Board of Commissioners Presidency Update
Feb 12, 2020
Jeff Elbracht was elected president of the Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners in January. As an elected official, Jeff has served on the board since 2006. This is his first year as president.
What You Need to Know About Coronavirus
Feb 10, 2020
With each passing day, news of the coronavirus brings new concerns—and questions. Are you and your loved ones at risk? Why does it seem to be spreading so rapidly? Most of all, what can you do to protect yourself from becoming infected?
What You Should Know About Headaches and Migraines
Feb 7, 2020
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), almost half of the adult population has experienced a headache at least once in the last year. The 2013 Global Burden of Disease Study reported that migraines are the sixth highest cause of years...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: More than the “Winter Blues”
Feb 6, 2020
Winter is often marked as a “season of celebration.” But, the joy of the holidays isn’t always present, especially in the shorter, darker days. Many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, during the winter and early spring months.
What is an Exercise Physiologist?
Feb 3, 2020
Our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation program has a secret weapon: exercise physiologists Reagan Lowe and Shania Hildreth .
SAIL: Helping You Stay Active and Independent for Life
Jan 31, 2020
Maintaining independence is an important focus for those entering their senior years. Along with independence must be the ability to remain active— specifically focusing on keeping up with your strength, fitness, and balance.
Why Music Therapy is Such a Powerful Healing Tool
Jan 30, 2020
Many individuals find music to be therapeutic. The right playlist can uplift your mood and get you through the day. But, from a neurological perspective, music therapy is a bit more complicated than listening to your favorite tunes.
Urgency vs. Emergency: Do you Really Need to go to the ER?
Jan 17, 2020
The rise of urgent care facilities has made it more convenient for many individuals to receive timely care and avoid long wait times in the emergency room. However, not every illness or injury can be—or should be—treated by urgent care clinics. How...
All About ACL Tears: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
Jan 13, 2020
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears are one of the most dreaded, yet common, knee injuries athletes face. It only takes a split second to happen, but can take you out of the game for several months to a year. ACL tears are most commonly found in...
Happy New Year! Celebrating our 15th Anniversary and a Recap of 2019
Dec 16, 2019
As the year comes to an end, we’re not only celebrating a successful 2019…we’re also celebrating the 15th Anniversary of being in our current building on Bishop Boulevard. Prior to 2004, Pullman Memorial Hospital was located on the Washington State...