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The State of Health Care: MultiCare Capital Medical Center
by Kathryn Millhorn Multicare Brings Health Care To the Community The last few years have shown how important healthcare is within a region. We recently caught up with Will Callicoat, President of MultiCare, Capital Medical Center. Will shared how MultiCare is growing and adapting to meet the needs of our communities every day. MultiCare Health…
The State of Health Care: Providence St. Peter
by Heidi Smith Within the home and community care industry, the benefits of treating patients in their own homes are well-documented. Patients recover faster and better, reap the psychological benefits of being surrounded by family members and friends in a familiar setting. Through an innovative program at Providence, a subset of emergency department patients meeting…
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…
Local Elections Start to Come Into Focus
Several significant elected public positions will be on the ballot this Fall by Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director Filing week will officially set the slate of candidates for voter consideration in the primary election, and the top two winners in the primary will advance to the general election. The…
In-Person is In-Demand
A Meeting Space for Every Event, Large and Small by Kathryn Millhorn As we move toward more in-person events and meetings, businesses and event planners are looking for new spaces to book for upcoming board retreats, staff parties, galas and fundraisers. Rentable space is also handy for nonprofits, groups, and charitable organizations prepping for an…
RedLine Consulting Puts Job Training Into High Gear
by Kathryn Millhorn When all aspects of an organization work together, it pays off for everyone involved. Companies who integrate and provide job training guarantee a skilled workforce dedicated to success. Organized training—or retraining for those switching careers—keeps everyone up to date, introduces new methods and trends, reduces waste, and boosts morale. RedLine Consulting is…
How the Squaxin Island Tribe Became an Economic Powerhouse in the Region
by Heidi Smith When the Squaxin Island Tribe was initially considering building a hotel, several tribal members had the same question during public hearings. Could the Tribe afford to do it? Executive Director Ray Peters’ answer was simple. “I said, ‘We can’t afford not to,’” he recalls. Flash forward to 2022 and the Squaxin Island…
Thurston Chamber Supports Balanced School Calendar
by David Schaffert, President/CEO, Thurston County Chamber and Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director The Thurston Chamber is no stranger to advancing initiatives that support high-quality public-school systems and student success. Our engagement in regional education and workforce development are integral components of the Chamber’s mission. In addition, the Thurston…