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We are excited to announce that the Ephrata Community Dental Clinic’s 5-month renovation kicked off in June.
Frank Koomson graduated from the California University of Management and Sciences with his MBA. He also holds a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) from the Project Management Institute and is working towards his DBA from Walden University.
"I love working at MLCHC because I am excited to be part of a wonderful team that is positively affecting the lives of the people in our communities through quality healthcare delivery".
Frank loves sports, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.
Micajah Poole graduated with his undergrad degree from BYU and went on to pharmacy school at Idaho State. Micajah was drawn to MLCHC by the people working here and the community of Moses Lake. "Everyone I have interacted with has been extremely kind."
Micajah comes from a sporting background. He played football growing up and continues to follow many sports teams. He enjoys spending time with his family. They try to stay active and have been looking into all the water and outdoor activities they can. They also enjoy trying new foods.
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EPHRATA COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC RELOCATION
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023
Ephrata, WA, May 8, 2023, Ephrata Community Dental Clinic’s 5-month renovation kicks off next month. The Dental Clinic previously announced the purchase of the Ahrend Law building at 457 1st Avenue NW, Ephrata to expand its services in the community. With the growth and support of the community, they are moving into this larger facility and adding more dental units as well as bringing in their WIC services, currently provided on Basin Street, into this new location. The project is expected to be complete by November 3, 2023.
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Do you know why we sometimes give you shots when you come in for your yearly check-up? If not, then keep reading to learn!
To understand how vaccines work, you’ll need a brief understanding of the immune system first:
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What is stress?
Stress is the physical or mental response to an external factor, such as having an important test to study for or having an illness. A stressor can be something that happens just once (such as a car accident) or can happen repeatedly over a long time (such as having lots of homework).
- When you are feeling stressed, your body releases hormones that produce the “fight-or-flight” response. When this happens, your heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure all increase, your muscles tighten up and you sweat more.
- Everybody feels stress from time to time, and usually, the stress goes away once the situation is resolved. However, when stress becomes overwhelming, it can sometimes lead to an anxiety disorder.
Why is managing stress important?
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One of the most common dental problems in children is cavities (in medical terms these are called dental caries).
What is a cavity?
- Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surfaces of your teeth that develop into little openings or holes. If left untreated, these can get bigger and deeper and lead to a severe toothache, infection, and tooth loss.
Why do cavities form?
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Relationship of Oral Health to Systemic Health
February may be “National Children’s Dental Health Month,” but adult dental health is just as important!
Oral health (meaning the health of your mouth and teeth) and systemic health (meaning the health of the rest of your body) are closely related.
Your oral health might contribute to diseases such as:
Francie graduated with her BSN-RN and MSN from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. She enjoys outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, and finishing. Francie also enjoys music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Francie enjoys the friendly, family-oriented atmosphere here at MLCHC.
She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
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We all know that our blood pressure is checked when we see a medical provider, but most people don’t truly understand what that number represents or why it is important.
What is blood pressure?
Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood through blood vessels called arteries to get the blood throughout your body. This blood provides the oxygen and energy your body needs to function. As the blood is moving through the arteries, it pushes against the sides of those blood vessels. Blood pressure is the force of the blood against the blood vessel walls.
Blood pressure consists of two numbers: systolic and diastolic.
Dr. Haderlie graduated with his BA in Biology from Utah State University and his DDS from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. David completed his certificate and MDS in Endodontics from the University of Connecticut.
Dr. Haderlie had worked at MLCHC and left to pursue his MDS in Endodontics only to return to us stating that he "enjoyed working at MLCHC and liked working with such a great team" so he decided to come back "to be part of a great organization".
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What is an ankle sprain?
- There are tough bands of tissue called ligaments that hold the bones together in the ankle. A sprain occurs when you roll your ankle too far inward or outward and stretch 1 or more of those ligaments too far. This causes pain, swelling and sometimes bruising, and it can cause the ankle to become unsteady or painful to walk on.
How do you test for an ankle sprain?
- A medical provider will examine your ankle and ask questions about how the injury happened. Sometimes an x-ray is recommended to check for broken bones.
How are ankle sprains treated?
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The Quincy Student Health and Wellness Center will be open for all types of appointments on the following dates:
- Monday 8/15
- Wednesday 8/17
- Monday 8/22
- Wednesday 8/24
The QSHWC will resume normally scheduled hours starting on August 29.
El Quincy Student Health and Wellness Center estará abierto para todo tipo de citas en las siguientes fechas:
- lunes 15/8
- miércoles 17/8
- lunes 22/8
- miércoles 24/8
El QSHWC reanudará las horas programadas normalmente a partir del 29 de agosto.
For more information contact us at 509-787-8943 WWW.MLCHC.ORG
Mariany graduated from Washington State University with her Bachelor’s in Basic Medical Sciences/ Biochemistry. She then went on to receive her Advanced Education in General Dentistry from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and her Doctor of Dental Surgery, RIDE Program from the University of Washington SOD.
Dr. Morales chose MLCHC because of its values: Welcoming, Caring, Helpful, and Professional. "The staff here are passionate, diverse, culturally aware, and really care about making a difference in the community."