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Jack Janezic Named Assistant Administrator of Trios Health
September 05, 2023Trios Health CEO and Market President, David Elgarico, is pleased to announce that Jack Janezic has joined the executive leadership team as Assistant Administrator, effective September 5, 2023.
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General Surgeon, Jillian Thayer, MD, Joins Trios Health
August 29, 2023Trios Health is pleased to announce that Jillian Thayer, MD has accepted a position as a general surgeon.
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Lori Katterhagen DNP, RN, CENP, CPHQ, FACHE, Named Chief Nursing Officer of Trios Health
August 28, 2023Trios Health announced today that Lori Katterhagen DNP, RN, CENP, CPHQ, FACHE has been named Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), effective Monday, August 28, 2023.
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Immunization Awareness Month: COVID-19 and Beyond
July 31, 2023August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Each year, we take this time to recognize that vaccines are essential to our health and the health of our community – a lesson that the past few years have made especially clear. For centuries, immunization has been one of the most effective ways we can protect ourselves from preventable illness. Diseases that were once deadly, such as polio, have all but vanished thanks to the power of community-wide vaccination, while others such as COVID-19 are becoming much less dangerous. Whether we’re young or old, we can stop the spread of disease by following vaccination guidelines.
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Camp Trios Empowers Kids with Type 1 Diabetes
July 24, 2023Trios Health wrapped up the “Best Week of Summer” with Camp Trios, a three-day summer day camp program for children diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Camp Trios was held at the Southridge Sports and Events Complex, July 18-20.
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Trios Health Partnering with American Red Cross to Host Blood Drive on August 2
July 19, 2023Trios Health will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, August 2, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Trios Care Center at Southridge. Community members are invited to join Trios staff in rolling up their sleeves and giving this life saving donation.
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Trios Health Welcomes Residency Class of 2026
July 07, 2023Trios Health is pleased to welcome the Trios Health Residency Class of 2026. The new residency class joined Trios Health earlier this month for their respective three-year residency programs and includes four new family medicine resident physicians and five new internal medicine resident physicians.
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Trios Health Appoints Three New Chief Residents
June 13, 2023Trios Health has appointed three of its residents to serve as chief residents for the hospital system’s family and internal medicine residency programs. Dr. Candice Pollard has been selected as chief resident for the Family Medicine Residency Program, and Dr. Lexi Capers and Dr. Raymond Lam have been chosen as co-chiefs for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.
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Trios Health Publishes 2022 Community Benefit Report
May 31, 2023Trios Health today published its community benefit report for the 2022 calendar year. The annual report outlines the various ways the hospital continues to invest in the health and economic vitality of the Tri-Cities as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.
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Trios Health Names 2023 Mercy Award Winner
May 19, 2023Trios Health recently announced that Tom Pickard has been recognized as the facility’s 2023 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
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Nine Tips to Prevent & Manage Chronic Wounds During Older Americans Month
May 10, 2023It is no secret that as we age, our bodies undergo changes that can increase the risk of developing health related issues. One of these health concerns is the susceptibility of forming a chronic wound. Chronic wounds are wounds that fail to heal within three months or more. They can be painful, debilitating, and can significantly impact the quality of life of the person suffering with a non healing wound. Which is why this May, Trios Hyperbaric and Wound Care Clinic is acknowledging Older Americans Awareness month, and offering nine tips to prevent and manage chronic wounds.
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Celebrating Our Nurses, Hospital Teams and EMS Partners
May 02, 2023A career in healthcare is not for the faint of heart. It requires strength, determination, courage and a selfless regard for others. Over the past few years, healthcare workers have faced an increasingly challenging work environment as our industry has undergone immense change caused by the pandemic and other external pressures. For these reasons, it is important to pause and recognize the many hard-working healthcare workers that live and work in our communities. Throughout the month of May, we celebrate three important national observances that honor our nurses, hospital teams and EMS personnel for their professional achievements and significant contributions.
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David Elgarico Named Market President for Trios Health & Lourdes Health
April 25, 2023Lifepoint Health announced that David Elgarico will become the new chief executive officer (CEO) at Trios Health in Kennewick, WA, effective May 15. He will also assume the role of market president for Lifepoint’s Trios & Lourdes Health market, in which he will have operational oversight of Lourdes Health in Pasco, WA.
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Stroke Awareness and Mental Health Tips That May Improve Your Wellness
April 24, 2023May is a designated time for many important health observances, making it the perfect opportunity to refocus on your overall wellness and prioritize healthier habits. An important part of improving your health means paying attention to both your physical and mental well-being. And this month, there are two major health observances that are a great reminder to do just that: Stroke Awareness Month and Mental Health Month.
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Trios Health & Lourdes Health Hosting $10 Sports Physical Clinic
April 20, 2023Trios and Lourdes Health are pleased to be partnering to host a sports physical clinic on Saturday, May 20, 2023, for all local middle and high school students. The sports physical clinic will be held at Lourdes West Pasco Family Medicine Clinic, located at 7425 Wrigley Drive in Pasco from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students can receive their physical for $10, without the need for insurance. All fees collected will be donated back to the students’ respective schools.
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Safely Managing Your Medications Promotes Personal and Community Health
April 19, 2023Medications are often an essential part of healing from an illness or injury and can be critical to treating ongoing health conditions. Unfortunately, medications can create dangerous and harmful situations for yourself and your community if used incorrectly or disposed of improperly. That's why it’s so important to establish safe medication habits.
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Trios Health Partnering with American Red Cross to Host Blood Drive on April 14
April 03, 2023Trios Health will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, April 14, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Trios Care Center at Southridge. Community members are invited to join Trios staff in rolling up their sleeves and giving this life saving donation.
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A is for April.....and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
April 01, 2023Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies account for a big percentage of that.
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April is Limb Loss Awareness Month- For Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Wounds, Amputations Can Be Prevented
April 01, 2023April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time to educate the community about limb preservation and emphasize the importance of early evaluation and treatment to prevent amputations.
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Six Tips to Promote Wound Healing during National Nutrition Month
March 09, 2023March is National Nutrition Month, a time when healthcare providers across the country focus on helping patients optimize nutrition for better health. At the Trios Hyperbaric and Wound Care Clinic at Trios Health many patients battle non-healing wounds stemming from diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or other conditions. These wounds are typically located on the lower limbs or feet and have festered more than 30 days, greatly impacting the patient’s quality of life. By this time, specialized wound care is needed in order to rule out infection and avoid the risk of amputation.
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