Yakima Health Education: Ongoing Classes
May 13, 2010
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Classes and Events at Memorial
The abundance of local produce in the Yakima Valley makes a healthy diet an attainable goal.
April 23, 2010
Seminars planned on vaginal delivery after C-sections
April 22, 2010
YAKIMA, Wash. — Women who have previously had Cesarean births may be suitable candidates for having a vaginal birth for their next pregnancy.
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital will present a series of informational seminars on vaginal birth after Cesarean, known by the acronym VBAC.
Dr. Roger Rowles will give the seminar on April 27, July 20 and Nov. 2 from 7-8 p.m. at 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd. at the Nob Hill Plaza in Yakima.
Registration is required by calling 509-575-8484.
Classes are free, and topics include the benefits and risks of VBAC. There will also be personal testimony on the experience of VBAC.
— Leah Beth Ward
Autism Awareness Week Events
April 20, 2010
Autism Awareness Week
Saturday, dozens of people came to Children’s Village in Yakima for their first annual Autism Awareness Fair.
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Volunteers at Memorial
April 16, 2010
Volunteers: Going from jobless to selfless
Volunteerism is up, and the recession is getting the credit as displaced workers look to do something meaningful with their extra time
By ERIN SNELGROVE
Yakima Herald-Republic
YAKIMA, Wash. — After spending two decades working as a surgical assistant in Yakima, Laurel Poor wasn’t overly worried when her employer let her go.
But a year later, the 57-year-old Yakima resident is still looking for a job and trying not to take the rejections personally.
“There are jobs out there, but there are so many of us applying for them,” said Poor, who collects unemployment. “I thought experience would count for a lot more than it does.”
Collaborative Community Fair for Autism Awareness
April 15, 2010
Autism Awareness Month is celebrated in Central Washington
Yakima, WA – April is Autism Awareness Month and The Autism Oversight Committee of Central Washington and Children’s Village are hosting a free collaborative community fair at Children’s Village on April 17th from noon – 2:00 p.m. The collaborative community fair is an opportunity to raise awareness of the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in our community and emphasize the need to increase support for Children with ASDs.
What: Collaborative Community Fair for Autism Awareness
When: Saturday, April 17 from noon- 2 p.m.
Where: Children’s Village
Why: Autism Awareness Month
ASDs are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause social, communication and behavioral challenges. The CDC estimates that one in every 110 children has an Autism Spectrum Disorder. ASDs are classified as “spectrum disorders” because they affect each person in a different way, and can range from very mild to severe.
“Our goal with this event is education and highlighting the work that our community is doing-working together to provide support and effective services to children on the autism spectrum and their families,” says Diane Patterson, Director of Children’s Village. “Each day there are new advances in the area of autism research and as a community we want to support children with autism to achieve their hopes and dreams.”
The community event will represent the prevalence of Autism in our society with a visual display of one in 110 balloons. Families and others can connect and learn more from other parents raising children with Autism. It’s also an opportunity to find out more about how the Children’s Village expansion will offer more opportunities to serve children with autism. Onyx salon will be offering $10 blue hair extensions with proceeds going to support the expansion campaign. Face painting and snacks will also be provided throughout the event.
About Children’s Village
Children’s Village is a unique partnership that resulted from a community vision for easily accessible, comprehensive, collaborative health, education and social services for children with special health care needs. Since Children’s Village opened its doors in October 1997, it has transformed from being just a building into a philosophy of care for our Valley’s children. Over the past decade, 16,000 children and their families have received services, support and care through Children’s Village in Yakima and Sunnyside. For more information or to schedule a tour, call (509) 574-3200 or visit www.yakimachildrensvillage.org.
Autism Awareness Month Celebrated in Yakima
April 13, 2010
April is Autism Awareness Month and The Autism Oversight Committee of Central Washington and Children’s Village are hosting a free Collaborative Community Fair at Children’s Village on April 17th from noon – 2:00 p.m. View the one in 110 balloons that represent the prevalence of Autism in our society. Connect and learn more from parents raising children with Autism. Onyx salon will be offering $10 blue hair extensions with proceeds going to support the Children’s Village Expansion Campaign. Face painting and snacks will be provided. Help us raise awareness of Autism in our community and celebrate the collaboration taking place in the Yakima Valley. Call 574-3200 for more details.
La lucha contra el cáncer
March 31, 2010
By JOSEPH TREVINO/El Sol de Yakima
El doctor Mario Chenal es quien defiende a los latinos del Valle contra ese mal.
El cáncer es una enfermedad que comienza a hacer más estragos entre los latinos.
Pero en Yakima, ya hay un doctor con la misión de combatir ese mal. Se trata del doctor Mario Chenal, el primer latino que es experto en oncología y hematología, o sea en enfermedades de la sangre y el cáncer.
http://elsoldeyakima.com/2010/03/30/la-lucha-contra-el-cancer-2/
2010 Follies at The Capitol Theatre
March 26, 2010
“Whether you are a beginning performer or a pro, The Follies is a wonderful experience. New friends are made, and working with Jaime is a complete delight. You won’t forget the good times you have in The Follies!” —Tony Akin, Owner—Melody Lane and Akin Center Theatre
Click here to join the fun and read details of this year’s event.
A street-smart program aids small towns
March 5, 2010
A street-smart program aids small towns Yakima Herald-Republic With Yakima’s Main Street affiliation, businesses like Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital and Noel Corp. have benefited from an incentive program. …