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We are on a Roll!

This past year has been challenging for everyone.

We are thankful that we are able to recognize creativity and excellence during this unprecedented time. Back on a roll, ShowCase is thrilled that we we now get a chance to highlight the best and brightest in our region. As our nation returns to work and we look back on this past year, it is our honor to rev up the engines and focus on moving forward and celebrating ShowCase Magazine’s Best of 2021 with you, our readers.

The voting process started in March as we turned to you, our loyal reader, and asked you to cast your vote for the Best in 51 categories. Votes poured in for everything from shopping to healthcare, cuisine and giving back.

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In this issue, ShowCase Magazine celebrates our local businesses and organizations and spotlights their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic while also celebrating the Best in our region as determined by our readers. Our team then compiled the votes for the Best, and those nominees are honored in this issue.

We invite our readers to seek these organizations out and congratulate them on their success and being voted the Best of 2021. Whether you are reading this in print, online or on social media, we invite you to celebrate these businesses and pay them a compliment or simply send them your patronage. Congratulations to the Best of 2021.

Thank you for reading and celebrating with us!

Robin Lucas Robin Lucas, Publisher ShowCase Media

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HOME HOME BUILDERS Kingdom Builders 1119 Main St, Sumner 253.313.3890 kbc-llc.com

Rob Rice Homes

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Scott Homes

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HOME REMODELERS American Dream Design Build 133 15th St E, Puyallup 253.446.9000 americandreamdesignbuild.com

Kingdom Builders 1119 Main St, Sumner 360.790.0501 kbc-llc.com

Rooster Remodels

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HOME BUILDING SUPPLIERS Gray Lumber 3800 6th Ave, Tacoma 253.752.7000 graylumber.com

Sound Glass

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES

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Harbor Greenscapes

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Olympic Landscape

5620 112th St E, Puyallup 253.922.7075 olympiclandscape.com

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Bellmont Cabinets

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HOUSING COMMUNITIES Point Ruston 5005 Ruston Way, Tacoma 253.414.1991 pointruston.com

Eliseo (Tacoma Lutheran) Retirement Community

1301 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma 253.752.7112 eliseo.org

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GREENHOUSES/NURSERIES Bark and Garden

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Vassey Nursery

Northlight Interiors

Watson’s Greenhouse and Nursery

Red Door Interiors

4004 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 360.352.2955 barkandgarden.com 2424 Tacoma Rd, Puyallup 253.841.3550 vasseynursery.com

6211 Pioneer Way E, Puyallup 253.845.7359 shop.watsonsgreenhouse.com

15508 133rd Ave E, Puyallup 253.988.7073 cldesigner.com 1107 W Main St, Sumner 253.826.0339 northlightinteriors.com 510 Custer Way SE Ste 301, Tumwater 360.528.1052 reddoorolympia.com

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The HeART of the Home

CABINETS BY TRIVONNA Cabinets by Trivonna of Olympia pride themselves on a design experience that is uniquely customized to their individual client’s dreams and wishes.

Trivonna brings to life an artful design plan built around their customer’s needs and budget. We’ve all discovered that the ‘heart of the home’ isn’t just for the cook anymore.

“The kitchen has become a gathering place meant for entertaining guests and gathering family alike,” states Trivonna.

Navigating the myriad of decisions on textiles and design options can be daunting. Trivonna has created a design studio offering a nurturing environment that helps clients realize their best kitchen design.

Many of us have already discovered our kitchens to be the center of the home in more ways than one. Often our kitchen plays host not only to baking and cooking, but to child and adult art, science and sewing projects, and even Dad’s auto repair, fishing and tackle shop.

Whatever your kitchen design dream, creating a work of art and functional space built for you and your family is what Cabinets by Trivonna does beautifully. Be sure to visit their creative space and showroom in Olympia and realize your dream kitchen fulfilled soon. vDANA PETHIA Cabinets by Trivonna cabinetsbytrivonna.com showcasemedialive.com

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HOME SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Furniture Works 402 Washington St NE, Olympia 360.570.0165 olyfurnitureworks.com

Holy Lamb Organics

418 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.819.4293 holylamborganics.com

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Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse 13608 Valley Ave E, Sumner 253.863.0422 oldcanneryfurniture.com

Selden’s Furniture

1802 62nd Ave E, Tacoma 253.922.5700 seldens.com

Sage Interiors (formerly TREE)

2416 South C St, Tacoma 833.855.8733 sageinteriors.com

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THURSTON COUNTY Archibald Sisters

406 Capitol Way S, Olympia 800.943.2707 archibaldsisters.com

Belleza Ropa

101 Capitol Way N, Olympia 360.352.ROPA (7672) bellezaropa.com

Capital Mall & Promenade 625 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia 360.754.8017 shoppingcapitalmall.com

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Compass Rose

Gracie’s Boutique

Courtyard Antiques

Linnea’s Unique Boutique

416 Capitol Way S, Olympia 360.236.0788 compassroseshop.com 705 4th Ave E, Olympia 360.352.3864 courtyardantiquesolympia.com

Drees of Olympia

524 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.357.7177 dreesofolympia.com

120-A S Tower Ave, Centralia 360.623.1586 facebook.com/graciesfashions 6715 Martin Way E, Lacey 360.789.1112 shoplinneas.com

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PIERCE & KING COUNTY A Picket Fence 1006 Main St, Sumner 253.863.6048 apicketfence.com

Almond Roca Outlets 3500-C 20th St E, Fife 253.620.3030 brown-haley.com

Envy

3813 N 26th St, Tacoma 253.761.5531 facebook.com/envytacoma

Fleet Feet

3812 N 26th St, Tacoma 253.272.8890 fleetfeettacoma.com

Kent Station

417 Ramsay Way, Kent 253.856.2301 kentstation.com

Simple Tidings & Kitchen 1115 Main St, Sumner 253.863.7933 simpletidings.com

South Hill Mall

Throwing Mud Gallery 2212 N 30th St, Tacoma 253.254.7961 throwingmudgallery.com

Uptown Gig Harbor

4701 Point Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor 253.851.4557 uptowngigharbor.com

Whole Foods

3515 Bridgeport Way W, University Place 253.534.4500 wholefoodsmarket.com

JEWELRY Johnson Jewelers

103 S Meridian, Puyallup 253.848.1332 johnson-jewelers.com

LeRoy Jewelers

940 Broadway, Tacoma 253.272.3377 ljewelers.com

ANTIQUES Courtyard Antiques

705 4th Ave E, Olympia 360.352.3864 courtyardantiquesolympia.com

Tacoma’s Antique Row

743 Broadway, Tacoma facebook.com/tacomaantiquerow

GIFTS Almond Roca Outlets 3500-C 20th St E, Fife 253.620.3030 brown-haley.com

Bittersweet Chocolates

203 Columbia St NW, Olympia bittersweetchocolatesllc.com

Linnea’s Unique Boutique 6715 Martin Way E, Lacey 360.789.1112 shoplinneas.com

Panowicz Jewelers

111 Market St NE, Olympia 360.357.4943 panowicz.com

3500 S Meridian, Puyallup 253.840.2828 southhillmall.com

Tacoma Mall

4502 S Steele St, Tacoma 253.475.4565 simon.com

The Outlet Collection

1101 Outlet Collection Dr SW, Auburn 253.833.1790 outletcollectionseattle.com

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Northlight Interiors — Style Redefined With many of us spending more time at home this past year, it has been a great time to look at redecorating your space. Anyone who has ever set out to redecorate knows that creating a new look can be challenging. Whether it is one room or an entire home, the task can be overwhelming. With so many choices, colors and fabrics, it can be difficult to know where to begin. For local Pacific Northwest designers Juleen Pudists and Christine Kern, helping clients turn dreams into reality is what makes every project a unique adventure.

“Every project is led by the client’s hopes,” says Pudists. “Inspiration might come from a piece of art, their favorite color or the environment, like the beach or the mountains.”

Clients benefit from the two designers’ diverse backgrounds.

Both highly creative with a love for architecture, they have experience with their own design projects and are skilled in both residential remodels and commercial projects throughout the Northwest. Working with contractors and homeowners alike, Pudists and Kern have a healthy

respect for both sides of the building industry.

The design duo focuses on delivering peace of mind, which extends to the type of products sold in their showroom in Sumner. “We don’t allow anything in the store that we would not want to take home with us,” says Pudists. They carry a number of items made exclusively in the U.S. and also items that are good for the home and the environment, such as clean-burning candles.

With a long list of satisfied clients and more in the works, this team is making serious style happen in the local design arena.

Stop by the beautiful showroom in Sumner or check them out online or on Instagram and Facebook. vANDREA LERUM Northlight Interiors 1119 Main Street, Sumner 253.826.0339 northlightinteriors.com

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Crumbl Cookies:

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more than just a cookie When you step inside of Crumbl Cookie, it feels as if you have stepped inside a secret bakery.

The vibe is vivacious and magnetic. Cookie lovers can watch each step of the process at Crumbl: from bakers putting together top-shelf ingredients, to each crumbly cookie baking to perfection.

These mouthwatering cookies are definitely not just another cookie. Crumbl has perfected their cookie recipe over the years and, based on the line out the door, they must have nailed it. They feature unique flavor combinations, such as Buckeye Brownie, Lemon Poppyseed, Biscoff, and Churro, along with classic crowd favorites like Milk Chocolate Chip and Chilled Sugar Cookie. Flavors rotate weekly, so there is always something fresh to get excited about. Also, as a bonus for the ice cream lovers out there, there is Crumbl Cream—the same extraordinary cookie flavors transformed into ice cream. With over 140 flavors, and the masterminds always working on new things, Crumbl lovers have plenty to look forward to.

Crumbl’s swanky pink boxes are easily personalized online and give guests an adorable gift option. Also, if you aren’t up for making the in-store visit, you don’t have to miss out on a cookie; Crumbl offers both curbside pick-up and delivery.

Owner Doug Clark stated that he has always done everything the “opposite of everyone else.” Doug is most excited about sharing the experience with customers.” Crumbl strives to provide excellent customer service, and as they rapidly grow they are constantly adapting their procedures to ensure customer satisfaction.

In addition to the Puyallup location, they are opening a new Crumbl Cookie in Bonney this summer and have plans for a Tacoma store, as well. If you’re in the area, be sure to enjoy the Crumbl cookie experience for yourself. vMICHELLE KARNS Crumbl Cookies crumblcookies.com

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ing m a e r t Now Sort Local Supp Saturday, November 6 Saint Martin’s University, Lacey, Washington

Saint Martin’s University’s Gala 2021 welcomes celebrity chef, author, TV personality

Jacques Pépin & daughter Claudine Join us for a black-tie evening that includes an exquisite five-course dinner, cooking demos, and a live auction benefiting student scholarships.

Reserve your spot today by visiting www.stmartin.edu/galajacques or 360-438-4323.

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INSURANCE COMPANIES Altman Insurance

BANKING Commencement Bank

CREDIT UNIONS OBEE Credit Union

Duncan and Associates Insurance

Heritage Bank

Sound Credit Union

Fournier Insurance Solutions

Olympia Federal Savings

1025 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia 360.705.0466 altmanagency.com 2111 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 360.352.7588 duncanins.com

Montesano, Chehalis, Gig Harbor, University Place, Bremerton fourniersolutions.com

CAR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Capitol City Honda 2370 Carriage Loop SW, Olympia 800.594.2956 capitolcityhonda.com

Four locations in the South Sound 877.284.1800 commencementbank.com Twelve locations in Thurston and Pierce counties heritagebanknw.com Eight Locations in the South Sound 360.754.3400 olyfed.com

Timberland Bank

Ten locations in Kitsap, Thurston and Pierce counties timberlandbank.com

Nine locations in the South Sound 800.642.4014 obee.com 29 branches in the Puget Sound soundcu.com

TwinStar Credit Union 20 locations 1.800.258.3115 twinstarcu.com

WA State Employees Credit Union

Eleven locations in the South Sound 800.562.0999 wsecu.org

Olympia Nissan

2220 Carriage Dr SW, Olympia 360.754.5525 olympianissan.com

Titus-Will Ford

3606 S Sprague Ave, Tacoma 253.475.4151 tituswillford.com

Toyota Puyallup

1400 River Rd, Puyallup 253.286.6000 toyotaofpuyallup.com

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Proud Certified Dealers of Milgard window and doors. Milgard is one of the largest and most trusted names in the industry.

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Home Auto Business Life Health DuncanIns.com | (360) 352-7588

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FLORIST Blitz and Co

909 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 253.572.2327 blitzflorist.com

Capitol Florist

515 Capitol Way S, Olympia 360.357.5757 capitolflorist.com

AUTO BODY REPAIR Boss Auto Repair

3200 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia 360.915.9847 bossautorepairnw

Fix Auto

Puyallup and Gig Harbor 253.845.5665 fixautousa.com

LAW PRACTICE Connelly Law Offices 2301 N 30th St, Tacoma 253.593.5100 506 2nd Ave, Seattle 206.816.3002 connelly-law.com

Connolly Tacon & Meserve 201 5th Ave SW, Olympia 360.943.6747 olylaw.com

Ledger Square Law 710 Market St, Tacoma 253.327.1900 ledgersquarelaw.com

Stephanie Stocker Henderson Law Group 1800 Cooper Pt Rd SW, Olympia 360.943.7710 hendersonlaw.net

REAL ESTATE AGENTS Better Homes & Gardens Realtors

Kelli Jo Hjalseth & Sharon Benson

12815 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup 253.435.5500 bhgpc.com

2209 N Pearl St,Tacoma 253.381.7447 kellijoandsharon.com

Christine Forrey

Virgil Adams Real Estate

2415 Swecker Ave SE, Olympia 206.779.5401 christineforrey.com

806 State Ave NE, Olympia 360.352.3756 virgiladamsre.com

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O Bee Credit Union—Giving Back through the Pandemic With a rich history, a mandate to serve, and a commitment to community, O Bee Credit Union donated over $50,000 to local charitable organizations during Covid-19.

Through their combined “Masks-forCharity” initiative and Brewhouse t-shirt donations, O Bee donated proceeds to more than eight local charities.

After witnessing the effects of COVID-19 on locals, O Bee searched for a way to help those struggling in the communities they served. When the statewide mask mandate went into effect, it sparked an idea.

“We thought, why not offer our iconic Olympia, Rainier and Pabst beer logos on masks in exchange for a small donation?” said Lee Wojnar, Vice President of Marketing.

The new mask fundraising initiatives brought in about $30,000, coupled with their traditional Brewhouse t-shirts sales of $20,000. Many people offered well over the $5 suggested contribution for the masks, which maximized the money raised.

Soon after, O Bee began donating money to community organizations focused on helping those impacted by the pandemic. O Bee donated between $3,000 and $10,000 each to the following nonprofits:

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Nourish Pierce County. Both food banks faced shortages when a surge in demand doubled as more people relied on their services.

Family Support Center. Among its many services, it operates Pear Blossom Place — a 24/7 family shelter in Olympia that was impacted by a fire.

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Schoolhouse provides school supplies, backpacks, and gently used clothes to students in need.

Homeless Backpacks. This organization is committed to fighting food insecurity for homeless children and teens in local communities.

The United Way of the Pacific Northwest’s Wildfire Relief Fund.

The fund helps those affected by the wildfires in the Pacific Northwest.

Family Education and Support Services. The Resilience Center provides critical services to families to help keep children safe.

• Community Youth Services. CYS •

provides short or long-term care for youth needing a safe, nurturing home.

Olympia Tumwater Foundation. This organization carries on the Schmidt Family philanthropic legacy.

vLYNN CASTLE O Bee Credit Union obee.com

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Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Olympia Five locations olyortho.com

Providence St. Peter

413 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia 360.491.9480 washington.providence.org

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Locations throughout South Puget Sound 253.426.4101 chifranciscan.org

DENTAL SERVICES Light Dental Studios 18 South Sound locations lightdentalstudios.com

RETIREMENT LIVING Eliseo (formerly Tacoma Lutheran) 1301 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma 253.752.7112 eliseo.org

HOME HEALTH CARE Advanced Health Care

Two locations: Tacoma and Olympia 800.690.3330 advanced-healthcare.com

Fieldstone Communities

Sound Health Options

Olympics West Retirement Inn

Synergy HomeCare

Three locations in Pierce and Thurston counties fieldstonecommunities.com 929 Trosper Rd SW, Tumwater 360.464.1143 jeaseniorliving.com

Weatherly Inn

6016 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma 253.752.8550 weatherlyinn.com

Wesley Communities

Four locations: Auburn, Des Moines, Puyallup and Bonney Lake wesleychoice.org/communities

3518 6th Ave, Tacoma 253.756.5007 soundoptions.com

2920 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 360.338.0837 synergyhomecare.com

My Smiles Dental

109 N Meridian, Puyallup 253.848.5503 mysmilesolution.com

Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry 11201 88th Ave E, Puyallup 253.864.9889 smilesforkids.com

SoundBridge Dental Arts 2727 Hollycroft St, Gig Harbor 253.857.4114 soundbridgedentalarts.com

Tranquil Dental Wellness HEALTH CARE SERVICES Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates

Three locations tranquilitydentalwellness.com

Six locations fasafw.com

MultiCare Health Services

Multiple locations in the South Sound 253.403.1000 multicare.org

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Growing Your Future, Together

Financial Insights Celebrates 40 Years Serving well over 600 clients in the Puget Sound Area, Financial Insights is an independent wealth management and retirement planning firm that is secondgeneration, family owned and operated.

With a corporate philosophy to always include service to their community as one of their core missions, Financial Insights is celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year.

“We strive to always put our stakeholders first. And those stakeholders are not only our clients, but also our staff and community,” said Ali Criss, President of Financial Insights.

The value of community first is one Criss shares with her partners Dorothy Lewis, the CEO and founder of Financial Insights in 1981, and with Mike Dunbar, Principal.

It is at the heart of what drives all three of them.

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Whether it is teaching educational seminars or using their expertise to serve as board members or on advisory committees of local foundations, community colleges and various charities, employees of Financial Insights are committed to their core mission to support their community.

“I feel most valuable when I’m helping women who’ve never managed their own money. As a female-run firm, our team has so much empathy to assist other women,” said Criss. “I also want to help the most vulnerable populations build wealth while investing in long-term, conservative investments,” she added.

“Our team of sixteen is highly focused on relationship building with each other, our clients and within our community,” added Criss.

The team at Financial Insights will mark the occasion of their 40th Anniversary with a party in their new 7500 square foot offices at the top of the Carlton building across from the Tacoma Art Museum.

Typically, they host their Annual Community & Friends Holiday Party in winter. But, because of COVID restrictions, the party is delayed to late 2021 or early 2022.

One example is the Wisdom with Women speaker series that is presented monthly.

Featuring local female professionals, topics vary from estate planning to real estate. These complimentary programs are open to everyone and are designed to enhance knowledge and make attendees feel more comfortable in the financial space.

vLYNN CASTLE Financial Insights

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WELLNESS

HOSPITAL CARE MultiCare Health Services

Multiple locations in the South Sound 253.403.1000 multicare.org

Providence St. Peter

413 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia 360.491.9480 washington.providence.org

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Locations throughout South Puget Sound 253.426.4101 chifranciscan.org

EYE CARE SERVICES Clarus Eye Centre 345 College St SE, Lacey 360.456.3200 claruseye.com

Evergreen Eye Center

Four locations in the Puget Sound 800.340.3595 evergreeneye.com

WELLNESS SERVICES Eliseo (formerly Tacoma Lutheran)

PEDIATRIC CARE Olympia Pediatrics

Eye Candy Optical

3434 12th Ave NE, Olympia 360.413.8470 olympiapediatrics.com

4735 Pt Fosdick Dr NW Ste 300, Gig Harbor 253.432.4303 eyecandy-optical.com

Heart of Wellness

Pediatrics Northwest

Pacific Northwest Eye

Four locations 253.383.5777 pedsnw.net

Tacoma and Gig Harbor 253.759.5555 pnweye.com

Olympia Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sound Family Medicine

Tumwater Eye Center

1301 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma 253.752.7112 eliseo.org 205 Clark Pl SE, Tumwater 360.570.0401 heartofwellness.org

615 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia 360.413.8413 olyobgyn.com

Four locations in the South Sound 253.848.5951 soundfamilymedicine.com

6510 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater 360.352.6060 tumwatereye.com

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No April Fools’ jokes here, we promise! At exactly midnight on April 1, 2021, MultiCare Health System brought Capital Medical Center (CMC) into their family by purchasing the hospital from a for-profit organization, LifePoint Health. The acquisition was in discussion for about five years and the decision to buy was finally made last Fall. The process only took a quick and impressive 90 days! Since 1882, MultiCare has worked tirelessly to provide the best care and services in Washington State, and to reach their vision of being the Pacific Northwest’s highest-value healthcare system. For Capital Medical Center and all their employees, joining MultiCare is a huge step for Thurston County as it expands healthcare quality and access, and makes achieving this vision possible.

Before MultiCare, as many as 0.08% shares in CMC were privately owned. However, MultiCare bought all of CMC shares back at 100%, which makes it possible for the organization to achieve nonprofit status for the first time in 36 years. And, by the end of the year, they will be their own entity. The sale also allows the Center to fully invest in their faculty and services.

over the next seven months. Unfortunately, in the last few decades, investment in the care system was lacking, noticeable even in small things. But through this acquisition, about $8 million dollars went toward much-needed projects: a new IT infrastructure; new technical machines for procedures such as CTC scans and ultrasounds; new chairs and a phone system for employees; and around 88 other crucial items and advancements in neurology, urology and other medical fields.

This is an exciting time for the people of Thurston County and Washington State residents overall. As Callicoat puts it, the partnership between Capital Medical Center and MultiCare Health System will ensure, “Better, safer and more modernized care for the community.” v LYNN CASTLE MultiCare Health System multicare.org

According to Capital Medical Center’s recently appointed President, Will Callicoat, “This isn’t just buying [CMC], it’s an investment in the County. There was a natural and personal desire to further the mission of expanding on the care provided in Thurston County.”

Callicoat is one healthcare professional and County resident that supported this procurement on a personal level. He was jazzed to share with us all the benefits that will be realized

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HEALTH & WELLNESS—CONTINUED SPA SERVICES Olympus Spa

SALON SERVICES FoxFire Salon

Serenity Spa Tacoma

Intaglio Salon at Point Ruston

8615 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood 253.588.3355 olympusspa.com Two locations: Tacoma and University Place 253.473.7830 serenityspatacoma.com

Seven Inlets Spa

91 W State Route 108, Shelton 360.462.1772 seveninletsspa.com

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2701 N Proctor St, Tacoma 1912 65th Ave W, Tacoma 253.565.7765 foxfiresalon.com 5101 N Main St, Tacoma 253.472.0359 theintagliosalon.com

Jax Salon & Spa

3111 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor 253.851.5599 jaxsalonspa.com

WORKOUT FOR WELLNESS Tacoma Body & Brain Yoga

3826 Bridgeport Way, University Place 253.566.9642 bodynbrain.com

Vie Fitness

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YMCA - Briggs Family

1530 Yelm Highway SE, Olympia 360. 753.6576 southsoundymca.org

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SCHOOLS Bellarmine Preparatory School

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Pierce College

COLLEGE Pacific Lutheran University

Cascade Christian Schools

South Puget Sound Community College

Saint Martin’s University

2300 S Washington St, Tacoma 253.752.7701 bellarmineprep.org Six campuses in Pierce County 253.841.1776 cascadechristian.org

Evergreen Christian School

Four locations 253.964.6500 pierce.ctc.edu

Lacey and Olympia 360.596.5200 spscc.edu

12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma 253.535.7411 plu.edu

5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey 360.491.4700 stmartin.edu

1010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia 360.357.5590 ecsolympia.com

Life Christian Academy 1717 S Union Ave, Tacoma 253.756.2199 wherelifehappens.org

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Aversano’s

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Basilico Italian Ristorante

Green.House Restaurant

Crudo and Cotto

118 E Stewart Ave, Puyallup 253.466.3075 crockettspublichouse.com

111 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia 360.786.8466 gardnersrestaurant.com 4793 Point Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor 253.514.6482 greenhousegigharbor.com

Well 80 Brewhouse 514 4th Ave E, Olympia 360.915.6653 well80.com

Windmill Bistro

16009 60th St E, Ste A, Sumner 253.826.7897 windmillbistro.com

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6015 Parker Rd E, Sumner 253.863.3618 aversanos.com 507 Capitol Way S, Olympia 360.570.8777 ristorantebasilico.com 2717 N Proctor St, Tacoma 253.292.1120 crudoandcotto.com

Mama Stortini’s

3207 E Main Ave, Puyallup 253.845.7569 240 W Kent Station St, Kent 253.854.5050 mamastortinis.com

Massimo Italian Bar & Grill

13802 Purdy Dr NW, Gig Harbor 253.514.6237 massimobarandgrill.com

Mercato Ristorante 111 Market St, Olympia 360.528.3663 mercatoristorante.com

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Chili Thai

Don Juan’s Mexican Kitchen & Cantina

Asado

3712 9th Ave, Puyallup 253.864.7005 chilithai.com

Indochine Asian Dining Lounge 1924 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 253.272.8200 indochinedowntown.com

The Lemon Grass Restaurants 212 4th Ave W, Olympia 360.705.1832 8101 Quinault Dr NE, Lacey 360.459.9511 5801 Capitol Blvd SW, Tumwater 360.705.0055 thelemongrassrestaurants.com

Trapper’s Sushi Co. Ten locations to serve trapperssushi.com

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4419 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 360.688.1497 donjuanstenino.com

El Sarape

Four locations in the South Sound elsarape.net

2810 6th Ave, Tacoma 253.272.7770 asadotacoma.com

The Hub

1938 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 253.683.4606 harmonbrewingco.com

Ranch House BBQ

10841 Kennedy Creek Rd SW, Olympia 360.866.8704 ranchhousebbq.com

Ricardo’s Kitchen + Bar

676 Woodland Square Loop, Lacey 360.413.9995 chefricardo.com

Room 188 Steakhouse

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When you use the highest-quality, locally-sourced ingredients, people tend to notice. Like one diner from Auburn wrote recently in her restaurant review of Crockett’s Public House:

Crockett’s uses rice oil for their deep-fried items and oh my goodness they are so good! My favorite is the deep-fried fish and calamari. The calamari dipping sauce is crave worthy and I can’t help but dip everything in it. I haven’t had anything on the menu that didn’t taste absolutely fantastic.

With over 35 years in the restaurant business, the owner of Crockett’s Public House and three other South Sound restaurants, Shaun Brobak, was recently asked what’s the most compelling thing he’s learned in the restaurant industry.

This award-winning restaurant, which has been featured on national food channels, has some menu items that likely will never change. For example, their much-loved Eggs Benedict has always been featured on their incredibly popular weekend-only breakfast menu.

Other intensely popular items include their top-selling fried zucchini, sloppy Joes or grilled artichokes featured by Guy Fieri in 2011 on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Maybe your favorite is their authentic green chili burger or their rich and delicious lobster mac & cheese. vLYNN CASTLE

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Brobak’s answer came to him quickly, “People’s lives have gotten busier and dining out isn’t something they do as a special occasion. It is an everyday part of their lives.”

Hence the importance of takeout during the recent lockdowns to both Brobak and his clientele who craved the special recipe menu items offered by his restaurant group (which also includes Trackside Pizza and Meridian Café).

“During the pandemic, it was difficult to do a lot of adjustments or changes to the menu that we typically do, so for takeout we focused on what we’ve always done well,” said Brobak, adding, “We hope to begin some new recipe and menu development as we move along.”

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DINING WITH FLAIR Art House Cafe

111 N Tacoma Ave, Tacoma 253.212.2011 arthousecafe.com

Crudo and Cotto

2717 N Proctor St, Tacoma 253.292.1120 crudoandcotto.com

El Gaucho

2119 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 253.272.1510 elgaucho.com

Green.House Restaurant

4793 Point Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor 253.514.6482 greenhousegigharbor.com

McMenamins Elks Temple 565 Broadway, Tacoma 253.300.8777 mcmenamins.com

Swing Wine Bar

825 Columbia St SW, Olympia 360.357.9464 swingwinebar.com

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Everybody Can Find a Spot at Well 80 Well 80 Brewhouse was opened in 2016, drawing on the rich brewing history of Olympia and Leopold Schmidt.

Couple that with the excellent beer-brewing water provided by Artesian wells found on the property, and a proven local restauranteur in Chris Knudson, and you have a recipe for success.

Surviving during a pandemic took some help from PPE loans and grants, as well tapping into the resiliency of Knudson’s other two well-established Casa Mia restaurants. As a new restaurant, Well 80 faced higher overhead and a newer customer base. Knudson and his team got creative with their takeout menus and offered delivery.

According to Owner and Director of Operations, Knudson, “There are 50 or so brewpubs within driving distance from Olympia, so we knew we had to set ourselves apart with great food, served in a family friendly atmosphere.” He went on to say, “At Well 80, we pride ourselves on local hospitality and want our customers to enjoy the ambiance, staff and food equally.”

Outdoor seating played an expanded role which will likely be utilized year-round. The existing front sidewalk patio with heaters saw the addition of clear curtains that enclosed the area and blocked out the weather, creating a toasty greenhouse effect. And now the alley seating is larger and has heaters. The huge roll-up doors at the front of the restaurant are wide open everyday, rain or shine, where tables are spaced out and the high ceilings allow for lots of air flow.

Everybody can find a spot at Well 80. The restaurant and brewhouse easily accommodate 20-somethings out on the town and also a 40-year-old parent. Knudson said, “I am a parent of two children, six and eight, and I wanted to build a place where families could go and the adults could still enjoy themselves with a great beer and delicious food.”

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From Homeless Backpacks to All Kids Win Homeless and hungry children and teens are an existing, exponential problem in our country. It may not cross one’s mind that the student they see walking down the school hallway or sitting at the bus stop will be struggling to find a meal that weekend.

However, there are many people, such as the members of the All Kids Win organization (formally known as Homeless Backpacks), that recognize this issue and are working effectively to feed hungry students and end the cycle of homelessness.

For the last seventeen years, 100% volunteer-based Homeless Backpacks has helped homeless teen students in Washington State. Over the years, the number of teens this organization has fed grew as schools and counselors reached out consistently. In the beginning, Homeless Backpacks quietly donated packed bags filled with foods like tuna, granola bars and instant oatmeal to schools requesting assistance, and the counselors would give the food to the students in need through confidential avenues. Up until last year when COVID-19 hit, Homeless Backpacks was helping over 600 students a week. However, as pandemic restrictions changed the way students were attending school, it also changed the way the organization was giving — big time.

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from 600 to over 2200 almost overnight. The operation no longer functioned as it had originally; instead of counselors calling for the delivery of 10 or so bags, school districts began picking up food by the truckloads!

The pandemic brought on huge transitions for the organization. It was time to expand their vision and their brand.

At the beginning of 2021, Homeless Backpacks became All Kids Win in reflection of this evolution. Stephanie Hemphill of All Kids Win says, “We rebranded and renamed our nonprofit because we are not only serving homeless students but also serving food-insecure students. They could be kids living with a family below the poverty line, a kid who is couch surfing to escape an abusive home, or any other situation that would put them in a position to not know where

their next meal is coming from. Our vision is that hunger never stands in the way of education, so we want our name to reflect our mission and vision.”

Right now, the number of teen clients is up to around 1300 a week. As schools go back to a “normal” routine, All Kids Win plans on adopting their previous model again, although their organization will never be the same.

With the overwhelming influx of volunteers stepping in, All Kids Win anticipates a smooth transition and looks forward to the growth. Their hope is to relieve some of the pressure so that kids can simply worry about kid things. vNATALIE BENSON All Kids Win homelessbackpacks.org

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DESTINATIONS, ENTERTAINMENT & GIVING BACK DESTINATIONS Automotive Trust (formerly LeMay – America’s Car Museum) 2702 East D St, Tacoma 253.779.8490 americascarmuseum.org

Museum of Glass

1801 Dock St, Tacoma 866.468.7386 museumofglass.org

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park 11610 Trek Dr East, Eatonville 360.832.6117 nwtrek.org

Washington State Fair 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup 253.841.5045 thefair.com

ENTERTAINMENT Automotive Trust (formerly LeMay – America’s Car Museum) 2702 East D St, Tacoma 253.779.8490 americascarmuseum.org

Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center 31510 Pete Von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Way 253.835.7010 fwpaec.org

Tacoma Arts Live

901 Broadway, Tacoma 253.591.5894 tacomaartslive.org

The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

MOVIE EXPERIENCE Century Point Ruston

512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8585 washingtoncenter.org

5057 Main St, Tacoma 253.752.6325 cinemark.com

Washington State Fair

Galaxy Uptown Luxury IMAX

110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup 253.841.5045 thefair.com

4649 Pt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor 888.407.9874 galaxytheatres.com

Grand Cinema

606 S Fawcett Ave, Tacoma 253.593.4474 grandcinema.com

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GOLF COURSES Chambers Bay

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Artisans Group

HOTELS Hotel Murano

Wedderman Architecture

Inn at Gig Harbor

6320 Grandview Dr W University Place 253.460.4653 chambersbaygolf.com

1508 4th Ave E, Olympia 360.570.0626 artisansgroup.com

Indian Summer

2302 A St, Tacoma 253.973.6611 weddermann.com

5900 Troon Lane SE, Olympia 360.923.1075 indiansummergolf.com

Salish Cliffs

91 W State Route 108, Shelton 360.462.3673 salish-cliffs.com

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1320 Broadway, Tacoma 253.238.8000 hotelmuranotacoma.com 3211 56th St NW, Gig Harbor 253.858.1111 innatgigharbor.com

Silver Cloud Inn

2317 Ruston Way, Tacoma 253.272.1300 silvercloud.com/tacoma

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care, childcare and shelter. When a family’s basic needs are met, they can move out of crisis and prevent future crisis through greater stability.

Over $350 million dollars has been reinvested in Pierce County since 1921 when the United Way of Pierce County (UWPC) was formed. Originally known as the Federation of Social Service Agencies, the organization was born out of the necessity to better coordinate the work of several Tacoma social agencies to avoid duplication and serve more people.

How does an organization like the United Way of Pierce County that gives so much celebrate something as momentous as a 100-year anniversary? Well, that’s easy.

They give some more.

On May 14, to honor the first day in 1921 the Federation of Social Service Agencies held an official meeting complete with officers, the UWPC will be collecting non-perishable food to feed families in need from locations throughout Pierce County from 11am to 2pm. For more information, go to united-way-piercecounty-turns-100-years-old.

This first event will be followed by two other celebratory events including a public kickoff in September, followed by a gala dinner in 2022.

Looking back through the years to 1921 is interesting, but UWPC is highly focused on

looking forward with their “15,000 by 2028” pledge.

“At United Way of Pierce County, we have a long, rich history of mobilizing the caring power of our community and we’re committed to lifting 15,000 families out of poverty and into financial stability by 2028, one family at a time,” said Dona Ponepinto, President and CEO of United Way of Pierce County.

As of this writing, UWPC is well on its way to exceeding that goal with more than 4,300 families moving towards selfsufficiency since the pledge was made in 2018. In partnership with the community, Ponepinto and her team are meeting this goal in three ways.

Through partnerships with seven trusted community organizations, the United Way of Pierce County’s Center for Strong Families helps struggling, local families improve their financial bottom line with one-on-one mentoring and coaching. The program helps clients get jobs, increase their income, decrease their expenses, build their credit and acquire assets.

And then, there’s United Way’s South Sound 211—a free helpline to connect people in need with critical community resources and provide navigation services for behavioral health, housing, transportation, and employment.

After nearly 30 years in existence, the mission of 211 expanded as it began tackling COVID-19 issues in addition to housing and other needs it typically handles. South Sound 211 was instrumental in meeting the challenges faced during the pandemic. As part of the WA211 Network, 211 was activated to respond to calls for the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) COVID-19 Hotline, resulting in expanded hours of operation, and the hiring and training of additional staff and volunteers. Supporting Pierce, Thurston and Lewis counties, 211 connected more than 79,000 people (60,000 via the hotline number) in 2020.

According to Pete Grignon, Chief Financial Officer of United Way of Pierce County with over 33 years of tenure, “It really is about finding the best way to help the most people.” v

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Fieldstone Olympia Memory Care

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FAMILY FUN DESTINATIONS Automotive Trust (formerly LeMay – America’s Car Museum) 2702 East D St, Tacoma 253.779.8490 americascarmuseum.org

Children’s Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 253.627.6031 playtacoma.org

Hands On Children’s Museum 414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia 360.956.0818 hocm.org

Ocean 5

5268 Point Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor 253.857.7529 o5social.com

NEW BUSINESSES IN THE SOUTH SOUND Crudo and Cotto 2717 N Proctor St, Tacoma, 253.292.1120 crudoandcotto.com

Crumbl Cookie

Puyallup, Bonney Lake and coming soon to Tacoma crumblcookies.com

Lost and Found Crafts 2316 4th Ave E, Olympia 253.298.8514 lostandfoundcrafts.com

GIVING BACK Come Walk With Me 5K comewalkwithme5k.org

All Kids Win (formerly Homeless Backpacks) 360.628.8631 homelessbackpacks.org

Northwest Furniture Bank 117 Puyallup Ave,Tacoma 253.302.3868 nwfurniturebank.org

St. Francis House

322 7th St SE, Puyallup 253.770.6991 puyallupfrancishouse.org

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A quick visit to Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s Facebook page and you see it instantly. This organization does so much for the South Sound community, but especially during the current pandemic.

grocery store gift cards in late December when struggling families needed the help the most. Just days before, APCC hosted a toy giveaway with local Kiwanis chapters and free lunch from Northwest SHARE.

From hosting free COVID-19 testing in their parking lot every other Wednesday for months, to providing free food giveaways from the Tacoma Farmers Market weekly in the summer, APCC dug deep and helped often. Whether it was giving away thousands of masks and sanitation tools or school supplies to kids as virtual school started up, APCC helped everyone in the community.

APCC also worked with the Pierce County Management Team and Tacoma Pierce County Health Department for free flu shots as well as the COVID-19 Testing. They worked with Tacoma Project Access to ensure people had health care coverage options. APCC promoted the Census, how to apply for government-funded small business loans in various languages, and educated the community about the Family and Medical Leave laws to ensure everyone knew their rights. And most importantly, APCC’s Promised Leaders of Tomorrow team continued their work with the youth of the Tacoma and Bethel School Districts through virtual learning programs providing support wherever it was needed.

According to APCC Executive Director, Lua Pritchard, “Helping our community is part of our core values. It is what Asian Pacific Islanders do every day, but it was especially important during the recent crisis.”

Throughout the months of the crisis, Pritchard and her team worked with several organizations to touch as many people as possible. A great example was the COVID-19 Assistance for Families program which partnered APCC with the Pierce County Connected Fund to give away $75

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Rolf’s Import Auto Celebrates 50 Years There’s a special kind of magic in European fuel injection cars. Rolf Simons knew that.

In 1970 Rolf Simons opened a small auto repair shop in Lakewood.

His business began to change when military personnel returned from duty in Europe, bringing their fuel-injection cars—mostly Volkswagens—with them.

In 1975 Rolf moved into a new shop at 3122 96th Street South near warehouses in Lakewood as Rolf’s Import Auto Service, focusing on premier import auto repair. And that’s where you can still find the business, now entering its 51st year with Rolf’s son Mark as the owner.

“I started working with my dad part-time in 2001,” Mark said. It wasn’t his intention to leave his career in country club management, but he decided his professional skills worked well in the family business.

“As a service adviser, I built relationships with the customers,” Mark said. “I decided to stay. What my dad did, I followed.” He built relationships with car dealers who needed high-end pre-inspection services.

A key to 50-plus years of helping clients is “being transparent,” he pointed out.

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“Our job is to repair vehicles and to help clients. We figure out what a vehicle needs and what the customer needs,” Mark said. He presents the information and works with a customer to make a plan.

to push the use of Rolf’s concierge service. The company is expanding pick up and delivery of vehicles.

That service works especially well in the Fife location, which opened in 2006.

That approach must appeal to clients. They respond, calling Mark “informative and professional,” “warm and considerate” and “patient and kind.”

Mark is focusing on the future.

Before Rolf died in 2013, he and Mark worked out a transition plan. Now Mark has a goal for the company.

COVID-19 has impacted the business. The car count is down dramatically, Mark reported—about 20% a week. “Clients say they aren’t driving as much,” he said, “but cars should be inspected on schedule even if fewer miles are driven.”

“I am really trying to encourage staff development and their sense of ownership,” Mark said. He sees that as the key to lasting success in the next 50 years.

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Tumwater Eye Center: Designed with New Technology At the Tumwater Eye Center, Dr. Douglas Jeske and his wife Karen have created a distinctive look and customer experience for their patients. This new facility, located at 6510 Capitol Boulevard SE, features state-of-the-art eye care technology and equipment.

With the help of Orca Construction, Quincy Home Interior Design, and Tovani Hart Architecture, the Jeskes turned a 1950’s home office into a classic, yet contemporary eye clinic. On the exterior of the building there are large overhanging eaves, created with sustainable hardwood and composite siding materials, creating a uniquely Northwestern style which adds depth and character to the building. Upon entering, you are greeted by the warm, welcoming open-design entry featuring vaulted ceilings and extensive windows that flood the space with natural light. The optical display cabinets use beautiful LED illumination and textured laminates to enhance the international frame collection. Noted elements of the design feature budding birch cabinetry harvested from sustainable crops, sliding office door enclosures, and natural linens encased in a recyclable resin.

Beyond the beauty of the location, Tumwater Eye Center features extensive use of technology to create a unique patient experience. Dr. Jeske uses premium computerized refracting equipment to create precise vision corrections.

The vision concerns of patients are solved using the most current contacts and progressive lens designs and

materials, including blue light blocking lenses. Qualified and compassionate staff help patients through state-of-the-art digital and infra-red retinal imaging and dark adaptation testing to allow early diagnosis of eye disease. Computer monitors in each exam room allow patients to observe images of their own eyes as Dr. Jeske offers practical education on eye health. The practice is also on the cutting edge of telemedicine, which allows remote patient examination with the simplicity of FaceTime. vLYNN CASTLE

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