Awareness and research about hormone replacement therapy have helped create more acceptance and understanding of the practice. Functional medicine provider Debbie Judd says The Metabolic Institute is growing consistently and is hiring a new provider to keep up with demand. 

Some independent community pharmacies are thriving through expanded clinical services and service areas in Eastern Washington, while some large retail chain pharmacies are confronting headwinds, namely bankruptcies and store closures.

Noticing a lack of services in the skin care industry for people of color, Abigail Palacios took on specialized training to learn how to treat a neglected group of people and opened her business, Chicana Esthetics LLC. 

Spokane-based nonprofit Excelsior Wellness is planning an innovative multifamily development in northwest Spokane where housing and mentorship will come together to provide new opportunities for transitional-age youth and elders.

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists has opened a second ambulatory surgery center in Spokane Valley, which is dedicated to procedures that use interventional pain procedures. 

Providence Medical Center building has been purchased for $5.9 million by Seattle-based BearRock Investments LLC.