WHAT’S NEW AT CHCW?
Celebrating Our Staff During National Health Center Week
As part of National Health Center Week, Community Health of Central Washington took time to celebrate the incredible people who make our mission possible every day. Staff across our clinics and administrative offices enjoyed a well-deserved break with refreshing...
Community Health of Central Washington Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer!
CHCW is pleased to welcome James Kaech, MBA as our organization’s new Chief Operating Officer. James brings more than 20 years of executive healthcare leadership experience, with a proven track record of improving access to care, advancing quality outcomes, and...
Mobile Medical and Dental Clinic on Display at 2026 Yakima Pride Parade!
We had a wonderful time participating in the 2026 Yakima Pride Parade! Our team was proud to walk alongside our community with Big Blue, our Mobile Medical & Dental Clinic, and celebrate a day filled with connection, kindness, and community spirit. Thank you to...
Yakima Health District Vaccine Education Campaign – Behind the Scenes
Here's a little behind-the-scenes look at a recent filming day! Our providers had the opportunity to partner with Yakima Health District and Field Group on an upcoming vaccine education campaign. We’re grateful to be part of initiatives that help connect our community...
CHCW Mobile Clinic at Cle Elum‑Roslyn Early Learning Event
CHCW Mobile Clinic at Cle Elum‑Roslyn Early Learning EventCHCW’s mobile clinic joined the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District’s Early Learning Round Up to support local families as they prepared for their children’s early learning journey. The event offered developmental...
Welcome Our New Residents and PCBH Interns & Fellows
Welcome Our New Residents and PCBH Interns & FellowsWe’re excited to welcome the newest members of our residency and PCBH teams! Our Family Medicine Residency Class of 2029, along with our incoming PCBH interns and fellows, bring a wide range of experiences,...
Second Year Resident Dr. Florence Akintan Receives 2026 Roy Virak Memorial Resident Award!
Second Year Resident Dr. Florence Akintan Receives 2026 Roy Virak Memorial Resident Award!Central Washington Family Medicine Residency Program is proud to recognize Dr. Florence Akintan, PGY-2, who has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Roy Virak Memorial...
CHCW Primary Care Behavioral Health Model Featured in Statewide Webinar Series
CHCW Primary Care Behavioral Health Model Featured in Statewide Webinar SeriesThe Washington Association for Community Health (WACH) is hosting a three-part webinar series this March titled “Behaviorally Trained Providers Can Assist Health Centers to Deliver...
Congratulations to our Primary Care Behavioral Health Education Director, Dr. Bauman!
We’re proud to share that our Primary Care Behavioral Health Education Director, Dr. Bauman, has been awarded a fellowship through the Grant Generating Project (GGP). This nationally recognized program, established by the North American Primary Care Research Group...
PCBH & Outreach at MLK Jr. Elementary Resource Fair
On October 22, our PCBH and Outreach teams joined the MLK Jr. Elementary Resource Fair—a family-friendly event filled with trunk-or-treat fun and community connection. Our team shared parenting tips, “25 Ways to Get Moving at Home,” healthy sleep strategies, and...
Our Education Programs Representing CHCW on the National Stage
We’re proud to share that several of our own presented at the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) Annual Conference this October – bringing CHCW’s integrated care expertise to a national audience. Our presenters included: Dr. McClelland – two...
Our mobile clinic is on the move!
Our mobile clinic is on the move!We had a great time connecting with the community at our very first outreach event. While we didn’t offer services this time, we’re excited for what’s ahead. Stay tuned for future locations and dates—there’s more to come!
