At Walla Walla General Hospital, the health of our community is our passion. Whether you’re having a baby, in need of live-saving emergency care, or being evaluated for a sleep disorder, we are here to take care of your health. One of the best ways to care for the health of our community is through health education and preventative care. Here are some of the ways we’ve cared for our community’s health this past year:
- Held 360 community health education events attended by more than 18,000 people
- Conducted 4,000 free or low-cost health screenings
- Provided mammograms to nearly 100 women during first Pink Carpet promotional event
- Sponsored community health fairs at schools, churches, local businesses, retirement centers and local farm labor camp
- Participated in annual Flu Shot Roundup, which resulted in more than 4,500 flu vaccinations for community members
- Distributed a quarterly health education newsletter to every home in the Walla Walla Valley
Our 2009 Community Benefits report is now available. Download the report - PDF.
