The Gladish Community and Cultural Center May/June Events

Coming up at The Gladish in June is our murder Mystery!

It’s the height of Prohibition in 1920s Chicago, and there’s a mob war brewing between the South Side Gangsters and the

Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. The two ruthless crime leaders Hal Sapone and Beanie O’Dannon have finally reached an agreement on bootlegging practices in Chicago and have decided to pull together resources to undergo a collaborative effort with criminal endeavors.

On the surface, this strategy seems similar to bailing out a sinking ship with tin cups, nevertheless. Recently, gangsters from the north and south have been spotted together at various speakeasies throughout Chicago, but the tension in the air is always thick enough to be cut with a knife.

However, this newfound relationship between the opposing mob bosses has served, thus far, to inhibit gratuitous bloodshed as in the past. Part of the success of this truce is that both crime bosses have found new dames, thereby intertwining more mutual relationships between the two factions. The two gangs have set an official date to meet at Hal Sapone’s Grand Gatsby Speakeasy to resolve all remaining differences.

Will these two underground organizations resolve their disputes or will a massive melee erupt, rekindling the fatal flames between them? This is where your story begins. Tickets are available now at gladishcommunity.org/tickets.

After buying your ticket be sure to fill out the character selection to get the specific character that you want!

Our other event on May 8, 2023 is the Washington Idaho Symphony Benefit concert for Gladish’s remodel!

This Concert will happen outside of their normal season, and perfect for those trying to satiate their symphony itch. Tickets are available on our website at gladishcommunity.org/tickets. Details coming soon on this concert such as date, time, and the repertoire, so be on the lookout for more information soon! All of Gladish’s events this year are for the Centre for the Arts fundraising. We need your help in getting this amazing facility demoed and remodeled. If you can come to even one of our events this year, that would be amazing! Tell your family and your friends to come to some events, and let’s all come together and make this dream of having a beautiful facility for this community a reality! Check out our website for more information about the events that we are doing, the Centre for the Arts website for donating, or come over and chat with us about helping out!

Below are some of the design photos, courtesy of Design West for a few of the areas that we are renovating. If you want to see more, buy a seat placard to the auditorium, or donate to the project you can learn more at CFTAgladish.org.

Community support makes up an important portion of our fundraising and shows the support we have from our community, making it easier to apply for grants and other means of funding, so please consider supporting us today!

Meet Stacey Swift, Chair of the Women’s Leadership Guild

Member Since: 2017

Occupation: Banking and Finance

Stacey Swift has been named Chair of the Pullman Regional Hospital’s Women’s Leadership Guild, a volunteerled group of 40 women philanthropists supporting the hospital’s Foundation and regional non-profits through grant-making since 2015.

Why did you join the Guild?

I first saw the logo at a Hospital Gala in 2016, and wondered what the Women’s Leadership Guild was. Maybe a month later, my friend Katie invited me to a meeting. I thought it would be a great way to network, so I went. We talked about capacity and giving to the hospital and agencies helping women and children of the Palouse. I knew from that first meeting that I wanted to find some room in my budget to help make that happen. Thankfully, they asked me to join.

Why have you served on the board for so long?

It fills my heart. Covid was so challenging, but it also taught me that our members care about supporting our communities even if we cannot get together to do so. In a time where I thought we would lose members due to lack of fun get-togethers, we raised over $25,000 for the Hospital.

What is your vision?

Collective philanthropy. We are here because we believe in the value of having access to top medical services and how that connects to and serves our growth as a community. We are here to learn about and give back to the agencies serving women and children in our area. We are here to network and grow together with our community and non-profits in the area. I may not have enough to make a big difference by myself, but by pooling my money with others, I know I’ve helped make a significant impact. I want to show ladies this concept in action through membership and events.

Non-profit interactions. I have learned so much through interacting with the wonderful people who represent our local non-profit agencies. I was hooked the first time I went to the agencies’ presentation. This is where all our eligible grant applicants have the chance to tell us about their work. I had no idea all these amazing agencies existed right here on the Palouse prior to that meeting. It was a game changer. I knew I was in the right place, and I wanted to do more. I’d like to provide more opportunities to not only see where our grant money goes, but also volunteer with these agencies.

What are your 2-year and beyond goals?

I hope grow our membership to over 50 members in the next couple years by teaching people about philanthropy and collective giving. Here’s my ask from our members: invite a friend. I wouldn’t be here today if someone hadn’t invited me. What has been your most favorite WLG event?

I love Girlfriends Gather. There’s something about the event. Maybe it’s the time of year (May) and springtime renewal, but I just love the excitement in the air that keeps building until we choose a winner and get to make a significant impact to one of our local non-profits. Any time we can give over $5000 in one night, it’s special.

Who is the right candidate to join the WLG?

Anyone who wants to learn about local non-profit work, meet fun ladies, has the capacity to give and is looking for a way to make an impact all while having a great time should come check us out!

Why should someone join the Guild?

I’ve learned a lot about my community, I’ve made a lot of friends, and I’ve found a way to make a difference. I’ve also had a pretty great time!

Pullman Regional Hospital – Stroke Ready

American Stroke Awareness Month is a great time to refresh yourself on the symptoms associated with having a stroke.

A ‘BE FAST’ assessment can be done to evaluate stroke symptoms:

Balance: watch for sudden loss of balance

Eyes: check for vision loss

Face: look for an uneven smile

Arm: check if one arm is weak

Speech: listen for slurred speech

Time: If the person shows ANY of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 and get to the person to the emergency department as fast as possible

In 2022, Pullman Regional Hospital earned Acute Stroke Ready Certification from DNV—an international accrediting body for healthcare organizations. To earn certification, a hospital must meet or exceed evidence-based standards set forth by the American Stroke Association.

“Responding to a stroke is all about time,” said Stephanie Knewbow, Emergency Department Director and Stroke Coordinator for Pullman Regional Hospital, alongside Dr. Aaron Scott, the supervising medical doctor. “The saying goes, ‘Time is Brain.’ This certification means we’re able to assess our patients, connect with a stroke specialist, neurologist or neurosurgeon, administer a clot dissolving medication—when prescribed, and admit or stabilize and transfer our patients all within specific windows of time.”

“This is when being a small hospital is a tremendous asset,” said Kim Johnson, Emergency Department Registered Nurse. “Our CT machine is steps away from our emergency department, and we don’t have to wait to get our patient in for imaging. In minutes we can be connected to a neurologist who specializes in stroke care so we can proceed with the best treatment to save

brain function.”

According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is a leading cause of death, killing nearly 130,000 people each year, and is a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Pullman Regional Hospital’s emergency department treats about 80-100 stroke patients a year.

While this is less than 1% of the patients seen each year in Pullman, the average stroke ages a person by 36 years.

When a ‘Code Stroke’ is implemented at Pullman Regional Hospital, a team of 8 immediately respond. Team members include emergency physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, emergency nurses, certified nursing assistants, intensive care unit nurses, CT technologists, laboratory technicians, and clinical coordinators.

“It’s crucial our hospital is best equipped to take fast and effective action for stroke,” said Verna Yockey, Director of the ICU and Medical-Surgical Unit and member of the Pullman Regional Hospital Stroke Team. “When it’s your family member in the ambulance, you want to know your hospital has a dedicated team and proven protocol. When it’s a code stroke, we drop what we’re doing and respond.

We each have a dedicated role and we practice and practice and practice through mock codes.”

May is Stroke Awareness month. Follow Pullman Regional Hospital on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn to learn more.