As a Providence Family Medicine doctor in rural northeastern Washington, I am used to seeing a variety of cases, whether it is a cowboy in the emergency department who was thrown off a bull or a pregnant mother coming in for a routine checkup.

I love living in Coeur d'Alene. I graduated from Lake City High School, and when it came time to start a family, my wife-born and raised in Coeur d'Alene-and I were intentional about doing so where we grew up. I've known from a young age I

Spokane-based Critical Airlift Safe Loader LLC has created the Helicopter Air Ambulance Backsaver, a new medical device, to help medical staff reduce injuries and load patients on and off helicopter air ambulances more safely, says the company's

In a quiet corner of Spokane Valley, songbirds and other sounds of nature occasionally break the silence at the recently completed Family Wellness & Healing Center, where employees at The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations are preparing to welcome

Providence has partnered with the Washington State University College of Nursing, in Spokane, to provide the school with registered nurses to instruct classes for its RN program. The mutually beneficial partnership, which began about a year ago

Newport Spokane LLC, a San Pedro, California-based real estate development company, has applied for a commercial building permit for the construction of Vineyard Park, a $21.7 million, 123-unit assisted-living facility, permits on file with the city of

Liberty Lake-based Family Resource Home Care has acquired Companion Care Inc., of Woodinville, Washington. Jeff Wiberg, CEO of FRHC, says the acquisition is part of the in-home care company's goal of increasing its market share across Washington

Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank has sold its 60,000-square-foot Coeur d'Alene service center to a prominent local commercial real estate company, and Coeur d'Alene-based nonprofit health care provider Heritage Health has agreed to lease the building.

Caring for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles you'll play. It may start with driving your loved one to get groceries or to the doctor. Later, you may take more time off from work, prepare meals, or handle bills. No matter