Yakima Health District

08/29/2026

👐Manos Limpias = ¡Tú Sano! 👐

No subestimes el poder de un simple lavado de manos. Es una de las formas más efectivas de prevenir enfermedades y mantenerse a ti mismo y a los demás seguros. 🧼

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👐Clean Hands = Healthy You! 👐

Don't underestimate the power of a simple hand wash. It's one of the most effective ways to prevent illness and keep yourself and others safe. 🧼

08/28/2026

Our community gardens have been growing strong this season! 🌱

Residents at Vale Square and Chuck Austin Place are caring for their garden beds and enjoying fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

These gardens provide more than fresh produce - they help neighbors connect, learn new skills, enjoy the outdoors, and access healthy food close to home.

We can’t wait to see what the rest of the harvest season brings! 🌻

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¡Nuestros huertos comunitarios están creciendo muy bien esta temporada! 🌱

Los residentes de Vale Square y Chuck Austin Place están cuidando sus huertos y disfrutando de vegetales, hierbas y flores frescas.

Estos huertos ofrecen mucho más que alimentos frescos: ayudan a los vecinos a conectarse, aprender nuevas habilidades, disfrutar del aire libre y tener acceso a alimentos saludables cerca de casa.

¡Estamos emocionados por ver qué traerá el resto de la temporada de cosecha! 🌻

08/28/2026

Think you got sick from something you ate?

Use the Foodborne Illness Notification System (FINS) to tell us about confirmed or suspected food poisoning, or a food safety concern about a restaurant or place that serves or sells food in Washington State.

www.doh.wa.gov/foodillness

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¿Cree que se enfermó por algo que comió?

Use el Sistema de Notificación de Enfermedades Transmitidas mediante Alimentos de Washington (FINS) para informarnos de casos confirmados o sospechosos de intoxicación alimentaria, o de cualquier problema relacionado con la seguridad alimentaria en un restaurante o establecimiento que sirva o venda comida en el estado de Washington.

www.doh.wa.gov/foodillness

08/27/2026

We’re thankful to have Johnica from Southeast Washington Aging & Long Term Care share valuable resources and information about supporting individuals, families, and our community! 💙

From dementia data and brain health to fall prevention, Johnica provided our team with helpful tools and information.

Learn more about resources available through Southeast Washington Aging & Long Term Care: https://www.altcwashington.com/

08/26/2026

Vaccines remain an important part of protecting children from serious, preventable diseases. In this op-ed, Dr. Jennifer Maxwell encourages parents with questions about vaccines to turn to trusted, evidence-based sources and start a conversation with their child’s healthcare provider.

Read the full op-ed published in the Yakima Herald: Guest Commentary: https://tinyurl.com/bdftf9w6

08/26/2026

Summer Food Safety ☀️

Whether you're grilling or cooking for your friends and family, follow these food safety tips to prevent food-related illnesses:

• wash hands
• wash your fruits and vegetables
• cook your food to the right temperature

For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/keep-food-safe.html

08/26/2026

Seguridad Alimentaria de Verano ☀️

Ya sea que esté asando o cocinando para sus amigos y familiares, siga estos consejos de seguridad alimentaria para prevenir enfermedades relacionadas con los alimentos:

• lavarse las manos
• lava tus frutas y verduras
• cocina tu comida a la temperatura adecuada

Para más información visite: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/es/keep-food-safe-es.html

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Maxwell, recipient of the 2026 Immunization Action Coalition of Washington (IACW) Collaborator Award!

As a family physician at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Dr. Maxwell has demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting the health of our community through collaboration and partnership.

Through her work bringing together healthcare providers, public health partners and community organizations, Dr. Maxwell has helped strengthen immunization efforts, address questions and concerns about vaccines, and connect families with trusted vaccine information and resources.

We are grateful for Dr. Maxwell’s leadership, collaboration and dedication to helping protect the health of children, families and our community. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved recognition!