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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 9. Right Tribe: Be part of a social circle that supports healthy behaviors.1 So, at the end of this portion of the presentation, I was thinking, “Great, just
BLUE ZONES
like everything else I have ever heard about, living longer and better will require instructing patients on the facts and then trying to nudge (dare I say pry) them off the couches we all seem to find ourselves vegging on while watching our favorite three
within neighborhoods that would allow
of where people are thriving, came to several
for convenience of buying food at farmers
conclusions. Individuals who thrive tend
markets and getting involved with “group”
to possess enough money to cover their
walking to and from schools. In summary,
basic needs but they don’t strive for more.
The Blue Zones Project is a systems
Rather, they focus their time and energy on
approach in which citizens, schools,
developing a caring group of healthy friends,
employers, restaurants, grocery stores and
working at meaningful jobs, engaging in
community leaders collaborate on policies
enriching hobbies, staying in reasonable
and programs that move the community
shape, and volunteering and belonging to
towards better health and well-being.
faith-based communities. To know the Power
hours of programming in the evening.” But
Following the first half of the program, there
that’s where Dan’s talk took an interesting
was a panel consisting of local business
turn and had me perking up as he unfolded
leaders and political figures who advised
the next phase of his team’s research,
on their support to make Spokane a better,
which he defined as “Building Blue Zone
healthier place to live through incorporating
9 outlined earlier defines characteristics of cultures that have longevity associated with them is not enough to change a culture giving these same characteristics to it. Likewise, with the ability to thrive, it’s not enough to know about those activities in a culture
By David Bare, MD
medical community, could begin to turn
incredibly complex number crunching and
Communities.” He pointed out, as all of us
some of these changes and putting money
SCMS President
the tide of our practices to incorporate
lots of information gathering over a number
had experienced in our own lives, that most
into neighborhood developments. Among
and invest more time and energy towards
of years) in nine lessons:
people can make changes in lifestyle for a
those present were the mayor as well as a
time that are healthier and consequently will
demographer from the Region Public Health
result in the potential of less diseased states
Department who conducted a study pointing
in our lives. But willpower alone, especially
out the differences in longevity within the
on a bigger community level, is not going
neighborhoods of Spokane and compiled
to make much of a sustainable difference.
a database that will allow planners to help
What Dan and his team found is that armed
these neighborhoods catch up with the
with the information they learned from the
rest of Spokane. Case-in-point: a dietician
Blue Zones, cities could be transformed into
working for the Cheney School District,
environments that allowed for social circles
through a program of “Scratch Cooking”,
Additionally, Dan Buettner defined six
that supported healthy behaviors.
has been able to bring healthier lunches to
Thrive Centers, domains we live in that
a whole population of students who have
influence what we do, leading us to evaluate
succeeded in lowering BMI averages by
and identify changes we can make to help
more than three points over the last two
us live longer, better:
If you had to verbally define the role of a medical provider, what would it be? I think most of us in our day-to-day practices would summarize the definition as providing care for our patients
preventing disease rather than treating disease? Imagine the pain, suffering and disability that could be prevented, and the lower cost to society that could be had, if we could begin down that road.
1. Move Naturally: They didn’t find these individuals pumping iron or running marathons but rather their environment nudged them into moving without thinking about it. Their day-to-day work
in a relational way that is intimate and
Several weeks ago, I attended a lecture
usually personal. To further define “care”
delivered by Dan Buettner, a writer for
I think most of us would also include the
National Geographic and author of several
purpose extends life by seven years.
treatment of conditions that are either acute
books related to the topic of “Living Longer
3. Down Shift: Stress is harmful and in
or chronic with the goal to cure, control or, in
Better” entitled Blue Zones. In brief, there
these blue zones they have stress just
some cases, comfort in the process of care;
are a number of zones in the world that have
like everywhere else in the world but
They looked at city planning and walkability
the location of where the care is provided,
much higher percentages of individuals
have learned to let it go.
as the starting points to reinvent
either in an inpatient or outpatient setting;
who live productive lives beyond 100 years
and the broad area of preventive care, which
of age than anywhere else in the world.
works to keep our patients healthy as to
Dan reported that he became interested in
avoid disease and injuries. I personally have
this phenomenon from the perspective of a
vegetables are the cornerstones of
creation of healthy living environments
always had the desire to help my patients live
detective trying to figure out the puzzle of
diet with meat consumed only five
which allowed for safe travel routes that
better as they live longer.
what these divergent geographic locations
times a month on average.
were pedestrian-friendly and helped
Finally, the most recent effort by this Blue
decrease the isolation and inactivity within
Zone team was to look at more than just the
Now that I am under the umbrella of Medicare, I am also personally trying to accomplish those same goals through understanding and enacting practices and principles that will accomplish said end. If your practice is like mine, a much smaller
and cultures were doing to accomplish this
was the source of activity. 2. Purpose: Knowing one’s sense of
4. 80% Rule: Stop eating before you’re stuffed. 5. Plant Slant: Beans and other
6. Wine @ Five: Moderate drinkers
neighborhoods, streets, towns and cities. Dan Burden, a member of the team, inspired innovations in cities that directed the
years. Community center leaders are also bringing their neighborhoods together in these centers to help with meals, to teach and cook, and become more active.
that is thriving, but rather it takes changing the environment in the communities where improvement in the citizen’s ability to thrive is needed. The observation and conclusion is that cultures where people thrive and are happy with their lives have environments – geographic, social, cultural and physical – that constantly nudge them into pursuing intrinsic goods and other behaviors that favor a long-term sense of well-being.
1. Community: The nation, state, county, city or suburb in which you live. Does the government of that locale create an environment that helps you thrive and live out your values? 2. Workplace: Have you selected an
feat. These areas include Ikaria, Greece,
outlive nondrinkers, especially when
communities. Dan enlisted local government
environment of the community but also the
engaging job that lets you exercise your
Loma Linda, California, Sardinia, Italy,
shared with friends.
to allow for changes that created increased
spirit of individuals who seem to have the
talents without consuming you?
Okinawa, Japan and Nicoya, Costa Rica.
7. Belong: Attending faith-based services
ease for citizens to walk to their work, play
ability to thrive where they are planted. It’s
3. Social Life: Do your friends influence you
These regions have 10 times the number of
four times per month adds up to 14
and shopping. For instance, government
the part of “Living Longer Better,” the sense
to eat right, to be active, to laugh and to
centenarians as does the US on average.
years to life.
enacted ordinances that limited the
of well-being or the ability to thrive. The team
number of fast food establishments and
looked at the concept of living better, thriving
generational families where age is not
set a lower density in each neighborhood.
or being happy, and after studying several
spending strategies, and are they healthy
dreaded but embraced is a key.
The changes allowed for smaller business
locations around the globe that are examples
and mostly stress-free?
percentage of the effort is allocated
Most of what he found and shared with
towards the preventive side as opposed
the audience I didn’t find surprising at
to the treatment side. So what if we, as a
all. In fact, he was able to sum it up (after
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE the same as the six Thrive Centers. Some of
As always, with any stimulating new
the changes we as a community can make
concept, I would ask, “What can we, as
include things like limiting the shopping
individuals, do to help those for whom we
hours that are available in a community,
care?” This includes our patients, our family,
enough to accommodate people’s
our faith community or those in our larger
different work hours but not so many as
community that might be able to live longer
to have longer hours a burden when we
and better with this new information. What
overindulge. We can also control the hours
can we do as a society of providers to help
in the workweek so that we have enough
promote this concept? What’s your input on
hours to have us financially secure, but not
this? What ideas do you have that might be
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overworked to the point that we can’t enjoy
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that we have to change the environment for
a reasonable social life. In each of the Thrive
being nudged into physical activity, buying
Centers, there are opportunities for us to
the better foods for our diet and funneling
improve on the potential of happiness (the
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ability to thrive). 2
Zones Way. National Geographic.
5. Home: Is your home set up to nudge you into behaviors that favor happiness and away from behaviors that generate discontent? 6. Self: This is your education, sense of purpose and health strategies. Do you have the capacity for gratitude, openness to give and receive love, and an appreciation of the arts?
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DR. GARY M. KNOX: BRINGING FAMILY TOGETHER AT THE LAKE
By Shelly Bonforti
certainly important to be able to do so.
Oregon in a small town called Milton-
SCMS Development Coordinator
Dr. Knox is currently the senior medical
Freewater. “It was a good place to grow up,
director at Rockwood Clinic as well as their
being in the Walla Walla Valley,” he admits.
There’s something to be said for lake vacationing - getting away from it all and “unplugging.” Lakes have a way of inspiring a time for personal reflection and identifying what’s truly important in life. “They’re a commons, owned by everyone, where you are free to stake out some space for yourself, slow your life down for a day or a weekend
or a couple weeks, and take stock of things,” says Jerry Dennis, author of The Living Great
compliance officer
“There were good
where he oversees
schools, summer jobs,
compliance with federal
and lots of outdoor
regulations and HIPAA
activities to become
laws. He also still works
involved in.” But
two half days of clinic
spending time on the
per week. “I am very
lake was not one of the
flattered that I still have
activities he enjoyed
patients that have stuck
during those years. “So
with me for so many
this is a unique thing
years even though my availability isn’t what
in our family, and has really been embraced
it used to be,” Knox acknowledged. “Those
by our whole family,” he declared. “The
patient relationships are so valuable and
huckleberry picking this year was epic! But,
rewarding that I would really miss them if I
of course, our favorite picking spots are
wasn’t able to continue to do some clinical
top secret and only to be shared with close
work,” he added. He also concedes that still
family members who are sworn to secrecy
being in the “trenches” part of the time helps
under the penalty of excommunication!”
in his work as medical director.
Lakes. Add quality family time and you’ll find
He describes the lake location as a special
lake is having the family together without
the right blend of what Dr. Gary Knox defines
place where the family gathers to relax and
all of the distractions of normal life in town.
as his favorite relaxation pastime. “There
engage in recreation and outdoor activities,
“The family enjoys singing around the
can be real relaxation and I can truly get
including kayaking and canoeing, boating,
campfire on warm summer nights, and there
away from it all for a while,” he professes.
swimming and mountain biking. “It has
never seems to be enough time at the lake,”
The family had spent some time camping and renting a cabin
available in the early 90’s, it was decided it
much more affordable,” said Knox. Located at Priest Lake in the Idaho Panhandle, Dr. Knox admits that spending time at the lake is good for his mental health. And given his typical work schedule, it’s
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always gets better when we have to leave
it’s their destination
and go back home.”
brings us all together,
the property became
to get our lakefront lot when the prices were
to our children that
stated. He adds, “It
love with it. “When
for the whole family and we were fortunate
he confesses. “We joke that the weather
summer months,” he
years ago and fell in
would be a great thing
become so endeared
of choice during the
at Priest Lake several
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His favorite aspect of spending time at the
When he’s not able to be at the lake, he also enjoys golf, playing guitar for personal enjoyment and “riding my road” as he puts it.
and even my parents
Gary M. Knox, M.D., family medicine, received his
in their eighties like
undergraduate degree at the University of Oregon in Eugene,
coming to the lake for
OR, and his medical degree at the University of Oregon
a few days each summer.” His grandmother
Health Sciences in Portland, OR. Dr. Knox completed a
even visited in the summers well into her
residency at Family Medicine of Spokane in Spokane,
nineties, and she was still recalling with
WA. He belongs to the American Board of Family Medicine
affection her summers at Priest Lake when
and is a member of the Spokane County Medical Society. He
she turned 100.
has special interests in family practice, pediatrics, and sports
When he was growing up, his family didn’t
and facility compliance officer for Rockwood Clinic, and has
have a boat or spend any time at lakes.
been a physician there since 2000. He has been practicing
He spent his formative years in northeast
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PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY SPOKANE
PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY SPOKANE INTENT ON PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO THE SHORTAGE OF PSYCHIATRIC PROVIDERS By Tanya Keeble, MD,
the Spokane Veterans Administration
based therapies, inpatient psychiatry and
Program Director,
Hospital, Eastern State Hospital, Sacred
neurology. We continue our longstanding
Psychiatry Residency Spokane
Heart Medical Center, Frontier Behavioral
work with established educational partners
Health, CHAS Health, Gonzaga University
in Spokane, which happen to be the very
and in Private Practice.
sites that have recruited our residents after
Our region has a severe shortage of psychiatric providers. Currently, in
training is completed.
Spokane, we import ninety-four percent
However, we are still not meeting the
of psychiatrists to meet the local needs.
community need for specialist mental
We have a strong emphasis on training
We also have an aging community of
healthcare. As our community has grown,
residents who are prepared for a
psychiatrists, with many psychiatrists
we have developed the structural resources
changing healthcare delivery model,
reaching or past retirement age and too
necessary to support all four years of
with an outpatient focus on integrated
few recent graduates to replace them.
training in Spokane. So, in 2013, with the
psychiatric care within a primary care
Psychiatry Residency Spokane is intent
encouragement and full support of the
setting. This emerging and innovative
on providing solutions to this shortage by
department of psychiatry at the University
model of healthcare delivery is designed
training psychiatrists locally and retaining
of Washington we went ahead with a plan
to ensure better outcomes for patients
them after graduation.
for a Providence Sponsored Psychiatry
with psychiatric disorders. Research
Residency program application and we were
demonstrates that at-risk populations such
successful in obtaining initial accreditation
as the elderly or those without medical
in May 2014. The new program has received
insurance do not follow through on specialist
Spokane has a long history of psychiatry residency training. A regional track of the University of Washington Psychiatry Residency Program was started back in 1992 as a response to a shortage of psychiatrists on the east side of the state. Because there were not enough foundational training experiences available in Spokane at that time, the program was designed to enable residents to complete core rotations in Seattle that could not be
over 600 applications for the first three
behavioral healthcare when it is provided at
positions which start June 2015. The
a separate location from their primary care
program will initially have three residents
visit, so we plan to provide their treatment
per year for a 12 resident complement, but
in a one-step approach. This innovative
the hope is that, with additional funding,
model of behavioral healthcare delivery
we will be able to grow this group to five
allows for early identification of psychiatric
residents per year taking the total resident
disorders, early and aggressive treatment
complement to 20.
of those disorders, treatment of comorbid
completed in Spokane, and to continue
We are excited to bring on board the
their training at Spokane sites for the final
Veterans Administration as a new
two years of training.
participating site for graduate medical
We are very proud of our ability to retain graduates from our predecessor program, with 50 percent of residents choosing to remain and practice in Spokane in the past five years. Our residents work in diverse settings which include
education in psychiatry. They are an important funding partner across all graduate medical education programs
sponsored residency programs, as well as Washington State University
St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute Medical
Harvard Medical School in Boston and
and Eastern Washington University in
Director Dr. Gregory Carter co-authored
a Fellow of the AAN and AANEM. “With
working alongside each other at the
a new guideline from the American
an accurate diagnosis, unnecessary tests
University District Health Center on the
Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the
or treatments may be avoided. Knowing
WSU Riverpoint campus in Spokane.
American Association of Neuromuscular
the specific subtype is important for
We are truly thankful to Empire Health
& Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM).
getting the best possible care.”
Foundation, Providence Health Care, and
Carter’s work provides guidance on how
Washington State University for their
doctors should evaluate the full picture—
collaborative partnership in making this
from symptoms, family history and ethnicity
clinic a reality. We are emerging as a
to a physical exam and certain
vibrant medical education community
lab test results—in order to
in Spokane and are thrilled to see
determine what genetic tests
medical education expansion planned
may best diagnose a person’s
for Spokane, with the development of
subtype of limb-girdle or distal
a community-based medical school at
muscular dystrophy.
Washington State University, as well as ongoing collaboration with the University of Washington as a third year psychiatry clerkship site.
of the medical community,” Carter said. The guideline is published in the October 14, 2014,
“It has been an honor to work alongside some of the best medical researchers across
print issue of Neurology®, DR. GREGORY CARTER
Carter, St. Luke’s medical director and
Spokane plans to continue the work of its
AANEM board member. “Our efforts are
predecessor program. We are committed
instrumental in providing critical research
to decreasing regional dependence on
analysis for practitioners who diagnose
outside recruitment, fostering early interest
and treat patients who are suspected to
in psychiatry as a career, building a strong
have some type of muscular dystrophy.”
are most likely to remain in the area as colleagues so that access to psychiatric
patient care is a St. Luke’s an integral part
In summary, Psychiatry Residency
community, and attracting physicians who
in medical treatments and improved cornerstone of what makes
the country,” said Gregory
psychiatric clinical, academic, and teaching
“Continued research for advancements
“These are rare muscle diseases that can be difficult to diagnose,” said guideline lead author Pushpa Narayanaswami, MD, of
care for the underserved in our region can
the medical journal of the American Academy of
Neurology. To develop the guideline, researchers reviewed all of the available studies on the disorders, which cause muscles to waste away. To read this issue of Neurology®, visit: http://www. neurology.org/content/83/16/1453.full. pdf+html. For more information, please contact Nicole Stewart at (509) 232-8300 or newsroom@inhs.org. n
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syndromes, and management of medical problems (such as obesity, hypertension, tobacco dependence, diabetes) which often results in early death for patients with psychiatric disorders. We will be moving under sponsorship of
rich collaboration in areas of addiction
the Spokane Teaching Health Center in
and geriatric psychiatry, evidenced-
the next few months, and will be joining
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the other teaching, health center
disorders such as substance misuse or pain
in the country and we look forward to a
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
TRANSITIONS IN PARTNERSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES By John McCarthy, MD,
program. As leaders in the medical
Both WSU and UW are committed to
Assistant Dean Regional Affairs,
education community, both at University
medical education in Spokane and both
WWAMI Clinical Coordinator,
of Washington School of Medicine and at
will continue to develop their academic
Eastern/Central Washington;
WSU College of Medical Sciences, we stand
programs here. Ultimately, the success of
Darryl Potyk, MD, FACP,
united in our desire to provide excellent
both institutions in this endeavor will be
University of Washington School
innovative education for the current and
dependent on the continued and growing
of Medicine,
future medical students in Spokane.
participation of excellent medical educators
Clinical Professor & Assistant Dean for Regional Affairs, Providence Internal Medicine Residency Spokane, Associate Program Director; and Ken Roberts, PhD, Acting Dean, College of Medical Sciences
Those of you who have volunteered your time and continue to support local medical education have proven that excellent medical education can be delivered here in Spokane. As we look forward, we will continue to ask for your
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Most of you have likely heard that the
who have been engaged in teaching will
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WWAMI partnership between UW and
continue to be engaged and perhaps
shared their wisdom, their knowledge,
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For those who were trained within that
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WSU
PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE
GRANT HELPS INJURED WORKERS GET BACK ON THE JOB By Kevin Dudley
options they have when an employee is
worker,” she said.
WSU Spokane Communications Coordinator
injured. Smart and her colleagues began by
Smart brought her materials to the
surveying employers who are stakeholders
Western Governor’s Conference held in
in the ERTW program.
Spokane this past September. She also
A nursing professor at Washington State University Spokane has developed materials designed to save employers
After getting the results of the survey,
and the state’s Department of Labor &
Smart and her team – which also
Industries (L&I) time and money.
included Dr. Melody Rasmor from WSU
Getting individuals who have a job-related injury or illness back to work in one job
Vancouver – had a clear picture of what needed to happen. “We wanted to change the culture
goal of the Safety and Health Investment
and change their mindset,” she said.
Programs (SHIP) grant awarded to WSU
“We heard employers say, ‘We don’t
Spokane College of Nursing Associate
have light duty work, we don’t have
Professor Denise Smart.
modified duty work. If a worker can’t
The process began two years ago when the Washington State Legislature directed L&I and SHIP to encourage employers
come back a hundred percent, we can’t bring them back’.”
to use the Early Return to Work (ERTW)
develop materials for employers that
process and to support workers who
mapped out the ERTW process and helped
are injured on the job to return to work,
guide the development of modified work
DENISE SMART
preferably within
duty that an injured worker could do before
three days of their
returning to their regular job. This helps
injury.
L&I, the employer and the injured worker.
“The statistics
An occupational therapist and L&I expert
show that the
worked with Smart to show employers
average injured
how much an injured worker could do
worker comes
in a modified role. Sometimes, Smart
back to work in
said, employers didn’t even know they
eight days,” Smart
could offer modified work roles to injured
said.
workers, or that the state offers financial
To reduce the number of workdays missed, Smart partnered with Rockwood Health
incentives to employers with up to $10,000 in wage compensation.
Providence is immediately moving ahead
For more information, please call (509)
handed out 92 of the 35-page manuals she
with hiring staff to work in the new
474-3081 or email phcpublicrelations@
ambulatory surgery center and anticipates
providence.org. n
and her colleagues created. Smart said the conference attendees were very receptive
The manuals are for L&I and the grant team members to distribute to employers informing them of their options for when an employee is injured. They include a DVD with videos (with Spanish and Russian subtitles) for new employee orientation employers for when an employee is injured, information about contacting healthcare and insurance providers, and more. There can be a lot of paperwork and confusion involved in working with L&I and healthcare and insurance providers when an employee is injured, and the materials Smart and Rasmor helped to create aim to reduce the confusion.
Providence Health Services –
being ready to serve patients by the end of
Washington has received approval
this year.
from the Washington State Department of Health of its certificate of need application to open an ambulatory (outpatient) surgery center in the Providence Medical Park located in Spokane Valley. The approval
Providence Medical Park, located on the north side of I-90, east of Sullivan, opened in April of this year and is a multispecialty center that puts primary and specialty
MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION FOR DECEMBER 2014
physician offices, lab, diagnostic imaging,
Thank you to the members listed below.
pharmacy services and urgent care together
Their contribution of time and talent
under one roof. The ambulatory surgery
has helped to make the Spokane County
center will provide outpatient surgical
Medical Society the strong organization
“We are delighted with the Department’s
services for patients who are admitted
it is today.
decision and are excited to bring
and discharged within 24 hours and do not
a greater complement of surgical
require inpatient hospitalization.
authorizes Providence to establish four operating rooms to serve both adult and pediatric patients.
specialties and services to the community,” says Elaine Couture, chief executive of Providence Health Care in Eastern Washington. “This decision will improve access for residents of Spokane Valley and surrounding communities to
“My commitment is to workplace
more cost-effective and convenient care.
safety,” Smart said. “Getting someone
By shifting care from high-cost hospital
back to work as soon as possible
settings to lower-cost, ambulatory or
minimizes the disruption in their salary,
outpatient settings, Providence will
their income and their livelihood. There
be able to pass along cost savings to
is also data that shows injured workers
consumers”, continued Couture.
40 Years Bruce G. Hopkins, MD
12/10/1974
“We sincerely appreciate the tremendous
Neil J. O’Keefe, MD
12/10/1974
support and enthusiasm Providence has
Robert A. Bonneau, MD
12/10/1974
received from physicians, community, business and government leaders, as well as residents of Spokane Valley, throughout the certificate of need process,” said Couture. “Providence Medical Park, and its full contingent of services that will now include ambulatory surgery, is an extension of our mission to bring exceptional care to the people we serve.
20 Years Vera H. Cheng, MD 12/15/1994 Andrea M. Dominey, MD 12/15/1994 Carol L. Hathaway, MD
12/15/1994
Daniel L. Randolph, MD
12/15/1994
10 Years Randy A. Poncher, MD
recover more quickly when they return
System and Valley Hospital to produce
“There are always tasks within a job that
materials for employers outlining the
could be accommodated for an injured
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safety grant application process and
sessions, flowcharts explaining options for
Smart and her colleagues worked to
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROVES PROVIDENCE CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATION
spoke to the crowd about the workplace
to her findings and solutions.
or another as soon as possible was the
PROVIDENCE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER IN SPOKANE VALLEY APPROVED
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EASTERN WASHINGTON PHYSICIAN HEALTH COMMITTEE (EWPHC) EWPHC is a “quick call” to find assistance
Assistance is available to you in the following areas:
This commi�ee, a fusion of the former SCMS commi�ee and one including members of medical staffs of Community Health Services and Providence Health Care Hospitals, meets quarterly to educate ourselves about physician health issues, review u�liza�on and sa�sfac�on with the Wellspring Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and plan ac�vi�es, programs and resources to address needs in those areas.
Marital and Family Issues
Death of a Spouse or Family Member
Drug/Alcohol Misuse
Lawsuit Educa�on and Support
Some of the guiding principles of the commiƩee are:
MQAC/OSTEO Board Issues
Boundary Issues
Disrup�ve Behavior
Elder Care
Prac�ce Management
The medical profession and healthcare community should foster physician well‐being A sense of community with one’s peers is vital to personal well‐being Assess the changes in the healthcare environment
DISCUS ANALYTICS / GROUP HEALTH
DISCUS ANALYTICS ENGAGES NUVODIA TO CREATE ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS INTERFACES FOR ITS FLAGSHIP PRODUCT, JOINTMAN®. Nuvodia, a Spokane-based technology
application analysis, IT engineering and
“The Nuvodia/Discus Agreement is the
services organization, has been
development staff necessary to map the
first of our combined efforts to expand
engaged by Discus Analytics to develop
interfaces that will allow JointMan® to
and unlock the value of complex real-time
a series of software interfaces that
share data with leading EHR systems
practice data for patients, physicians and
will allow its JointMan® product, a
including: Allscripts, Centricity, Cerner,
payers. Nuvodia is an exceptional company
clinical intelligence and data collection
EPIC, Greenway and NextGen.
and we are excited to work with their
portal designed specifically for use by Rheumatologists, to improve patient outcomes and quality metrics in realtime. Nuvodia will build interfaces that enable Jointman® to seamlessly share data with a number of popular Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. Nuvodia’s project team, over the course
Jon Copeland, CEO of Nuvodia shared: “Discus is clearly a best in class solution
talented team,” stated Karen Ferguson, CEO of Discus Analytics.
for the Rheumatology practice and we
For more information, please contact
are pleased to count them as a client.”
Jon Copeland, CEO, NUVODIA at 855-
Nuvodia and Discus will continue to
568-8634 or Karen Ferguson, WSMGMA
collaborate and add additional EHR and
Past-President, Discus Analytics, CEO, at
other population health management
509-462-2818. n
systems in the near future.
of a four-month engagement, will provide
Physician Commi�ee Members (Name and Contact Informa�on) Jim Shaw, Chair 710‐3151
GROUP HEALTH EARNS RARE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE MEDICARE 5 STAR QUALITY RATING
Barry Barnes
255‐6557
Michael Metcalf
927‐4102
Paul Russell
954‐4989
Steve Brisbois
953‐3798
Michael Moore
747‐5141
Robert Sexton
624‐7320
Andi Chatburn
624‐2313
Mira Narkiewicz
889‐5599
Tasca Snow
565‐4000
Group Health’s HMO Medicare Advantage
“Group Health’s approach to quality is
“Recognition as a
Deb Harper
443‐9420
Sam Palpant
467‐4258
Alexandra Wardzala
990‐1938
plan has earned the highest rating available
that it’s not a means to garner recognition
5 Star Medicare
Michael Henneberry
448‐2558
Tad Pa�erson
939‐7563
Hershel Zellman
993‐4274
from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
or awards, rather it is an outcome of our
Advantage plan
Services (CMS). Group Health is one of only
team’s expertise and commitment to doing
means we’re
16 plans in the country to receive this rating
what’s best for our members,” said Scott
proactively helping
for 2015*.
Armstrong, president and CEO of Group
our patients and
Health Cooperative. “It’s what our patients
members keep up
and members deserve and demand.”
their health — which is the essence of why
Greg Loewen
844‐8476
Rod Peterson
944‐5781
Caduceus Al Anon Family Group ‐ Meets every Thursday evening from 6:15 pm un�l 7:15 pm at 626 N. Mullan Rd., Spokane, WA. Non‐smoking mee�ng for spouses and signicant others of Healthcare Providers who are in recovery or who may need help seeking recovery. Facilitated 12 Step Al Anon Format. No dues or fees. Contact (509) 928‐4102 for more informa�on. Physician Family Alanon Group ‐ Physicians, physician spouses or signicant others and their adult family members share their experience, strength and hope concerning difficult physician family issues. This may include medical illness, mental illness, addic‐ �ons, work‐related stress, life transi�ons and rela�onship difficul�es. We meet Tuesday evenings a�er 6pm. The format is structured by the 12‐Step Alanon principles. All is conden�al and anony‐ mous. There are no dues or fees. To discuss whether this group could be helpful for you, contact Bob at (509) 998‐5324.
CMS assigns scores of one to five stars to Medicare Advantage plans based on more than 50 care and service quality measures
Group Health’s HMO Medicare Advantage
across five categories. Measures include
Plan was also ranked 14th in the nation
how a health plan helps its members
among more than 600 health insurance
stay healthy, manage chronic conditions,
plans by the National Committee for Quality
member satisfaction, customer service,
Assurance (NCQA). The NCQA results
and pharmacy services.
were published in the November issue of Consumer Reports®.
Group Health exists,” said Chief Medical Executive Steve Tarnoff, MD. “The more we listen to our patients’ perception of quality, we know they want the kind of experience that the 5-star program honors: Care that makes them feel heard and involved in their health, makes transactions easy, and keeps them safe.” n *Source: cms.gov, 2015 MA Landscape Source Files
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NEW SCMS MEMBERS The following physicians and physician assistants have applied for membership and notice of application is presented. Any member who has information of a derogatory nature concerning an applicant’s moral or ethical conduct, medical qualifications or such requisites shall convey this to our Credentials Committee in writing to the Spokane County Medical Society, 104 South Freya Street, Orange Flag Building, Suite 114, Spokane, Washington, 99202.
IN MEMORIUM PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS O’Neel, Anthony, PA-C Physician Assistant Med School: U of Washington MEDEX (2014) Joined Northwest Orthopedic Specialists 10/2014
PHYSICIANS PRESENTED A SECOND TIME
PHYSICIANS Korasick, Jocelyn, MD Family Medicine Med School: Rush Medical College (2005) Internship: Idaho State U (2006) Residency: Idaho State U (2000) Joined Rockwood Clinic 8/2014 Cairney, Catherine, MD Obstetrics and Gynecology Med School: St Louis U (2009) Internship: St Louis U (2010) Residency: St Louis U (2013) Joined Rockwood OB/GYN Center 1/2014 Roos, Jason, DO Otolaryngology Med School: Still U (2010) Internship: Michigan State U (2011) Residency: Michigan State U (2015) Joining Rockwood ENT Center 8/2015
Eastvold, Paul, MD Pathology Joined Inland Northwest Blood Center, Director 10/2014 Lance, Raymond, MD Urology Joined Spokane Urology 12/2014 Rooney, Michele, MD Pathology Joining InCyte Diagnostics 04/2015 Randolph, Joseph, MD Emergency Medicine Joining Emergency Consultants, Deaconess 04/2015
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS PRESENTED A SECOND TIME Fournier, James, PA-C Physician Assistant Joined Emergency Consultants, Deaconess 12/2014
IN MEMORIUM
received training in cardiac surgery, thoracic
United States. Dr. Sandler was also an
DAVID SANDLER, MD
surgery, vascular surgery, and pediatric
accomplished and recognized author.
Dr. David Sandler passed away on November 12, 2014. He was born in Stalingrad, Russia on March 14, 1953. His mother was a doctor, and from a very early age she took David with her to the hospital where she worked. As a result, David knew that becoming a doctor was his life’s ambition. He completed his undergraduate work in Leningrad, Russia, and received his medical degree from the University of Leningrad in 1976. He completed his post-graduate work in Canada and Boston, Massachusetts.
medical training on cardiothoracic surgery. From 1985 to 1987, he was the Training Resident/Chief Resident in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada where he
Dr. Sandler served as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Transplant Surgery at the University of Western Ontario Affiliated Teaching Hospitals in London, Ontario where he selected and managed transplant patients and gained experience with orthotopic heart transplant, single lung, heart/lung transplant surgery and organ procurement. With Dr. Sandler’s distinguished background and technical surgical skills, he led the way in cardiothoracic surgery techniques and research. He presented new procedures in cardiac uses to other physicians at international professional conferences. Dr. Sandler was highly recognized within the United
Dr. Tim Icenogle met Dr. David Sandler in 1992 at which time Dr. Icenogle worked very diligently to convince Dr. Sandler to join his team as a partner at Sacred Heart Medical Center. Outside of the hospital, David’s focus was his family. He was successful in bringing his only sister, Leonora, and her husband, Yuri, to Canada from Russia, where they all lived before Dr. Sandler joined Dr. Icenogle’s team. David enjoyed art, photography, and travelling with his beloved wife of twelve years, Mischelle. David is survived by his “My Beautiful Wife” Mischelle; his sister; his nephew and niece, whom he helped raise; and his great nieces and nephews.
Network of Organ Sharing, established
In loving memory of Dr. David Sandler, a
by the U.S. Congress in 1984, which
new patient care room in the expanded
administers the only Organ Procurement
CICU (large, with city view) will be named in
and Transplantation Network in the
his honor. n
MEDICAL STUDENTS REACH OUT TO THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY A newly-formed medical Spanish
The group plans to expand to become an
interest group at the WSU Riverpoint
inter-professional organization open to
campus is currently seeking
all Riverpoint campus health professions
Spanish speaking preceptors.
students.
Started this year by three UW/WSU
Group Goals
WWAMI medical students, the group witnessed a growing interest among classmates who were interested in shadowing providers who speak Spanish in a clinical setting in order to observe and experience applied medical Spanish.
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continued to precede him. From 1990 to 1992,
surgery and had demonstrated their
In 1985, Dr. Sandler began focusing his
Nalluri, Murili, MD Gastroenterology Med School: Nagarjuna U, India (1988) Internship: U of Pennsylvania (1996) Residency: U of Pennsylvania (1999) Fellowship: St Louis U (2008) Fellowship: Mayo Clinic (2005) Joining Rockwood Digestive Health Center 1/2015
cardiothoracic surgery. His reputation
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• Become more comfortable speaking in Spanish with patients • Learn best practices for working with all non-English speaking patients and those of different cultural backgrounds
• Improve and maintain Spanish-speaking skills
Interested in Being Involved? If you are interested in getting involved,
• Learn medical Spanish
please email Izzy Nuttall at ejn5@uw.edu with
• Increase cultural awareness of Spanish-
your availability. Afternoons and Tuesdays
speaking populations
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CLASSIFIED ADS
CLASSIFIED ADS POSITIONS AVAILABLE ESTABLISHED SPOKANE CLINICAL RESEARCH COMPANY is seeking primary care and specialty physicians interested in serving as Principle Investigators or as SubInvestigators. There is an opportunity to assume an on-going research portfolio and to join new studies that are opening in the fall of 2014. For more information, contact Dalyn Boehm or John Driscoll at Premier Clinical Research at (509) 343-3710 or research@ premierclinicalresearch.com. BC/BE PEDIATRICIAN WANTED, SPOKANE The State of Washington Division of Disability Determination Services seeks a BC/BE pediatrician to perform contract service in our Spokane office. Contract services include the evaluation of physical impairment severity from medical records and other reports, utilizing Social Security regulations and rules of law. Medical consultants function as members of the adjudicative team and assist staff in determining eligibility for disability benefits. Reimbursement: $65/hour base; potential for $68/hour for high productivity. Interested physicians should contact Chief Medical Consultant Dr. Gene Profant at (360) 664-7454 or Spokane Office Manager David Bennett at (509) 329-2508. This position reviews interesting cases; teaching is thus an integral function. Hours are quite flexible. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A COMPASSIONATE AND SKILLED FAMILY/INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN/ FINAL YEAR RESIDENT For our growing clinic in the Olympic Peninsula. This setting provides a place and all the resources for setting up your own private practice in a complete turnkey manner with regulatory and administrative matters taken care of professionally. The organization is physician led and takes care of physicians very well. We would expect the new physician to start with some urgent care hours and slowly transition to a full time private practice primary care. Candidates signing up in during their residency are eligible for a $1000 per month stipend for the remainder of their residency. For further details, please call (509) 414-6390.
MANN-GRANDSTAFF VA MEDICAL CENTER in Spokane has immediate opportunities for Psychiatrists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Internists, and Hospitalists and an immediate opening for a Director of the Emergency Department. Recruitment incentives and Education Debt Reduction Incentives may be available. Please contact Rodney Gile (509) 434-7590 (Rodney.gile@ va.gov) or Robyn Highbarger (509) 434-7393 (Robyn.Highbarger@va.gov) for specific information about positions. QTC MEDICAL GROUP is one of the nation’s largest private providers of medical disability evaluations. We are contracted through the Department of Veterans Affairs to manage their compensation and pension programs. We are currently expanding our network of Psychology, Psychiatry, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine and General Medicine providers for our Washington Clinics. We offer excellent hours and we work with your availability. We pay on a per exam basis and you can be covered on our malpractice insurance policy. The exams require NO treatment, adjudication, prescriptions to write, on-call shifts, overhead and case file administration. Please contact Theresa Domasin directly at (909) 718-5424 or tdomasin@qtcm.com or visit our website www. qtcm.com to learn more about our company. PROVIDENCE FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY SPOKANE - Immediate opening with Providence Family Medicine Residency Spokane (PFMRS) for a full- time BC/BE FP physician who has a passion for teaching. PFMRS is affiliated with the University of Washington School of Medicine. We have seven residents per year in our traditional program, one per year in our Rural Training Track and also administer OB and Sports Medicine Fellowships. This diversity benefits our educational mission and prepares our residents for urban & rural underserved practices. We offer a competitive salary, benefit package and gratifying lifestyle. Please contact Linda Barkley, Program Assistant at (509) 459-0688 or Linda.Barkley2@providence.org.
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PROVIDENCE MEDICAL GROUP (PMG) Eastern Washington has immediate opportunities for BE/BC Family Physicians to join our expanding primary care team in Spokane and Spokane Valley, eastern Washington’s largest cities. Newborns to geriatrics, no OB. Excellent compensation and benefits. PMG – Eastern Washington is our physician-led network of more than 450 primary and specialty care providers in multiple clinic locations in Spokane and Stevens County. PMG partners with some of the region’s most advanced hospitals: Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital, Providence Holy Family Hospital, Providence Mount Carmel and Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital. Contact Mark Rearrick at mark.rearrick@providence. org or (509) 474-6605 for more information. PHYSICIAN-BE/BC FAMILY MEDICINE General Full Time, Spokane, WA Columbia Medical Associates (CMA) is a multispecialty medical group with more than 40 clinicians in 12 locations throughout the Spokane, Wash. region. The providers of CMA are dedicated to providing patient-centered, evidencebased medical care for the 70,000 patients the organization serves each year. CMA employs 200 health care professionals and accepts all types of insurance. CMA is a subsidiary of Group Health Cooperative and its physicians are employees of Group Health Physicians. Benefits include: Full malpractice indemnification, medical/ dental/vision benefits, 401(k), 4 weeks paid vacation, CME, long-term disability, long-term care benefits. Competitive salary offered. Spokane is located on the eastern side of the state. Its unique location provides year round activities including skiing, hiking, boating and kayaking. Small town charm, pleasant neighborhoods, affordable housing and a highly rated school system make Spokane a great place to live and an unparalleled place to raise a family. Columbia Medical Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Interested candidates may send a CV to Jessica Billings at billings.j@ghc.org.
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SPECTRUM HEALTHCARE RESOURCES has an immediate opportunity for a civilian Family Practice Physician at Fairchild Air Force Base. This contract position offers: Full-time; Outpatient setting; Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm; Manageable patient load (20-25 per day) and Shared on-call responsibilities (mostly telephone consulting). The position will have the following requirements: Current and unrestricted medical license; Successful completion of a family medicine residency; Board Certified by the ABFM or AOBFP; BLS, ACLS, PALS and Ability to work in a team setting. Contact Spectrum recruiter Lisa Paska for more information at Lisa_Paska@ spectrumhealth.com or (314) 744-4107. N.E. WASHINGTON HEALTH PROGRAMS LOON LAKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is seeking a family practice ARNP or PA-C. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with a medical team that is dedicated to the mission of NEWHP and have the ability to work autonomously. The Loon Lake clinic is nestled in the rural area of Loon Lake in N.E. Washington State. The area allows for the recreational enthusiast who enjoys, skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing, snowshoeing, horseback riding and any other outdoor event that you desire. Competitive salary and benefits. N.E. Washington Health Programs is also a NHSC/State student loan repayment eligible site. Please send resume to NEW Health Programs/Attn: HR DTR/PO Box 808/ Chewelah, WA 99109 or email to: vickien@ newhp.org. EOE & Provider JOIN OUR TEAM AS A FT PCP! Christ Clinic is a well-established faith-based, non-profit primary care clinic with over 23 years of service to Spokane’s low-income and underserved populations. We are seeking a FT ARNP or PA-C to serve as a primary care clinician. Must have current WA state license, experience in primary care and ability to work with electronic medical records. Previous experience with under-served populations is preferred. For more information or to apply send your cover letter and resume to bridget@ christclinic.org As a PCP at Christ Clinic you will help heal the body and soul of Spokane.
PHYSICIAN WANTED NATIVE PROJECT/ NATIVE HEALTH CLINIC – Consider joining a growing, innovative, community health clinic in Spokane, WA. NATIVE offers patient-centered care in a medical home that provides medical, dental, mental health, chemical dependency and preventative health services in a multidisciplinary practice model and needs a Family or Internal Medicine physician. Physician benefits include competitive salary and excellent medical, dental and life insurance benefits, 401(k), paid licenses and CMEs, I.H.S. and NHSC loan repayment and signing bonus. At NATIVE’s beautiful facility, we serve people of all ethnicities, income levels, ages and medical or behavioral health needs. For more information contact Dylan Dressler, Clinic Manager, at (509) 483-7535 or our website at www.nativeproject.org for the complete job description. Shriners Hospitals for Children-Spokane is looking for a full-time PEDIATRIC HOSPITALIST. We are dedicated to providing medical and rehabilitative services to children with congenital deformities and conditions, problems resulting from orthopaedic injuries and diseases of the neuromusculoskeletal system. We are also committed to the promotion of medical education and research related to the causes of orthopaedic conditions in children. At Shriners Hospitals for Children, each patient receives an individualized care plan incorporating the full range of needed multidisciplinary services, always incorporating the patient and family’s goals and addressing their concerns. The Spokane hospital treats over 9,000 patients in our outpatient clinic and over 900 surgeries annually. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package including medical/dental/ vision, four weeks paid vacation, CME, extended illness, 403(b) matching, short and long term disability leave benefits. Drug free, equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates may send a CV to Karen Mattern at kmattern@shrinenet.org.
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We are seeking an experienced CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, male or female, to join our team in a busy small, independent family practice in North Spokane. Beautiful office, super location, great patients! Contact lon_madsen@hotmail.com. REAL ESTATE ALL COSTS INCLUDED--UPSCALE VIEW CONDO One of a kind, separate entrance condo built into an upscale home on the north side. (Owners rarely in residence) This home is located in a quiet, gated community, with panoramic views overlooking a small lake and golf course. It is totally turnkey furnished, dishes, linens, cleaning supplies etc. All new appliances, modern decor. One bedroom (king size bed/rollway for guests) one bath, complete laundry room w/full size washer/dryer and one car garage with extra storage. ALL COSTS ARE INCLUDED! Heat/ AC, Utilities/Water, Cable TV, Internet/WiFi, Long Distance phone. Golf and walking trails right out the door. Close to Holy Family Hospital and Whitworth University. Freeway access to South Hill hospitals. Call (509) 954-8339 for details. Available immediately. Willing to rent “unfurnished.” NEW 2,400 SQ. FT. HOME located five minutes from downtown Spokane in country setting. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, full kitchen and completely furnished. $250.00 day/$1,000.00 week/$3,000.00 month with a month maximum stay unless arranged by owner. Call Sheri at (208) 6419069 or email 209homedesign@gmail.com. CONDO FOR RENT- Very nice and clean 2BR, 2BA one-level, 1,200 sq. ft. 7th and Monroe, City views, one block walk to Deaconess, Shriners, shopping. Convenient to SHMC, Rockwood and downtown. Covered underbuilding parking. Quiet, nicely updated, fireplace, dishwasher, washer/dryer, elevator. $800/month. Call (509) 263-1746 for more information and to see.
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CLASSIFIED ADS MEDICAL OFFICES/BUILDINGS
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/EVENTS
NEW MEDICAL PLAZA - DOWNTOWN SPOKANE has available a 2,000 sq. ft. Ambulatory Surgery Center within a newly constructed integrated medical plaza. Medical Plaza is comprised of complimentary clinical specialties including dermatology, age management, wellness programs and a medical spa. Surgery Center is ready for immediate custom build out to your specifications. Conveniently located within one mile of two major hospitals at the intersection of 3rd and Sherman. Plenty of onsite parking with heated sidewalks. Building amenities include shared conference room, beautiful lobby, coffee kiosk and more. Partnership/ ownership opportunity possible subject to terms of lease. Financing available. For further information, and to schedule a tour, contact John Driscoll at (509) 624-1184, ext. 1123.
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) Meets the second Thursday of every month at noon at the Heart Institute, classroom B. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the IRB office at (509) 358-7631. MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS. OF EASTERN WASHINGTON (MRC) – General Membership Meeting Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. at the Spokane Regional Health District, 1101 W. College, Auditorium. Meeting agenda to include a presentation on Survival and Preparedness, a presentation on Alternate Care Facilities, and an update on training, exercise, equipment, recruitment, recognition and communication. Next meeting scheduled for 14 January 2015.
NORTH SPOKANE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING has several medical office suites for lease. This 60,000 sq. ft. professional medical office building is located at N. 5901 Lidgerwood directly north of Holy Family Hospital at the NWC of Lidgerwood and Central Avenue. The building has various medical office spaces available for lease from 635 to 10,800 contiguous usable sq. ft. and has undergone extensive remodeling, including two new elevators, lighted pylon sign, refurbished lobbies, corridors and stairways. Other tenants in the building include urgent care, family practice, pediatrics, dermatology, dentistry, pathology and pharmacy. Floor plans and marketing materials emailed upon request. A Tenant Improvement Allowance is available, subject to terms of lease. Contact Patrick O’Rourke, CCIM, CPM®with O’Rourke Realty, Inc. at (509) 624-6522, mobile (509) 999-2720 or psrourke@comcast.net.
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For more information regarding the Community of Professionals program contact Dean Larsen, CEO at (509) 325-5010.
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