Northwest Family Medicine Residency Program.

The 2016 Physician of the Year award was announced at the WOMA Annual Northwest Osteopathic Convention June 23-26 in Blaine, Washington.

When making this decision, the WOMA Board of Directors takes into consideration a number of qualities. Sometimes a physician is nominated by a patient, colleague or staff because of his or her caring nature and service above self. Sometimes a recipient is a leader of the profession that has served in one or several capacities over the years. Sometimes the recipient is an educator or a mentor, or in this year’s case, both.

Dr. Norris was chosen for this honor because of her mentorship to young physicians, including the residency program as well as other pre-med forums she has participated in over the years.

“She’s been a leader to students, and the students depend on her, they value her,” WOMA Executive Director Kathie Itter said.

Dr. Norris received her degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. She completed her residency at the Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2012, Dr. Norris launched the Sollus Northwest Family Medicine Residency Program.

“We are proud to call the WOMA Physician of the Year one of our own,” YVFWC Chief Medical Officer Kevin Heidrick said. “Dr. Norris truly deserves the honor of ‘Physician of the year’ as she daily displays the YVFWC mission, ‘Together, we are dedicated to lead with the courage to care, the determination to promote personal growth and the compassion to champion the cause of those who have no voice’.

“She has been influential in leading the first Sollus Northwest Family Medicine Residency class to graduation with her remarkable mentorship and leadership. She truly deserves this honor.”

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About Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 141,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7.

There are many benefits to breastfeeding, according to Dr. Ridhima Gupta, OB/GYN at Mountainview Women’s Health Center in Grandview, Washington.

“First and foremost, breastfeeding provides the baby with all the nutrients and vitamins he needs. The cells, hormones, and antibodies in breastmilk protect the babies from illness. An infant who is breastfed is helped in fighting against allergies, sickness and even obesity,” Dr. Gupta says.

Breastfed babies have also been known to have lower rates of asthma, leukemia, infections, and the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Breastfeeding isn’t just important for the infant; it is also beneficial for mom in a number of ways.

“Breastfeeding promotes healthy growth of the baby, decreases the risk of breast cancer in mom and increases the bond between mom and baby,” Dr. Gupta said.

Lactation is also proven to help mom burn extra fat, and eases mom back to her pre-pregnancy weight.

Though it’s not all sunshine and rainbows, says Dr. Gupta.

“A first-time mom may have trouble with the baby latching on,” she added.

YVFWC staff and clinicians are on hand to offer breastfeeding support if mom has questions, or needs advice.

In addition, experts suggest ensuring “skin-to-skin” time with the baby directly after birth. This helps increase the bonding between baby and mom, as well as helps to build the milk supply for baby.

For questions about breastfeeding, Dr. Gupta suggests contacting the nearest YVFWC medical site by visiting http://www.yvfwc.com/locations 

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About Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 141,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

Breastmilk and breastfeeding has many proven health benefits for both babies and mothers alike, and employees at the Washington State Children’s Administration have recognized the company for excellence in providing workplace support for breastfeeding mothers.

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC), in partnership with the Yakima Health Equity Forum, a student organization of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, will present Washington State Children’s Administration with its Excellence in Employer Breastfeeding Support award.

The presentation will be part of the “The Big Latch On” event in Yakima, Friday, Aug. 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event is located at Franklin Park, at 2101 Tieton Drive in Yakima. The Excellence in Employer Breastfeeding Support award will be presented at 10 a.m.

Washington State Children’s Administration was nominated by breastfeeding employees during an open call for nominations earlier this year. Nominations were solicited at WIC program offices, community events, and via social media.  Other area businesses nominated include Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Zirkle Fruit Company, MERIT Resource Services, Willow Springs Care and Rehabilitation, and A Child’s Place Daycare Center. 

YVFWC WIC Dietitian Stacy Hackenmueller says, “Employers like Washington State Children’s Administration, who go above and beyond to support breastfeeding in the workplace, deserve recognition for their efforts. I look forward to other area employers learning about this important topic and finding other ways to innovate and help their employees and children be healthier.”

Women who want to continue breastfeeding after they return to work face major obstacles, says Hackenmueller.

“The local employers who help mothers continue to breastfeed after they return to work not only help ensure the health of their employees and children, they also earn their loyalty, which can reduce turnover and keep these businesses healthy as well,” she added.

The presentation coincides with World Breastfeeding Week, Aug 1-7.

The WABA World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is celebrated every year from August 1st through the 7th in more than 176 countries.

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About Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 141,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

Health Fair Planned at Lincoln Avenue Medical-Dental Center

YAKIMA – Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) is hosting a free health fair, Friday, August 26 at 2205 West Lincoln Avenue from 3 to 7 p.m.

The “Kick-off to Health” event at Lincoln Avenue Medical-Dental Center is a sports-themed health fair.

“We want to help families kick-off their new school year with the immunizations, screenings and physicals they need,” Jessica Johnson, YVFWC Community Relations Coordinator said.

The health fair will feature fun activities, free immunizations, prizes, free food, dental screenings, and $10 sports physicals. Children getting immunizations, dental screenings or sports physicals must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have their immunization records on hand. In addition to the fun and excitement provided by YVFWC staff, nearly a dozen community partners will be on hand at the event.

The local event is free and all are welcome to attend.

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About Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 141,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

Las Clases de inglés gratis en el centro comunitario Safe Haven comienzan el 3 de octubre.

Clase para principiantes: lunes y miércoles 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Clase avanzada: martes y jueves 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Todas las personas necesitarán realizar un examen para ser puestos en la clase apropiada.  Puede realizar el examen de evaluación en cualquier momento. 

Para más información, por favor llame al (509)865-1804.

The Safe Haven Community Center is hosting free English Classes beginning October 3.

Beginners Class: Monday and Wednesday 6-8 p.m. 

Advanced Class: Tuesday and Thursday 6-8 p.m. 

All students must take an assessment before being placed in a class. The assessment can be taken at any time.  

For more information, please call Safe Haven Community Center (509) 865-1804. 

Safe Haven Community Center
410 Washington Avenue
​Toppenish, WA 98948

Four new faces walk the halls at the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) administration offices as the second class of the Sollus Northwest Administrative Fellowship began this month.

The four masters graduates were selected from a pool of 30 applicants.  YVFWC welcomes the fellows on their 12-month program journey, where they will gain extensive experience in the unique dynamics and management of Federally Qualified Health Centers.

Mark Simpson will work on mobile medical, dental and community health service programs in Oregon. He comes to YVFWC with a Masters of Health Administration of Weber State University.

Juan Ramirez joins the fellowship to work with YVFWC operations in Toppenish, Granger and Portland. Ramirez has earned a Masters of Public Health from the University of Texas at El Paso.

Brianna Bobiak will work with YVFWC administrators on pharmacy operations. Bobiak has earned her Masters of Health Administration from the University of Washington.

Pablo Ornelas-Ruiz comes to the YVFWC fellowship program with a Masters of Organization leadership from Gonzaga University. He will spend the next year working with the YVFWC Planning and Development Department focusing on grant writing.

The program is intended for recent MHA, MBA, MPH and MPA (or related degree) graduates from an accredited graduate school with a desire and commitment to serving underserved populations with an emphasis on the Latino population. Candidates who apply must have completed their masters education before the program start date.

The goal of the Administrative Fellowship Program is that fellows will gain a greater understanding of the unique dynamics of a Community Health Center, develop and prepare the next generation of leaders at YVFWC, and broaden the diversity of YVFWC's administrative and professional personnel. 

Applications for next year’s fellowship are being accepted now, until Friday, October 3, 2016. For more information, visit http://www.yvfwc.com/employment-opportunities/administrative-fellowship

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About Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 141,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

Classes to Begin Oct. 3

Safe Haven Community Center in Toppenish is preparing a fall session of English as a Second Language classes. Sessions begin October 3, 2016.

The classes are open to the public and free of charge, at 410 Washington Avenue in Toppenish.

A beginner’s class is offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. An advanced class is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.

All students must take an assessment before being placed in a class. For more information, participants can call (509) 865-1804. 

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Safe Haven Community Center is part of the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic network of care. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 141,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

Community Health Fair Scheduled for Sept. 10

WOODBURN, Ore. – Salud Medical Center is hosting its annual Health Fair Fiesta, Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The health fair will feature $10 sports physicals, as well as free health screenings, such as a FIT test. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign up with a primary care provider. Salud Medical Center is located at 1175 Hood Dr. Woodburn, OR.

Community members will be able to talk directly with representatives from each of the clinic departments about: primary care, dental, behavioral health, health care benefits, chronic disease management, nutrition/WIC, and more.

Local food vendors and markets will also be on site to provide fresh fruit and other health food options for health fair guests.

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Salud Medical Center is part of the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Network of Care: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 141,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

Community Health Fair Scheduled for Sept. 9

SALEM, Ore. – Lancaster Family Health Center is hosting its annual Health Fair Fiesta, Friday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The health fair will feature $10 sports physicals, as well as free health screenings, such as a FIT test. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign up with a primary care provider. Lancaster Family Health Center is located at 3896 Beverly Ave. NE, Bldg. J, Ste. 40, in Salem.

Community members will also be able to talk directly with representatives from each of the clinic departments if they have questions about: primary care, dental, behavioral health, health care benefits, chronic disease management, nutrition/WIC, and more.

Local food vendors and markets will also be on site to provide fresh fruit and vegetables available for health fair guests.

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Lancaster Family Health Center is part of the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Network of Care: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 141,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com

Sessions to begin Sept. 13

Taking care of an infant is challenging, but also very rewarding. Research shows that what new parents need most is peer support.

In response, Safe Haven Community Center in Toppenish is now offering a Baby and Me peer group for new parents.

The Baby and Me group was created for parents with infants four months old and younger.  The group will offer two weekly sessions, one in English and one in Spanish. The English session will be on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. starting September 13, and the Spanish session will be on Thursdays at 10 a.m. starting September 15, at Safe Haven Community Center, at 410 Washington Avenue in Toppenish.

The group is free of charge, and light refreshments will be provided.

“We aim to build lasting supportive relationships between families while discussing common questions for new parents,” Erika Ochoa, Health Promotions Supervisor said.

Parents will learn and practice games, songs and activities that help their baby’s brain grow. Participants will also hear from local postpartum and infant experts, while also having the opportunity to connect with other new parents.

“Most importantly, we’ll be able to share our own experiences in care for our infants,” said Ochoa, who is also a new mother.

Interested parents can register by calling (509) 865-1804. 

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Safe Haven Community Center is part of the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic network of care. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and social services for more than 141,000 people throughout the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic employs 1,390 full-time staff and more than 600 part-time staff, medical residents, dental residents, students and volunteers. Facilities: 19 medical clinics, 10 dental clinics, 57 programs. Locations: Washington State clinics are located in Grandview, Prosser, Pasco, Spokane, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Walla Walla and Wapato. In Oregon, clinics are located in Hermiston, Portland, Salem and Woodburn. Visit: www.yvfwc.com