Pullman Regional Hospital

02/25/2026

There's a new Patient Care Expansion Update! 🚧🔨🏥

CEO Matt Forge and Jon Stob of Bouten Construction provide an inside look at the current progress of our expansion project! They give updates on the doubling of our ED space, the development of our new lab, and the critical infrastructure upgrades in our Central Sterile, all with the goal of Elevating Your Health. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/40jua5R

02/23/2026

Meet Spencer McLaughlin, Patient Registrar at Pullman Family Medicine 👋

Spencer is a WSU alum and has been greeting patients at Pullman Family Medicine since 2022. He lives in Pullman with his two cats, Pumpkin Seed and Reno, and when he’s not behind the check-in desk, he enjoys going on runs after work and playing video games. Spencer’s dream vacation spot is to the Thermopylae in Greece; he loves researching history and is currently working on his own family history project! His favorite memory from working at PRH was navigating the transition to Epic. He wanted to be a WWE wrestler growing up, and he hopes to cross “wrestling an alligator” off his bucket list one day!

Say hello to Spencer in the comments below!

02/21/2026

As we begin the next part of our Patient Care Expansion Project, Outpatient check-in has moved to the front desk at the main entrance of the hospital.

If you are checking in for a blood draw, x-ray, mammogram, pulmonary or cardiac rehab, you will now need to check in at the front main entrance desk. There are two separate waiting areas for patients. Blood draw and respiratory care patients may wait in the current Outpatient Services waiting area; imaging patients may wait near the main entrance, now with more seating availability.

We're currently under construction to build our new blood draw station and centralized Same Day Services. We're excited to be expanding access to care to Elevate Your Health! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3MSAZby

02/20/2026

Pullman Regional Hospital is excited to welcome Dr. Carl Walker, Urologist, to Palouse Urology Center!

With 29 years of clinical practice experience, Dr. Walker’s calling to medicine came at a young age after a meaningful experience with an orthopedic surgeon. He completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University in Stanford, CA in 1987, and discovered his passion for urology during his 3rd year medical school rotation under the mentorship of a retired Naval officer at the VA Hospital in San Diego. He then went on to complete his internship and six-year residency at the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine in San Diego, CA in general surgery and urology.

Dr. Walker's philosophy of care stems from a desire to cultivate meaningful relationships with his patients, incorporating a holistic approach to men's health and wellness and advancing treatments for all aspects of general urology. He wants his patients to know that he is on their team, applying active listening to work together to improve their quality of life and longevity. Dr. Walker specializes in treating prostate cancer, bladder diseases and infections, kidney stones and infections, voiding dysfunction, no-scalpel vasectomies, and Aquablation, Urolift and sacral neuromodulation procedures.

In his free time, Dr. Walker enjoys watching college football and basketball, playing tennis and pickleball, mountain biking, hiking, and paddle boarding. He most recently practiced at Spokane Urology and lives in the Coeur d’Alene area.

Dr. Walker is accepting new patients and has appointment availability for the second and fourth weeks of the month. Palouse Urology is located on the upper level of Pullman Regional in Suite 101 near Palouse Medical and Sid’s Pharmacy. A referral isn’t needed for all Palouse Urology services, so please call (509) 332-3499 to learn more.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Walker to PRH in the comments below!

02/18/2026

Ramadan Mubarak!

As the Ramadan season begins, Dr. Mohammad Younes, Lead Resident of the Family Medicine Residency Center, shares some important information about fasting. As a practicing Muslim and family medicine physician resident, he discusses what personal factors to consider before fasting, how to stay satiated throughout the day, and the importance of having a conversation with your primary care provider if fasting is important to you. Click here to listen now: https://bit.ly/3ZFQ4jB

02/12/2026

Pullman Regional Hospital nurse leaders Verna, Kim, and Stephanie recently attended the International Stroke Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana! They learned about how different hospitals around the country approach stroke care, and attended insightful panels held by fellow stroke care professionals.

Pullman Regional recently re-earned Acute Stroke Ready Certification from DNV, an international accrediting body for healthcare organizations. To earn this certification, a hospital must meet or exceed evidence-based standards set forth by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and Brain Attack Coalition.

Our stroke program strives to improve year after year, and we're excited to implement all we've learned from ISC26 to improve our metrics and serve our community!

02/09/2026

Meet Taylor Hahn, Medical Assistant at Pullman Surgery and Gastroenterology 👋

Taylor joined Pullman Regional in 2025 as a Medical Assistant at Pullman Surgery and Gastroenterology and is a grad of the University of Idaho. She lives in Moscow with her boyfriend, Michael, and dog, Theo. Off the clock, Taylor enjoys hiking, running, reading, and writing. Her go-to coffee order is an iced chai latte, her dream vacation spot is to Italy, and she hopes to one day go skydiving! She dreamed of becoming a heart surgeon growing up and is currently planning on going to medical school. Though she's still new to PRH, she's enjoyed having lunch with her coworkers and getting to know everyone. Fun fact: her hula hooping record is 2 hours!

02/07/2026

Today, February 6, hospital staff participated in National Wear Red Day in support of women's cardiovascular health. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States. Pullman Regional Hospital offers a wide variety of cardiovascular services, from specialists at Palouse Heart Center to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Click here to learn more about Heartfelt Care at Pullman Regional 👇❤️
https://bit.ly/4qq6SWP

02/03/2026

We heard that 2016 is the new 2026! 💚
No matter the year, we're always committed to advancing patient care and cultivating a safe and fun work environment. Comment your favorite memory of 2016 below!

02/02/2026

Our Emergency Department is still open, and its front entrance is still accessible.

Scaffolding has been constructed outside the Emergency Department as we continue to build our new laboratory upstairs and the foundation of the Emergency Department expansion.

If you have any questions about accessing the Emergency Department, please call (509) 336-7336.

01/31/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Preventative check-ups are the first step to detecting cervical cancers and addressing them when they're the most treatable. Dr. Kim Guida, Medical Director of Pullman Family Medicine, shares why it's important to have regularly scheduled Well Woman Exams to assess for cervical infections and diseases, even if you don't have any symptoms. Click here to read more 👇

It’s important to keep health in check and to have regular checkups. For women, there are specific considerations that are addressed at a well woman exam.

01/30/2026

Even Santa can’t live on cookies alone.
Pullman Regional Hospital’s Nutrition team is offering a 6-month, bi-weekly nutrition class for $150 total. Designed to help you build realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes, this is a great opportunity to get practical guidance and support that fits your lifestyle. Whether you’re resetting after the holidays or starting a New Year’s resolution, let our nutrition team help you! Classes begin on February 4.
Learn more and see if Empower Nutrition is right for you: https://bit.ly/4sE3eL6