Lourdes Health and Trios Health are pleased to announce that Lourdes Occupational Health has relocated its east Pasco clinic to Grandridge Boulevard in Kennewick, near the Three Rivers Convention Center. The Occupational Health Clinic is now sharing space with Trios Urgent Care and Trios After-Hours Pediatrics clinic.
Lourdes operates two Occupational Health clinics (one in west Pasco on Sandifur Parkway and the newly relocated clinic at Grandridge in Kennewick.) Both Occupational Health clinics will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist employers with pre-employment requirements, injury claims, safety education and more. This move marks the first time that Lourdes and Trios will be sharing clinic space, illustrating the commitment of both organizations toward Working Together for a Healthier Community. 7201 Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick Lourdes Occupational Health Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (509) 546-2214 Trios Urgent Care 7 Days/Week 8am-8pm (509) 221-6900 Trios After-Hours Pediatric Care Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm & Sat 9am-Noon (509) 221-6900
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The REACH Interpretive Center is collaborating with local energy partners to host the fourth Energy Experience, a STEM-focused energy and environmental summit for 8th grade students in the Mid-Columbia region on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 8:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Partners of the event include the Benton Conservation District, Benton PUD, Benton REA, Bonneville Power Administration, Cascade Natural Gas, City of Richland Energy Services, Energy Northwest and Franklin PUD. Over 400 students and their teachers from the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas will be attending. The objective of the event is to create awareness and understanding of energy generation, safety, energy efficiency and public power. The day’s events will focus on the Common Core and Next-Generation science standards for 8th grade. The primary focus will be on educating students on various forms of energy including hydropower, nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas and how they power the region as well as the benefits and challenges of each form and the role of energy efficiency. Each of the supporting partners will have interactive hands-on booth displays for the students to experience the benefits of our region’s energy resources. There will be outdoor safety demonstrations to teach students about electrical and natural gas safety. Students will also be introduced to careers in the energy industry through equipment displays and discussions with local energy professionals. Prosser Memorial Health now offers HD 3D Mammography in the Radiology Department. The Hologic Genius 3D Mammography exam allows providers to examine breast tissue layer by layer. This means fine details are more visible and no longer hidden by the tissue above or below. The Genius exam is currently the only mammogram FDA approved as superior for women with dense breasts. The unique Smart Curve Paddle provides more comfort and the Genius delivers a much faster image. It takes just 3.7 seconds as opposed to 10 seconds or more on a typical 3D machine.
“I am proud and excited to let our community know that we now have High Definition, 3D mammography at Prosser Memorial Health. This technology is the most sophisticated offered anywhere in Central Washington which is a pretty big deal for Prosser. It's also important to know that technology alone isn't the answer. It is the partnership between the HD 3D technology and the technique used by our team of highly skilled and trained technologists who know the importance of placement and positioning to reduce call backs, increase accuracy and give our patients the peace of mind they deserve when coming in for a mammogram," said Verlaine Schneider, Lead Mammography Specialist. "I have been doing mammography for more than 30 years. I know what is required to perform a mammogram correctly. At Prosser Memorial Health, we are committed to giving you our very best. I am confident that with our team at Prosser Memorial Health and the investment in this technology, our patients will receive superior service and superior outcomes. The best anywhere!" Prosser Memorial Health is a Mammography and CT Accredited Facility and currently the only provider in the Yakima Valley or Tri-Cities region offering HD 3D Mammography with Smart Curve Technology. We are excited to offer this state-of-the-art technology to our patients. The American College of Radiology (ACR) recommends women start getting annual mammograms at age 40. To schedule a mammogram, learn more about HD 3D Mammography, or other Diagnostic Imaging services at Prosser Memorial Health, call 786.5596 or visit prosserhealth.org. On Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00PM the Tri-Cities Cancer Center will host our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kickoff Events throughout the Tri-Cities. Our annual awareness kickoff is called Let’s Make Pink Just Another Color. These events are free and open to the public. This year they will be held at 5 locations around the Tri-Cities.
Attendees will learn about our nationally accredited NAPBC Breast Center, self-exams, ways to reduce overall cancer risk, clinical trials, and our Survivorship Program created to help patients achieve the highest quality of life after treatment. There will also be fun treats, as well as free commemorative glow-in-the-dark t-shirts for the first 20 people at each of the locations. What: Let’s Make Pink Just Another Color Breast Cancer Awareness Kickoff Events When: Tuesday, October 1st from 6:00 - 8:00PM Where: HAPO Business Complex in Kennewick | TSP Bakeshop in West Richland Columbia Center Mall | John Dam Plaza in Richland | Pasco Farmers Market As a reminder, the Resource Center at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center provides many valuable non-reimbursed cancer programs and services for patients, their families, and the community. Programs include Patient Nurse Navigation, no-cost screenings, cancer-education presentations, as well as wigs, hats, scarves, mastectomy bras, breast prostheses and so much more. These services are provided at no cost thanks to the generous community support of the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation. The Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) processed 119,894 outbound passengers during the summer months of June, July, and August. This is 11 percent above last summer’s figures and sets up the airport to finish the year with another record number of travelers.
Airlines count their passengers in terms of enplanements, or the number of people who board an aircraft at an airport. With 286,537 enplaned passengers this year so far, PSC is up 13 percent over 2018. All four airlines that serve PSC have shown growth this year. United Airlines currently leads the pack at a 32 percent increase, as the airline added a third daily flight to Denver last year and began new nonstop service to Los Angeles this spring. Delta Airlines served the largest number of travelers in Tri-Cities, with 55,199 enplaned passengers in the summer months, and is up 16.3 percent this summer over last. Alaska Airlines, which flies six times each day to Seattle, is up 9 percent over 2018, and Allegiant Airlines’ move to an all-Airbus fleet allowed the airline to grow 13 percent more than last year. “With our expanded summer schedule and new nonstop flight to LA, we were able to offer more opportunities for quick and easy travel than ever before,” said Buck Taft, director of the airport. “We thank everyone in the community who chose to fly local, and hope to see you on another flight out of PSC again soon.” The good summer news continues the growth that began last year, as a total of 785,164 people traveled through the airport in 2018—the best year on record. The staff and board of the Blue Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America is excited to welcome Jay Scott as their new Development Director effective September 23, 2019. Jay’s role will help the council develop new avenues of fundraising through grants, special events, and community relationships.
Jay Scott was born and raised in Pasadena, Texas. He played football and baseball during high school. He graduated from High School in 1996 and joined the United States Navy the same year. Jay served four years on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier based in Everett, WA. He served two six-month tours to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield. Jay was awarded two Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medals for his exemplary service. He was Honorably discharged from the US Navy in 2000. After leaving the Navy, Jay moved to the Tri Cities, where he and his beautiful wife have four children. In his free time, Jay enjoys supporting all four of his children in their numerous sporting events that happen throughout the year. Jay also serves as the Executive Officer for the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association helping veterans in need. He also enjoys attending church on Sundays with his family. In 2007, Jay changed his career path and began working in the educational field as a 21st Century Program Site Coordinator at Wahluke High School. His 12-year professional career helping kids began, and it truly became his passion. In the last 12 years, Jay has worked for multiple grant programs, including the 21st Century Program, GEAR UP Program and the Upward Bound Program. The most important aspect of his work for the past twelve-years has been the positive impact his programs have had on the lives of his students and their families. Jay looks forward to helping chart the future of Scouting in our local community as he starts this new chapter working for the Boy Scouts of America, Blue Mountain Council. He is excited to be part of an organization whose patriotic roots run so deep in American culture and whose record for service and youth leadership development continue to lead the way for youth, families and communities throughout the country. The Friends of Mid-Columbia Libraries (FOL) hosts its semi-annual Giant Book Sale Sept. 25-29 at the Mid-Columbia Libraries’ Kennewick Branch, located at 1620 S. Union St. in Kennewick.
New this fall, FOL members get a full day of first access on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 10 am to 6:30 pm. The sale opens to the public on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 10 am to 7 pm and continues Friday, Sept. 27 from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 am to 4 pm; and Sunday, Sept. 29 from 1 to 4 pm. All items are half price on Sunday. A variety of books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and more will be available, and prices range from $0.25 to $2 per item unless otherwise marked; buyers should come early for the best selection and bring their own bag. FOL accepts debit and credit card payments. The cost of an FOL membership is $5 a year, and new members can sign up at the door or at midcolumbialibraries.org/FOL. Contact Fernie Coe at 509-322-6949 for volunteer opportunities. Visit midcolumbialibraries.org for more information. PNNL Announces Next Seminar as part of its Community Science and Technology Seminar Series9/12/2019 The next seminar in Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Community Science and Technology Seminar Series, “Securing the Electric Grid,” presented by Seemita Pal, Research Engineer in the Energy and Environment Directorate at PNNL, will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., at the Richland Public Library (955 Northgate Dr.).
How do we generate electricity and get it to our homes, offices, hospitals and other places? What are the technical challenges in operating the electric grid which is the biggest and the most complex machine in the world? What are the various causes that can lead to outages? Can the electric grid be target of cyber-attacks? Come learn the answers to above questions and more! It is easy to switch on or off devices at our will but ensuring continuous supply of electricity to all the devices at different locations and at all times is not easy as it is might seem. On top of the technical challenges that already exist there are emerging challenges related to integration of unpredictable and variable energy resources, extreme weather events, and cybersecurity. Get an overview of the work that researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are doing to ensure that the electric grid is secure, reliable and flexible. After the talk build your own electric grids on an interactive grid game board. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Community Science and Technology Seminar Series was launched to help the general public better understand and explore how science transforms our world. Digital Crush, the Inland Northwest’s first Digital Marketing Summit, will be held Friday, October 11, 2019, at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Tri-Cities, Washington.
Digital Crush is a full-day conference for digital marketers and business professionals looking to grow their digital marketing skillset and toolbox. Bringing together and educating digital marketers and small business members of the inland northwest on practical and important digital marketing practices, the goal is to drive increased market share, new customers, and profitability for regional businesses, through utilization of the newest and best practices in digital marketing. Announcing the 2019 Digital Crush Summit Speaker Lineup:
Speakers will share their expertise on digital marketing trends and topics including content strategy, search engine optimization, analytics insights, mobile and video digital marketing, B2B digital marketing, call tracking, and more. Torey Azure, BrandCraft CEO and a member of the Digital Crush Planning Committee, said “we’re excited to bring a digital summit to the Inland Northwest, providing both an opportunity for the exchange of best practices and good ideas around digital marketing, and equipping regional business professionals and digital marketers with additional education opportunities and resources to help realize an even greater return on their digital marketing investments.” While digital marketing summits are held around the country, this will be the first summit of its kind held in Eastern Washington. Tickets and more event info can be found at https://thedigitalcrush.com/. About Digital Crush Digital Crush is a one-day conference for digital marketers and business professionals looking to grow their digital marketing skillset and toolbox. In a collaborative and inspiring atmosphere, participants will be able to learn, exchange ideas, network and establish relationships with others in the area. Across the US children are back in the classroom which means a return to quick breakfasts and boxed lunches. As parents struggle to replace chips and sugary snacks with healthier options, a trend toward better-for-you snacks has emerged. For Chukar Cherries, simple ingredient lists are nothing new.
In fact, Chukar committed to using clean ingredients over 30 years ago when Founder & CEO, Pam Montgomery, pioneered drying cherries without added sugar or preservatives. Since then, the company has sought new ways to offer delicious snacks that feature whole dried cherries without additives, and their products remain focused on local dried cherries without added sugar or artificial ingredients. Montgomery often remarks that a simple cherry is delicious enough. Sugar can sneak into kids’ diets in seemingly wholesome choices like juice boxes, granola bars, and cereal. The Specialty Food Association cites Samantha Cassetty, a leading dietician, as stating that “Popular buzz words include ‘no added sugar’ and ‘plant based,’ but these alone aren't indicators of healthfulness unless the ingredients are made from mostly whole food sources, like fruits, nuts, seeds, etc.” Chukar’s fruit & nut mixes fit the bill—whole fruits and nuts that are high in fiber, protein, and vitamins but still taste 100% delicious. Chukar’s most popular snack offering is the Energy Mix Variety 12 Pack which contains all four of Chukar’s no sugar added fruit & nut mixes in handy 1.85 oz. bags. “The snack packs are a top seller this time of year,” says General Manager Tim Oten, “pure fruits and nuts pack a ton of energy and they’re easy to toss into lunch boxes or care packages for college students. They’re my kids’ go-to snack for after school, ballet rehearsal, and soccer practice.” Each fruit & nut mix is also offered in larger, resealable pouches. Chukar’s naturally dried cherries, organic offerings, and fruit & nut snacks are available online at chukar.com, at the company’s flagship store in Prosser, in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, and at a host of premier retailers. |
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