A Spokane heart surgeon is performing a new, less invasive procedure, called the Wolf mini-maze, to treat the irregular heartbeat condition known as atrial fibrillation.The physician, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Dr. Mandya Vishwanath, a

Though available data arent good enough to help the community prioritize which health-care concerns here are most important to address, someincluding obesity, injuries, and substance abuseare certainly worthy of greater focus, the countys a

After spending the past several years expanding and remodeling its sprawling South Hill campus, Sacred Heart Medical Center is undergoing another kind of revamp: the reworking of its patient-flow strategies and day-to-day staffing needs. While

The Gonzaga University School of Law and Eastern Washington Universitys School of Social Work and Human Services will collaborate this fall on a dual-degree program under which students will be able to earn both a law degree and a masters in of

These are tough decisions. The trendy apparel-store chain you work for has fought hard to secure a lucrative relationship with a popular recording artist, and the exclusive line of clothing that bears his name is sure to be a hit with young to

Ergonomics is often defined as the study of people adapting to their work environment, and Summit Rehabilitation Associates PLLC, of Spokane, is constantly studying the causes of workplace injuries to help people do that and to reduce workers on

The number of foreclosures on deeds of trust in Spokane County fell in 2004 for the second straight year, and to the lowest level in six years. With the regions employment outlook improving and home prices rising, the number of foreclosures 6

The Wolff Cos., a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based development company that began operations in Spokane and still has significant holdings here, plans to build a retail center along U.S. 2, north of Spokane, that will be anchored by an Aslin-Finch Feed & of

Spokane International Airport handled its fourth highest volume of air cargo last year, and the highest tonnage of such shipments its seen since the record-breaking year of 2000, just before the economy soured. Observers say thats a positive of

Demand for temporary workers is surging, especially in manufacturing, providing a sign that the Inland Northwests economy is improving, temporary-help agencies here say.Demand for employees has grown strongly in several sectors since the of a