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SpanishOlympic 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…
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Olympic Community of Health
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…
Washington Health Benefit Exchange Customer Support Program
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…
National Health Center Week Video Contest Submission
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…
HPV Vaccine
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…
The Dental Checkup
• 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…
Saying Goodbye
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…
Warfarin/Coumadin Patient Support
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…
Dental Care for a Beautiful Smile
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…
ReThink The Way We Drink
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 Kaiser Permanente, put…
Infectious Disease Spotlight on Happiness
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…
Patient Voice
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…
Why Do We Ask So Many Questions
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…
Whooping Cough aka Pertussis
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…
Measles
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…
E-Cigarette Safety Tips
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…
Children, School, and Oral Health
Kids with poor oral health were nearly 3 times more likely to miss school. Click here to get other facts.
Kids, Food, and Their Teeth
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.
15 Myths and Facts About Cavities
Are children simply more likely to get cavities than adults? Is a cavity “no big deal” if it appears in a baby tooth? There are a lot of myths floating…
Dental Sealants for Kids
If you’re a parent, you might be asked by a dentist whether you want dental sealants placed on your child’s teeth. So what is a sealant and how does it…
Navigating The Refill Process
Sometimes navigating the pharmacy refill system can be challenging. Here are some tips for making this process easier for you: Keep track of when you are getting low on your…
Comedy Night: “Laughter Is The Best Medicine”
Get your tickets online here!! Don't forget the PCHS "Laughter is the Best Medicine - Year of the Colon" Comedy Fundraiser Night with Eric Haines on Thursday, March 13th 5:30pm…
February Is Children’s Dental Health Month
It’s Children’s Dental Health Month. How often should your kids replace their toothbrushes? Click on the link to find out more: Keep Kids’ Mouths Healthy
PCHS Admin Office Tentatively Closed until Thurs, Sept 5th
The PCHS Administrative Office is tentatively closed until Thursday, September 5th. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Our Billing Department is still available to contact via phone at…
5 Important Tools for Good Dental Care
We all know how to brush our teeth, right? It's something we've been taught since an early age and, most times, take for granted how important brushing and flossing is…