We had Sarahi, our Office Specialist, read in Spanish for the SMART Reading program at our Hermiston Center for School Readiness! If you are interested in becoming a SMART volunteer visit our website www.umchs.org or contact us at 541-564-6878 for more questions.💙 #UMHS
Yesterday at Victory square we had Grandparents Day! This was an amazing opportunity to show the Grandparents what we do in the classrooms. They got to come for free play, crafts, and lunch! We are looking forward to having more opportunities like this. We are thankful we get to share these moments! 💙#UMHS
We had a couple staff members attend the Kickoff for the Upstream Initiative in Salem. The Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub was chosen as one of five organizations in Oregon to participate in the #UpstreamInitiative as design pilots to co-imagine a blueprint for a Child Success Model that will ensure every child in the state has an equitable opportunity to fulfill their health and education potential, regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic status. 💙#UMHS
An amazing team from UMHS, Inc. spent the day decorating a tree for 2023 Hermiston Festival of Trees! This annual fundraiser is put on by the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation and Hermiston Kiwanis. The GSCH Foundation funds projects in the community which promote health and wellness and the Kiwanis fund projects benefiting children in the community. We are thankful for the opportunity to be apart of these events!💙#UMHS
An amazing team from UMHS, Inc. spent a few days decorating a tree for 2023 Pendleton Festival of Trees! This year CHI St. Anthony Hospital partnered with PAWS Animal Shelter! The proceeds from this event help support both of these organizations! We are thankful for the opportunity to be apart of these events!💙#UMHS
We love partnering with families to provide meaningful Parent Nights that foster connection, build relationships and expand knowledge! Our parents are our biggest partners! 💙 #UMHS
UMHS, Inc. would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! 💙 #UMHS
Join us on Wednesday January 24th from 4pm-7pm for our Early Childhood Educators Job Fair & Community Event! This is a great opportunity to learn about Head Start and Early Childhood Services, career opportunities, and to apply for preschool! We cannot wait to see you there! 💙 #UMHS #HeadStart #EarlyChildhoodEducation
UMHS, Inc. will be having a parent night on Wednesday November 29th from 5-7pm! This is free and open to the public. The topic we will be covering is mental health in parenting! 💙 #UMHS
Today our management team all came together to receive professional development training. At UMHS we do our best to provide our employees the tools necessary to be successful in their roles. 💙#UMHS
If you are interested in joining this amazing group of leaders, visit our website: umchs.org
UMHS, Inc. had Italy Daltoso, one of our cook volunteers, read to the children at Hermiston Center for School Readiness during a family night! She also educated families on nutrition through a presentation! 💙#UMHS
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients have until November 30th to use any 2023 Farmers Market vouchers! Call your local WIC office to find out who is still taking them! 💙#UMHS
We love to bring our families together to build relationships and expand knowledge! Socializations are a great opportunity to learn with your child and create a sense of community at each site. 💙#UMHS
UMHS, Inc. had Shelia Neal, Family & Community Engagement Director, complete a course of Leadership Studies prescribed for Graduation in the Class of 2023! Leadership Pendleton gives participants an overview of the various inner workings of business, government, agriculture, health services, education, social/cultural, and communication in our area. It gives potential leaders a well-rounded educational and networking experience through a process that will identify and help develop informed, civic-oriented leaders who will help direct the future of Pendleton and Umatilla County! 💙#UMHS
Congratulations to our October Employee of the Month! Angelica was selected by her peers for her outstanding work ethic and positive attitude! Keep up the great work! 💙 #UMHS
Last week we had a Family Night at Victory Square! This was on opportunity to bring the family together and have some fall fun! 💙 #UMHS
Fall is upon us and how fun is it to look and touch the leaves that fall onto the ground with your child. This helps with the discovery of finding flat objects with different textures using crayons! 💙 #UMHS
Reading aloud to your baby is a wonderful shared activity you can continue for years to come. It is important for your baby's brain. Reading aloud teaches a baby about communication! This will also introduce concepts such as numbers, letters, colors and shapes in a fun way. During our home visits our Family Support Specialist share books with our families to keep and continue reading for years to come! 💙 #UMHS
We love partnering with families to provide meaningful Parent Nights that foster connection, build relationships and expand knowledge! Our parents are our biggest partners! 💙 #UMHS
