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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Middle Eastern Student Association to host cultural event March 4

Middle Eastern Student Association to host cultural event March 4

MOLLY WILK, Evergreen reporter February 17, 2022

Refa Al-Amri, Middle Eastern Student Association president, updated ASWSU senators on the group's Middle Eastern Night, which is at 5:30 p.m. on March 4 in the Compton Union Building Senior Ballroom.  The...

PRH Nurse Kelsey Weiss, middle, received the DAISY Award for exceptional care for her patients in the Medical Surgical Unit.

Pullman Regional Hospital nurse recognized for outstanding patient care

SHEILA JOHNSON February 3, 2022

Kelsey Weiss, Pullman Regional Hospital registered nurse, was nominated for and honored with the DAISY Award, an international nursing award.  Weiss said she joined the hospital three years ago after...

Staff members are working overtime and taking extra shifts to make up for the increase in patients, said Chief Medical Officer Pete Mikkselsen.

Pullman Regional Hospital still accepting patient transfers while other facilities near capacity

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor January 27, 2022

Pullman Regional Hospital is preparing to receive patients transferred from nearby hospitals as many medical facilities in the region are full in the wake of the omicron variant.  Like other hospitals,...

Pullman Regional Hospital keeps taxation district same

Pullman Regional Hospital keeps taxation district same

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief November 29, 2021

Residents voted to keep the Pullman Regional Hospital taxing district limited to the City of Pullman, and two hospital commissioners will retain their board seats.  In July 2021, the PRH Board of Commissioners...

PRH CEO Scott Adams is set to retire in December. He will stay on for six months in an advisory role once a replacement has been named.

Pullman Regional Hospital launches CEO search

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor October 28, 2021

Pullman Regional Hospital launched a search this week for a Chief Executive Officer to replace Scott Adams, who is set to retire in December.  PRH is accepting applications until the end of December,...

Pullman Regional Hospital has appointed a new board of commissioners member after a two month vacancy of the seat

PRH discusses COVID-19 vaccination clinic, new simulation devices

TRINITY WILLSEY, Evergreen reporter October 8, 2021

The Pullman Regional Hospital board met Wednesday to discuss adjustments in services and testing sites caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the implementation of new technology for medical...

The emergency department at Pullman Regional Hospital will never turn away a patient who needs care, said Dr. Peter Mikkelsen, PRH medical director of emergency services.

Physicians urge Pullman community to get vaccinated

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 30, 2021

Local physicians announced the opening of a Pullman COVID-19 testing center and addressed the state of COVID-19 during a virtual press conference Tuesday morning.  The testing center, located at...

The Practice the Pause event is intended for women, but anyone is welcome to attend.

Local hospital hosts Practice the Pause event

ALEX MCCOLLUM, Multimedia editor September 7, 2021

Pullman Regional Hospital is hosting its Women’s Wellness Series: Practice the Pause event at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8 via Zoom. Jessica Rivers, PRH advanced care planning coordinator, is hosting the event...

Pictured (left to right) is the Pullman Surgical Associates team: Practice Manager Lisa Cordodor (teal shirt), Dr. Nancy Panko, Dr. John Visger, Karly Port (Clinic Network Executive Director) and Scott Adams (PRH CEO).

PRH opens new general surgical practice

ALEX MCCOLLUM, Multimedia editor September 7, 2021

Pullman Regional Hospital’s Clinic Network opened its new Pullman Surgical Associates practice last week, located in Suite 130 of the hospital. Pullman Surgical Associates will provide general surgery,...

Organizations being considered for the grant will be contacted on Sept. 1 and must present a short presentation to guild members on Sept. 14.

PRH accepting grant applications

MOLLY WILK, Evergreen reporter July 16, 2021

Pullman Regional Hospital’s Women’s Leadership Guild is now accepting applications for a $2,000 grant.  The application is open to regional non-profits concerned with women and children’s health...

People should drink plenty of water and eat iron rich foods before donating blood.

Science Explained: Why is donating blood important?

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor July 9, 2021

If you have ever donated blood, you may have wondered where it goes once it leaves your body. Blood makes a lot of stops before going to a recipient. First, it goes to a regional center where it is...

Passing the measure requires those who live in the Pullman School District to pay PRH’s yearly 0.3 percent tax.

PRH approves ballot measure expanding tax district

VICTORIA GIOMI, Evergreen reporter July 9, 2021

The Pullman Regional Hospital Taxing District Expansion ballot measure was approved, PRH announced Thursday. The measure, which will be voted on Nov. 2, creates a levy on property in the Pullman School...

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