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...
How to Be a Healthy, Mindful Eater this Holiday Season
Nov 15, 2019
The holidays are a time for celebration, reflection, and getting together with loved ones. It’s also a time for dining. From Thanksgiving dinner to holiday parties, there’s no shortage of sumptuous eats. It is the holiday, though, so it’s acceptable...
Transforming the Primary Care Model with Team Based Care
Oct 17, 2019
Pullman Regional Hospital, as part of the Next Era of Excellence, is dedicated to transforming the traditional primary care delivery model to a Team Based Care model. Along with partners like the Whitman County Health Network, we have been using...
Vaping Dangers: What’s Causing All the Deaths?
Oct 8, 2019
With multiple deaths and hundreds of cases of a mysterious lung disease, many people have questions about and are concerned with vaping—especially because an increasing number of teens have adopted this growing trend.
Acupuncture 101: What You Need to Know Before Starting Acupuncture
Oct 3, 2019
Acupuncture has been a respected integrative therapy in Eastern medicine, dating back to its beginnings in China an estimated 3,000 years ago. Today, tens of millions of treatments are administered yearly in the United States alone. One of the most...
Striving for Excellence – Ensuring Access to Care for our Community
Aug 19, 2019
Our commitment to the community: Ensuring access to medical care
Striving for Excellence – National Healthcare Trends
Aug 19, 2019
We’ve been hearing about national trends in healthcare in the popular press for years. It’s taken a while to trickle down to rural hospitals and now Pullman Regional Hospital is addressing these trends through the Next Era of Excellence. Here are...
Striving for Excellence – Get to know your Community Hospital
Aug 19, 2019
It takes a lot to achieve excellence at a critical access, rural community hospital, but Pullman Regional Hospital is committed to the pursuit through the Next Era of Excellence. Outwardly, that excellence can be seen through the 5-star ratings and...