May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
What is mental health?
- Mental health (or “behavioral health”) includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It plays a role in how we think, feel and act.
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Acid Reflux
Acid Reflux
We’ve all heard of acid reflux but what is it? What should I know about it and do I need to see a doctor?
If you have questions, please reach out to us at the Quincy Student Health and Wellness Center at (509) 787-8943.
We are here to help!
…Eating A Healthy Diet
March is National Nutrition Month!
This month we are focusing on nutrition and what it really means to "eat healthy" and what eating healthy does for our bodies.
We all know “nutrition” and eating a “nutritious diet” is important…but what IS a healthy diet?
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What Is Nutrition?
March is National Nutrition Month!
We all know “nutrition” and eating a “nutritious diet” is important…but what IS nutrition? And why is it important?
Nutrition is the study of food and how it affects the health and growth of the body.
Nutrients are…
Antibiotic Use and Overuse
Education: Antibiotic Use and Overuse
“I’m sick! Why won’t my healthcare provider prescribe antibiotics?”
What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medications that kill bacteria that cause certain infections (such as strep throat, pneumonia,…
Food Drive
This year we are asking you to join us in the spirit of giving this holiday season! In addition to our annual Turkey Drive in Moses Lake, we are collecting donations for both the Ephrata and Quincy Food Banks at our clinic locations.
We are accepting donations from November 1st - 19th at…
Annual Community Turkey Drive
It’s that time of year again…Turkey Drive time! This year’s event may look a little different from previous years, but we are still gearing up to make a big impact for the Moses Lake Food Bank!
Samaritan Healthcare, Moses Lake Community Health Center, and Confluence Health have teamed up…
CHPW Granting $750,000 to Advance Health Equity Programs in Washington's CHC's
Community Health Plan of Washington Granting $750,000 to Advance Health Equity Programs in Washington’s Community Health Centers
Funds bring CHPW’s overall investment to $1 million in 2021 to advance equity in communities across the State
SEATTLE – August 17, 2021 –…
National Health Center Week 8/8-8/14
Did you know that by law, Community Health Center boards must be made up of at least 51% community members?
Our community board members are individuals who live in the communities we serve. They are our patients and represent others who are served by MLCHC in terms of demographics such as…
Welcome back CHPW!
Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) is dedicated to helping our community members get the services they need. CHPW offers Apple Health plans that are built around your needs. They offer local care and extensive benefits for the whole family.
Community Health Plan of Washington (…
Your Dental Health Matters
Are you looking for a dentist? We have a wonderful dental staff, multiple convenient locations, and offer numerous services to help with all your dental needs. At MLCHC we see patients of all ages with an emphasis on children and pregnant women. We take most insurance and would be happy to check…