Blog Posts in October

Welcome Dr. Mengyi (Zed) Zha

October 29, 2019

CBHA is pleased to announce Dr. Mengyi (Zed) Zha, joining us this fall. Dr. Zha comes to Othello from the Mayo Clinic in Wisconsin, where she recently completed her medical residency. Dr. Zha’s passion for delivering high quality care has brought her a long way from home. Born and raised in Beijing, China, Dr. Zha moved to the United States to repeat her undergraduate work at the University ...

Firestarter Spotlight - Alex "A.V." Bountharath

October 16, 2019

Please join us in recognizing Alex “A.V.” Bountharath as the recipient of CBHA’s Firestarter Award. Alex Bountharath, known to most as “A-V,” began his career with CBHA in 2012 as an optician apprentice. He enjoyed working with patients, preparing them for eye exams, and helping them select eyeglasses or contact lenses. Within a couple of years, A.V. was promoted to ...

Welcome Clarissa Jimenez, Dental Hygienist

October 10, 2019

For Clarissa and her family, moving to Othello is a homecoming of sorts. Clarissa was born in Moses Lake and raised in Othello, graduating from Othello High School in 2007, from CBC with an Associates in Art and Sciences degree in 2009 and from Eastern Washington University School of Dental Hygiene with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree in 2013. Clarissa previously worked for CBHA as ...

CBHA School Coverage Announcement

October 9, 2019

To our public school employee friends with SEBB coverage effective January 1, 2020. Columbia Basin Health Association has been proud to be the leading provider of health services for residents of Othello and surrounding region. This includes the dedicated teachers and classified staff who serve the children of our community. You should know by now that your benefit selection process is changing ...

Welcome Dr. Steven Pitcher, Dentist

October 1, 2019

Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) is excited to welcome Dr. Steven Pitcher to its team of dental professionals. Dr. Pitcher graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Marquette University Dental School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. After eight years of school, Dr. Pitcher is eager to put his ...