Kadlec | Pacesetter | December 2016

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There’s so much more going
on at Kadlec. Check out our
website at ,
and take special note of
all the activities of Kadlec
Neurological Resource Center,
Healthy Ages and Kadlec
Foundation.
Kadlec has made an ongoing commitment to supporting and investing in
health care education. Kadlec’s affiliation with Providence Health & Services
helped secure a $3 million contribution to the construction of the second
Columbia Basin College Health Science Center, which will be named in honor
of retired Kadlec Regional Chief Executive RandWortman and will allow for
continued growth of health care programs locally.
“CBC and Kadlec have been strong partners for decades, helping one another
to create the talent so necessary for quality health care,” said Rich Cummins,
president, Columbia Basin College. “Kadlec’s newest investment in CBC is helping
the college build the Wortman Medical Sciences Center to further develop our
medical campus in the heart of Richland. This building will house primary care
resident physicians, expanded CBC programs, and a Health Sciences Academy
that will deliver ninth- through 16th-grade diplomas, certificates and degrees as
part of a transformational Richland School District and CBC partnership. Together,
we are working to improve the health and wellness of our entire community.”
Kadlec has partnered with Safe Kids
Benton Franklin for 23 years to host
Safe Kids Saturday. This free, family-
friendly safety event brings together
over 30 community organizations,
all committed to keeping kids and
families safe.
Safe Kids Saturday attendees learn
about electrical, water, fire and railroad
safety; how to call 911; and so much
more! The event also includes a bike
rodeo, free bike helmets and car seat
checks.
“Safe Kids Saturday is a time when
we can teach kids about important
safety issues,” said Stein Karspeck, of
the Richland Fire Department, “and it’s
a fun, friendly environment. It helps
take away some of the fear kids may
have when they see the fire truck or a
fireman. It reinforces for them that we
are there to help them.”
The Sparkle and Shine Pageant, hosted by Kadlec, is a thoughtfully designed
pageant, exclusively for children with special needs.
The pageant is an opportunity for every child to share their individual sparkle
and win a special award.
“I love putting on my crown and wearing the sash,” said Maggie McCain, a
Sparkle and Shine Pageant participant. “It’s fun and makes me feel better. It
makes me feel special.”
Education Support Safe Kids Saturday
Sparkle and Shine Pageant
Each year, Kadlec is the official first-aid
provider at the Benton Franklin Fair &
Rodeo and is proud to meet the health
care needs of fair and rodeo guests.
From headaches and bee stings to
scrapes and bruises, Kadlec enjoys
being part of this community event.
Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo
Grace Clinic
For many years, Kadlec has committed financial support to Grace Clinic, which
provides free medical care, medications, urgent dental care, mental health
counseling and spiritual care to the uninsured in this community. Additionally,
Kadlec is building a volunteer base of Kadlec caregivers who will be volunteering
their time and skills to the Grace Clinic.
“Kadlec’s ongoing financial support is very important for Grace Clinic as we are
self-funded by the community,” said Mark Brault, who is president of the board of
Grace Clinic. “We are also partners with Kadlec in health care for the community;
there are services that we cannot provide our patients, such as imaging. This
partnership is a valuable resource for those who come to Grace Clinic for care.”
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