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New events calendar now online
Kadlec Health System offers
numerous community classes
and events throughout the
year, from one-time programs
to ongoing classes. Now it’s
easier than ever to take part
in them.
A new online calendar
provides an easy way to learn
about each of them, as well
as how to sign up.
To access the new calendar, visit the Kadlec Health System
website at
To register for any of these events, please visit
or call
(509) 943-8455
.
Variete — March 8
Under Our Umbrella
The annual auction and dinner to benefit Kadlec
Neurological Resource Center begins at 5:30 p.m. with
hors d’oeuvres and dinner at 7 p.m.
Caregivers Conference — April 4
The second Caregivers Conference, presented by
Kadlec Neurological Resource Center, is set for April 4
at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.
The keynote speaker is John Tran, MD, from Spokane
Mental Health. He will discuss caregiver burnout,
depression and anxiety. Also presenting will be Teepa
Snow, MS, OTR/L, a dementia expert who has over
30 years of experience in the field of caregiving.
Conference topics will include:
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Learning the Art of Being an Advocate and Partner —
Not an Adversary or a Boss AND Not Giving Up
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Reduce Your Risk — Maintain Your Brain: How Can
You Make a Difference for Yourself?
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Making Moments of Joy — It’s What You Choose to Do
as a Caregiver
Quail Hollow will be providing respite care on-site.
Dementia, Chronic Illness
and Sexuality — May 9
Dr. Kristoffer Rhoads, chief neuropsychologist at Virginia
Mason Medical Center Neuroscience Institute, will
present “Dementia and Sexuality” and “Chronic Illness
and Intimacy.” The event is at the Richland Red Lion.
Autism Conference — August 13–14
The ninth Southeastern Washington Autism Conference
will be held on August 13 – 14 at the Three Rivers
Convention Center in Kennewick.
Carol Gray will present “Social Stories and Social
Context” and “Autism Spectrum Disorders: Breaking
New Instructional Ground with Practical Strategies.”
W H A T ’ S H A P P E N I N G A T K A D L E C
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K A D L E C N E U R O L O G I C A L
R E S O U R C E C E N T E R
U P C OM I N G E V E N T S
For the past 30 years, babies from our region needing a
higher level of care have been receiving that care in Kadlec’s
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). As the population, need
and specialized equipment changed, the unit outgrew its space.
In response, Kadlec requested additional beds from the State
of Washington and received the authorization to expand and
increase the level of care possible.
Kadlec Foundation has been leading the effort to expand the
NICU. In anticipation of the project, Kadlec created space for
the NICU in the Pediatric Center.
“Because the expansion will be in the same site, it was
necessary to move the NICU so we can continue to provide this
critical care,” said Rick Kehres, Kadlec’s NICU project manager.
“The temporary NICU will be immediately available upon
approval of the expansion by the Kadlec Board of Directors.”
To learn more about how you can support the expansion
of the NICU, visit
Temporary NICU ready for babies
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