ARTICLES BY FAY COATS CBHA
Public invited to Othello Community Health Fair
OTHELLO — National Health Center Week has been celebrated for more than 30 years for its success in providing access to affordable, high-quality, cost-effective health care to medically vulnerable and underserved people throughout the United States.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Wear Red Day is this Friday
February is American Heart Awareness Month. On Friday, people are encouraged to wear red as part of National Wear Red Day, a national event campaign aimed to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Started over 10 years ago, this event seeks to educate Americans that heart disease is the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Washing hands often helps prevent spreading germs
Who ever thought we’d need a “National Handwashing Awareness Week” to draw attention to the fact that washing our hands is really important!
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No Shave November CBHA Men join the movement
You may notice more facial hair than usual the next time you come into a CBHA Clinic. Our staff has answered the call to raise awareness about men’s health issues through the month of November. No-Shave November is a fun movement that calls attention to men’s-specific health issues.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but with nearly a quarter-million women in the country impacted by the disease annually, it’s a topic that should and does receive the utmost attention at Columbia Basin Health Association.
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National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Instill good eating and exercise habits
Statistics year after year on childhood obesity are not encouraging. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that one in every five children in the United States is obese, with certain groups of children being more affected than others. There is no single or simple solution. However, National Childhood Obesity …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
School starts soon! Time for back to school exams
It’s that time of year again – summer vacation is almost over. Time for school shopping and eye, dental and medical check-ups for the kids. “I have been doing lots of back-to-school exams on my young patients,” Dr. Gabe Barrio, CBHA pediatrician said. “We start protecting our babies from birth …
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Protect your eyes during eclipse Aug. 21
It’s almost time. The long anticipated solar eclipse will cut a dramatic shadow across the United States on Aug. 21. You will need a special pair of ultra-dark solar sunglasses to view it. “Without solar glasses, the sun’s rays could cause permanent damage to our eyes,” Dr. Callin Passey, CBHA …
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Celebrate National Breastfeeding Week July 31 to Aug. 4
CBHA is observing National Breastfeeding July 31 thru Aug. 4. A celebration honoring moms who are currently breastfeeding their babies is scheduled for Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Medical Center on 14th Ave.
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CBHA Holds Relay for Life On-line Auction
In 1985, Dr. Gordon Klatt began walking around a track in Tacoma for 24 hours. That year, he raised $27,000. Since that first lap, the Relay for Life movement has grown into a world-wide phenomenon. Most importantly, it has raised nearly $5 billion to fight cancer. CBHA is proud to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
National Women's Health Week, May 14 to 20 Barbara Maine's Story
Mother’s Day, 2017 took on special meaning for Barbara (“Barb”) Maine this year. Barb and her husband, Larry, have been lifelong Othello residents. Barbara is a mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoys a busy, active lifestyle. She thought she was -reasonably healthy. All that changed for Barb on Jan. …
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Oral cancer cases on the rise
About 50,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Of that number, roughly 10,000 individuals will die within five years of being screened.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
CBHA Director of Operations receives National Leadership Award recently
Columbia Basin Health Association Director of Operations Nieves Gomez was one of 15 young professionals honored by the Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health Policy at the George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
CBHA participates in National Alcohol Awareness Month
Each year CBHA participates in national alcohol awareness month to raise awareness of alcohol abuse and steps that can be taken to prevent it. Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease and some types of cancer. CBHA conducted alcohol screening exams with patients on …
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