Why Well Child Checks are Important
From infancy through the teen years, well child visits are important to make sure your child is in overall good health. In the first year, the American Academy of Pediatrics…
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Kids
The dark and grey days of winter can affect anyone’s mood. If the down feelings are frequent and last more than 2 weeks, this may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD),…
Why Volunteering is Important for Your Child
Encouraging your child to volunteer is a great way to help them think of others. Depending on the activity, kids as young as 2 years old can be involved, and…
Leading the Way in Rural Emergency Care
Kittitas Valley Healthcare’s own Cody Staub, RN, CEN, has been named one of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 20 Under 40 honorees for 2025. Growing up in rural Idaho gave Cody…
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.…
