The Importance of a High Fiber Diet for Kids
Kids have an increasingly processed diet, which contributes to higher risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, as well as overall poor nutrition. There is another concern: inadequate dietary fiber.…
Celebrating Thought Leadership in Our Community: Commissioner Matthew Altman Publishes New Text on Medical Ethics
Sore Throats in Kids
As we move into fall, viruses and bacteria begin to circulate. Kids often complain of a sore throat this time of year, which is usually caused by a virus. Viral…
KVH Hospice Team Recognized Nationally for Caregiver Experience
It all started with an email. Earlier this summer, Jacqui Morse, Director of Home Health & Hospice at Kittitas Valley Healthcare (KVH), opened her inbox to find a message that…
Pediatric Influenza and Vaccination
As school starts up again, it is inevitable that kids will pass around lots of viruses, including influenza. Influenza (often called “the flu”) is a very contagious respiratory virus which…
Help Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the way we feel about ourselves and is central to how we move through the world. If someone has high self-esteem, they feel confident and capable, and are…