Community

Healthcare

Vision

We work to develop access to robust services that improve the health of our community. Expanding access to health care and the resources needed to identify and address public health issues is vital to a strong economy.

We support legislation that will improve access to physical and behavioral health services and strengthen the healthcare workforce.

Strategic Focus

Business Resource Competency

  • Enhance the competency and knowledge of healthcare resources.

Healthcare Sector Development

  • Connect healthcare providers and create a “shared voice”.

Initiatives

Healthcare Leadership Forum

Last December, we hosted our area healthcare leaders at the Healthcare Leadership Forum.

Paul Read, Publisher of the Spokane Journal of Business, moderated the panel between Susan Stacy, Chief Executive, Providence; Alex Jackson, Chief Executive and SVP, Multicare; David Condon, VP, Premera Blue Cross, Marcus Jackson, Managing Director, Alliant Insurance Services Inc.,

The panelists discussed the changing landscape of health insurance laws, employer benefits, and where they see the future of the industry going. This event was a testament to the Chamber’s ability to bring together top leaders from our community to discuss challenging topics head-on.

Mental Health First Aid

Providence and the Chamber have partnered to begin offering a Mental Health First Aid course to identify and manage mental health and substance use challenges.

Understanding these challenges is crucial in our communities and workplaces, enabling effective support and crisis management.

The course, taught by Providence Mental Health Training professionals, instructs participants on how to recognize the signs of mental health and substance use issues, support someone in crisis, and connect individuals to the help they need. Participants come away with a Mental Health First Aid certificate, and the course qualifies as continuing education in several categories. The Chamber will offer this program twice a year.

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