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Provides information about monkeypox - a viral disease that can cause rashes and other symptoms. It does not commonly occur in the US, but there is currently an outbreak of monkeypox with cases spreading in Washington state and across the country, as well as in many other countries. Many of the current cases are occurring in men who have sex with men, although monkeypox can spread person-to-person with any kind of close, skin-to-skin contact. Includes information about exposure, symptoms, testing, treatment, and vaccinations.

Mails information about pre-diabetes.

Dialysis -  Provides outpatient dialysis services for both hemo and peritoneal dialysis. -  Provides information, training and ongoing support for home dialysis. -  For home dialysis, patients start their dialysis in the clinic and continue with a dialysis machine at home. Support services -  Offers financial counseling, information and referral for patients.   -  Offers information about diet and exercise that can slow or stop kidney disease from progressing. -  Provides mutual support opportunities for renal patients, families and friends. -  Provides travel information for visiting dialysis patients from other centers.   Offers a free class for people with chronic kidney disease that gives them an opportunity to learn about dialysis treatment options, including transplant, and how to plan and prepare for treatment. Lists area doctors that specialize in kidney disease.

Offers community education forums, conferences and presentations for the public on a wide variety of topics.   Organizes an annual regional education conference in the spring. Offers free online courses about understanding Alzheimer's as well as living with Alzheimer's. Provides CE and CEU at some dementia trainings for professionals; includes DSHS approved CE trainings.   Provides community outreach to multi-ethnic groups and rural areas.

Hosts family networking & support events, specifically for the Down syndrome community. Works with individuals, families and caregivers to provide education and advocacy. Families needing information and education specifically related to Down syndrome are provided a trained Parent Advocate to address their needs. Families are also connected to other families to develop natural peer support.

Advocates to increase awareness about gluten intolerance and celiac disease/dermatitis herpetiformis. Some materials are available in Spanish. Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy includes celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. In these hereditary immune system disorders, protein fractions in wheat, rye, and barley set off a chain of events that lead to tissue damage. These products must be avoided in the diet. GSE is a multi-system disorder. Some individuals have an adverse reaction when eating gluten products and show improvement when following a gluten-free diet. This is known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Publishes the GIG electronic news magazine and other materials for patients, the public and health care providers.

Offers support groups for those caring for people living with dementia, including a support group for children caring for parents with dementia. Coordinates dementia friendly events in the community. Offers memory screenings for anyone concerned about memory loss or experiencing warning signs of dementia; whose family and friends have noticed changes in them; or who believe they are at risk due to a family history of Alzheimer’s disease or a related illness. Provides classes and seminars that provide an overview of dementia where participants can learn about care options, resources, brain and hearing health, community supports, and practical tools for navigating each stage.

Works to improve the lives of blind people in local communities. Local chapters in Clallam County, Clark County, and the greater Seattle area meet regularly along with a virtual chapter. Offers a group for older adults and one for parents of blind children. Groups provide education, advocacy and support to their members.

Online resources for Washington educators, parents, and community providers who support students with brain injury.

Coordinates group classes for those with Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes. Includes information about carb counting, meal planning, understanding medications, and physical activity. Individual sessions are available for diabetes patients who are newly diagnosed or who have special needs.

Class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent Type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

Offers free telephone counseling with professional oncology social workers. Counseling can help: -  Learn new ways to cope with a cancer diagnosis   -  Explore and manage feelings which may include sadness or anxiety   -  Speak with your children and other loved ones about cancer   -  Find help with financial challenges   -  Improve communications with the health care team   -  Connect with resources   Also offers online and telephone support groups facilitated by an oncology social worker. Provides free online education workshops and teleconferences about cancer-related topics. Previous workshops are available in an archive as podcasts.

Blueprints for Special Education training offered twice a year provides extensive guidance from lawyers on every aspect of special education evaluation, effective goal setting, accessing school supports and services, resolving differences, and self-advocacy. Lunch and Learn workshops give access to practical information about everything from regulations governing insurance and educational benefits, adult autism burnout, to how to enhance your relationship with your child.

Teaches diabetes self management skills. Provides the latest information on medication management, insulin-injection techniques, meal planning, exercise and dealing with stress. Available classes include diabetes and pre-diabetes education.

12-month class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

Provides group and individual classes to persons with diabetes and their families.  Classes focus on how to live a full, productive life with the disease. See website or call for specific classes, fees, dates, and times.  

Dialysis -  Provides outpatient dialysis services for both hemo and peritoneal dialysis. -  Provides information, training and ongoing support for home dialysis. -  For home dialysis, patients start their dialysis in the clinic and continue with a dialysis machine at home. Support services -  Offers financial counseling, information and referral for patients.   -  Offers information about diet and exercise that can slow or stop kidney disease from progressing. -  Provides mutual support opportunities for renal patients, families and friends. -  Provides travel information for visiting dialysis patients from other centers.   Offers a free class for people with chronic kidney disease that gives them an opportunity to learn about dialysis treatment options, including transplant, and how to plan and prepare for treatment. Lists area doctors that specialize in kidney disease.

Dialysis -  Provides outpatient dialysis services for both hemo and peritoneal dialysis. -  Provides information, training and ongoing support for home dialysis. -  For home dialysis, patients start their dialysis in the clinic and continue with a dialysis machine at home. Support services -  Offers financial counseling, information and referral for patients.   -  Offers information about diet and exercise that can slow or stop kidney disease from progressing. -  Provides mutual support opportunities for renal patients, families and friends. -  Provides travel information for visiting dialysis patients from other centers.   Offers a free class for people with chronic kidney disease that gives them an opportunity to learn about dialysis treatment options, including transplant, and how to plan and prepare for treatment. Lists area doctors that specialize in kidney disease.

Dialysis -  Provides outpatient dialysis services for both hemo and peritoneal dialysis. -  Provides information, training and ongoing support for home dialysis. -  For home dialysis, patients start their dialysis in the clinic and continue with a dialysis machine at home. Support services -  Offers financial counseling, information and referral for patients.   -  Offers information about diet and exercise that can slow or stop kidney disease from progressing. -  Provides mutual support opportunities for renal patients, families and friends. -  Provides travel information for visiting dialysis patients from other centers.   Offers a free class for people with chronic kidney disease that gives them an opportunity to learn about dialysis treatment options, including transplant, and how to plan and prepare for treatment. Lists area doctors that specialize in kidney disease.

Provides information and answers questions concerning treatment/ resources for cancer patients.

Class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent Type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

Provides general medical care for children, adults, and seniors. Services include pediatrics, medical care for adults & seniors, women's health, prenatal care, Neighborhood Connections (health care for homeless), vision Care (Sunnyside location only), behavioral health, pharmacy (Yakima and Sunnyside locations), and offers diabetes education and support.

Dialysis -  Provides outpatient dialysis services for both hemo and peritoneal dialysis. -  Provides information, training and ongoing support for home dialysis. -  For home dialysis, patients start their dialysis in the clinic and continue with a dialysis machine at home. Support services -  Offers financial counseling, information and referral for patients.   -  Offers information about diet and exercise that can slow or stop kidney disease from progressing. -  Provides mutual support opportunities for renal patients, families and friends. -  Provides travel information for visiting dialysis patients from other centers.   Offers a free class for people with chronic kidney disease that gives them an opportunity to learn about dialysis treatment options, including transplant, and how to plan and prepare for treatment. Lists area doctors that specialize in kidney disease.

Provides information and referral for job placement and training, respite care, legal assistance, financial assistance, scholarships, seizure/epilepsy information, books and materials. Assists people with epilepsy in employment referrals and consultation regarding employment rights. Provides epilepsy education through in-service trainings, presentations to schools and the community, a member newsletter and seminars.

Provides a wide range of medical services, including an emergency room. Hospital services include: -  Cardiopulmonary Services -  Emergency Department -  Family Birthing Center -  Imaging Services -  Laboratory Services -  Nutrition Services -  Pharmacy Services -  Surgical Services