Community Health of Central Washington (CHCW)

Patient care - Community Health of Central Washington provides comprehensive primary care, medical and dental services to underserved people in yakima and kittitas counties. Service is provided regardless of the ability to pay. Low income individuals and families may apply to receive services on a discounted fee basis. Patient care activities - chcw served 28,154 patients, resulting in 126,524 visits at our 5 medical clinics, 1 dental clinic, senior residential care services and our senior smiles program this year. See continuation on schedule o.

Residency program - provides educational training experience to family doctors to help ease the primary care shortage. Chcw had 33 residents and graduated 11 family physicians this year. Supervisory teaching of residents - residents provide medical services to patients under the direct supervision of faculty. Faculty review residents' assessment of compliant and treatment plans and provide feedback to residents. The purpose is to further residents' medical skills and to ensure quality of care. Supervision occurs in the clinic, hospital and other settings. See continuation on schedule o.