The Academy of Children’s Theatre is presenting a Fall Costume and Fashion Show on Saturday, October 19 at 6 :30 p.m.  Seven costume designers from ACT productions will be highlighted with a showcase of some of their favorite designs.  In addition, a costume closet purge of gala formal wear will also be spotlighted in the style show.  Tickets to attend are $25 and are available online at www.academyofchildrenstheatre.org and at the door. Proceeds from the event will benefit the ACT Theatre Expansion Project. 

The event will start at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour and rack sale of costumes and formal dresses.  Appetizers and beverages will be served.  The style show will begin at 7:15 p.m. and it will feature more than 60 showstopping designs in an authentic runway-style presentation.  Directing the fashion show will be Helen McCoy, a renowned fashion show producer and model.  

For more information, call (509) 943-6027 or visit www.academyofchildrenstheatre.org.

Trios Health is pleased to announce that John Winkelman, MD, has joined Trios Health as a pediatrician.

Dr. Winkelman is board certified in pediatrics and provides care for NICU follow-up, newborns, asthma, pre-operation clearance, school entry physicals, sports physicals, well-child care, and more. He attended medical school at New York Medical College and has most recently been practicing in California at St. Joseph Heritage – Santa Ana.

Dr. Winkelman is seeing patients at the Trios Care Center at Chavallo, located at 7211 W. Deschutes Blvd. Patients can schedule an appointment with Dr. Winkelman by calling (509) 221-6930.

Trios Health, a UW Medicine Community Health Partner, operates two hospitals to accommodate the area’s fast-growing population: Trios Women’s and Children’s Hospital at its downtown Kennewick location and Trios Southridge Hospital in south Kennewick. Trios Medical Group, comprised of nearly 100 employed physicians and providers, serves as the core of a growing medical staff network of 325+ providers throughout the Tri-Cities and includes practices and services at nine Care Centers and one Urgent Care Center.

For more, visit Trios online or follow us on Facebook.

Trios Health is pleased to announce that Dr. Juergen Mueller, gastroenterologist, has joined Trios Health.

Dr. Mueller was previously employed with Trios and was most recently working in Kalispell, Montana, as a gastroenterologist.

​He treats acid reflux, heartburn, all types of hepatitis and other liver diseases, HIV/hepatitis C co-infection, ulcers, rectal bleeding, and more. Procedures he performs include colonoscopies, endoscopies, and colon cancer screenings.

Dr. Mueller earned his medical degree from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Faculty of Medicine. He is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine.

Dr. Mueller is now seeing patients at the Trios Care Center at Southridge fourth floor clinic at 3730 Plaza Way in Kennewick. Patients can schedule appointments by calling (509) 221-6450.

Trios Health, a UW Medicine Community Health Partner, operates two hospitals to accommodate the area’s fast-growing population: Trios Women’s and Children’s Hospital at its downtown Kennewick location and Trios Southridge Hospital in south Kennewick. Trios Medical Group, comprised of nearly 100 employed physicians and providers, serves as the core of a growing medical staff network of 325+ providers throughout the Tri-Cities and includes practices and services at nine Care Centers and one Urgent Care Center.

For more, visit Trios online or follow us on Facebook.

The workshop is on DISC Training sponsored by Port of Pasco.  Donna Davis from Engaged Consulting will be the presenter.  You will learn strategies for success:  Enhance your leadership skills through improved self-awareness; Facilitate better communication and team work within your organization; and increase organizational performance through DISC communication techniques.  The workshop location is at the Port of Pasco, 1110 Osprey Pointe Ave., Pasco, Wa. From 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  This seminar is the latest in a series of workshops provided to the business community by SCORE, Mid-Columbia Tri-Cities Chapter.

For more Information about the workshop & to Register go to https://midcolumbiatricities.score.org.

Lourdes Health and Trios Health are pleased to announce that Lourdes Occupational Health has relocated its east Pasco clinic to Grandridge Boulevard in Kennewick, near the Three Rivers Convention Center. The Occupational Health Clinic is now sharing space with Trios Urgent Care and Trios After-Hours Pediatrics clinic.

Lourdes operates two Occupational Health clinics (one in west Pasco on Sandifur Parkway and the newly relocated clinic at Grandridge in Kennewick.) Both Occupational Health clinics will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist employers with pre-employment requirements, injury claims, safety education and more.  

This move marks the first time that Lourdes and Trios will be sharing clinic space, illustrating the commitment of both organizations toward Working Together for a Healthier Community.

7201 Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick
Lourdes Occupational Health     
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm   
(509) 546-2214  

Trios Urgent Care   
7 Days/Week 8am-8pm 
(509) 221-6900 

Trios After-Hours Pediatric Care    
Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm & Sat 9am-Noon
(509) 221-6900

​The REACH Interpretive Center is collaborating with local energy partners to host the fourth Energy Experience, a STEM-focused energy and environmental summit for 8th grade students in the Mid-Columbia region on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 8:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. 

Partners of the event include the Benton Conservation District, Benton PUD, Benton REA, Bonneville Power Administration, Cascade Natural Gas, City of Richland Energy Services, Energy Northwest and Franklin PUD.  Over 400 students and their teachers from the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas will be attending. 

The objective of the event is to create awareness and understanding of energy generation, safety, energy efficiency and public power. The day’s events will focus on the Common Core and Next-Generation science standards for 8th grade. The primary focus will be on educating students on various forms of energy including hydropower, nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas and how they power the region as well as the benefits and challenges of each form and the role of energy efficiency.

Each of the supporting partners will have interactive hands-on booth displays for the students to experience the benefits of our region’s energy resources. There will be outdoor safety demonstrations to teach students about electrical and natural gas safety. Students will also be introduced to careers in the energy industry through equipment displays and discussions with local energy professionals.

Prosser Memorial Health now offers HD 3D Mammography in the Radiology Department. The Hologic Genius 3D Mammography exam allows providers to examine breast tissue layer by layer. This means fine details are more visible and no longer hidden by the tissue above or below. The Genius exam is currently the only mammogram FDA approved as superior for women with dense breasts. The unique Smart Curve Paddle provides more comfort and the Genius delivers a much faster image. It takes just 3.7 seconds as opposed to 10 seconds or more on a typical 3D machine. 

“I am proud and excited to let our community know that we now have High Definition, 3D mammography at Prosser Memorial Health. This technology is the most sophisticated offered anywhere in Central Washington which is a pretty big deal for Prosser. It's also important to know that technology alone isn't the answer. It is the partnership between the HD 3D technology and the technique used by our team of highly skilled and trained technologists who know the importance of placement and positioning to reduce call backs, increase accuracy and give our patients the peace of mind they deserve when coming in for a mammogram," said Verlaine Schneider, Lead Mammography Specialist. "I have been doing mammography for more than 30 years. I know what is required to perform a mammogram correctly. At Prosser Memorial Health, we are committed to giving you our very best. I am confident that with our team at Prosser Memorial Health and the investment in this technology, our patients will receive superior service and superior outcomes. The best anywhere!"

Prosser Memorial Health is a Mammography and CT Accredited Facility and currently the only provider in the Yakima Valley or Tri-Cities region offering HD 3D Mammography with Smart Curve Technology. We are excited to offer this state-of-the-art technology to our patients. The American College of Radiology (ACR) recommends women start getting annual mammograms at age 40. To schedule a mammogram, learn more about HD 3D Mammography, or other Diagnostic Imaging services at Prosser Memorial Health, call 786.5596 or visit prosserhealth.org.