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Women's Heart Health
Family MedicineFebruary 4, 2019The leading cause of death among women is heart disease. Below, we will explain what heart disease is. We will also explain how women can prevent heart disease to live a...
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What Does It Mean to Be a Wise Health Care Consumer?
Family MedicineFebruary 8, 2019Most people are health care consumers. A health care consumer is simply someone who uses health or medical services. For example, it could be anyone who:• Sees a provider...
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Heart Health
Family MedicineFebruary 8, 2019The heart is one of the five vital organs of the body. It is always beating: 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, every minute, and every second. Your heart keeps you alive....
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Integrated Pharmacy Services
General PharmacyFebruary 11, 2019At Yakima Valley Farmers Clinic, we offer fully integrated pharmacy services. This means that our pharmacists have expanded their role to include not only dispensing...
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American Heart Month: 7 Heart-Healthy Foods to Work into Your Diet
Family MedicineFebruary 26, 2019February is American Heart Month. It’s the perfect time to learn a little more about your heart and how to keep it healthy. According to the CDC, heart disease can...
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Tips to Prevent Childhood Cavities from Infancy
General DentistryFebruary 28, 2019According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, cavities are five times more common than asthma in the nation's children, and cavities are considered a...
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Benefits of a Good Night's Sleep
Family MedicineMarch 1, 2019It can be hard to get enough sleep. And it doesn’t seem like such a big deal to stay up a little longer at night. After all, you can always grab a cup of coffee if you feel...
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Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes
Family MedicineMarch 4, 2019Type 1 diabetes is a permanent condition, requiring insulin, but type 2 diabetes is different. Type 2 diabetes can be managed with lifestyle modifications and sometimes...
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YouthBuild Continues in Lower Yakima Valley
Press Releases March 19, 2019TOPPENISH – There are nearly 2.3 million low-income, 16 – 24-year-old youth in the United States who are not in school. YouthBuild Yakima Valley helps these youth...
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How to Help Your Child Handle Bullying
Family MedicineMarch 19, 2019Bullying has become a serious problem today. The effects can be devastating. Children who are bullied may feel helpless, angry, depressed, and humiliated. Just a few of the...
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Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Looking for Employer Nominations
Press Releases March 20, 2019Nominations sought for 2019 Employer Excellence in Breastfeeding Support Award.Breastmilk and breastfeeding has many proven health benefits for both babies and mothers...
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Guidelines for Optimal Nutrition
Family MedicineMarch 21, 2019There are many benefits to having a nutritious diet. Eating healthy foods helps our growth and development and gives us lifelong health. It improves the quality and length...
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Rosewood Celebrates New Clinic Location
Press Releases March 28, 2019PORTLAND – Rosewood Family Health at Lents is located inside the Asian Health and Service Center in Southeast Portland. The new clinic opened its doors in August 2018, and...
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Why Is Daily Exercise Important?
Family MedicineApril 2, 2019Daily exercise is key to living a long, healthy, and happy life. Getting physical exercise for just 20 minutes a day can give you more energy, reduce your risk of chronic...
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Understanding Diabetes
Family MedicineApril 2, 2019According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 100 million people in America currently have diabetes or are pre-diabetic.Let’s learn...
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How Alcohol Affects the Body
Family MedicineApril 3, 2019Alcohol is a legal drug that affects every organ of the body and alters brain chemistry. When low amounts are consumed safely, alcohol can produce a relaxed, pleasant...
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Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Opening New Site in Yakima
Press Releases April 10, 2019YAKIMA – To increase access to medical care 11th Avenue Family Medicine Clinic is opening April 17.The family practice clinic is located at 314 South 11th Avenue, Suite A,...
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Expectant Mothers Offered Free Baby Shower
Press Releases April 11, 2019TOPPENISH – Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic and Astria Toppenish Hospital are partnering to offer Lower Valley moms a baby shower. Moms are invited to the free baby...
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Dealing with Stress
Family MedicineApril 10, 2019Some stress in life is okay. We all get stressed when we accidentally miss our alarm in the morning, forget to pay a bill, or get stuck in traffic.These types of stress are...
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Helping Children Form Healthy Eating Habits
Family MedicineApril 11, 2019Good nutrition starts early. As parents and caregivers, we have a great opportunity to teach our children to enjoy healthy foods and to create a positive relationship...
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