The Covid-19 Pandemic brought about many changes in the way we …
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Beat the heat: Diabetic safety
Wear sunscreen. Stay hydrated. Wear light, loose clothing. Anyone who’s lived in Kittitas County for more than a year knows these basics for survival in the summer heat. If you’re […]
The pandemic & depression in teens
Contributor: Elise Herman, MD, KVH Pediatrics We are all dealing in some way with the ravages of COVID-19 – isolation, financial hardships, personal illness or illness of loved ones, changes […]
Don’t put off skin cancer screenings
Contributor: Dr. Susan Oldenkamp, KVH Dermatology It seems unusual to be writing about skin cancer in November, but 2020 has been an unusual year! When the COVID-19 epidemic first hit, […]
Public Health: Take Children to Doctor Appointments
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 visits, which include administration of […]
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 on the verge of easing […]
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 grocery stores remain open to […]
Healthy Holiday Eating
KVH Contributor*Nicole Norton, MDA, RDN, CDEKVH Diabetes Education The holidays are upon us and many of us are preparing for gatherings with friends and family. Although it can be a […]
A history of GNP care
Over 20 years ago, Jean helped launch GNP care in Kittitas County.