Blog Posts in August

National Immunization Month

August 26, 2020

You have the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases through on-time vaccination. August is National Immunization Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. Here are some recommended vaccines that children, pregnant moms and every adult should be taking, and when they should be going in for their ...

Firestarter Spotlight - Yvonne Martinez

August 24, 2020

Congratulations to Yvonne Martinez for winning the Firestarter Award! Yvonne is a MA-C at our Wahluke Clinic. She was chosen as a Firestarter for her professionality, organization skills, and respect towards others. She demonstrates teamwork by being a high performer at Wahluke Clinic. She is constantly recognized by her co-workers for all the help that she offers. She is also very responsible and ...

Small Towns and Rural Areas Hit Hard by Opioid Crisis

August 20, 2020

Once associated with wholesome adventures and built-in innocence, rural America has been a place people want to raise their children. Populated with tight-knit families and trusted neighbors, small towns have symbolized open doors, potluck dinners, high school sporting events, Fourth of July parades, and gossip. These rural communities cultivated peace of mind. A place where mothers and fathers ...

Children's Eye Health and Safety Month

August 18, 2020

Although school may not look the same this year, it is still important to schedule well-child visits for your children. August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, and we want to ensure that your child’s eyes are going to be in perfect condition this year for all the zoom calls and online learning they will be doing. The best way to stay up to date with your child’s eye ...

Tips For Your Child's Next Wellness Exam

August 13, 2020

There are many ways to help your child stay healthy so that they can play, learn and grow! Our team is here to help answer all your questions and check in with your child to make sure that they are growing in a healthy way. Here are some tips to help the next time your child needs to go in for a checkup: Preparing Yourself You might want to write down some questions before the appointment to help ...

Consejos Para El Cuidado De Uno Mismo Para Mamas Que Lactan

August 6, 2020

La lactancia materna requiere paciencia y práctica. Para algunas mujeres, aprender a amamantar puede ser frustrante e incómodo. También puede parecer más difícil, especialmente si su bebé nació temprano o si tiene ciertos problemas de salud. ¡La buena noticia es que será más fácil, y el apoyo para las madres que amamantan ...

Self-Care Tips For Moms Who Are Breastfeeding

August 6, 2020

Breastfeeding takes patience and practice. For some women, learning to breastfeed can be frustrating and uncomfortable. It may also seem more difficult, especially if your baby was born early or you have certain health problems. The good news is that it will get easier, and support for breastfeeding mothers is available! HEALTHY EATING Many new mothers wonder whether they should be on a special ...

¿Por Qué Es Importante La Lactancia Materna?

August 4, 2020

Hay muchas razones para amamantar. Algunas de esas razones son la cercanía alegre y el vínculo con su bebé, la nutrición específica que sólo usted puede proporcionar, el ahorro de costos y los beneficios de salud para la madre y el bebé. Tenga en cuenta que alimentando a su bebé es una habilidad aprendida. SU PRIMERA LECHE ES ORO ...

Why Is Breastfeeding Important?

August 4, 2020

There are so many reasons to breastfeed. Some of those reasons being the joyful closeness and bonding with your baby, the specific nutrition only you can provide, the cost savings, and health benefits for mother and baby. Keep in mind that feeding your baby is a learned skill. YOUR FIRST MILK IS LIQUID GOLD. It’s called liquid gold for its deep yellow color, colostrum is the thick first milk ...