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Gift helps launch Rural Health Initiative at WSU

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A transformative $2. 2 million donation has enabled Washington State University (WSU) to initiate the Rural Health Initiative through its College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. This program is set to improve healthcare access for rural residents by providing enhanced training opportunities for PharmD students and post-graduate pharmacists. Launched in the fall of 2021, the initiative is part of a comprehensive 10-year strategy aimed at specializing healthcare delivery in underserved areas. Rural communities in Washington are grappling with significant healthcare access challenges, impacting nearly 800,000 residents.

To address this issue, experts estimate that the state requires 600 additional healthcare providers. The Rural Health Initiative not only aims to fill this gap but also empowers future pharmacists to specialize in rural health care. By focusing on the unique needs of these communities, WSU is taking a proactive approach to healthcare education and delivery. This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the importance of targeted healthcare solutions in rural America.

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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.