Health Care

Tech helps moms to be

Expert says some tools, tests are more accurate than others

January 18, 2018

Even as the future of health care remains uncertain, the industry continues to develop technology designed to make managing health easier. While it might seem like there's a new phone app or do-it-yourself test for everything, Dr. Lacey Marks, an OB-GY

Providence boosts its outpatient stroke care

Walz stresses importance of women caring for selves

January 18, 2018

While the symptoms of a stroke in men and women are generally consistent, there is frequently a profound difference in the way members of each gender handle their recovery after the fact, says Dr. Beth Walz of Providence Health Care. 'I saw this just

Spokane health care industry ramp-up is in high gear

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December 21, 2017

Despite the ongoing prospect of changes to the Affordable Care Act, health care administrators in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene continue to drive operations in growth mode. Providence Health Care, the Inland Northwest's largest provider network, has tr

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Rider provides hedge for disability insurance

Premiums will be refunded if policy is claim free

December 7, 2017

Todd Radwick

Disability insurance with a return-of-premium rider is a type of insurance made to protect your income if you get sick or hurt and can't work, but where you can get a 100 percent refund of all your premiums paid, typically at age 67, if you don't have

$6 million medical building going up in Riverstone

North Idaho Dermatology develops new structure

December 7, 2017

Samantha Peone

NID LLC, an affiliate of North Idaho Dermatology PA, is building a $6 million, four-story structure at 2199 N. Merritt Creek Loop in Coeur d'Alene. The three-story, 27,400-square-foot building will be situated above a 9,400-square-foot parking level sa

HSSA grants $380,000 for access to health care

Five Spokane nonprofits receive share of funding

December 7, 2017

Business Wire

The Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County announced it will grant $380,000 next year to five community recipients of its annual Access to Care grant competition. The organizations that were selected provide health services and increased

Free to ride: Care Cars program delivers mobility

Service transports seniors, disabled to appointments

December 7, 2017

Cindy Hval

Jennifer Perkins was overwhelmed. Her husband, David, had suffered a stroke and been diagnosed with dementia. Countless doctor appointments and medical tests stretched out before them, but Perkins had her own health issues, and she didn't drive. 'I

DSHS rolls out two new caregiver support services

Ultimately, programs aim to help seniors stay in homes

December 7, 2017

Samantha Peone

The Washington state Department of Social and Health Services has rolled out new services for unpaid caregivers. Bea Rector, Olympia-based director of the home and community services division within the Aging and Long Term Support Administration of DSHS

Providence cardiac program accredited for treatment of congenital heart disease

Group is one of 16 in U.S. to secure designation

December 7, 2017

The Providence Adult & Teen Congenital Heart Program, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital, is among the first heart programs in the U.S. to receive accreditation from Adult Congenital Heart Association. The program here is o

Inland Imaging's sharper image

New scanning technology said to aid accuracy, treatment

December 7, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Inland Imaging LLC, of Spokane, has begun using new dual scanning technology called a SPECT-CT scan, which radiologists here say enables them to diagnose and treat patients with certain conditions more accurately. Inland's nuclear medicine manager Davi