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Overlake Hospital ready for health-care change BY MARY JEAN SPADAFORA Bellevue Reporter
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on health care June 28 won’t be an issue at Overlake Hospital Medical Center. The facility already was moving to implement the law’s requirements, hospital officials say. “We’re going to take care of people – that’s what our function is,” said Overlake
spokesperson, Kipepeo Brown. “From our standpoint, and many of the hospitals in Washington state in particular, we were already moving towards some of those regulations.” The court’s ruling declaring most of the Affordable Care Act constitutional will enable the state to enroll every individual in Medicaid or private insurance starting in 2014.
The Medicaid coverage, particularly, will be a help to Overlake. Like all other hospitals across the country, Overlake sees many uninsured patients who use the emergency room for medical care. When they can’t pay, the hospital is stuck with the bill. More insured patients means hospitals will be reimbursed for the treatment given in emergency rooms and other urgent care. However, concerns remain for Overlake.
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Downtown sewer projects to begin July 9 Bellevue is planning four downtown sewer projects in July and August to meet the growth needs of Bellevue’s Central Business District. Over the next 20 years, Bellevue’s downtown population is projected to increase by 9,000 residents and the downtown commercial sector is predicted to expand by 28,000 jobs. Crews will remove existing pipe and replace it with new, larger pipe, install new pipe to divert flows to a pipe with higher capacity, or repair existing pipe. All businesses will be open during construction, and access will be provided where safely possible. Residents and businesses can expect construction noise and traffic impacts, which will include road and lane closures and detours around the work sites. Areas scheduled for the work are: · Main Street and 106th Avenue NE: Work will begin Monday, July 9, and will take approximately one week to complete. · NE Second Street and 112th Avenue: Work will begin Monday, July 16, and should take three to four days to complete. · NE Eighth Street and Bellevue Way: Work will begin Friday evening, Aug. 17,
Event honors pets, raises $1,500 to fight cancer BY JOSH SUMAN Bellevue Reporger
Dogs and dog-lovers from around the Eastside came to the Issaquah Highlands Bark Park on June 30 for Bark for Life, an American Cancer Society event to raise money for awareness and research of the disease. Many of the event-goers had a pet that had previously been stricken with cancer, including Kelly Hinderberger of Bellevue, who was on hand with her dog Charlie honoring a previous pet that passed from cancer. “It was pretty tough,” Hinderberger said. “We thought this would be a nice way to remember our old dog and start a new tradition.” Along with exercise stations and plenty of room to roam, the event featured a demonstration from the King County Sheriff ’s Office K-9 Unit, a “smooch booth” for dogs, booths and vendors with dog treats and foods, clothing and even specialized dog-friendly recreation like hikes and water sports. One of the local businesses displaying their services was Loving & Gentle Dog Grooming, which specializes in small dog care. Owner Rebecca Roase began in the dog grooming industry 35 years ago as a teenager and has been putting her passion for canines to work ever since. A small dog owner herself, Roase’s home-based business in Issaquah offers owners of small dogs the assurance they need. “I’ve always loved dogs and small dogs
In the past 18 months, the medical center has established various primary and urgent care clinics in Bellevue, Redmond and Issaquah. With more people covered by medical insurance, there is a question if enough physicians will be available to see them. According to the 2010 report on the
Kelly Hinderberger, of Bellevue, and her dog Charlie were on hand in the Issaquah Highlands to begin a new tradition and honor a past pet claimed by cancer. JOSH SUMAN, Bellevue Reporter
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are my speciality,” she said while holding her Toy Poodle Paige. “They really have special needs and I’ve found owners worry about them more.” The honoree of the event was Tully, an 11-year-old Golden Retriever that was diagnosed with Lymphoma three years ago. Luminita Sarbu, the veterinary oncology specialist that has helped treat Tully, said events such as Bark for Life are important for both pets and pet owners.
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