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Preventing Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
RSV typically starts in fall, peaks in winter, and causes cold symptoms including runny nose, cough, and fever in children and adults. Most kids have had RSV by age 2….

Vegetarian and Vegan Diets in Teens
Contributor Dr. Elise Herman Although still a minority, more people are exploring plant-based diets, including teens. If your teen has expressed interest in this, you may wonder if being a vegetarian…

Mammography at KVH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness about this disease and promote early detection. National Mammography Day is observed annually on the third Friday of every…

WRITE Excellence in Teaching Award
Congratulations Dr. Merrill-Steskal for being awarded the WRITE Excellence in Teaching Award for the Eastern/Central Washington region. “This award aims to recognize and honor preceptors with a track record of…

CFO Transition
Jason Adler has officially transitioned to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Kittitas Valley Healthcare. Wait a minute! Congratulations are in order. Jason advanced within the Kittitas Valley Healthcare system…

Avoiding Picky Eating in Kids
Most parents are familiar with the ‘picky eater’- the child who is suspicious of new foods, has strong favorites, and may refuse to eat what the rest of the family…