Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

03/30/2026

Today on National Doctors’ Day, we celebrate all of our doctors who lead with our core values of serivce, passion, innovation, commitment, and empathy!

03/25/2026

Do you know what triggers asthma? It's not caused just by pollen or smoke in the air, but can be triggered by stress, foods, or environmental factors too! Read our latest blog to learn what asthma is and how to manage it:

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the airways to become sensitive and swell when irritated, making breathing difficult. Common symptoms include

03/23/2026

In our Teaching Kitchen, community members learn how to make easy, affordable, and healthy meals designed to support chronic health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. From hands-on cooking to practical tips to use at home, Dietitians like Roberto turn nutrition education into real-life action!

03/20/2026

Are you passionate about health education and community impact? We’re looking for a Health Education Class Facilitator to lead chronic disease self‑management classes and empower our community to live healthier lives at several of our clinics!
Be part of a mission-driven organization that cares for the whole person, inside and outside of the clinic. Learn more on our careers page here: https://www.yvfwc.com/careers/

03/18/2026

We’re making major changes to our services here in Yakima! These upcoming updates will create a new, centralized location for Women’s Health services, expand pediatric care with the addition of same-day visits, and bring more primary and specialty care services closer together. What's most important is that these changes will reduce barriers to care and make it easier for Yakima families to get the care they need, when they need it. Read more about what's coming:

"Together, we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well‑being." In our effort to eliminate

03/16/2026

Since nursing school, Rian Drinkwater has been driven by a passion for community health care. At Rosewood Family Health Center, he's able to meet patients where they are and care for the neighbors who make up his own community!

03/13/2026

We have a new provider at Lincoln Avenue Medical Dental Clinic! Join us in welcoming Lillian Bascom to the team!

03/11/2026

Patient safety is shaped by every interaction, every system, and every department working together to support our patients. On Patient Safety Week, our Quality & Risk Management team shares the critical role all staff play behind the scenes, investigating concerns, listening to patient feedback, and looking for patterns that help us prevent small issues from becoming bigger problems. Learn how patient safety is an organization-wide commitment at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic and how we work every day to create a safe, welcoming environment for all.

Read the full blog here 👉 yvfwc.com/putting-patient-safety-first

03/09/2026

We have been providing Substance Use Disorder Treatment services for more than 30 years, with ongoing education and information on the effects of drug and alcohol use, life skills training and emotional behavioral awareness. Listen to Alejandro Rios, a SUD Professional Trainee who now administers the program that he once enrolled in!

03/07/2026

Farid Kazi is the latest provider to join the team at Family Medical Center! Join us in giving him a big welcome!

03/05/2026

March is National Nutrition Month and it’s the perfect time to explore new foods, try balanced recipes, and to be mindful about what foods make you feel your best.

03/02/2026

Shoutout to everyone who grew up in the early ’90s: your Tamagotchi is long dead, your windbreaker is somehow back in style, and your chained wallet is… hopefully retired. But you know what isn’t retro? Colorectal cancer screening. It’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which is your reminder to get screened. Because your body is now vintage, and vintage needs maintenance.