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Kennewick drinking water continues to test above state ‘forever chemical’ standards
Some drinking water in Kennewick, Washington, still has high levels of “forever chemicals.” Since 2024, the city has found PFAs chemicals above state standards. This year, Washington state lowered the amount of PFAs allowed in drinking water. The standards are measured in parts per trillion. One part per trillion is equal to about one drop of water in 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
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Lourdes Health and Trios Health Welcome Gastroenterology Specialist Tyler Christensen, ARNP, CGRN
Lourdes Health and Trios Health are pleased to announce that Tyler Christensen, ARNP, CGRN, has joined Lourdes Medical Group and Trios Medical Group as a gastroenterology specialist. Christensen will see patients at Lourdes Medical Center, 2nd Floor Clinic, located at 520 N. 4th Ave. in Pasco, and at the Trios...
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Region’s first inpatient health center opens this weekend in Kennewick
KENNEWICK — A new inpatient behavioral health facility is opening in the Tri-Cities region, filling what local officials call a critical gap in regional mental health and substance use treatment. The Columbia Valley Center for Recovery (CVCR) will open tomorrow (Saturday), operator Comprehensive Healthcare has announced. The purpose-built center...
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Benton-Franklin Health district testing Columbia River for toxic algae
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Benton Franklin Health District will soon begin its annual testing on the Columbia River for toxic algae, known as cyanobacteria. The district tests water samples each year from July through November every other week at multiple sites. It first began testing the Columbia River for toxic algae in 2021 after four dogs died from exposure.
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OB/GYN shortage triggers temporary maternity coverage gaps at Walla Walla hospital
WALLA WALLA — Providence St. Mary Medical Center is addressing upcoming gaps in its maternity coverage after a healthcare provider at the hospital, speaking on a condition of anonymity, reported to Elkhorn Media Group that baby delivery services will be unavailable for four to five days in both July and August.
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Recovery center opens to patients
An inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment center years in the making has officially opened its doors in Kennewick. The Columbia Valley Center for Recovery began welcoming its first patients on June 20 for two of its four treatment programs, according to a release. It’s the first such facility in the region and is expected to strengthen mental health treatment options and services for the Tri-Cities and its nearby communities.
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Community leaders and doctors step in as Latino farmworkers navigate long COVID
Armida Rivera was working as a supervisor at Monson Fruit Company near Yakima during the COVID-19 pandemic, when workers asked her to strike with them. She didn't hesitate to say yes. But not long after, she was fired. "They didn't have any protection against the virus. We didn't have soap...
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Kennewick recovery center dispute centers on funding paperwork
Kennewick, Wash. — Benton and Franklin counties publicly disagreed over paperwork and funding for the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery. The dispute focused on how the center would pay for treatment for people without insurance. Both counties needed to sign an operating agreement tied to that funding. Franklin County...
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Kadlec opens new Candy Mountain primary care clinic in West Richland
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — Providence announced a ribbon cutting and tour for Kadlec Clinic Candy Mountain Primary Care on Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00 a.m. at 4100 Keene Road in West Richland. The new medical office building will expand primary care services in the community, according to Providence. The...
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Date set for opening of Kadlec’s new West Richland clinic
Kadlec’s latest primary care clinic, called Candy Mountain Primary Care, is set to open June 2 in West Richland. The clinic at 4100 Keene Road is neighbors with Kadlec’s existing West Richland clinic. At 14,765 square feet in size, the one-story building contains 31 exam rooms along with multiple consult rooms, provider offices, support spaces and workstations. The building was intended to support 10 new primary care providers serving around 1,500 to 2,000 patients each for a total of 15,000 to 20,000 patients, the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business reported in April 2025.
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Questions remain over who pays at Kennewick recovery center
The latest dispute centered on whether Franklin County should sign a separate agreement with Comprehensive Healthcare. Benton County Commissioner Jerome Delvin said that deal would help pay for treatment for some Franklin County residents who do not have insurance or Medicaid.