Adair Palis, executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Harrison Medical Center, was selected as one of 25 national healthcare leaders under the age of 40 by Becker’s Hospital Review.

The “Rising Stars: 25 Healthcare Leaders Under Age 40” is one of several leader lists compiled by Becker’s. The list is a sampling of noteworthy industry leaders and is developed based on nominations and editorial research.

Palis, who has been with Harrison since 2002, served as chief information officer from 2005 to 2010, becoming the youngest executive at Harrison. read more »

MultiCare Health System patients now have a mobile app for accessing their medical records, reviewing test results and upcoming visit schedules, and sending messages to their physicians. The app, made available in January for Apple and Android smart phones and mobile devices, is integrated into MultiCare’s secure online patient portal, MyChart, which additionally allows patients to schedule appointments and request prescription refills.

The first version of the secure mobile app does not include the capability to schedule appointments or request refills, but expanded functionality is expected to be added in the future, according to Dr. Eric Herman, MultiCare primary care physician and medical director for Population Health Management. read more »

Franciscan Health System has named Mark Adams, MD, its new chief medical officer. He succeeds Gregory Semerdjian, MD, who retired. Adams has been a physician executive with the five-hospital nonprofit organization since 2010.

“I am honored to have been called to serve in this leadership role with this great organization,” Adams said.

He is a board-certified general and vascular surgeon who previously held the position of vice president for medical affairs and associate chief medical officer. Before joining Franciscan, he served in medical staff leadership positions at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, including as chief of medical staff. read more »

Harrison Medical Center is evaluating the idea of partnering up with a larger health care system and reviewing proposals from both Washington-based and out-of state organizations. Ten proposals have been received by mid-March, including from faith-based, secular, nonprofit and for-profit providers.

“We’re pleased with the quality of the proposals we’ve received,” said Bob Cross, Harrison’s executive director of strategic development. read more »

The American Heart Association Puget Sound announced the appointment of Scott Bosch, president/CEO of Harrison Medical Center, as the chairman of the Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20 at Seattle Center.

As chairman, Bosch will lead the charge of bringing the Puget Sound community together in the fight against heart diseases and stroke. Bosch will also be the driving force behind the fundraising efforts for the heart and stroke walk, which is expected to draw close to 10,000 participants and raise $1.6 million. read more »

Dr. Julie Rosenblatt has been a chiropractor since 1995 on Bainbridge Island. After taking two years off to pursue her Healing Waters Therapy practice, she has returned. The new center will continue to offer water therapy, but the main focus is now on chiropractic healing and Rosenblatt has added another chiropractor, Dr. Christopher Andruscavage to help meet client’s needs.

In addition, Integrated Wellness Center offers the same Erchonia Low Level Laser Therapy that Lance Armstrong uses as well as the protocol developed by Lance’s chiropractors. read more »

Come hear Franciscan orthopedic surgeon Dr. Patrick Vaughn, from Gig Harbor Orthopaedic Surgeons at the Best Western Wesley Inn, 6575 Kimball Dr., on April 10 from 6 to 7 p.m., as he shares information on new approaches to managing painful knees. Dr. Vaughn will talk about innovative options for treating knee pain before joint replacement is necessary. You’ll also learn about new techniques used during knee replacement to improve outcomes and manage post-operative pain.

Franciscan is committed to keeping its patients strong, mobile and pain free, and has performed more joint replacements than any other system in the South Sound. read more »

The recently renamed Kitsap Public Health District began the year 2012 not only with a new name and rebranded look, but also with a new strategic plan and a goal to be more efficient and visible during a tough economic time. The district has lost about a third of its staff within the past six years, along with several programs.

“There’s less money yet higher expectations. We had to be very strategic and clear about what public health does,” said Health Officer and Director Scott Lindquist, MD.

Changing the name from Kitsap County Health District helps clarify the district’s independence from county government while the strategic planning moves it closer to national accreditation — a growing trend among public health systems. As the accreditation becomes more common, Lindquist said the accredited districts will be the ones to receive federal funding. read more »

Kurt Schley joined St. Anthony Hospital as its new president in February. He succeeds Carole Peet, who relocated in September to become president and chief executive officer of a 196-bed hospital in the Denver suburb of Westminster, Colo.

St. Anthony Hospital, located in Gig Harbor, is owned and operated by Franciscan Health System.

“I’m very excited about the opportunity to join a great community hospital and to support Franciscan’s mission to improve the health and well-being of the residents of Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula, Port Orchard and other areas,” Schley said. read more »