La Salud de la Mujer Migrante
August 29, 2011
“La Salud de la Mujer Migrante.” Dr. Portia Jones, in honor of women’s health month, talks about health issues that affect women today.
Yakima Breast Cancer
August 25, 2011
Dr Vicky Jones of North Star Lodge, Memorial’s Cancer Care Center discusses Breast Cancer
Memorial Hospital street closures
August 23, 2011
Memorial Hospital poised to start street closures
By Mark Morey
Yakima Herald-Republic
YAKIMA, Wash. — Street closures tied to the future expansion of Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital are expected to take effect by late this year, changing the traffic pattern in one of the city’s central neighborhoods.
The closures are part of a 30-year development plan for Memorial that the City Council approved in January, although construction of new buildings isn’t expected to start for another five to 10 years.
Mujer Sana, Hijos Sanos y Comunidades Sanas
August 22, 2011
“Mujer Sana, Hijos Sanos y Comunidades Sanas” Veronica Teologa and Lily Gonzalez focuses on the role of the women in society by discussing how their health and life choices effect their children, families and the community.
Yakima Part-Time Jobs
August 18, 2011
Parent to Parent Position Opening!
Would you like to become a member of the Parent to Parent team!?
Parent to Parent is currently hiring for a part time staff person that would assist with program activities.
Parent to Parent plans activities for kids with special needs and their families including:
- Social and recreational activities through the one 2 one program
- Sibling support through Sibshops
- Parent support group meetings like Valley Parents, Autism support, and Holland
- Family social events such as Eggstravaganza and the Holiday Festival
If you are passionate about supporting, including, and celebrating kids with special needs and their families,
Helping Yakima Families
August 18, 2011
Facilitator Training
Comprehensive Mental Health will be hosting a 5-day Facilitator Training this fall for individuals interested in becoming a facilitator for our Strong Families – Familias Fuertes program. We are particularly interested in recruiting new male and bi-lingual facilitators, but all applications will be accepted. The training will be held at Comprehensive’s Yakima Center on October 10-14, 2011. See attached application for more details.
If you are not interested, but know someone who may be, please feel free to forward this information to them. If you have any questions about the Strong Families program or the facilitator training, please contact Jim Pinnell at 573-3607 or jpinnell@cwcmh.org or click here for an application.
Contact Comprehensive Mental Health on 509-576-4319 to register.
Percentage of siblings with autism
August 17, 2011
Read the full article… Autism in Siblings
North Star Lodge Family Night
August 16, 2011
North Star Lodge serves an important role in supporting families in their cancer journey. Our family social eventsare held quarterly with the purpose of:
• Connecting families with one another
• Linking local support agencies with families and children who are coping with cancer or loss.
Supporting agencies include Wellness House, Catholic
Family Services, SHIBA, Aging and Long Term Care,
American Cancer Society, Columbia Consultation
Resources, and Lower Valley Hospice.
Medical scribes get start on careers in ER
August 16, 2011
Medical scribes get start on careers in ER
Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center has yet to hire scribes but is considering the move, a spokesperson said. To Dr. Bob Gayou, a senior partner with …
Criando Hijos Saludables con Amor
August 15, 2011
“Criando Hijos Saludables con Amor” Dr. Heriberto Flores and Lily Gonzalez discuss raising children in a healthy, loving environment and what that means.