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Pullman Regional Hospitals CFO announces retirement

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Steve Febus, the Chief Financial Officer of Pullman Regional Hospital, will retire in January after a distinguished 38-year career. He began his journey in accounting and advanced through various financial roles, including controller and director of Revenue Cycle, before becoming CFO. PRH CEO Matt Forge lauded Febus's exceptional contributions to the hospital and the broader healthcare sector. The hospital has engaged a recruiting firm to conduct a national search to find a replacement, aiming to fill the position by late 2025. This leadership change comes at a critical time, as the hospital seeks to uphold its mission of excellence in healthcare.

The hospital's reputation has been bolstered under Febus's steady financial guidance, recognized as one of the state's top CFOs. His retirement marks the end of an era, raising the stakes for the selection of his successor. The new CFO will play a pivotal role in steering the hospital's financial strategies in the future.

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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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