Community Health of Central Washington

09/02/2026

September is National Recovery Month 💜

Recovery is a journey, and access to compassionate, supportive care can make a meaningful difference along the way. This month, we’re recognizing the strength of individuals in recovery, raising awareness about substance use treatment, and helping reduce the stigma that can keep people from seeking support.

At CHCW, we believe recovery is possible; and no one should have to navigate it alone. Learn more about National Recovery Month, whole-person care, and ways we can all support recovery in our communities:
https://www.chcw.org/national-recovery-observance/

08/24/2026

Dr. Carlson sharing important vaccine information with families in our community! 💙 Thank you, NonStop Local, for helping spread the word.

WASHINGTON STATE — As students across the region prepared to head back to school, health officials in Yakima County reminded families to check on vaccinations and talk with medical providers

08/24/2026

Feeling nervous about childhood vaccines? Our very own Dr. Simms shares some reassurance for parents and families!

08/24/2026

¿Tiene preguntas sobre las vacunas infantiles? Ricardo Perez, ARNP, está aquí para ayudar a aclarar sus dudas.

08/11/2026

¡Nos encanta ver a Ricardo Perez, ARNP, compartiendo información importante con las familias de nuestra comunidad! 💙

08/10/2026

We’re proud to see our own Dr. Simms helping share this important message with families in our community! 💙

08/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming James Kaech, MBA, as Community Health of Central Washington's new Chief Operating Officer!

James brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience and a deep commitment to expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care. His passion for serving communities and supporting exceptional healthcare teams aligns closely with CHCW's mission.

We're excited to have James join our leadership team and look forward to all we'll accomplish together in service of our patients and communities.

Welcome to CHCW, James!

08/07/2026

Our teams work hard all year long, so this week we took some time to celebrate them! 🍧

This week, we celebrated the incredible people who make CHCW such a special place to work. From our clinics to our administrative teams, we're grateful for the compassion, dedication, and heart our staff bring to our patients and communities every single day.

A big thank you to Yakima Ice Company for helping us make Health Center Week a little sweeter!

Happy National Health Center Week! 💙

08/07/2026

We loved welcoming Yuriko de la Cruz from NACHC to Community Health of Central Washington during National Health Center Week!

It’s an honor to be included alongside Community Health Centers from across the country as we celebrate the incredible work happening in our communities! 💙

08/06/2026

🚲 The bikes are here! And the giveaway is almost over.

A huge thank you to our partners Coordinated Care for helping make this giveaway possible.

Patients who complete a Well Child Check at Yakima Pediatrics or Central Washington Family Medicine by August 14 will be automatically entered for a chance to win an awesome bike.

Good luck to everyone participating! We can't wait to give these bikes a new home! 💙