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.
How to Talk with Your Teen
We all want to feel connected to our kids, but as they become teenagers, it may seem harder to engage them in conversation. Between their appropriate need to become more…
National Rural Health Day
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health sets aside the third Thursday of every November to celebrate National Rural Health Day. National Rural Health Day (NRHD) is an…
Julie Petersen Wins Leadership Award
Kittitas Valley Healthcare CEO wins the prestigious Joe Hopkins Memorial Award from the Washington State Hospital Association
Get With The Guidelines® Award
Kittitas Valley Healthcare has been nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care.
Respiratory Virus Season and Children
As cooler weather approaches, the “sick” season does, too. For kids, this usually means respiratory illnesses, ranging from cold to croup or pneumonia.
Curiosity in Children
There are characteristics we hope to see in our kids such as kindness, intelligence, and perseverance. We may not put ‘curiosity’ high on this list, but in fact it is…
Parent Advice / Back to School
As summer winds down, parents and children are well aware of the approach of the new school year. Some kids are very excited about learning and seeing their teachers and…
Mindfulness for Children
Mindfulness means being present, paying attention to what is happening, and accepting it non-judgmentally.
Update: Talking to Your Child about Traumatic Events
Parents also wonder if they should discuss traumatic events such as this with their children, what they should say and how to best reassure their child. Contributor Dr. Elise…