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The State of Health Care: Kaiser Permanente
by Natasha Ashenhurst Debra Lemke envisions a world where more people use technology to access basic care. She awaits the day when our littlest ones can receive the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters. She is hopeful that those suffering with mental illness will receive the care they need. Lemke is Kaiser Permanente’s District Director of Operations.…
The State of Health Care in Thurston County
According to M Health Intelligence, 38 percent of patients received virtual care in 2022. Researchers found that 76 percent of patients who received virtual care would use it again. Over 5 million U.S. workers quit their jobs or their career field during the Great Resignation. Job burnout is taking a toll in the health care…
FREE Planet Fitness Summer Program for Teens!
To provide a place for teens to be active all summer long, PF will open its doors for 14-19 year olds to work out for free from May 16 through August 31, as part of our High School Summer Pass initiative (previously known as Teen Summer Challenge in 2019). By opening our doors to teens…
Annual Student Art Exhibition Returns to Leonor R. Fuller Gallery
The Annual Student Art Exhibition returns to the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery for the seventeenth year from May 23 to June 17, 2022. The opening reception will be held on Friday, May 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. SPSCC’s art faculty will select outstanding work created by students in studio art classes during the 2021-22…
Saint Martin’s President Roy and Kathleen Heynderickx establish the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Fund with starting gift of $350,000 from donors
Saint Martin’s donors have raised $350,000 in honor of Saint Martin’s President Roy and Kathleen Heynderickx. These gifts will go toward supporting the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives through the newly established DEI Fund. These gifts will count toward the larger For Every Saint campaign, the university’s first comprehensive campaign. As of May 1, For…
2022 Shred-it® Recycling Day
To help support the reduction of identity theft crimes, 1st Security Bank invites residents from Puget Sound communities to shred and recycle sensitive documents that are no longer in use. You may bring up to 10 boxes or bags of paper to be shredded. Shredding is FREE and will be offered on a first come…
Auditor’s Office Seeks Citizens to Serve on “Against” Committees for Ballot Measures in the August Primary Election
The Thurston County Auditor’s Office seeks “For” and “Against” committee members for the August Primary Election. “Against” committee members are needed for: Thurston County Fire Protection District No. 9 (McLane Black Lake) Proposition No. 1 Levy Lid Lift West Thurston Regional Fire Authority (Rochester) Proposition No. 1 Property Tax Levy For Maintenance and Operation Expenses West…
Twinstar Credit Union Is Having a Garage Sale!
Open to Employees, Non-Profits and Educators on Thursday, May 19th from 4-7pm. We are open to the public Friday, May 20th from 9am – 2pm at 4525 Intelco Loop SE, Lacey, WA 98503, (the old Administrative Building). Items include office equipment, small dorm refrigerators, clothing, kitchen supplies, holiday decor, treadmill, vacuums, furniture, coffee tables, portable heaters,…
Olympia Federal Savings Announces End of Year Financial Results
Olympia Federal Savings (OlyFed) reports assets totaling $861,470,372 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. This represents growth of 7.7% or $61,226,973 since the beginning of its fiscal year on April 1, 2021. The bank continues to be very well capitalized with equity totaling $108,449,866, increasing $2.04 million or 2% when compared to the…
SPSCC and Board of Trustees Host Tenured Faculty Reception
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) and the Board of Trustees celebrated the faculty members awarded tenure within the past two years at the Tenured Faculty Reception on May 10, 2022. The in-person reception was held inside SPSCC’s Health & Wellness Center. Congratulations to the faculty members on their accomplishments and dedication to SPSCC students: Jolynn…