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.
Public Health: Continue to take Children to Doctor Appointments during Pandemic
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)…
Coronavirus: a local story
Dr. Jie Casey took one look at his 67-year-old patient and asked her if she was feeling okay. “She’s been sick for a couple of…
KVH Commissioner Matthew Altman appointed to American Hospital Association’s Committee on Governance
Kittitas County Public Hospital District #1 (KVH) Commissioner Matthew Altman, Ph.D., has been appointed to the American Hospital Association’s Committee on Governance (COG). An advisory…
Traditional vs. Electronic Books and Your Child
Contributor: Dr. Elise Herman, KVH Pediatrics Simply put, reading to your child daily is one of the best things you can do as a parent.…
Positional Plagiocephaly Prevention and Treatment
Contributor: Dr. Elise Herman, KVH Pediatrics When your infant is seen for a Well Child Exam, checking growth and development are the top concerns. Additionally,…
Behind the Scenes: Quality Management
For the final installment of the series, we sat down with some of the Quality team to learn about what they do. Unlike other ‘Behind-the-Scenes’…
KVH Board Represents the Community
Four years ago, I was elected to serve on the Board of Commissioners for Hospital District 1. As KVH’s governing body, the Board sets the…
Christina Thunberg (Orthopedic Surgery)
It seems like every time folks gather around to swap life stories, there’s always one person whose experiences trump them all. Christina Thunberg is such…