<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Unity Care NW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unity Care NW is a Whatcom County non-profit health care provider working to improve access to health care for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:31:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hc4e.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Behind The Way Station’s Intake Desk]]></title><description><![CDATA[“I just want to make things better for people experiencing homelessness. I know the only difference between me and them is that I have a safety net." 

Meet the teams making our work at The Way Station possible and learn more about how you can get involved.]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/behind-the-way-station-s-intake-desk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a99f32dcdf183e02306f740</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_17315773dd3d4550b94ac2eb7b10b1a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Cost of Medicine Becomes an Impossible Choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 1 in 8 of Unity Care NW pharmacy patients struggle to afford their medications. Extend-A-Hand is here to help.]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/when-the-cost-of-medicine-becomes-an-impossible-choice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a88a01f50c938c7e91c66d6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_bd7640ebd43646af9d00310aacfb911f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_850,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standing Up for Our Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[When decisions made far from Whatcom County threaten the health of our neighbors, we stand up. This is a brief look at what we’ve been working on in 2026 so far — and why it matters for the patients and community we serve.]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/standing-up-for-our-patients</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a88a01f50c938c7e91c66c4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_fd0c178f6ab84e5085a1964ac57f3444~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_851,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank You, Providers!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In celebration of Doctor's Day on March 30, Unity Care NW gave patients the opportunity to say thank you to their providers.]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/thank-you-providers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8db2fe836b1f3da5f88ae0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_918bcf0366b748978e0e74e3f33576ad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_856,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Words Aren’t Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every child deserves the opportunity to feel safe, understood, and hopeful. That’s why our new Children’s Play and Art Therapy program is bringing a gentle, proven approach to healing to our youngest patients.]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/when-words-aren-t-enough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a88a01f50c938c7e91c66d9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_f928963729dc4caca6921ae3272282d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whatcom Community Foundation: 30 Years of Making a Difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re fortunate to have partners who believe, as we do, that the people in our communities deserve to thrive, not just get by. Our relationship with Whatcom Community Foundation is one of those partnerships. ]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/whatcom-community-foundation-30-years-of-making-a-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a98416ec44e302e1505d4e1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_3c39a2cd63544cb39508a6f73c8dbbdd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puget Sound Energy Is Helping Prevent Wildfires — Here’s How You Can Too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every summer, as skies over the Pacific Northwest begin to haze over and the smell of smoke drifts into our neighborhoods, many of us feel the same quiet worry: What can we do?]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/puget-sound-energy-is-helping-prevent-wildfires-here-s-how-you-can-too</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a984666791a324bc1ff9d37</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_fd9c9282e0fb4de9b2b90587c0781086~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unity Care NW Announces CEO Jodi Joyce’s Planned Retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[After six years of dedicated service, Unity Care NW announces that CEO Jodi Joyce will retire later this year. ]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/unity-care-nw-announces-ceo-jodi-joyce-s-planned-retirement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a984d52887fa485c8d8ec57</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_d9933dc1f0d3470ba159dd6c4553ecfe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_998,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Survey Highlights Need for Children’s Health Care in WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent survey from the Washington State Department of Health reveals critical insights about young children’s health and well-being in our state. ]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/new-survey-highlights-need-for-childrens-health-care-in-wa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a88a01f50c938c7e91c66cf</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_e687d2757ba24a0783e13466ccae4d73~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_852,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualifying for Apple Health: Medicaid Updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Unity Care NW is proud to be part of the largest primary care network in the country, serving everyone who seeks care regardless of ability to pay. While the Apple Health landscape in 2027 is still taking shape, at Unity Care NW, we are more committed than ever to helping our patients access care and support.]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/qualifying-for-apple-health-medicaid-updates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a985f0d106fc826b44fa28a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_531845aea7c7443085e958df43f8f442~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_829,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guiding the Way: How Unity Care NW Helps Whatcom County Thrive]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we come to the end of 2025, we’re taking time to reflect on the year and the progress captured in our 2024 Annual Report. This report not only highlights how we showed up for our community, but also illustrates the rising need for accessible, high-quality care among the people we serve.]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/guiding-the-way</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a88a01f50c938c7e91c66d4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_c8d1fe502cf449a58024a2b208022758~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_844,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Way Station: Built by Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Way Station — A first-of-its-kind facility in Whatcom County — offers a range of services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Created through collaboration and generous community support, The Way Station helps people experiencing homelessness stay healthy, heal with dignity, and move toward stability by bringing health care, hygiene, and recovery services together under one roof.]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/history-funding-and-supporters-of-the-way-station</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a88a01f50c938c7e91c66d7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:41:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_4d539e6fc6bf43b786b9cb7f4d9b1270~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_998,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to Find Food &#38; Meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Click the image for a current list of local food resources. If you or someone you know needs help finding food, visit the Whatcom Food &#38; Meal Guide for up-to-date information on local food banks and meal programs in multiple languages:  Whatcom Food &#38; Meal Guide  Holiday Food &#38; Meal Guide Anyone in a position to help, may consider making a financial donation to the Bellingham Food Bank or another food pantry in Whatcom County. 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What does this mean for Whatcom County’s housing crisis?]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/over-1-000-people-experiencing-homelessness-served-by-the-way-station-in-first-eight-months</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a986196473d9678fee10a07</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_96c96994b3064a2ba2ca7f5cab81e31b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_607,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unity Care NW Now a United Way of Whatcom County Partner Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unity Care NW is excited to announce that The Way Station has been selected to receive support from United Way of Whatcom County. ]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/unity-care-nw-now-a-united-way-of-whatcom-county-partner-agency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a986571106fc826b44fafe2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_2d6129e776544414b9ac6241d8bedfbc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Response to “One Big Bill”]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the passage of the “One Big Bill”  last week, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the deep impacts that this legislation will have both locally and across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.hc4e.org/post/response-to-one-big-bill</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a98804f473d9678fee14a15</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/978d36_7fdfbc049db44bb8aea57637ba30b42d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_933,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Unity Care NW</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>