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April 2004
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Boyden attends laser and aesthetic workshop
April 2, 2004 @ 1:00am | The KPBJ

Dr. Derek Boyden of Olympic Surgical Associates in Port Orchard recently attended a workshop in Vancouver, Wash., sponsored by Allergan, Medicis Aesthetics and Candela Lasers. The physician guest speaker for the event was Dr. W.M. Phillip Werschler, M.D., who is an assistant clinical professor in medicine and dermatology at the University of Washington.

At the workshop, live injection techniques featuring Botox were demonstrated as well as additional training with the Candela Laser. read more »

 
Heroes of healthcare to be recognized
April 2, 2004 @ 1:00am | The KPBJ

On April 22, the Washington Health Foundation bestowed the coveted Heroes of Health Care award in four categories.

Award winners were selected after a wide-ranging internal and external nominating process, and are all active leaders in improving health across the state.

“Our Heroes of Health Care awards are a highlight of the year,” said Greg Vigdor, president and CEO of the Washington Health Foundation .

Award recipients are as follows:

Lifetime Achievement: Dr. Christopher Blagg, executive director emeritus of the Northwest Kidney Centers. read more »

 
KPS offers new healthcare plan for small business
April 2, 2004 @ 1:00am | The KPBJ

Beginning April 1, KPS Health Plans, began offering a new Sound Harbor Basic healthcare plan for small business.

The new plan improves on the previous Business Basic plan by incorporating new benefits for maternity, mental health and Temperomandibular Joint Dysfunction and slightly decreasing other benefits to maintain the low premiums enjoyed by Business Basic customers.

“This new Sound Harbor Basic plan will offer small businesses more options based on their premium rate needs,” said company President Elizabeth Gilje. read more »

 
Bainbridge Island's Gym at the Pavilion partners with BIPT
April 2, 2004 @ 1:00am | The KPBJ

The Gym at the Pavilion has recently announced a strategic partnership with Bainbridge Island Physical Therapy .

BIPT has opened a satellite office at the gym to provide patients with the resources the gym offers coupled with specialized physical therapy services available for current Gym members. read more »

 
Boomers are aging... and not very gracefully either
April 2, 2004 @ 1:00am | Nancy Boyden

Baby boomers are aging and they don’t like it. The cosmetic industry has picked up on this, and is bombarding the public with all kinds of products and procedures promising a younger look.

While some over-the-counter products can help improve skin’s appearance, the products offered in a professional practice will provide a higher strength, and higher quality for an optimal result. read more »

 
The Doctors Clinic plans expanded services
April 2, 2004 @ 1:00am | Rodika Tollefson

The new Doctor’s Clinic facility currently under construction in Silverdale within sight of the new Harrison Silverdale campus. After almost 60 years of serving the Kitsap community, The Doctors Clinic plans an expansion that would add a new clinic as well as new services. A new, 53,000-square-foot building is currently under construction in Silverdale. read more »

 
KPS now offering healthcare plans in all of Western Washington
April 2, 2004 @ 1:00am | The KPBJ

Bremerton-based KPS Health Plans began offering four healthcare plans for individuals and families in King County last March. Now, the company has announced it has once again expanded its reach to include all of the counties in Western Washington.

KPS has been providing healthcare insurance products in the Western Puget Sound region since 1946. Last year, the company began offering small group products in King County, as well as individual and Medicare supplement products. read more »

 
'Swallowable' camera helps diagnose gastrointestinal tract
April 2, 2004 @ 1:00am | Rodika Tollefson

A tiny camera that looks like an oversized pill has been used in the last few years to diagnose some gastrointestinal system problems that can’t be detected by other means. In fact, the camera sort of works like a pill — swallow it and go about your day. As the camera travels through the digestive system, it transmits digital images to a belt-worn recorder that are later downloaded into a computer. read more »

 
Harrison stages trial flight at new rooftop helipad
April 2, 2004 @ 1:00am | The KPBJ

Harrison’s new rooftop helipad — part of the hospital’s $13-million ER expansion that opened last month — was tested on March 25, with a trial landing and takeoff by a crew from Airlift Northwest. The Seattle-based non-profit firm operates the region’s medical air transport service. read more »

 
Riley joins Kitsap Bank's commercial lending team
April 2, 2004 @ 1:00am | The KPBJ

Kitsap Bank announced the addition of Joseph J. Riley to its Commercial Lending group. Riley, a long-time Bainbridge Island resident, has been named Senior Vice President/Commercial Lending Manager, and will operate from Kitsap’s Bainbridge Island Branch, located at 10140 NE High School Road.

“Joe has excellent ties to our community and exceptional banking experience, we are very pleased to have him onboar,” said Kitsap Bank’s CEO, James Carmichael. read more »

 
Key first to launch online CD portfolio management
April 2, 2004 @ 1:00am | The KPBJ

KeyBank’s Online Banking and Investing clients now can manage certificates of deposit online using a patent-pending process. Key is the only financial services company to offer this convenient, easy-to-use, time-saving function.

Before Key implemented online CD portfolio management, a client had to visit a KeyCenter or use Key’s telephone banking center to close the CD or change terms when it reached its maturity date. Now, they can select a new CD account type, alter the upcoming term and even change the investment amount — all at their convenience from any Web-enabled PC. read more »

 
Know just what drives you to enjoy a satisfying career
April 2, 2004 @ 1:00am | Paul J Marano

A client of mine was recently discussing her interest in going into the legal profession. At first, she considered the possibilities of becoming a paralegal and the kinds of roles paralegals play in the field of law when she remembered her abilities assessment results and said: “Oh, no, that would never work for me.” She knew she had a strong need to be in the limelight, to be a kind of a natural performer like Johnny Cochran and it occurred to her that being a paralegal wouldn’t quite fit. read more »