Image Gently
January 11, 2012
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital is implementing new protocols to lower the radiation dosages in Computed Tomography (CT) Scans performed on children. The new protocols are part of the nationally recognized “Image Gently” campaign developed by the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging.
Spanish Language Stations support Yakima’s BigGiveDay
November 14, 2011
Join your favoritie TV and radio personalities for The Big Give Day. Learn more by watching the video.
Tomorrow is The Big Give Day!
November 14, 2011
Join your favorite TV and radio personalities for The Big Give Day. Learn more by watching the video.
Juntos Podemos Contra el Cáncer de Seno
November 7, 2011
Juntos Podemos Contra el Cáncer de Seno
Yakima Latino Breast Cancer Awareness Events
November 2, 2011
Yakima Latino Breast Cancer Awareness Events
Yakima Gourmet Gift Shops
October 27, 2011
A visit to The Gift Shop at Memorial. A place for fashion, food and fun!
Responding to changes in healthcare
May 26, 2011
Tune in to hear Rick Linneweh, CEO and Bill Dolsen, Memorial BOT Chairman, discuss how Memorial is responding to changes in Healthcare in our community. This interview aired this week on KIT 1280 with Lance Tormey and Dave Ettl.
Investing in IT improves patient safety at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
March 16, 2011
Aneurisma Aórtico Abdominal
February 14, 2011
Presentado por la Dra. Lorena De Marco Garcia, MD
Un Aneurisma Aórtico Abdominal es un crecimiento en el abdomen en la sección de la arteria aorta, la principal arteria del cuerpo. Si la aorta se rompe, puede causar un sangrado muy serio que pude conllevar rápidamente a la muerte. Esta condición se presenta frecuentemente sin síntomas, pero se puede descubrir por medio de un ultrasonido. El Instituto de Salud del Corazón y los Vasos Sanguíneos del Hospital Memorial y la Organización Futura Health scrennings, están ofreciendo un examen sin dolor a bajo costo que incluye el ultrasonido aórtico abdominal para detectar un aneurisma, el ultrasonido de la arteria carótida para detectar la placa que puede provocar un derrame cerebral y el índice de presión arterial del tobillo y brazo para detectar la enfermedad arterial periferia en las piernas. Los exámenes cuestan $45 dólares cada uno o $125 por los tres (509) 249-5333 (866) 486-4882.
Be aware of the silent killer- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (or Triple A’s)-featuring Lorena De Marco Garcia, MD
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the abdomen section of the aorta, the body’s main artery. If the aorta bursts, it can cause serious bleeding that can quickly lead to death. This condition often has no symptom but can be found with a screening ultrasound. The Memorial Institute for Heart and Vascular Heath and Futura Health Screening are offering low-cost, painless screenings including abdominal aortic ultrasound to detect an aneurysm, carotid artery ultrasound to detect stroke-causing plaque, and ankle brachial index (ABI) to detect peripheral arterial disease in the legs. Screenings are $45 each or $125 for all three. (509) 249-5333 or (866) 486-4882
What is The Period of PURPLE Crying®?
February 2, 2011
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital is offering a new class to help parents better understand the developmental stage in a baby’s life when they cry more than any other time (usually from 2 weeks of age until about 3-5 months). Doctors used to refer to this as colic, but the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome has coined this stage of development as “The Period of PURPLE Crying®.” PURPLE is an acronym—P stands for peak of crying, U for unexpected, R for resists soothing, P for pain-like face, L for Long lasting and E for evening , when this type of crying is most common. The Period of PURPLE Crying® program was developed by the to help parents understand and prepare themselves for what to expect during this time. Classes are from 1-2 p.m., February 9, March 9, and April 21, at Memorial’s Education Center. People can register for this class or find more information at 509-248-7322, or yakimamemorial.org/events.