Kadlec

12/22/2025

Last week, K9 teams from Kadlec, Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Providence Sacred Heart, and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office joined together to spread holiday cheer!

Dressed in festive gear, they paraded through Kadlec, bringing smiles to patients and caregivers. Their visit brightened the day and brought joy to those spending the holiday season at our medical center. 🐾🎄❤️

12/22/2025

Kadlec’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Manager, Anna Wroble, recently spoke with Apple Valley News about a concerning rise in counterfeit car seats. Four fake seats were brought in over just the past two weeks.

It is important to keep your little one safe. Dan Hanson, Apple Valley News reporter, shares how to spot a fake car seat, where to purchase one safely and common counterfeit models. Read his full story below to learn more.

Safe Kids Benton-Franklin hosts a free car seat clinic every fourth Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kadlec Regional Medical Center parking garage.

The Brief

12/21/2025

A donor to the Kadlec Foundation helped support tuition costs for two Kadlec employees now pursuing a future as respiratory therapists. The caregivers will graduate this December, and three others will be enrolled by this fall at the program in Spokane.

Learn more at: http://ms.spr.ly/6189tccJX.

12/20/2025

Feeling down as the days get shorter?
You are not alone.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects millions every year.

Here are some tips to combat those winter blues.

12/20/2025

It is the 7th year of the Holiday Toy Drive!

At 15-years-old, Jasmine was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma bone cancer. After going into remission, Jasmine had the idea of starting the toy drive to help the children and families fighting similar battles.

We are so grateful for Jasmine’s heart not just for the pediatric patients at Kadlec, but for those staying at children’s hospitals throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska.

As Jasmine shared, “Every toy collected, every smile shared, every moment spent delivering gifts — it all reminds me why I started. This will always be more than a toy drive to me. It’s a piece of my heart, and seeing it continue to grow fills me with so much gratitude.”

These toys do truly brighten the holiday season for our pediatric patients.

Thank you to everyone who was a part of this special day. And a special thank you to Jasmine and her family. ❤️

12/19/2025

💙 💛 “I was fortunate to have enjoyed the benefits of the Caregivers Support Group for several years! It helped me with the challenges I faced with the progression of my wife's struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. And later I was able to give some suggestions to help newcomers in their early efforts to care for their loved ones.” 💛 💙 – Support Group participant

Kadlec offers a variety of support groups, including the Caregiver Support Group.

Caregiving can be stressful and isolating. Our Caregiver Support Group offers social support with a community of individuals who are on a similar journey.

Participants can:
• ask questions
• learn skills and tools to be better caregivers
• receive advice or practical solutions to problems
• hear about local resources and support organizations
• practice coping skills and self-care techniques

If you are a family caregiver, we invite you attend our Caregiver Support Group meeting.

12/18/2025

Meet Jen Garrison.

Jen is a registered nurse in our Emergency Department.

When sharing what her favorite thing is about working at Kadlec over the last 25 years, she said, “It is being able to show up and give 110% of myself to each and every one of my patients that I encounter. I love being a patient advocate, I love teaching our new nurses, and I genuinely love my job. I strive to always show grace and compassion, and I am thankful for my job in the ER- I feel blessed to work with the most amazing co-workers to serve our community in vulnerable times.”

Please join us in congratulating Jenon 25 years of service! 🎉

12/17/2025

A huge thank you to the NW Elite Fastpitch teams for their generous donation of holiday gifts for our pediatric patients. This thoughtful gift will mean so much to our patients that are spending the holidays in our pediatric unit. Thank you! ❤️

12/17/2025

This holiday season we encourage you to make a positive impact on our community by helping those in need. Your generosity—whether through volunteering, sharing a meal, supporting a family, or making a donation—will make a difference. ❤️

12/16/2025

Thank you to our partners at STCU who made a $5,000 gift to benefit patients, programs and services at Kadlec. 💙 💛

Board Secretary and Trustee Bill Walther gives of his time and talents to the Kadlec Foundation and presented the check on behalf of the STCU Here for Good Foundation.

12/16/2025

Kadlec offers a variety of support groups that provide education, encouragement, and support. Whether you’re seeking support yourself or helping a loved one, our groups provide a space to share experiences and gain insights from one another.

Join us.

12/15/2025

Nurse navigator Angie Gehlen, RN, OCN, has worked at the Kadlec Tri-Cities Cancer Center for a decade and became a clinic patient when diagnosed with colon cancer. She recently completed all treatment and is grateful donors to the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation help support any patient with a variety of support services.

Read Angie's story at: http://ms.spr.ly/6189tcc6h.