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Richland Fire & Emergency Services Launches "Blood on Board", a Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Program and Hosts Regional Blood Drive to Support Life-Saving Effort
The City of Richland Fire & Emergency Services is taking a major step forward in emergency medical care by launching a pre-hospital blood transfusion program, an advanced life-saving capability designed to deliver blood products to critically ill patients before they arrive at the hospital. Medical evidence is clear: the faster...
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Kadlec nurses plan informational picket over safety, staffing concerns
RICHLAND, Wash. - Nurses at Kadlec Regional Medical Center say growing issues such as proactive safety measures and fully guaranteed breaks are pushing them to the picket line. The Washington State Nurses Association, which represents 1,054 nurses at the Richland hospital, plans to hold an informational picket from 8:30 to...
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Kadlec nurses plan informational picket over safety, staffing concerns
RICHLAND, Wash. - Nurses at Kadlec Regional Medical Center say growing issues such as proactive safety measures and fully guaranteed breaks are pushing them to the picket line. The Washington State Nurses Association, which represents 1,054 nurses at the Richland hospital, plans to hold an informational picket from 8:30 to...
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General Surgeon, Thu Ha Nguyen, MD, FACS, Joins Trios Health
Trios Health is pleased to announce that Thu Ha Nguyen, MD, FACS has accepted a position as a general surgeon. Dr. Nguyen will see patients at the 5th Floor clinic, located at 3730 Plaza Way in Kennewick. Dr. Nguyen will see patients for broad general surgery, endoscopy, gallbladders, appendectomies, hernia...
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Richland residents face higher utility bills starting January 2026
RICHLAND, Wash. — Utility rates in the City of Richland have been updated as of January 1, 2026, impacting both residents and businesses. Electric utility rates have increased by 8.5%. These changes were approved by the Richland City Council to address rising costs in emergency medical services and to maintain reliable electric service amidst higher wholesale power and operational costs.
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Expanded digestive services in Prosser, reducing Seattle trips
PROSSER, Wash. — Prosser Digestive Health Center has expanded its diagnostic services by offering procedures that often require patients to travel to the Seattle area. Esophageal Manometry, Esophageal pH Testing and Anorectal Manometry are critical for diagnosing gastrointestinal conditions such as dysphagia, esophageal motility disorders, chronic reflux, fecal incontinence and chronic constipation, Prosser Memorial Health (PMH) said in a release.
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Othello wastewater plant hit with order after nearly 400 permit violations since 2020
OTHELLO – State regulators have ordered the city of Othello to fix long-running problems at its wastewater treatment plant after documenting nearly 400 water quality violations since the city’s current discharge permit took effect in 2020. In a July 24, 2024, administrative order, the Washington State Department of...
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Kennewick tackles 'forever chemicals' with new water treatment system
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Kennewick City Council is taking action to improve water quality by accepting a state loan for a new water treatment system. This initiative aims to remove PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals', from the city's water supply. PFAS were detected in water samples from Kennewick's...
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Tri-Cities hospice house invites community to celebrate remodel
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the remodel of Tri Cities Chaplaincy's Hospice House. The hospice center, serving the community since the early 1990s, provides families the opportunity to be present with loved ones instead of acting as caregivers. Tom Halazon, the...
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Good Shepherd in Hermiston is 1st in Oregon for new device
HERMISTON – (News release from GSHCS) Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is the first health care system in Oregon to acquire the HistoSonics Edison™ Robotic System to treat liver tumors. The HistoSonics Edison™ Robotic System has a non-invasive, sonic beam therapy platform that uses histotripsy, a new treatment utilizing ultrasound energy to destroy liver tumors in a single outpatient procedure.
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Data centers strain water supply in Oregon town already facing pollution crisis
BOARDMAN, Ore. (PTV) - Data centers have proliferated across Oregon over the last 15 years, but their water usage is creating additional problems for communities already struggling with contamination. More than 30 data centers have been built in Boardman since 2011, adding to water pollution concerns in the rural town...