Las enfermedades de la sangre en los latinos
July 27, 2011
“Las enfermedades de la sangre en los latinos.” Dr. Mario Chenal and Lily Gonzalez discuss the different blood diseases that are prominent in latinos and when to get screened.
Yakima Fiesta de Salud
July 26, 2011
Juanita Silva and Nicole Donegan, from Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital and Maria Benavides, from Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, discuss the fourth annual Fiesta de Salud—offering health resources, screenings, and bilingual family fun.
Yakima Fiesta de Salud
July 24, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Fourth Annual Fiesta de Salud offers health resources, screenings, and bilingual family funn
Yakima, WA
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital and Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, in partnership with Fiesta Foods of Yakima, and Yakima’s healthcare community, are inviting families to attend the fourth annual Fiesta de Salud- Free Community Health Fair, at Fiesta Foods (1008 East Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima) Saturday, July 30, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Last year nearly 3,500 people participated in the open-air, fiesta-style event and even larger crowds are expected this year. The purpose of Fiesta de Salud is to provide health care resources, medical screenings and other health care information to the public in a fun, pressure-free environment.
“Sometimes it’s intimidating trying to navigate the local health care system if you’re not a native to this country,” say Bertha Lopez, Memorial Hospital’s Health Outreach Manager. “Sometimes there are cultural or language barriers. This event is just one opportunity for us to try and break through those barriers to connect people to the information and resources needed to keep their families healthy.”
At the event, healthcare professionals will provide diabetes, blood pressure and cardio vascular screenings, immunizations for children and adults, and a limited number of dental screenings for children. Attendees can participate in a blood drive. Information will be presented regarding a variety of health and safety education topics, such as mental health awareness, cancer prevention, breast health, nutrition, and fire safety. The event will also provide information on social service programs and other healthcare resources available in our community.
However, a fiesta isn’t a fiesta without some fun. The Fiesta de Salud will also include traditional activities, such as games and crafts for children, 500 free bike helmets courtesy of Seattle Children’s Hospital, music, ZUMBA dancing, giveaways, entertainment and of course, food.
Una Alimentación Saludable para el Corazón
July 20, 2011
“Una Alimentación Saludable para el Corazón.” Dr. Miguel Leopoldo Alvarado and Lily Gonzalez talk about eating foods that are healthy for your heart.
Quiropráctico y especialista en medicina natural
July 13, 2011
“Quiropráctico y especialista en medicina natural.” Dr. Cynthia Soriano tells her inspirational life story.
La Salud Bucal de su Hijo
July 6, 2011
“La Salud Bucal de su Hijo”—Dr. Carlos Dorantes and Lily Gonzalez talk about the importance of teaching your child good dental hygiene habits.
Memorial Hospital offers Safe Sitter classes all summer
July 3, 2011
Yakima Herald-Republic
YAKIMA — Safety basics, including CPR, choking hazards and injury prevention, will be taught through Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Safe Sitter program.
The two-day class will be taught throughout the summer. The cost is $60.
The course is open to youths between 11 and 13 who are planning to care for younger children this summer. Upon completion, students will receive a Safe Sitter manual and completion card.
Class sizes are limited. To register, call 509-225-3179 or go to yakimamemorial.org/safesitter.
Teens Pull Weeds to Raise Money for Children’s Village
July 2, 2011
By Ian Cull. Published Monday, June 20th, 2011
Spending a day of summer vacation doing yard work for a complete stranger is not most teenagers idea of fun, but a small group of teens in Yakima did just that Monday. If you’ve ever been in charge of clearing a patch of ivy, you know it can be hard work.Amber Owen said, “the surface looked easy, but then getting down to the roots was hard.”
Yakima’s Ready By Five Wins Prestigious Grant
July 1, 2011
READY BY FIVE RELEASE — Ready by Five has received one of four “Unlocking America’s Potential Project” AVANCE grants awarded nationwide to non-profit organizations who work with Hispanic families. The grant is to provide parenting programs and will be integrated into Ready by Five’s core services of family literacy and school readiness more…