When your child has a fever, it can be a cause for concern. Dr. Methuel Gordon, Pediatrician at Palouse Pediatrics, answers common questions about fevers and offers practical tips on managing a fever at home.

It's important to recognize that a fever "is not an illness but rather a sign or symptom of illness," Dr. Gordon says.

Each spring, many families find themselves in the pharmacy aisle, overwhelmed by the myriad of allergy medications. Choosing the right medication can be confusing, but understanding the differences can help you make an informed decision. Dr. Katie Hryniewicz, Pediatrician at Palouse Pediatrics provides her expertise to help you navigate the options and ensure you’re picking the best treatment for your child’s symptoms.

During cold and flu season, children tend to be exposed to more germs, more often. Unfortunately, that means that kids tend to be sicker during this time of year. As a parent, it can be difficult to know when it's best to keep your child home, and when it's safe to send them to school or daycare.

“While it can feel like your child is constantly sick and you may wonder if your child has a problem with their immune system, it’s actually typical for a healthy child to have 10+ episodes of mild illness in a given year,” says Dr. MacKenzie Rinaldi, Pediatrician at Palouse Pediatrics, with Pullman Regional.

A consultation with a surgeon is the first step in the surgical journey for patients. Dr. Nancy Panko, General Surgeon and Medical Director of Pullman Surgical Associates, conducts surgical consults on a daily basis. She provides a guide for patients on what to expect during a surgery consultation, what to bring, and how to set yourself up for success during the surgical process.

Determining if you, or someone you love, needs emergency medical care can be a highly emotional experience and can lead to lots of questions. Dr. Gregory Wallis, Emergency Medicine Physician at Pullman Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department, sets the record straight by debunking some common misconceptions about receiving emergency medical care.

It was a normal day at home for Judy Reid. Suddenly, she experienced weakness throughout the left side of her body, causing her to fall into her closet. Her first action? She texted her son, Ryan Graves- who happens to be a Registered Nurse for Pullman Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department.

A fainting spell can be a frightening experience, especially if it’s never happened before. What might cause such an episode? Is it a sign of worse things to come? Dr. Garrett Luettgen, Emergency Medicine Physician at Pullman Regional Hospital's Emergency Department, sheds light on why people faint, what happens when a person faints, and what can be done to mitigate its occurrences.

Washington State University Athletics and Pullman Regional Hospital entered into a four-year agreement to provide premium healthcare services to Cougar student-athletes, effective July 8, 2024.

The agreement provides expanded services for WSU’s student-athletes, including:

• Year-round, on-campus clinics with expanded hours
• Increased physicians for event coverage
• Former student-athletes access to continued care with same physician who treated them while enrolled at WSU
• Opportunity for WSU’s Elson S Floyd College of Medicine/Pullman Regional Hospital Family Medicine Residency to gain experience in the sports medicine field
• Oversight of student-athlete healthcare services through Dr. Ed Tingstad as Medical Director

The Guardian Angel program gives grateful patients an opportunity to make a gift in honor of a nurse, physician or hospital staff member. Recognize your care provider through the Guardian Angel Program and a minimum $250 donation to Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation, in support of the hospital’s highest needs.

2024 Guardian Angels: 

• Timothy Goodrich, MD
• Nancy Gregory, ARNP
• Abigail Anderson, RN & Ally Williams, RN
• Wednesday Lynn
• Kumar Navaneethakrishnanpoovan, MD
• Summit Therapy & Health Services team

In 2024, 22 grants were awarded totaling $57,433! Your support of Diane’s Gift Garden, Have-a-Heart, the Christmas Tree Raffle and becoming a member of the auxiliary made these grants possible. 

2024 grant recipients:

• BirthPlace – patient gowns, labor mirrors, breastfeeding educational materials and materials for knitted newborn baby hats and rice bags for laboring mothers
• Cardiology – echocardiogram table, and patient education materials
• Care Coordination – funds for winter coats and shoes for patients in need, as well as grief support books and resources for patients and families
• Chaplain program – religious literature, at the request of patients
• Emergency Department – pediatric intubation medical equipment
• Laboratory – stickers for pediatric patients
• Mammography – specialized breast biopsy chair
• Medical Surgical/Intensive Care Units – light blocking eye masks for patients
• Nutrition Therapy – food replica kits to help patients with feeding challenges
• Palliative Care – fabric for handmade blankets
• Palouse Pediatrics – sensory wall for the Moscow office
• Pediatric patients – stuffed animals
• Pediatric Therapy – educational games for distraction during procedures
• Pelvic Health Therapy – diagnostic and patient communication software upgrade
• Therapy – patient percussion vest
  

Five local non-profits were awarded $2,000 each by the Pullman Regional Hospital Women’s Leadership Guild for the 2023-2024 grant cycle. 

This year’s recipients of $2,000 each, voted on by Guild members, include:

• Circles of Caring Adult Day Health—providing meals for clients in the program
• Family Promise of the Palouse—providing healthcare for families in the program
• Palouse Discovery Science Center—providing partial funding for an ambulance simulator for the EveryBody Healthy exhibit
• Pullman Regional Hospital Strangulation Training—providing partial funding for a strangulation recovery training for regional agencies
• Willow Center for Grieving Children—providing funding for Camp Erin for grieving children

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Debbie Bikfasy, a truly dedicated Prescription Pet volunteer who touched the lives of so many in our community through over 200 volunteer hours alongside her dog, Kutya. Debbie was one of the founding members of the Prescription Pet program in 2013. She was also a HOPE Animal Assistance Crisis Response Team member. Her kindness, commitment, and unwavering spirit will be remembered always.