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New recovery opens May 1 in Kennewick, offering crisis care
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Benton County announced it will host the grand opening of the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery on Friday, April 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Community members are invited to attend the celebration at 216 West 10th Ave in Kennewick. The event will include guided tours of the new facility and remarks from local officials and partners involved in the project.
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Tri-Cities Chaplaincy works to educate community about hospice care benefits
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School immunization clinic organized in Prosser
This Thursday, families can visit Housel Middle School in Prosser from 3 to 6 p.m. for back-to-school immunizations. The clinic is organized by the Benton Franklin Health District. Families in Prosser can head to Housel Middle School this Thursday for back-to-school immunizations from 3 to 6 p.m. Organized by the...
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Columbia Valley Rehabilitation Center to Launch Innovative Mental Health adiction Treatment Programs
The Columbia Valley Center for Recovery is set to open in April, bringing the first inpatient, residential behavioral health facility to the Mid-Columbia region. The Yakima-based nonprofit, Comprehensive Healthcare, will operate the $23 million center, marking a new approach to treating mental illness and substance use disorder in Washington state. Comprehensive Healthcare already serves thousands of patients annually through its Kennewick crisis center and a care facility in Pasco.
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Providence St. Mary Medical Center enhances surgeries with new technology
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Providence St. Mary Medical Center is introducing a new robotic surgical system, the Da Vinci Surgical System, to its operating rooms. This technology is designed to enhance precision in surgeries and keep more patients in the local area for their medical needs. The system, which...
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Smaller regional hospitals offer attractive alternative for patients
Julie Nelson of Richland has received a lot of care from Tri-City hospitals over the years. But when given the opportunity to have a procedure performed by an orthopedic surgeon who cared for her years ago in Portland, she leapt at the opportunity, even though that meant driving outside the Tri-Cities to Hermiston’s Good Shepherd Health Care System.
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Kadlec tackles region’s growing needs amid industry strains
The Tri-Cities continues to grow and Richland’s Kadlec Regional Medical Center has plenty on the horizon to keep pace with it. The health care provider’s latest primary care clinic, currently under construction near Keene and Bombing Range roads in West Richland, is set to open in June and will have up to 10 physicians based there.
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South Richland clinic taps longevity care trend with “superhuman protocol” therapies
A new clinic in south Richland is tapping into the growing trend of longevity care, with a focus on boosting energy and recovery. The Goat Health Clinic is offering chiropractic care, nutrition advice and what it calls the “Superhuman Protocol,” which combines electromagnetic field therapy, workouts with an oxygen mask, and red-light therapy.
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Books for Babies program expands to Prosser Memorial Hospital
PROSSER, Wash. — The Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia has expanded its Books for Babies program to Prosser Memorial Hospital. This initiative ensures every newborn in the Prosser community receives their first book for free. The program provides high-quality, bilingual board books to new families at the hospital....
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Ports of Quincy and Mattawa Warn State Air Rule Could Unfairly Burden George and Mattawa for Pollution They Don't Create
GEORGE / MATTAWA – The Ports of Quincy and Mattawa have both submitted formal comments to the Washington State Department of Ecology raising concerns about the agency’s preliminary draft of Chapter 173-448 WAC, *Air Quality in Overburdened Communities Highly Impacted by Air Pollution*, arguing the proposed rule could unfairly burden rural communities that do not generate the pollution affecting them.
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Sunnyside considers ambulance utility rate changes to boost EMS services
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — The Sunnyside City Council convened last night to discuss potential changes to ambulance utility rates. Fire Chief Cameron Haubrich presented revised figures aimed at maintaining sustainable EMS operations while continuing contributions to the city's emergency medical services fund. The proposal includes eliminating out-of-pocket ambulance costs for Sunnyside residents, adding two full-time firefighter positions, and promoting three current firefighters to lieutenant. City leaders believe these staffing changes could enhance response times, overall service, and fire insurance ratings, potentially lowering premiums for homeowners and businesses.
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Richland receives $500k for wastewater treatment plant upgrades
RICHLAND, Wash. – The city is set to receive $500,000 from the State Public Works Board for significant upgrades at its wastewater treatment plant. The funding will be used for key systems that treat wastewater before it is returned to the environment. The project aims to extend the lifespan of crucial facility components, helping to prevent unexpected breakdowns and costly emergency repairs.