Eastern Washington
News and insights for Spokane & Stevens County, WA.
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Measles Exposure in Spokane County
Local public health officials have confirmed a measles infection in a Kootenai County resident with exposure risk in Spokane County.
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CPR Saves Lives: Spokane Comedy Club Incident Shows Power of Bystander Action
During a recent comedy show at the Spokane Comedy Club, a man collapsed—turning a night of laughter into a life-or-death emergency. What happened next was a powerful example of how CPR, performed by e
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Missy Seck’s story: Awareness of her body caught gynecological cancer early
Missy Seck, 63, will tell you that she was given the gift of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer early. But it really was her awareness of her body and her quick action to get seen when something just
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From wound to warrior: Ruth Ellsworth's battle and advocacy for sepsis awareness
Spokane resident Ruth Ellsworth shares her harrowing experience with sepsis, highlighting the importance of early recognition and prompt treatment for this life-threatening condition.
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Windy Manzardo Receives Life-Saving Heart Transplant at Providence Heart Institute
Five weeks after receiving a new heart, Windy Manzardo took a walk around the block. For the seasoned cardiac nurse, wife, and mother of two, this walk marked the end of a long and uncertain journey.
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Providence Opens Human Milk Collection Center in Spokane
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital is proud to announce the opening of a new human milk collection center in partnership with Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMBCA).
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Providence Expands ICU Recognition Project with $17,000 National Nursing Innovation Award
AARP and AACN grant supports Providence nurse-led initiative to boost morale, retention, and workplace culture through peer recognition.
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From Ironman to Heart Health: Scott Arnone's Journey of Resilience and Recovery
Scott Arnone received an innovative robotic heart surgery at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.
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Jerry Cain's Rapid Recovery: Embracing Life After Cutting-Edge Heart Surgery
For 61-year-old Jerry Cain, time is a gift -- a gift to spend time with family and doing the things he loves.
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Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital unveils new lobby
Children’s Miracle Network donors fund first renovation in 20 years.
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Darla’s story: From stroke to hospital to rehabilitative therapy
Darla Black had a stroke and received care at Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center.
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Miguel's journey to recovery at Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center
A Tri-Cities man was searching for the best place to receive care following a stroke when he discovered Providence St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Medical Center in Spokane.
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Denise’s story: How a breast health navigator eased her cancer journey
Denise had a complete mastectomy of the left breast due to her cancer diagnosis. She received care at the Providence Breast Health clinic at Providence Holy Family Hospital.
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Providence caregiver receives top notch care for common problem
Devin Yates has been a Providence caregiver since 2016. In 2023, he gained another title – Providence orthopedics patient.
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Providence caregivers save fellow caregiver experiencing a stroke
Stroke Awareness Month is commemorated every May. Mary Terhaar, a former medical laboratory scientist at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, survived a stroke at work.
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A heart transplant gives Idaho resident a new lease on life
As a teenager, Matt Hankes was diagnosed with a progressive form of heart disease that meant he would eventually need a heart transplant.
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Adisson Nordean returns to the soccer field
Adisson Nordean, a junior at University High School in Spokane Valley, has always been a soccer star. But in 2022, an injury during practice jeopardized her dreams.
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Mary's story of rural health care
Mary has served in many health care leadership roles in her life, including 15 years as the Washington State Secretary of Health, so she understands the importance of rural healthcare access.
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Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital’s specialized life support team receives recognition for excellence
Providence recently received the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Gold Level Award for Excellence in Life Support.
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Providence ALS Clinic receives ALS Association designation as a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence
Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center's ALS Clinic has been named an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence. It is the first center of its kind in the Inland Northwest.
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