Health Care

Atlanta-based Aveanna buys Pediatric Home Care

Acquirer said to retain all 70 employees here

October 26, 2017

Spokane Valley-based Pediatric Home Carte says it has been acquired by Atlanta-based Aveanna Healthcare. PHC had provided in-home nursing services to medically frail children in the Spokane area. The company-located at 1120 N. Mullan Road-was found

Deer Park breast cancer survivor spotlighted in national campaign

Kaps cites exercise as key to remaining cancer free

October 12, 2017

Jackie Kaps believes in running from problems. Well, at least when the problem is breast cancer. 'I work, and I train, because if I stop, then cancer wins,â€ says the 55-year-old Deer Park woman who has been cancer free for three years. For her effor

A bump in bariatric surgeries

More women than men undergo weight-loss procedures, physician says

October 12, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Nearly six years ago, Melani Schorr, a 44-year-old radiology information systems administrator at Deaconess Hospital, in Spokane, had gastric bypass surgery, a decision she says has changed her life. 'I'd been overweight my whole life-diets, exerci

Providence makes app for expecting, new mothers

Features to be expanded, include more pediatric info

October 12, 2017

Spokane-based Providence Health Care has unveiled a smartphone application to assist expectant and new mothers both during and following their pregnancies. Kim Jorgensen, the director of women's and children's services at Sacred Heart Children's Ho

Summit Rehabilitation to moves its Spokane Valley clinic

Practice expects to treat more people in new space

September 28, 2017

Spokane-based physical therapy practice Summit Rehabilitation Associates PLLC is moving its Spokane Valley clinic to a new site at the end of October. Currently located at 1101 N. Argonne, the new physical and occupational therapy facility will move on O

Trauma Counseling Center looks to build reputation

Downtown group to test use of VR in treatment

September 14, 2017

After a more than 20-year career serving in the U.S. Air Force, Roger Yoder had a goal of starting his own counseling service that specializes in helping victims of trauma. He opened his practice in July 2016 under the name Executive Counseling Services,

Premier Clinical Research expands 'overnight'

Planned studies to require patients to sleep on site

September 14, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane-based independent pharmaceutical research company Premier Clinical Research LLC has expanded its facility to include an overnight living space, which will enhance its study capabilities here, says Jill Ciccarello, Premier's director of research.

Incyte Diagnostic to acquire Oregon pathology group

Valley-based practice hopes to finalize transaction on Jan. 1

September 14, 2017

Samantha Peone

Spokane Valley-based Incyte Diagnostics has agreed to acquire Pendleton, Ore.-based Blue Mountain Pathology, says Incyte CEO Tom Rehwald. The two pathology practices signed a letter of intent to combine in early August, and Incyte is aiming for a Jan. 1

Heart attack prevention clinic treats its own growing pains

Bale/Doneen practice adds physician, expands space

September 14, 2017

Mike McLean

The Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center, of Spokane, is recovering from some growing pains. The center, which is the flagship clinic of Bale/Doneen Method of heart attack prevention, recently expanded, adding a part-time provider and nearly doubling

A home for HOPE

Organization moves to its own space in medical district

September 14, 2017

Treva Lind

First launched in 2004, the Spokane Hearing Oral Program of Excellence (HOPE) has relocated to larger quarters at 502 E. Fifth, moving from shared space in the University District east of downtown Spokane. The nonprofit, which offers early intervention