Don’t wait to get the care you need.
Maintaining your health is as important as ever.
We want you to know that our doctors are here, virtually and in-person, to address your medical needs. Our hospital and clinics are available and delivering high-quality care when you need it. Our emergency department is open and taking care of patients. If you have a health emergency, don’t hesitate to come in.
We continue to have visitor restrictions and screening processes in place to protect our patients and caregivers. Learn more about getting care during this time.
COVID Chronicles: A view inside of the COVID Clinic phone calls
Welcome to the COVID Chronicles. These are the behind the scenes stories from Kittitas Valley Healthcare staff at various points in time during the COVID-19…
KVH partners with The Shoemaker Foundation to Reduce Maternal Mortality in Kittitas County
Kittitas Valley Healthcare has partnered with the Shoemaker Foundation to implement the Blue Band Initiative in Kittitas County; a project that aims to improve awareness,…
COVID Chronicles: A view inside of the COVID Clinic
Welcome to the COVID Chronicles. These are the behind the scenes stories from Kittitas Valley Healthcare staff at various points in time during the COVID-19…
COVID Chronicles: A view inside of Incident Command
Welcome to the COVID Chronicles. These are the behind the scenes stories from Kittitas Valley Healthcare staff at various points in time during the COVID-19…
Colton Harlin (Emergency Surgery)
At the tender age of 10, Colton Harlin was generally used to the bruises and scrapes of pee wee football. And when the goal is…
The Foundation at KVH helps protect healthcare workers in the COVID-19 response
August 13, 2020 Kittitas Valley Healthcare (KVH) would like to thank The Foundation at KVH and its many donors for their support of employee safety…
Talking about racism to children
Contributor: Dr. Elise Herman, KVH Pediatrics Racism is front and center now, and parents may wonder how to have important conversations with their child about…
Public Health: Take Children to Doctor Appointments
The Kittitas County Incident Management Team (IMT) and Kittitas County Medical Providers want to remind caregivers to continue to take children in for routine medical…
Safe behavior as restrictions ease
Contributor: Dr. Elise Herman, KVH Pediatrics After what has felt like a very long time “sheltering in place” due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we are…
Caring for sensitive skin during COVID-19
Contributor: Dr. Susan Oldenkamp, KVH Dermatology While much of our community falls into the non-essential workforce during this period of shelter-in-place, some business such as…
COVID, Kids, and Vaccination
KVH Contributor: Dr. John Merrill-Steskal As the Coronavirus pandemic spreads across the United States and our world, I worry about friends, family, and my community…
How to talk to kids about Coronavirus
Contributor: Dr. Elise Herman, KVH Pediatrics Yes, it’s everywhere, and on everyone’s mind – and that may include your child. Kids hear about Coronavirus (COVID-19)…