KVH has welcomed a new Neurologist to our specialty team. His name is Dr. Andrew R. Gustavson. Dr. Gustavson comes to KVH with expert training in both Neurology and Psychiatry.
KVH partners with The Shoemaker Foundation to Reduce Maternal Mortality in Kittitas County
Kittitas Valley Healthcare has partnered with the Shoemaker Foundation to implement the Blue Band Initiative in Kittitas County; a project that aims to improve awareness, recognition, and management of preeclampsia. […]
Colton Harlin (Emergency Surgery)
At the tender age of 10, Colton Harlin was generally used to the bruises and scrapes of pee wee football. And when the goal is a quarterback sack, a little […]
Talking about racism to children
Contributor: Dr. Elise Herman, KVH Pediatrics Racism is front and center now, and parents may wonder how to have important conversations with their child about diversity, equality, and discrimination. It […]
Racism is a Healthcare Crisis
Kittitas Valley Healthcare joins other hospitals and healthcare systems across America in condemning racism, bigotry, discrimination, and violence. We have witnessed senseless acts of violence against people of color and […]
KVH Commissioner appointed to AHA 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 committee of the American Hospital […]
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. But does it need to […]
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, careful attention should be paid […]
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’ interviews, this one had only […]
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 organization’s strategic direction, ensures that […]