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TriState Health has achieved a significant milestone with the construction of the new P1FCU Inpatient Wing. Now, we turn to our community for support in sustaining this achievement by expanding and updating the Surgery Center. There is a pressing need for additional surgical services in the area, and we aim to meet this need through your community-owned, non-profit hospital.

Many patients in our community face challenges such as limited resources or the inability to travel for necessary surgeries. Our population often includes caregivers supporting both children and aging parents, making it challenging to manage the additional expenses of out-of-town procedures, such as lodging or childcare.

TriState Health has taken significant steps to enhance surgical care. Through the following advancements:

• The addition of a da Vinci Surgical Robot, which expands the capabilities of their skilled surgeons. This innovative technology enables minimally invasive surgeries by overcoming the limitations of traditional open surgery. With greater precision and flexibility, procedures ranging from gallbladder and acid reflux surgeries to hernias and colectomies are now less painful, less scarring, and allow for quicker recovery times.
• TriState Health has introduced Mako SmartRobotics™ for orthopedic surgeries. This technology provides unprecedented precision, reduces scarring, and lowers the risk of complications. It is especially beneficial for patients suffering from arthritis of the knee or hip. Using 3D CT-based planning software, surgeons can create personalized joint replacement plans, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Additionally, TriState Health has expanded access to urological care. Their Urology team collaborates with primary care providers and other specialists to
  treat conditions involving the bladder, kidneys, urinary tract, prostate, and male reproductive organs. With advanced technology and diagnostic imaging, they tailor treatment plans to each patient’s unique needs.

Women’s health is another critical focus. TriState Health’s comprehensive services include breast conservation surgery, mastectomy, and sentinel lymph node biopsy, supported by their Breast Health Program. This program emphasizes early detection, patient education, and a variety of treatment plans. Furthermore, their Urogynecology clinic—the only one of its kind in the region—addresses female pelvic conditions such as bladder infections, pelvic pain, organ prolapse, and urinary incontinence.

To accommodate these advancements, they must expand and update their surgical infrastructure. This two-phase project, estimated at $60 million, includes contributions from state and federal governments. TriState Health has already received $1 million from the State of Washington. The TriState Health Foundation’s goal is to raise $10 million as part of this campaign. Planned improvements include an expanded recovery area, enhanced design and workflow, a central sterile processing area, additional Post Anesthesia Care Units, and upgraded patient and staff safety features. These enhancements will directly improve health outcomes and community well-being.

Since its founding by three providers, TriState Health has grown into a multi-site healthcare system trusted by the Lewis-Clark Valley. They continue to invest in advanced technologies such as Aquablation Therapy, Anjo Maxi Sky Patient Lifts, wound care innovations, and new imaging equipment. Looking to the future, TriState Health remains committed to meeting the healthcare needs of their community.