Olympic Community of Health (OCH) is an accountable community of health (ACH), one of nine in the state, designed to be able to address the major health priorities in our region, focusing on health equity and social determinants of health. … Continued
Calling all Night Owls!!!!!! Our Affordable Care Act Navigators will be working Extended Hours at our 6th Street and Wheaton clinics on Mondays starting December 7, 2015 through January 25, 2016. (Open Enrollment ends January 31, 2016.) If you need … Continued
Update on the Olympic Community of Health Guest blog by Barbara Malich The Olympic Community of Health (OCH) is moving through the early formative steps required by the Washington State Health Care Authority and currently we are defining a … Continued
Kitsap Public Health District to continue as local lead organization for the Washington Health Benefit Exchange Customer Support Program KITSAP COUNTY, WA– The Washington Health Benefit Exchange announced this week the selection of the Kitsap Public Health District to … Continued
Peninsula Community Health Services Clinic Coordinators put together a great video of the services PCHS offers and submitted it to the National Health Center Week video contest. Here’s their wonderful and informative creation:
HPV Vaccine Is Cancer Prevention: Protect Your Kids If there were a vaccine against cancer, wouldn’t you get it for your child? The HPV vaccine prevents cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), a very common infection. Doctors recommend the HPV … Continued
• By Krisha McCoy, MS | Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Maintaining good oral health is important to your overall health as well. Learn what to expect from a basic dental checkup. You can help protect … Continued
I’m saying Good-bye after 22 years! Retirement comes the end of July for Barb Malich, CEO. As I look back over the years it is with very mixed emotions—looking back at how far we have come, I’m filled with pride. … Continued
Why we work so hard to support our patients on Warfarin/Coumadin Warfarin (Coumadin) is a medication that is prescribed for patients that have blood clots or heart conditions that can lead to blood clots. Warfarin can be a dangerous … Continued
By Peter Jaret Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD Given all the chewing, crunching, biting, and gnashing they do, our teeth are surprisingly resilient. Still, everyday wear and tear and the natural aging process take a toll. Here’s what happens to … Continued
Dr. Mike Evans, a staff physician at St. Michael’s Hospital and an Associate Professor of Family Medicine, and a research team led by Dr. Katharine Bradley of Group Health, put together this informative video about society’s views on alcohol and … Continued
Infectious Disease Spotlight on Happiness A warm smile, a compliment, and positive energy infect every person you spread it to. As caregivers we work hard to infect all our patients with happiness even though many are coming in probably not … Continued
What’s this Patient Voice link all about? It seems everywhere you go there is a survey to fill out whether it’s about your coffee, your grocery shopping experience, or even your visit to the doctor. Why is every business so … Continued
Why do we ask so many questions? Today, more than ever, when you visit us you are asked a series of questions. Some of them are focused on preventive care and some are screening tools that give your provider insight … Continued
Whooping Cough aka Pertussis What is Pertussis? It is a respiratory infection that is also known as Whooping Cough due to the characteristic sound of a whoop after a coughing attack when trying to breathe in. How is Pertussis spread? … Continued
Measles is the MOST contagious airborne illness. Vaccinated people are very well protected! Who’s at risk? Infants under 12 months of age (too young to be vaccinated) Any unvaccinated or under-vaccinated person born after 1957 Especially unvaccinated pregnant women Should … Continued
E-Cigarette Safety Tips Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have become remarkably popular in the past few years. Most people believe that e-cigarettes not only are safer than cigarettes, but also are effective tools to aid in smoking cessation. Many are using e-cigarettes … Continued
Kids with poor oral health were nearly 3 times more likely to miss school. Click here to get other facts.
What your children eat can affect whether they grow up with healthy teeth. Click here for tips on helping your kids choose the right foods and beverages.