Staffed by certified emergency physicians and nurses 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the emergency services staff treats a wide-range of illnesses and injuries, including cardiac maladies. Using the very latest in complex imaging equipment allows the highly trained radiologists and technical staff to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. The available resources include cardiac catheterization, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and X-ray. The surgical unit allows for the most complex operations right in the Valley. In addition, the critical care staff provides specialized care for cardiac and complicated post-surgical patients, trauma victims, and patients with acute medical problems in areas that include the intensive care, cardiac care and progressive care units.
Patients also receive specialized oncology care and treatment, as well as kidney dialysis services.
The pediatric unit has been designed with family needs in mind. As an addition to the already comprehensive health care community in the Spokane Valley, there are numerous assisted living facilities, as well as programs for senior citizens that are in need of assistance. There are various locations, sizes of facilities, and levels of care ranging from those who just need a helping hand to those in need of 24-hour care. Both public and private, primary and secondary schools produce students who are consistently ranked in the upper range of national scholastic ratings. Higher education institutions offer graduate and undergraduate degrees and training in various areas law, agriculture, and engineering to name a few.