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2023 Exhibitors

Christian Medical & Dental Associations

About:

The CMDA is a nationwide organization of ~18,000 physicians, dentists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other allied healthcare providers who show the love of Jesus Christ to those they serve professionally.

Through many conferences, literature, podcasts and other means, this organization helps to support healthcare professionals to live out their faith to be the hands of Jesus Christ to all they serve. Part of this includes domestic missions to the poor and underserved, foreign healthcare mission trips, fighting human trafficking, promoting equity in medical-dental care, giving support to women in medicine and dentistry, supporting and encouraging medical and dental students and residents, and many other avenues.

Website:

https://cmda.org

Contact Information:
Kevin Taylor, MD
ktaylordoc@charter.net

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

About:

Ferring is an innovative biopharmaceutical company devoted to bringing microbiome products to market.

Website:

https://ferringusa.com

Contact Information:
David Buksh, MBA
david.buksh@ferring.com

Grace Clinic

About:

Located in Kennewick, Grace Clinic is the only free clinic in the Tri-Cities. Grace Clinic provides free medical, dental, and mental health services to low-income, uninsured adults. For more than 21 years, Grace Clinic has been a safety net for adults in need of vital healthcare services. Visit GraceClinicOnline.org to learn more and for volunteer opportunities.

Website:

gracecliniconline.org

Contact Information:
Avonte Jackson, Clinic Director
509-735-2300
avontej@gracecliniconline.org

Insmed

Website:
 
Contact Information:
Susanne Canin, Therapeutic Specialist for Pacific Northwest
425-417-4697
susanne.canin@insmed.com

Merck

About:

We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company.

We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world — and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable, and healthy future for all people and communities.

Website:

https://www.merck.com/

Contact Information:

Jenny McDowall, Executive Customer Representative
206-321-9436
jennifer.mcdowall@merck.com

Megan Blackman, RN, BSN, OCN, ACRN
618-367-1276
megan.blackman@merck.com

Option Care Health

About:

Option Care Health is a home and alternate-site infusion provider with over 100 locations nationwide. 

Services include: IV antibiotics, TPN, tube feeding, and a wide range of IV-delivered specialty medications. Option Care Health has three sites in Eastern Washington (Kennewick, Spokane and Spokane Valley), and a team of pharmacists, nurses and dietitians ready to support patients needing infusion therapy.

Website:

https://optioncarehealth.com

Contact Information:
Kevin Foster, Regional Director
541-410-9543
kevin.foster@optioncare.com

Reckitt / Mead Johnson Nutrition

About:

Enfamil family of formulas. A complete family of brain-building formulas to fuel the wonder of your little one.  From everyday nutrition to specialty formulas.

Website:

https://hcp.meadjohnson.com

Contact Information:
Guy Easley
509-378-1199
guy.easley@reckitt.com

Sanofi Pasteur

About:

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world. We turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world.

Website:

https://www.beyfortus.com/
https://www.menquadfi.com https://www.vaxelis.com/

Contact Information:

Jennifer Opdendries, Senior Pediatric Vaccine Specialist
Spokane | North Idaho | Tri Cities
208-262-1501
jennifer.opdendries@sanofi.com

Erika Skovron, RN, Professional Pediatric Vaccine Specialist
Ellensburg | Yakima | Sunnyside | Toppenish | Prosser
206-999-9505
erika.skovron@sanofi.com

Shriners Children's

About:

Shriners Children’s has been providing hope and healing to children from birth up to their 18th birthday and their families for more than 100 years. As one of the largest pediatric sub-specialty health care systems in the world, our team of compassionate, prestigious doctors and care teams are committed to providing care for children with: pediatric orthopedics conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate. At each of our 21 Shriners locations, we personalize the care provided to each child accounting for their physical, emotional and social needs. We’re driven to make lives richer, easier and less complex and continually look for ways to enhance the quality of life for children. From pioneering research and medical treatments to forming connections that build their confidence, our multidisciplinary team approach allows our specialists to work together to meet each child’s individual needs always regardless of the family’s ability to pay.

Website:

www.shrinerschildrens.org/en

Contact Information:

Brenda Newby, Physician Liaison, at Shriners Children’s Portland
971-347-4348
brenda.newby@shrinenet.org

Janna Nixon, Physician Relations Liaison at Shriners Children’s Spokane
509-601-5666
janna.nixon@shrinenet.org

Takeda Pharmaceuticals

About:

Creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world is our purpose. The science and technology we advance are constantly evolving. But through our enduring values, our ambition remains steadfast. We strive to deliver truly transformative treatments, contributing significant value to society while creating an exceptional experience for our people.

Website:

https://www.takeda.com/

Contact Information:
Zeiba Lenning, Regional Business Manager
630-631-6064
zeiba.lenning@takeda.com

ViiV Healthcare

About:

We are committed to delivering innovative new medicines for the care and treatment of people living with HIV. Our mission is to leave no person living with HIV behind.

Website:

https://viivhealthcare.com/

Contact Information:
Jess de Simas
206-817-6713

AstraZeneca

About:

We have products for Asthma and Copd that we will be exhibiting. AZ also has medicines in the CVRM and Oncology therapeutic areas.

Website:

https://www.astrazeneca.com

Contact Information:
Larry Clark, Senior Executive Professional Sales Specialist, Mountain West Respiratory Specialty Team
Spokane Territory
509-531-7828

Incyte Diagnostics

About:

Incyte Diagnostics is a private company founded in 1957 by pathologists to provide diagnostic pathology services throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our team of expert Pathologists embraces a collaborative approach to patient care centered on outstanding quality diagnostics and service to the Northwest medical community. We have laboratories located in Spokane Valley, Tukwila, and Richland, including our new clinical lab facility which opened in the spring of 2020. Our patient service centers provide convenient and comfortable locations for blood draws and other specimen collection procedures. As a leader in Anatomic and Clinical pathology, Incyte Diagnostics combines expert interpretation with the latest technology to deliver the best results for clinicians and patients. We leverage the most current technologies and testing available to deliver enhanced result accuracy, create efficiencies, and promote early detection. Our dedicated pathologists come from the nation’s leading medical institutions, with certification and advanced training in 28 disciplines and subspecialties. Incyte’s patient and physician satisfaction rating is over 99%. Our team of skilled pathologists and experienced employees have helped achieve that rating through the application of immediate local solutions within our partner hospital systems. Put our team to work for you.

Website:

https://www.incytediagnostics.com/

Contact Information:

Megan Claughton, VP of Sales
mclaughton@incdx.com
541-215-2032

Intra-Cellular Therapies

About:

Intra-Cellular Therapies is a biopharmaceutical company founded on Dr. Paul Greengard’s Nobel Prize-winning research that uncovered how therapies affect the inner-working of cells in the body. We leverage this intracellular approach to develop innovative treatments for people living with complex psychiatric and neurologic diseases.

To request samples or schedule a meeting with a neuroscience sales specialist, call today! 888 252-4824

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Contact Information:
Michael Calveard
509-392-1852
mcalveard@itci-inc.com

Mountain West AIDS Education & Training Center

About:

The Mountain West AIDS Education & Training Center (MWAETC), based at the University of Washington, offers education and training, clinical consultation, and capacity building assistance on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV and commonly associated co-morbidities, such as viral hepatitis, STIs and substance use disorders, to health care professionals and organizations.

Website:

https://mwaetc.org

Contact Information:
Carrie Van Ness, Central & Eastern Washington Training Coordinator
shafferc@uw.edu
206-432-1368

Seattle Children's

About:

Seattle Children’s is the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho (WAMI) – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country. Our team cares for young patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital and more than two dozen regional and outreach clinics across WAMI. Our mission is to provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Seattle Children’s as a top children’s hospital every year since it began ranking medical facilities more than 30 years ago.

Website:

https://www.seattlechildrens.org

Contact Information:
Kenton McAllister
509-222-8183
Kenton.mcallister@seattlechildrens.org

You Medical

About:

You Medical is a Christian nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that offers free pregnancy verification, pregnancy options coaching, sexual health services, parenting education, mentorships, and pregnancy loss support. We have been serving Benton & Franklin Counties since 1988. You Medical services are offered without prejudice or discrimination and do not require eligibility for services. Our excellent professional healthcare staff offer non-judgmental, accurate medical information, and we never profit from pregnancy decisions. You Medical envisions a community where those facing an unintended pregnancy and sexual health issues find hope and are transformed by the gospel of Jesus through our life-affirming services.

Website:

https://youmedical.org

Contact Information:
Kristi Davenport, Executive Director
info@youmedical.org
509-491-1101

Tri-Cities Community Health

About:

Founded in 1981, Tri-Cities Community Health (TCCH), a premier Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in southeastern Washington, provides medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and vision services for a large, mostly rural service area. Headquartered in Pasco, TCCH serves the Tri-Cities metropolitan area which includes the cities of Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, and surrounding areas.

Website:
 
Contact Information:
Yadira Alonzo
yalonzo@mytcch.org
509-543-1429

Benton Franklin Health District

Gilead

AbbVie

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

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2022 Exhibitors

AbbVie: https://www.abbvie.com

Astellas Pharma US: https://www.astellas.com/us/

Benton-Franklin County Medical Society: https://bfcms.org

Benton-Franklin Health District: https://www.bfhd.wa.gov

BioMarin Pharmaceutical: https://www.biomarin.com

Christian Medical and Dental Associations: https://cmda.org

Gilead Sciences: https://www.gilead.com

Grace Clinic: https://www.gracecliniconline.org

GSK US: https://us.gsk.com/en-us/

Incyte Diagnostics: https://www.incytediagnostics.com/

Insmed: https://insmed.com

Intra-Cellular Therapies: https://www.intracellulartherapies.com

Mayo Clinic Laboratories: www.mayocliniclabs.com

Merck: www.merck.com

Mountain West AIDS Education and Training Center: https://mwaetc.org

Option Care Health: https://optioncarehealth.com

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences: https://www.pnwu.edu

Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Institute: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/research/research-institute/

Tri-Cities Pregnancy Network/YOU Medical: https://www.youmedical.org

ViiV Healthcare: https://viivhealthcare.com

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health: https://www.vmfh.org

Washington State Medical Association: https://wsma.org