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Take strategic approach to philanthropic endeavors

Research is key step upon deciding focus of giving

October 26, 2017

Giving back not only feels good, but it can also be good business. Many companies and business leaders see charitable giving as a benchmark of success when they have the resources to give back to the community. Natural disasters and tragedies have been

Shelly O'Quinn hopes to increase foundation's visibility

INWCF manages funds valued at over $113M

October 26, 2017

In taking over as CEO of the Spokane-based Inland Northwest Community Foundation, Shelly O'Quinn says she quickly realized she was going to work for an organization that wasn't yet a household name among the communities it serves. O'Quinn had been

Reform buzz builds uncertainty among Spokane-area tax pros

Some deductions, credits go away prior to changes

October 26, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Some Spokane-area tax preparers say President Trump's recently announced plan for tax reform has shifted their focus toward possible major changes coming in 2018, rather than the comparatively few changes in the tax code for this year. 'In my opinion

Ronald McDonald House Charities: Big events, big returns

High-profile fundraisers bring in more donations

October 26, 2017

Cindy Hval

For 30 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest has provided temporary lodging, comfort, and support for families with children accessing medical care. That help would not be possible without the financial contributions of businesse

Avoid misconceptions when choosing Medicare plan

Annual plan selection period open through Dec. 7

October 26, 2017

Guest Writer

The Medicare annual election period, which started Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, is a time for people with Medicare to make important decisions about their health care-just ask the 17.7 million people who decided on a Medicare Advantage plan in 2016.

Small-town physical therapy clinic sees growth after expansion

Fitness memberships have doubled since pool opened

October 26, 2017

Samantha Peone

The Deer Park Physical Therapy & Fitness Center says it has doubled its fitness center membership to 650 people since adding a 600-square-foot pool in June. It's the third expansion that Deer Park Physical Therapy Inc., which does business as Deer Park

MultiCare's David O'Brien hopes to bring health care giant's vision for Spokane to life

Plans include strengthening leadership, integrating care

October 26, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Dr. David O'Brien, MultiCare Health System's first chief executive for its new Inland Northwest region, says he enters the job with three main goals. 'We're looking to strengthen leadership here at MultiCare, improve upon our partnerships in the

Four benefits trends shape destination workplaces

Employers enhance perks to offset rising health costs

October 26, 2017

Charlie Issacs

As businesses tally expenses and set their budgets for next year, many won't be able to escape the fact that health care price inflation continues to fuel increases in the cost of benefits. According to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s 2017 Benefits Strat

North Idaho combats physician shortage

Problem shown to be more pronounced in rural counties

October 26, 2017

Keith Erickson

Though it hasn't reached a critical point, a shortage of doctors in Idaho is plaguing the state, which ranks 49th nationwide in physicians per capita. Those numbers aren't getting any better, some North Idaho medical professionals say. According to

New approaches to knee replacements in Spokane

Robotics technology allows for more precise technique on replacement surgery

October 26, 2017

The process of undergoing both full and partial knee replacements has improved in recent years due to surgical improvements and reduced hospital stays thanks to the efforts of a couple of orthopedic physicians and practices across Spokane. Full and parti