Health Care

CHAS Health facility progresses at Iron Bridge Office Campus

Training center will help meet growing demand for workers

December 7, 2023

Construction of Community Health Association of Spokane’s new $16 million health training facility is running slightly behind schedule but is on track to open in May.

Spokane startup Litehouse Health aims to address nursing shortage

Young company has launched app, plans to start filling shifts at hospitals next year

December 7, 2023

Dylan Harris

Leaders of Litehouse Health Inc., a Spokane-based startup company, say they have developed a solution to the widespread nursing shortage.

Pyramid dream: Old Global CU headquarters converted to neurological facility

NW Neurological owner aspires to create ‘center of excellence’ downtown at old Global building

November 22, 2023

Erica Bullock

Dr. David Greeley, a neurologist and owner of Northwest Neurological PLLC, is converting the pyramid-shaped, concrete office building on the west side of downtown Spokane into a comprehensive neurological center.

Meet & Greet Kelli Miller, interim CEO at Frontier Behavioral Health

November 22, 2023

Karina Elias

The Journal recently sat down with Frontier Behavioral Health CEO Kellie Miller to discuss how she plans to lead the organization during this transition, what lessons she learned from late CEO Jeff Thomas that she hopes to continue, and how she came to work in health care administration.

Providence names division chief of primary care

Dr. Trace Julsen will oversee nine clinics in Spokane County

October 26, 2023

Dylan Harris

Dr. Trace Julsen wears several different hats in the Inland Northwest's health care field. Most recently, the Eagle River, Alaska native was named division chief of primary care for Providence Medical Group.

Maddie's Place finishes remodel, mulls expansion

Nonprofit signs option to purchase acre of land

October 26, 2023

Karina Elias

With renovations on 2,000 square feet of space at Spokane-based Maddie's Place completed last month, the nonprofit neonatal transitional care facility in the South Perry District now is considering an expansion, says Shaun Cross, CEO and president of

Private donors help fill health care revenue gap

Pandemic has changed fundraising to smaller, more personal activities

October 26, 2023

Colleen Fox

Most nonprofit organizations rely on the generosity of their neighbors to fulfill their mission, and health care is no different. Private donations help fill the gap between revenue and the rest of the operating budget.

Kinwell Medical Group to staff up in Spokane

Physician-owned practice aims to grow after taking over Vivacity clinics here

October 26, 2023

Karina Elias

Kinwell Medical Group, a physician-owned practice that took over three clinics in Spokane last fall and treats Premera Blue Cross clients exclusively, is focused on staffing up the clinics, says Dr. Sarah Crow, regional medical director for Eastern

Breast exam volume to increase due to new law

Eliminating out-of-pocket expenses said to reduce some financial barriers to early cancer detection

October 26, 2023

Erica Bullock

An increase in demand for breast imaging examinations is expected in the new year due to a new Washington state law that will eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for patients who require medically necessary exams. Breast screening and imaging is a

Selkirk Pharma raises $24M in seed funding

Spokane-based startup has plans for two more West Plains facilities

October 26, 2023

Dylan Harris

Selkirk Pharma Inc., the Spokane-based manufacturer of injectable drug products, raised $24.1 million in seed funding from undisclosed investors on Sept. 6, according to data from PitchBook, a proprietary market data software subscription platform.