News & Events

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YNHS shares guidance from the West Coast Health Alliance Reaffirming Recommendation for Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination

The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) – representing public health leadership from California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii announced continued…

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From WIC Participant to Nutrition Services Director

From WIC Participant to Nutrition Services Director

Katie Smith’s journey with Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS) is one of inspiration, community, and full-circle connection. More than 20…

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The Health Toll of Homelessness

The Health Toll of Homelessness

Sunday, December 21, at 5pm, we will gather at Millennium Plaza in Yakima for our 21st Annual Homeless Person’s Memorial Day. Please…

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Meet Veronica Alcaraz, RN, BSN: Leading with Heart in the Lower Valley

Meet Veronica Alcaraz, RN, BSN: Leading with Heart in the Lower Valley

For Veronica Alcaraz, nursing isn’t just a profession; it’s a calling rooted in the community that raised her. As the Lower Valley Site…

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Yakima Neighborhood Health offers Saturday Hours during Open Enrollment

Yakima Neighborhood Health offers Saturday Hours during Open Enrollment

Open enrollment is underway, and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS) is offering Saturday hours to ensure you can meet with navigator at a…

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