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Lourdes Health marks 110 years of care in Tri-Cities
PASCO, Wash. — Lourdes Health is marking 110 years of service today celebrating a history in Pasco that began in 1916. Sisters of St. Joseph founded Lourdes Health to meet local health care needs with compassion and care. The first six sisters turned Pasco’s former Montana Hotel into a small hospital in just 16 days, Lourdes Health said in a release.
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Prosser Memorial Health opens renovated South Campus
Prosser, Wash. — Prosser Memorial Health opened its South Campus to the community, giving families a chance to meet providers, tour the building and learn about services now offered. The building at 723 Memorial Street may look familiar to many people in Prosser. It was once the main Prosser...
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Costina Papatheodorou, DO, Family Medicine, Joins Lourdes Health and Trios Health
Lourdes Health and Trios Health are pleased to announce that Costina Papatheodorou, DO, will join their medical teams to provide family medicine care for patients and families throughout the Tri-Cities region. Dr. Papatheodorou provides care for patients of all ages, with services that include preventive health, annual, school and sports...
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Michael Turner, M.D. Announces Availability of Integrative Cancer-Related Medical Services
KENNEWICK, WA - September 05, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Michael Turner, M.D., announced the availability of integrative cancer-related medical services within his outpatient practice, informing the public of expanded access to physician-led consultations designed to support individuals navigating complex medical considerations related to cancer care. The announcement reflects a service availability update focused on access, structure, and physician involvement rather than the introduction of new treatments or clinical outcome claims.
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Newhouse pushes effort supporting Toppenish hospital
Republican Dan Newhouse is pressing the federal agency overseeing Medicare and Medicaid to make it easier for hospitals located on tribal lands, including one in Toppenish, to achieve a federal status that will provide higher reimbursement for federally-supported care. The outgoing U.S. House member specifically mentioned Astria Toppenish Hospital in...
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Kennewick addiction clinic now spans 80 locations
An addiction treatment clinic that first launched in Kennewick more than a decade ago has grown to 80 locations across nine states, and in 2025, treated more than 7,000 patients in Washington. The outpatient clinics’ medication-assisted treatment is effective: 96% of patients in long-term recovery showed sustained abstinence from opioids...
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Toxic Algae Detected in Columbia River Water at Howard Amon Park in Richland
Richland's Howard Amon Park is a popular riverfront spot, but right now the BentonFranklin Health District is asking people to keep their dogs out of the Columbia River there after toxic algae was detected.
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This pediatric dentist reflects on the path from the Marines to his own clinic
Felix Ramos’ path to a career in pediatric dentistry in the Tri-Cities wasn’t linear. He served for more than four years as a U.S. Marine after a year of college. He then earned a degree in accounting and went to work for one of the largest firms in the world.
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Kadlec updates meditation garden in Richland for patients, families
RICHLAND, Wash. — Kadlec Regional Medical Center unveiled an updated meditation garden designed as a quiet place for patients, families and caregivers to pause and reflect. The hospital highlighted new benches in the refreshed space. Einan's at Sunset Funeral Home donated the benches and the Kadlec Auxiliary contributed $2,000 toward installation.
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Trios Health Earns Full Transparency Badge From The Leapfrog Group
Trios Health has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the hospital's commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey. The Full Transparency Badge is awarded to hospitals that complete, affirm, and submit all sections of the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, one of...
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Meet Scrubsy: Lourdes Medical Center's new floor cleaning robot
PASCO, Wash. — Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco has a robot on staff now, and its name is Scrubsy, picked by hospital employees through a vote. The autonomous floor-cleaning robot has been handling routine scrubbing for over a month, allowing the environmental services team to shift their focus toward infection prevention and more detailed cleaning tasks.
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Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon Launches Clipt Care, a National Mobile Foot Care Platform for Seniors.
Dr. Brian Freeman, DPM, FACFAS, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, today announced the official launch of Clipt™ Care, an innovative mobile platform expanding foot care services across all 50 states. Headquartered in Richland, Washington, the platform connects seniors and residential care facilities with Clipt Verified Foot Care Providers—licensed nurses equipped to deliver safe, professional […]