MEDICAL
HEALTH & WELLNESS DIRECTORY
Comprehensive
Comprehensive Healthcare delivers evidence-based therapy, victim advocacy services, and crisis response in partnership with local law enforcement. Our compassionate team of therapists, case managers, and substance use professionals is here to help.
If you or a family member are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use disorder or addiction, we have the services in Ellensburg to help you find your way.
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MEDICAL DIRECTORY
ACUPUNCTURE
Middle Path Acupuncture
Ellensburg - 502 N. Anderson St. Cle Elum - 402 1st St., STE 104
509-925-1530
ADDICTION & REHABILITATION CENTERS
Merit Resource Services
200 E. 3rd Ave.. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-9821
Sundown M Ranch | Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center 2280 State Route 821 Yakima, WA 98901 800-326-7444
Ideal Option
602 N. 39th Ave.., STE 200 Yakima, WA 98902 877-522-1275
ASSISTED LIVING, RETIREMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTERS, RETIREMENT LIFE, ADULT COMMUNITIES & CARE HOMES
Avista Senior Living 1008 E. Mountain View Ave.. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-316-0472
Cascade Manor Senior Apartments 101 Pearl St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-3061
Ellensburg Senior Living 818 E. Mountain View Ave.. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-282-5568
Genteel Establishment 781 Kaynor Rd. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-968-3469
Grace Manor Adult Family Home 906 Seattle Ave.. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-607-3940
Huntington Court Senior Apartments
306 E. Manitoba Ave.. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-5178
Kittitas Interactive Management 305 N. Anderson St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-968-4432
Mountain View Post Acute 1050 E. Mountain View Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-4171
Hearthstone Senior Living 802 E. Mountain View Ave.. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-3099
Hearthstone Senior Living offers independent and assisted living with wellness programming and personalized care in a supportive community.
Rosewood Adult Living 508 N. Main St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-859-3474
Ruth’s Home – Malibu House 401 Main St. South Cle Elum, WA 98943
509-304-9618
Ruth’s Home – Belair House 304 E. 3rd St. Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-304-9618
AUDIOLOGY, HEARING CENTERS, HEARING AIDS & ACCESSORIES
Inland Hearing Aids Inc. 207 W. Tacoma Ave.. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-913-3028
Northwest Audiology 601 N. Main St., STE #1 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-9575
Valley Hearing Associates
2205 W. Dolarway Rd. STE 1 Ellensburg WA 98926
509-925-2211
Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center
413 N Main St., STE G Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-903-0490
Thompson Audiology 1111 N. 35th Ave.. Yakima, WA 98902
509-248-0933
BIRTH CONTROL, SEXUAL HEALTH, AND PREGNANCY CENTERS
Care Net Pregnancy Center of Kittitas County 111 E. 4th Ave.. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-2273
Planned Parenthood –Ellensburg Health Center
613 N. Pine St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
866-904-7721
CANCER TREATMENT & INFORMATION CENTERS
North Star Lodge 808 N. 39th Ave.. Yakima, WA 98902
509-746-3100
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES SPECIALISTS
Yakima Memorial Cardiovascular Imaging Center
406 S. 30th Ave.. Yakima, WA 98902
509-248-7715
CHIROPRACTORS
Central Washington Chiropractic 801 S. Ruby St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-8008
East Cascade Chiropractic 202 W. 1st St., STE 1 Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-674-5057
Ellensburg Chiropractic 109 S. Water St., STE 2 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-2225
Ellensburg Integrated Medicine 304 S. Water St., STE 103 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-7246
Alpine Chiropractic and Decompressions 1011 N. Alder St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-2570
COUNSELORS
& MENTAL HEALTH
Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health 220 W. 4th Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-9861
402 S 4th Ave. Yakima, WA 98907
509-575-4084
Comprehensive Healthcare provides a full range of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services supporting adults, youth, and families. Christian Care Service
1206 N. Dolarway Rd. STE 210 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-2273
CreatYoga 103 E. 3rd Ave., Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-899-0010
Crossroads Counseling
603 N. Main St., STE 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-4300
Eastside Vocational Services 902 N. Enterprise Way Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-1950
Johnson, Philip 617 S. 48th Ave.. Yakima, WA
509-966-2794
Kittitas Valley Counseling Center LLC
413 N. Main St., STE D Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-4400
Mosaic Counseling Services
112 W. Railroad St. Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-674-5144
Comprehensive on Pearl 707 N. Pearl St., STE E Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-9861
Comprehensive Healthcare provides a full range of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services supporting adults, youth, and families.
Jill Schwarz
603 N. Main St., STE 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-6110
Stillwater Counseling Service 1206 N. Dolarway Rd., STE 203 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-1840
Andrea Utzinger MS LMHC and Thomas Logan MA LMHC Counseling Services
103 E. 4th Ave.., STE 200 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-929-1984
Marcia Rorty, PhD
103 E. 4th Ave.., STE 201 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-607-6440
Kimberly Finger LICSW
109 E. 3rd Ave. STE 5 Ellensburg, WA
509-559-5781
DERMATOLOGY
Cascade Dermatology Plus LLC
700 E. Mountain View Ave.., STE 503 Ellensburg WA 98926
509-856-7589
Cascadedermatologyplus.com
Services include skin assessments, biopsies, rashes, acne, warts, Hormones for men and women, laser services, weight loss GLP-1’s. Cash prices and some insurances accepted
KVH Dermatology
100 E Jackson Ave Suite 104, Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-8841
Valley Dermatology
1300 N Dolarway Rd #2 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-295-6230
Valley Dermatology Associates delivers expert medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care, blending advanced treatment with warm, patient-centered expertise.
DENTAL
Avanta Dental
306 S. Main St. STE 1 Ellensburg WA 98926
509-505-5039
Big Country Family Dental
307 W. 1st Ave.., STE 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-6172
Central Washington Oral & Facial
109 N. Pine St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-663-0068
Central Washington
Pediatric Dentistry
109 N. Pine St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-2973
Cle Elum Dental Clinic
206 W. 1st St. Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-674-2307
Creekside Dental
2601 Triple L Loop Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-4800
Community Health of Central Washington
521 E. Mountain View Ave.. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-2400
Hours: Mon- Fri 7:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 8:00am -4:00pm
Comprehensive dental care for the entire family
Preventative and restorative dentistry
Same Day Emergency Appointments available
Swiftwater Dental Care
101 Harris Ave. Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-674-5153
Dr. Mark Siks, DDS
215 E. 4th Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-3200
Mountain View Dental 708 E. Mountain View Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-2755
Parker Orthodontics 109 N. Pine St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-6902
Pearl Care Dental 2401 W. Dolarway Rd. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-6553
Sullivan Family Dental
305 E. 2nd Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-9020
Sunrise Dental 601 N. Main St., STE 2 Ellensburg WA 98926
509-933-3300
DIALYSIS
Davita Ellensburg Dialysis Center 2101 W. Dolarway Rd., Unit 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926
833-352-2148
DIETICIAN/NUTRITION
Carli Hill, PLLC 200 E. 4th Ave.. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-426-7008
Peace & Nutrition 413 N. Main St., STE A Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-607-8972
Nested Nutrition 422 N. Pine St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
ELECTROLYSIS
Ellensburg Electrolysis 171 Brown Rd. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-899-1166
FUNERAL/CREMATORIUM SERVICES
Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory
500 E. Mountain View Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-2902
Johnston & Williams Funeral Home & Crematory
301 E 3rd Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-2902
201 N. Harris St. Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-674-4445
GENERAL PRACTICE
Community Health of Central Washington
521 E. Mountain View Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-2400
Hours: Mon- Fri 7:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 8:00am -4:00pm
Comprehensive dental care for the entire family
Preventative and restorative dentistry
Same Day Emergency Appointments available
Compass Direct Healthcare
100 W 3rd Ave., Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-388-2345
KVH Family Medicine – Cle Elum 201 Alpha Way Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-674-5331 or 509-962-5060
KVH Family Medicine - Ellensburg
100 E Jackson Ave., STE 301 3rd Floor, Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-8777
GENERAL SURGERY
KVH General Surgery
611 S Chestnut St, STE A, Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-7390
HOME HEALTH SERVICES
Home Care Services
1206 W. Dolarway Rd., STE 217 Ellensburg, WA 98926
866-291-3017
509-962-6242
KVH Home Health
1506 E. Radio Rd. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-7438
Lisa’s Tender Care 11852 Hwy 10 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-899-1196
HOSPICE
KVH Hospice
309 E. Mountain View Ave., Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-7438
Hearts & Hands of Kittitas County
309 E. Mountain View Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-968-5117
116 N Oakes Ave., STE B Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-955-3780
HOSPITALS
KVH Hospital
Open 24 hours
603 S Chestnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-9841
www.kvhealthcare.org
Hospital Services
Cardiopulmonary Services Critical Care
Emergency Services
Family Birthing Place
Imaging Services
Laboratory Services
Surgical Services – Inpatient and
Outpatient
Urgent Care – Cle Elum
Community Education
Birthing Classes
4th Trimester Resource Center
Cancer Support
Diabetes Education and Support
KVH Primary Care and Specialty
Centers:
KVH Family Medicine – Cle Elum
KVH Family Medicine – Ellensburg
KVH Home-Based Primary Care
KVH Cardiology
KVH ENT & Allergy
KVH General Surgery
KVH Home Health
KVH Hospice
KVH Internal & Adult Medicine
KVH Neurology
KVH Occupational Therapy
KVH Orthopedics
KVH Pediatrics
KVH Pharmacy
KVH Physical Therapy
KVH Rapid Access
KVH Speech Therapy
KVH Urgent Care – Cle Elum
KVH Vascular Surgery
KVH Women’s Health
KVH Workplace Health
Wound Care
KVH Specialty Services – Anticoagulation
Clinic, Addiction Services
HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AND SALES
Kittitas Medical Supply
709 S. Main St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-929-3000
INSURANCE – LIFE, MEDICAL, HOSPITALIZATION, LONG TERM CARE & SURGICAL
American Family Insurance
315 N Sprague St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-2200
Country Financial
Devin Shannon
302 N. Pearl St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-3000
Farmers Insurance
Shaun Montgomery
300 N. Main St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-9633
State Farm - Shannon Gilbertson Insurance Agency Inc.
400 N. Pearl St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-1483
Virginia Gayken Insurance
205 S. Main St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-1811
INTERNAL MEDICINE
KVH Internal Medicine
700 E. Manitoba Ave., STE 101 Ellensburg, WA
509-925-6100
MASSAGE
Alente Spa and Salon
310 N. Pine St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-2500
Awakening Body Mind Spirit
814 E. 5th Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-9656
East Cascade Chiropractic
202 W. 1st St., STE 1 Cle Elum, WA
509-674-5057
Ellensburg Chiropractic
109 S. Water St., STE 2 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-2225
Gaia Center
109 E 3rd Ave., STE 4 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-929-2822
JoAnn’s Therapeutic Massage
708 S. Tamarack St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-4968
Jane McClenney - Move Lightly 109 E. 3rd Ave., STE 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-929-3838
Middle Path Acupuncture
502 N. Anderson St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-1530
Scents of Touch Massage
305 N. Anderson St Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-899-3136
Simple Indulgence Wellness
101 W. Montana Ave., STE A Roslyn, WA 98941
509-850-9710
Shiatsu Therapy
105 W. 5th, STE 107 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-4903
Two Hands and Heart
509-929-2639
Sun River Massage Therapy
301 W. 2nd Ave., Ellensburg, WA
509-859-6047
MEDICAL AESTHETICS
Mariposa Medical Aesthetics
309 N. Pearl St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-306-8537
Skin Unfiltered Medical Aesthetics
1206 N. Dolarway Rd. Unit 210B Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-406-7208
Winning Foundations Clinical
Skincare
401 W. 1st St. Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-674-6960
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Kittitas Medical Supply
709 S. Main St. Ellensburg WA 98926
509-929-3000
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (NON-EMERGENCY)
Central Transit – Paratransit
509-925-8680
HopeSource
509-933-2287
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Central Washington
Comprehensive Mental Health 707 N. Pearl St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-9861
Horizons Club 220 W. 4th Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-1372
Valley Psychological Services 2109 W. Dolarway Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-968-5086
Woodland Findings Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-1279
www.woodlandfindings.com
Shinrin Yoku; Experience nature through all five major senses during a guided Forest Bathing experience for better health and well-being
NATURE THERAPY
Woodland Findings Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-1279
www.woodlandfindings.com
Shinrin Yoku; Experience nature through all five major senses during a guided Forest Bathing experience for better health and well-being
NATUROPATHIC
Swiftwater Naturopath 116 N. Oakes Ave., Ste 4 Cle Elum, WA 98922
413 N. Main St. Unit H Ellenburg, WA 98121
509-240-8676
NEUROLOGISTS
Northwest Neurosciences 3911 Castlevale Rd. Yakima, WA 98902
509-834-7050
KVH Neurology
700 E. Manitoba Ave., STE 106, Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-8919
OBGYN
KVH Women’s Health
100 E. Jackson Ave., Unit 200 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-8720
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
KVH Workplace Health
702 E. Mountain View Ave., STE 2 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-8830
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
KVH Occupational Therapy
309 E. Mountain View Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-8677
Mountain View Occupational Therapy
700 E. Mountain View Ave., STE 502 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-934-2723
OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, OPTOMETRISTS & OPTICAL GOODS
Family Eye Clinic
707 N. Pearl St., STE D Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-9873
112 E. 2nd St. Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-674-4313
Pearl St. Optical
317 N. Pearl St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-899-9333
Pacific Northwest Retina
2205 W. Dolarway Rd., Unit 2 Ellensburg, WA 98926
206-215-3850
Valley Vision Associates
2201 W. Dolarway Rd. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-1000
ORTHODONTISTS
Parker Orthodontics
109 N. Pine St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-6902
Christopher Orthodontics 1206 N. Dolarway Rd., STE 101 Ellensburg WA, 98926
509-508-5346
ORTHOPEDIC SHOES, APPLIANCES & PROSTHETIC
Kittitas Orthotics & Prosthetics 1206 N. Dolarway Rd., STE 110 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-7700
ORTHOPEDICS, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, BONE & JOINT
KVH Orthopedics
611 S. Chestnut St., STE D Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-8700
Daniel Hiersche, M.D.
700 E. Manitoba Ave., STE 106 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-6727
Orthopedics Northwest PLLC
111 S. 11th Ave., STE 320 Yakima, WA 98902
509-454-8888
100 E. Jackson Ave., STE 201 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-454-8888
PEDIATRICS
Community Health of Central Washington
521 E. Mountain View Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-1414
KVH Pediatrics
100 E. Jackson Ave., STE 101 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-KIDS (5437)
PERSONAL TRAINERS/ FITNESS
Anytime Fitness
2305 W. Dolarway Rd. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-5445
Experienced and knowledgeable Personal Trainers
Red Light Therapy and Tanning 24/7 access to over 5,000 clubs
Clean, Comfortable, and friendly Cle Elum’s 24 Hour Gym
113 Harris Ave. Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-674-5696
Empowered Fitness
202 N. Pine St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-1810
The Gym
427 N. Main St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-6200
Jazzercise
2060 Vantage Hwy. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-2348
Ellensburg CrossFit
301 W. 2nd Ave., Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-330-5544
Garage Studio Fitness LLC
413 N. Pine St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-213-0085
PHARMACIES
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
201 S. Water St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-0533
KVH Pharmacy
603 S. Chestnut St. (within KVH Hospital) Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-8484
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
CVS Pharmacies
700 S. Main St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-4232
Safeway Pharmacy
400 N. Ruby St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-5096
Super One Foods
200 E. Mountain View Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-7770
Whole Health Pharmacy
800 S. Pearl St., STE 1 Ellensburg WA 98926
509-925-6800
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Argonaut Peak Physical Therapy
722 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-1553
Canyon View Physical Therapy
100 E. Jackson Ave., Ste 201 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-6220
KVH Physical Therapy
301 E. Mountain View Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-7386
201 Alpha Way Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-674-5331
Northwest Physical Therapy
105 N. Pennsylvania Ave. (Entrance on E. Railroad Ave.)
Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-674-0908
Tamarack Physical Therapy
602 W. 2nd St. Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-306-5105
Discover a concierge-style physical therapy experience where we treat the whole body! Website: www.tamarackpt.com
PODIATRISTS
Cascade Foot & Ankle
611 S. Chestnut Ave., STE C Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-4633
2460 Racquet Lane, Yakima, WA 98902
509-225-3668
PUBLIC HEALTH
Kittitas County Health Network
107 E. Mountain View Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-5246
Kittitas County Public Health Department
507 N. Nanum St. STE 102 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-7515
VASCULAR SURGERY
Central Valley Vascular Center
1005 W. Walnut St., STE 120 Yakima, WA 98902
509-454-6545
SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICE
ORGANIZATIONS
Aging & Long-Term CareSoutheast Washington
206 W. 1st Ave.
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-8765
Ellensburg Adult Activity Center
506 S. Pine St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-7242
Living Well - Lise McGowan
Free Senior Home Referral Service
509-607-9980
Senior Nutrition Program
506 S. Pine St., Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-3333
SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS
KVH Speech Therapy
309 E. Mountain View Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-8677
Summit Speech Therapy
700 E. Mountain View Ave., STE 502 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-731-4018
URGENT CARE
Kittitas Valley Urgent Care
702 E. Mountain View Ave., STE 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-968-KARE (5273)
KVH Urgent Care – Cle Elum 214 W. 1st St. Cle Elum, 98922
509-674-6944
UROLOGIST
Yakima Urology Associates 2500 Racquet Lane, STE100 Yakima, WA 98902
509-249-3900
Surgery: 509-249-3910
YOGA
CreatYoga 103 E. 3rd Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-899-0010
Ellensburg Yoga 111 W. 6th Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-607-9778
Indigo Yoga 113 W 3rd Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-925-4468
Sucasa Yoga 3441 Westside Rd Cle Elum, WA
509-890-0218
Wild Rose Yoga
203 N. Harris Ave. Cle Elum, WA 98922 425-280-3275
10 Doctor-Recommended Tips for a HEALTHIER YOU
STATEPOINT
The American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy long-term:
• Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your physician can catch conditions before they become more serious.
• Manage stress: Mental health is part of overall health. Techniques such as meditation, deep breathing and yoga can help reduce stress. Ask for help from a mental health professional when you need it.
• Be physically active: Start the
year off by prioritizing physical activity. Strive for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity each week. If you have a sedentary lifestyle or primarily sit for long stretches at work, build in frequent breaks to stretch and move throughout your day.
• Follow a healthy diet: Drink water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages and eat nutritious, whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, low-fat dairy products and lean proteins. Avoid unhealthy ultra-processed foods, especially those with high levels of added sodium, saturated
fats and sugar. Drinking sugary beverages, even 100% fruit juice, is associated with a higher mortality risk, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
• Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water or other beverages composed mostly of water, such as milk or herbal tea, to avoid dehydration and to keep your body functioning properly. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you
tired. Adult men should get about 15.5 cups of fluids a day and women should get 11.5 cups, according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
• Get plenty of good sleep: To maintain your health and emotional well-being, most adults need 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep. Rest helps boost immunity and improve mental clarity.
• Update vaccinations: Vaccinations remain the best defense against flu and other serious respiratory viruses. Since significant flu activity can stretch into May, it’s not too late to get a flu shot. The AMA recommends vaccination as long as the threat of flu remains. Talk with your physician or other health care
professional to determine which vaccines are right for you. To cut through vaccine confusion and have open, honest conversations with your physician, first go to the AMA website for evidence-based information. For help finding a flu vaccine in your area, visit GetMyFluShot. org.
• Drink in moderation: If consuming alcohol, do so in moderation as defined by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines: up to one drink per day for women and two drinks for men, and only for adults of legal drinking age.
• Quit tobacco, nicotine and e-cigarettes: Ask your doctor or health care professional for resources and guidance to help quit smok-
ing, vaping or using other nicotine products. Make your home and car smoke-free to eliminate secondhand smoke exposure.
• Follow medication directions: When taking prescriptions, store them safely to prevent diversion or misuse, and properly dispose of any leftover medication. If you’re prescribed antibiotics, complete the full course to prevent antibiotic resistance.
For more health tips and resources visit ama-assn.org.
“Refocus on the healthy choices you want to make,” said AMA president Dr. Bobby Mukkamala. “Even tiny changes now can snowball into major gains for your long-term health.”
