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TriState to offer OBGYN services

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TriState Health will begin offering obstetrics and gynecology services along with an orthopedics clinic this fall, responding to community needs for local healthcare access. The OB/GYN clinic will be staffed by board-certified OB/GYN Lindsay Kern and certified nurse-midwife Andrea Hedrick, with deliveries taking place at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Chief Operating Officer Joleen Carper emphasized community feedback that indicated a need for these services within the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. The new orthopedics clinic will be staffed by Dr.

Bryan Beardsley and Greg Obray, focusing on fracture care and minimally invasive surgical options. Annually, TriState physicians make between 1,200 and 1,400 referrals to orthopedics, highlighting the demand for such services. Carper stated that ensuring local access to care is vital for patients' well-being. Both clinics are expected to open by late September or early October. More information is available at the hospital's website.

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Meetings

Local government meetings are scheduled throughout the week in Whitman and Latah counties, including sessions for city councils and planning commissions. Key meetings include the Whitman County Commissioners on Monday and the Moscow Urban Renewal Agency on Thursday. These gatherings provide residents opportunities to engage with local governance.

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Berney to retire as counseling point man

Mike Berney, Executive Director of Palouse River Counseling, will retire in December after over 30 years of service, paving the way for Clinical Director Kathleen Stewardson to assume his role. Under Berney's leadership, the organization expanded significantly, enhancing mental health services across Whitman County. Berney expressed optimism for the future of behavioral health in the community.

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Fire is not the enemy

Volunteers in north central Idaho conducted a controlled burn near Viola to reduce wildfire risks and enhance ecological health. Led by Heather Heward, the team emphasized the importance of fire as a tool for land management, likening it to medicine for wildlands. Participants included university students and local forestry professionals learning to adapt to fire’s role in the ecosystem.