Harrison In The News
August 2010

August 25
New $10 million medical center underway in Poulsbo

August 20

Harrison Highest in State for Central-Line Infection Rate in 2009

August 13

Medical Office Building Under Construction in Poulsbo

July 2010

July 18
The Future of Kitsap Health Care? A Virtual Version of the House Call

July 9
Harrison Medical Center taking the stress out of heart treatment

July 9
Harrison Medical Center welcomes new chief of staff

July 9
Harrison Medical Center welcomes new board member

July 3
Hi-Tech Vascular Center Opens

June 2010

June 30
Harrison Medical Center debuts new heart center with open house tour today

June 26
Harrison Sees Big Future Ahead for Its New Cardiac Center

June 19
Harrison Considers Orthopedic Surgery Center in Silverdale

June 18
Pulmonary and sleep center comes to Poulsbo

June 17
Comfort Inn Will Provide Comfort in Face of Peril

June 14
Harrison Names New Chief of Staff, Adds Board Member

June 11
Mam for new moms: Nursing student brings native language to Guatemalan mothers

June 4
YMCA Groundbreaking Long Time Coming for Central Kitsap Residents

May 2010

May 30
Employee Wellness: A Perk That Works

May 17
With Kmart Gone, What's in the Future for Wheaton Way Plaza?

April 2010

April 28
Reclusive Film Actress, BI Resident Dies

April 23
Kitsap Soccer Club partners with Harrison Medical Center

April 21, 2010
Pumas Partner With Harrison Medical Center

April 21
Kitsap Pumas mingle with sponsors and fans at luncheon

April 16
Big business changes ahead for Olhava

April 7
Students Lean on Each Other During Loved Ones' Cancer Battle

April 7
Drs. Teresa and Brad Andersen: Island physicians with a heart for community

April 5
Veteran Harrison nurse receives distinguished career award

April 5
Expert urology care close to home

April 5
Harrison's Bosch to lead March for Babies

April 5
In Olhava, Big Things Happening

April 4
Big Things Happening in Poulsbo's Olhava Development

April 1
Harrison welcomes new chief medical officer

April 1
Nurses complete Harrison's new residency program

March 2010

March 29
On the Job: Nurses earn credentials; new CMO

March 26
Rise in demand on Kitsap non-profits paced by supply of volunteers

March 25
Schaaf joins March of Dimes fundraiser

March 25
Harrison graduates first nurse residency group

March 25
Harrison cardiothoracic program rated highly

March 24
Harrison Medical Center car wash to raise funds for March for Babies: Special appearance by Bremerton bobsledder Bree Schaaf

March 23
Health Care Reform About Dollars and Cents, Local Medical Bosses Say

March 22
Details on Reforms Will Be Left to the Health Care Rules Writers

March 17
American Red Cross honors local heroes

March 5
Even in tough times, why our legislators need to be thinking for the long term

February 2010

February 27
In Search of Elusive Shuteye

February 14
My Turn: Don't Cut Early Learning Funding

February 12
Harrison Has Heartiest Qualifications

February 11
One Month After Quake, Aftershocks Are Still Felt: Widespread Outpouring

February 5
North Mason chamber honors given (Rhonda Brown)

February 3
Harrison Medical Center’s real estate experiment pays off for Peninsula patients

February 2
Women at the helm of local foundations

January 2010

January 29
Former Bremerton Superintendent Talks Up Early Education on Bainbridge

January 28
Big Care Package Going From Kitsap to Haiti

January 18
Harrison Medical Center partners with YMCA

January 12
Harrison Plans to Offer Services at New Silverdale YMCA

January 7
Infection data helped Swedish clean up its act

December 2009

December 31
Harrison's sleep study center expands

December 30
Twenty Ten: Turning Over a New Leaf This Coming Year? Help Is Available

December 28
Project Linus Volunteers Wrap Kids in Comfort

December 28
Smart-Grid Company Streamlines Electricity Flow, Use

December 11
Ailing economy affecting local health care

December 7
ABATE motorcycle group hosts annual Toy Run

December 2
Harrison Tops Kitsap's List of Top Employers

November 2009

November 27
Whoville the Latest Gingerbread Masterpiece at Harrison

November 27
Festival of Trees, Hospital Foundation's Big Fundraiser, Is This Weekend

November 24
Festival of Trees Lights Up the Pavilion

November 24
Harrison Executives Speak with Kitsap Sun Editorial Board re: Oncology Services

November 6
Competitors, cash quell plans for cancer care

November 5
Harrison Drops Plans for Cancer Center in Poulsbo

November 3
Primary-care Doctors Move to Bigger Home

November 3
Expanded primary care options come to Port Orchard

October 2009

October 29
Initiative 1033: Deep cuts would affect healthcare

October 28
I-1033 Would Cut Health Care Services

October 26
Palliative End-of-Life Care Makes Formal Debut in Kitsap

October 23
Hansville man dies of H1N1 flu

October 19
First Kitsap County Swine Flu Fatality Reported

October 16
H1N1 vaccine makes its debut in Kitsap County

October 16
Homeland Security drill puts first responders' skills to test

October 14
Kitsap Gets Its First Sniff of Swine Flu Vaccine

October 12
Operation Alligator: Kitsap Responders Snap Into Action at Drill

October 9
Kitsap Cardiology provides top services close to home

October 8
Bras for a Cause: Excuse me, but your spunk is showing

October 5
Harrison cancer program receives high marks

October 4
In Kitsap, Yoga's No Longer a Stretch

October 3
A conversation with Tom Kruse

October 2
Entrepreneur's climb raises money for cancer

October 1
Ryan, Bosch discuss I-1033 at Eggs & Issues

September 2009

September 30
County Economic Development Advice: Label Kitsap and Sell It

September 28
Prevent Swine Flu

September 15
New Center Raises Kitsap's Options for Cancer Care

September 15
Health Officials Put Swine Flu Preparations in High Gear

September 11
Cancer care in Poulsbo offers patients a choice

September 8
Faces of the Recession: Older Workers are at a Crossroads

September 3
Who's building what in Kitsap: A short list

September 3
Hutch-Con Construction: A small company with excellent track record

September 3
Tim Ryan Construction chooses to partner with medical providers

September
2009 40 Under Forty Winners

August 2009

August 27
Fair bullfighters helping battle more than bulls

August 27
Australian-born doctor’s one year turns into 38+

August 26
Man to Climb Mount Adams to Raise Money for Cancer Center

August 21
VIM AND VIGOR | In the name of the father

August 17
Harrison Cancer Program Earns Special Accreditation

August 12
Harrison's cancer program earns national accreditation with commendation

August 11
Anticipation for Flu Season Begins to Build

August 12
Harrison's cancer program earns national accreditation with commendation

August 7, 2009
Harrison Medical Center opens new Poulsbo outpatient cancer care center

August 3
Local Leaders Weigh In on Health-Care Reform

July 2009

July 28
Legislator Welcomes New Baby—And New Law on Breast-feeding

July 26
New East Jefferson protocols for paramedics credited with saving life

July 25
Whaling Days—A Treat in the Heat on Silverdale Streets

July 20
Medical Records at Kitsap Hospitals, Clinics Going from Reams to Bytes

July 16
Maybe laughter really is the best medicine

July 10
Busy Fourth for emergency workers, no serious injuries

July 3
Harrison brings cancer care to North End

July 2
Harrison Medical Center brings cancer care to Poulsbo

July 2
Sen. Murray: Qualified workforce integral to healthcare

July 2
Work-Force Worries a Key Part of Health Care Reform, Murray Says

July 1
Bremerton Doctor Joins Board of Regence

July 2009
Harrison offers "personalized medicine" for cancer

July 2009
Clinical trials bring cutting-edge care to small communities

June 2009

June 30
Allyn-Area Voters Hear About Plan to Secede from Hospital District

June 28
Allyn, Other Communities Ask Out of Shelton Hospital District

June 30
North Kitsap Patients Get Cancer Care, Closer to Home

June 29
Business Spotlight: New Gig Harbor Hospital

June 28
Allyn, Other Communities Ask Out of Shelton Hospital District

June 26
'Urban Treasure Hunt' is back

June 24
Help for hearts: Ludlow, EJFR medics have rare 'clot buster' power for heart attack patients

June 20-26
Amazing Grace: Harpist finds her calling at Harrison: Complementary Therapies program at Harrison Medical Center heals the body and soul.

June 14
Olympic College: Was Sunday the Beginning of the Bachelor's Parade?

June 12
Kitsap Wine Festival benefits Harrison Foundation

June 8
Olympic College Nursing Students Warn of Mercury in Light Bulbs

June 6
Harrison Medial Center breaks new ground with selection of Centricity solutions

June 2009
Harrison Belfair Now Open to Serve You

May 2009

May 27
Our View: Good Things are Happening in Kitsap

May 25
Chipmunk Grill gives hospital food a good name

May 22
Harrison Medical Center/GE team up to go digital

May 21
Armed Forces Day Parade winners

May 16
Harrison Signs Deal with GE Healthcare

May 10
Charity and Climbing Costs Bring Recession Home at Harrison

May 7
Harrison Medical Center nurses to host food drive

May 7
Walk for the Wetlands and Health Fest 2009

April 2009

April 28
No Swine Flu in Kitsap, but Plenty of People on Alert

April 18
Belfair Celebrates Opening of New Branch of Harrison Hospital

April 18
Ribbon Cut on New North Mason Medical Clinic in Belfair

April 14
Bremerton-Based Hospital Eliminating 91 Jobs

April 13
Harrison earns local Earth Day award

April 13
Harrison Files Paperwork for New Facility in Poulsbo

April 9
Doctor Will Soon be in at Harrison's Belfair Clinic

April 9
Harrison Medical Center to reduce staff

April 4
Kitsap Co., Wash., hospital to trim staff

April 3
Layoffs at Harrison Medical Center will start near the top

April 3
Layoffs Coming to Harrison

April 1
Harrison Medical Center Closing Behavioral Health Unit

April 1
Harrison Medical Center to close Behavioral Health Unit

April 1
Harrison Medical Center to close Behavioral Health Unit

March 2009

March 29
Bremerton High Senior Lends a Drawing Hand

March 27
Harrison Leaves Decision on Death With Dignity Up to Doctors

March 27
Kitsap Credit Union gives $100K to Harrison’s nursing campaign

March 25
Kitsap Credit Union Makes Big Donation to Harrison Program

March 12
Red Cross Chapter Honors Kitsap's 'Real Heroes'

March 6
Harrison Stalls CK Site

March 1
Washington State's Death With Dignity Act: An Issue That's Hard to Swallow

February 2009

February 26
American Red Cross to Honor Local Heroes

February 25
Belfair Woman Recognized for Being More Than Just a Good Neighbor

February 22
Allyn standoff, fire leaves man dead, woman critical

February 15
For Expectant Moms, a Happy Medium Between Hospital and Home Births

February 7
Harrison completes $20 million expansion in Port Orchard

AMI brings High-tech Imaging to Port Orchard

Special Report: Women in Business, Women working behind the scenes

Latino-Immigrant Community Is Feeling the Loss of El Centro

February 5
NM Chamber Recognizes Outstanding Citizens, Business

January 2009

January 15, 2009
New urgent care expands Port Orchard's health options

January 14, 2009
The Doctor is in—at all Hours—in Port Orchard

January 14, 2009
Photo Gallery: Port Orchard Open House

January 9, 2009
Harrison Medical Center moves ahead with major projects

January 9, 2009
Surgeon Angela Diamond: Cherishing the relationship with patients

January 7, 2009
South Kitsap Urgent Care Set to Open

December 2008

December 30, 2008
Harrison Urgent Care to Open in Port Orchard

December 24, 2008
Guest Columnist, Scott Ekin, MD
One Christmas in the Emergency Room

December 23, 2008
'Knittin' Tree' a 16-year Tradition

December 13, 2008
Harrison lays out 2012 vision

December 9, 2008
The Doctors Clinic Plans to Open Its Fourth Site in Silverdale

December 8, 2008
Kitsap Commissioners Approve Design Standards for Silverdale

December 7, 2008
Editorial: Mentally Ill Elderly Needs are Unmet

December 6, 2008
Port Orchard Independent Mammoth magnet moves in: Medical imaging facility gets ready for patient with state-of-the-art MRI machine.

December 6, 2008
For Some Elderly, Mentally Ill Patients, There's Nowhere to Go

December 1, 2008
Harrison’s Supersized Makeover Still a Go

November 2008

November 26, 2008
The Holidays, With All the Trimmings

November 25, 2008
Report: Health Jobs Thrive in County

November 24, 2008
Kitsap businesses, nonprofits team up to give hunger the boot

November 22, 2008
Harrison buys land for cancer care center

November 22, 2008
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree

November 19, 2008
Done Deal: Harrison Cancer-Care Center Coming to Poulsbo

November 19, 2008
NM Clinic's Closing Leaves Some Patients in Flux

November 18, 2008
Belfair Medical Clinic to Close

November 18, 2008
North Mason Clinic closing December 23; patients urged to make arrangements until new clinic opens

November 17, 2008
Cases of MRSA Infection Down Slightly at Harrison Medical Center

November 10, 2008
Gas Prices Keep Tumbling Down

November 9, 2008
Is Vision for Island Medical Center Bigger Than Demand?

November 8, 2008
Harrison has a $30.5-million HERO

November 5, 2008
Airlift Northwest is an ICU in the sky

October 2008

October 29, 2008
Bras for a Cause supports local organizations

October 25, 2008
Poulsbo Land Sale to Harrison Moving Ahead

October 25, 2008
Harrison, Poulsbo close to land deal

October 22, 2008
Couple Experiences Pain, and Joy, at the Pump

October 21, 2008
Robot Joins Harrison Surgical Team: The medical center also begins a $31 million effort to computerize patients’ medical records.

October 20, 2008
In This Yoga, Downward Dog Is Traded for Hearty Guffaws

October 15, 2008
United Way advances the common good

October 3, 2008
Harrison debuts da Vinci robotic surgical system

September 2008

September 27, 2008
Harrison goes live with medical records

September 6, 2008
Harrison clinic set to open in early 2009 in Belfair

September 6, 2008
Bras for a Cause names recipients

September 2008
Ludlow Health and Safety Fair; Health and Safety Fair Presenters
Port Ludlow Voice (page 4)

August 2008

August 17, 2008
Free Prescriptions Aim to Reduce Chlamydia Rates

August 16, 2008
Harrison in Poulsbo could be just what the doctor ordered

August 15, 2008
Belfair Satellite Office for Mason Sherrif’s Deputies to Close

August 13, 2008
Terry Mosher: Jacobsen Getting the Most Out of BTAC Tennis Player

August 12, 2008
Last Procedure Looms for State’s First Independent Surgery Center

August 11, 2008
Harrison Breaks Ground in Belfair, Clinic set to Open in Early 2009

August 7, 2008
Groundbreaking Held for New Belfair Clinic

August 7, 2008
Every 2007 NFR champ will compete at Kitsap Fair & Stampede Rodeo

August 6, 2008
Harrison eyes 10th Avenue site for Poulsbo campus

August 6, 2008
North Mason Celebrates Urgent Care Groundbreaking in Belfair

August 6, 2008
It's a Heartfelt Reunion for Harrison’s Cardiac Patients

August 5, 2008
Proposed Clinic ‘a Shot in the Arm’ for Patients and Poulsbo’s Economy

August 4, 2008
Bras for a Cause Names Recipients

August 4, 2008
Groundbreaking set for Belfair Medical Clinic

August 2, 2008
Harrison Medical Center Planning New Outpatient Center in Poulsbo

August 1, 2008
Harrison Medical Center Has Plans to Build Poulsbo Facility Near 305

August 2008
$2 million in gifts launch Harrison’s nursing campaign

July 2008

July 2008
Whaling Days (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

July 26, 2008
Unveiling the belly dance

July 20, 2008
A Silverdale Surgeon Steps Up Into Thin Air

July 19, 2008
Wed in Her Hospital Bed, Bremerton Woman Dies 6 Weeks Later

July 16, 2008
Stiving to Meet the Need for More Nurses

July 15, 2008
$2 Million donation Will Help Deepen Harrison’s Pool of Much-Needed Nurses

July 4, 2008
Harrison Medical Center provides local schools with civic DVD

July 2008
Harrison expanding to accommodate area growth

June 2008

June 28, 2008
‘da Vinci’ comes to Harrison: $1.7 million surgical robot expands surgical capabilities

May 2008

May 10, 2008
It’s a Small Bag, but a Big Gesture Toward Cancer Patients

May 10, 2008
Mathis Guild, Miss Kitsap unite for Harrison

April 2008

April 27, 2008
Looming: Building Boom for Harrison

April 22, 2008
Opinion: Health Care: Harrison Medical Center, Thank you

April 17, 2008
Seeing the Food Crisis Up Close
In Haiti, Harrison Nurses See Hunger’s Devastation

April 12, 2008
Just say no to drugs, alcohol ... caffeine?

April 2, 2008
Former Harrison nurse becomes hospital’s second-in-command

March 2008

March 13, 2008
At Harrison They Repaired Me — and My Glasses

March 12, 2008
Something to smile about: New program targets moms’, babies’ oral health

March 10, 2008
Business Briefs: On the Job, Patty Cochrell

March 8, 2008
Harrison Signs Agreement for Urgent Care Clinic in NM

February 2008

February 25, 2008
Honoring those who rose to the occasion

February 24, 2008
NM Hospital District Gets Loan to Get Off the Ground

February 20, 2008
Cancer patients benefit from bras for a cause

January 2008

January 28, 2008
Striving for a health clinic that does no harm to the earth

January 5, 2008
Harrison Execs Go to Patients' Bedsides to Take Hospital's Temperature

December 2007

December 21, 2007
At Harrison, Providing Patient Comfort is a Dog's Life