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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Truman Lake cleaning up after recent storms, ahead of Memorial Day weekend
WARSAW, Mo. — Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer with many people heading to a lake. Crews at Truman Lake are still cleaning up damage and making repairs following Monday's storms. Flags placed at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day An EF-1 tornado tore through Henry and Benton counties with winds clocked at 110 miles per hour. The park manager at Truman Lake tells FOX4 the visitor center and three campgrounds saw significant damage. Their crews have been moving trees and picking up limbs, hoping to get camp sites open for the weekend. 'This is not a typical three day weekend because we'll be busy,' Park Manager Bradley Wright said. National parks preparing for busy Memorial Day weekend: What to expect Warren Benigar lives near Warsaw. They were supposed to have family visit his home near Truman Lake, but the visit got canceled. Truman Lake Opry opened its doors to help those impacted. 'Come and help yourself, we want people to feel at home here and come right in,' Denise Snider, owner of Truman Lake Opry, said. The space is typically a restaurant, bar and concert venue, now functioning as a community center. Snider turned the back stage into a bedroom for people who've been impacted. There's bathrooms, fresh water, food, a kitchen, plus staff with the nonprofit, Compass Health, are on hand. 'There's so many people around here that needed a place to take a shower, to get water, get ice and I was thinking, well we have all of that and we're right here centrally located, so I was like, let's help,' Snider said. FOX4 Newsletters: Sign up for daily forecasts and Joe's Weather Blog in your inbox Wright said Long Shoal, Thibaut Point and Berry Bend campgrounds saw the most significant damage along with the visitor center. Storms blew out two windows and trees toppled over, covering streets. Wright said 5 to 10 campers were staying at Long Shoal, but nobody was hurt. However, some of their property was damaged. 'Pretty much right after the storm, we had closed the campground and asked folks inside to leave just so we could get the roads back open and get the facilities cleaned up,' he said. There are about 100 campsites at Long Shoal. He said half their staff and volunteers are working with heavy machinery to clear debris. The power is back on at Long Shoal and Thibaut Point. 'Slowly getting things back on and hoping for the best and working as much as we can getting things ready for the public for the weekend,' Wright said. Wright said this is typically their busiest holiday weekend of the year with each camp site reserved. Things to do in Kansas City Memorial Day weekend 2025 released the following updates late Thursday afternoon. Long Shoal: Campground, swim beach, and day-use shelter have been cleaned up, power restored, and will have the gates open at 8:00 a.m. Friday. Boat Ramp is currently open. Thibaut Point: B loop and boat ramp are currently open. A loop will be open at 6 p.m. Friday. The swim beach will remain closed. Berry Bend: B Loop of the campground, boat ramp, equestrian trails, and both day use shelters are currently open. C loop currently has a power issue and will be closed for the holiday weekend. Visitor Center: Will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri-Mon for the holiday weekend. Please excuse our mess as we continue to clean up and make repairs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
24-02-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Compass Health announces the Marc Healing Center as name of state-of-the-art regional facility for intensive behavioral health services
EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Broadway Avenue in Everett's core, the future of behavioral health is taking shape. Phase II of Compass Health's Broadway Campus Redevelopment is nearing completion, and soon the community will see the new 70,000-square-foot facility adorned with vibrant finishes, landscaping, and most notably, an official name: the Marc Healing Center. For the purpose-built facility designed to meet the most intensive behavioral health needs of Northwest Washington, the name the Marc Healing Center reflects the impactful care that will take place within its walls and honors the dedicated professionals who will deliver it. The focal point of the name, 'Marc,' represents Marcelene Lowes, a long-standing Compass Health team member whose story epitomizes the heart and soul of the work that will happen at Phase II, making her a fitting namesake for the center. 'When we think about our new facility, the structure and design is important but ultimately, what makes the biggest difference are our team members who fill it every day. They are the connection point to care, to recovery, and to healing,' said Tom Sebastian, CEO of Compass Health. 'Marcelene is a tremendous example of what that connection can look like, and what it can foster. In naming the building after her, we're hoping to illuminate every person within our organization – past, present, and future – who embodies that same commitment.' To arrive at the name the Marc Healing Center, Compass Health formed a committee of individuals from various departments across the organization who quickly determined that it should honor frontline team members. In discussions, Lowes – who is known to her colleagues and clients as 'Marc' – rose to the forefront. Lowes, a clinician for Compass Health's Snohomish County Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), has had a remarkable journey with the organization – starting in a facility kitchen 40 years ago and quickly discovering her passion for IOP. She has dedicated her entire career to helping the community's most vulnerable members, building decades-long relationships with clients and co-workers, and establishing herself as a trusted figure in their lives and someone they can always rely on. Lowes' story inspired the term 'Healing Center,' as it powerfully conveys the transformative impact that quality intensive care can have, and it represents what the facility will offer to everyone who walks through its doors. 'Our clients are exceptional people,' Lowes said. 'They may be facing significant challenges, but they don't let that stop them from showing kindness and care. It's a privilege to be someone who shows up for them in that same way – and is committed to helping them, no matter the circumstances. That commitment is shared across our organization and is what really allows us to leave such a meaningful mark on our clients' lives. Sometimes all people need is for someone to hear and see them. At Compass Health, we're here to do just that.' Slated for completion in summer 2025, the Marc Healing Center will house several intensive behavioral health services, including a 16-bed evaluation and treatment unit (E&T); a 16-bed crisis triage center; intensive outpatient behavioral health services; and offices for crisis prevention, outreach and community engagement teams. These programs are critical for addressing Northwest Washington's behavioral health needs while also alleviating demand for local resources like hospitals, law enforcement and community responders. By allowing ambulance and law enforcement drop-offs at the crisis triage center and accepting referrals from hospitals at the evaluation and treatment unit, the facility will help ensure individuals receive the right level of care when they need it most. The Marc Healing Center serves as the centerpiece of Compass Health's three-phase Broadway Campus Redevelopment. Andy's Place, Phase I of the redevelopment, opened in May 2021 and provides 82 units of permanent supportive housing to formerly homeless individuals who are living with chronic behavioral health challenges. Phase III will focus on integrating behavioral health services with a primary health care clinic. 'The Marc Healing Center represents so much: a safe haven for individuals struggling with severe behavioral health challenges, a resource to alleviate demand on our local response, a magnet for future behavioral health professionals, and a regional solution to some of our community's most visible and pressing needs,' said Sebastian. 'This name is the perfect reflection of what this building stands for and couldn't be more aligned with the broader vision for the entire campus redevelopment.' Compass Health has received support from a combination of public, private, and philanthropic sources to fund the majority of the $71 million project, including a significant investment from the State of Washington, along with contributions from Snohomish County, the City of Everett, and the federal New Markets Tax Credit program. To help cross the funding finish line, Compass Health also launched its first-ever capital campaign, It's Time: The Campaign for Compass Health. The campaign is nearing its $14 million goal, with contributions from lead funders, including the Sunderland Foundation, Coastal Community Bank, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, the Norcliffe Foundation, and Premera Blue Cross. The organization also received federal Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funding with the support of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, as well as a number of significant lead gifts from individual and family donors. For more information about the Marc Healing Center and Compass Health's Broadway Campus Redevelopment, visit To learn more about and donate to the It's Time Capital Campaign, visit Compass Health is Northwest Washington's behavioral healthcare leader. A community-based healthcare agency, Compass Health integrates behavioral health and medical care services to form a key section of the community safety net and serve clients and others in need of care and support. From comprehensive mental health treatment to crisis prevention and intervention, supportive housing, children's services, community education and much more, the non-profit organization serves people of all ages throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties. Media Contacts: Annie Alley Firmani + Associates Inc. (206) 466-2713 Jaki Brophy
Associated Press
10-02-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Compass Health Announces New Recruitment Initiative Showcasing Career Opportunities and Enhanced Benefits
EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Health, Northwest Washington's behavioral healthcare leader, has launched a new recruitment initiative aimed at attracting skilled professionals to its mission-driven work, offering newly enhanced compensation packages and comprehensive benefits. The organization is actively seeking candidates across its departments, with a particular focus on filling Clinician II mental health counselor roles, especially within its WISe, MCOT, and PACT programs: Wraparound Intensive Services (WISe): This program offers holistic support for youth with complex behavioral health needs, delivering tailored care to help them live and thrive in their homes and communities. Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT): MCOT provides community-based outreach to individuals in crisis, offering intervention and stabilization services to address their immediate needs. Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT): PACT supports adults facing severe behavioral health challenges by meeting them where they are – often in their homes – and delivering care whenever needed, whether late at night or on the weekends. Clinician II mental health counselors play a vital role in these programs, providing therapy, treatment planning, and case management, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure clients receive the best possible care. Compass Health is also looking for Health Information Management professionals and peer counselors to join its team, along with other key positions. 'Our team is the backbone of our mission to advance behavioral health across Snohomish, Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island counties,' said Tom Sebastian, CEO of Compass Health. 'Clinicians who provide therapy, IT professionals who maintain our systems, and front office staff who oversee daily operations all contribute to building a strong and comprehensive support network around our clients. The growing demand for behavioral health services, combined with an industry-wide workforce shortage, has presented quite a challenge over the last couple of years – but it's one we're fully committed to addressing with determination and innovation.' Compass Health stands out as an employer of choice by offering competitive compensation, recently raising its pay scale across all positions. This adjustment was based on a thorough analysis to ensure pay reflects experience, role, and the cost of living across the five counties the organization serves. In addition to its revamped compensation structure, Compass Health is proud to provide a benefits package that reflects its commitment to employee well-being. Full-time employees receive fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, 11 paid holidays plus two floating holidays, 16 days of vacation in their first year, a retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution after one year, and professional development benefits. Compass Health is looking for individuals who, above all, resonate with its mission and are committed to making a difference. As a proud Age-Friendly Certified Employer, Compass Health fosters an inclusive and supportive environment for all team members. The organization also sponsors workers through the H-1B visa program, creating opportunities for individuals from other countries to join its team. 'It's an exciting time to join Compass Health. We're leading several impactful initiatives – from our Broadway Campus Redevelopment to our ongoing efforts to expand access to care, working in collaboration with the state as it progresses toward statewide adoption of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model,' added Sebastian. 'But the most significant of these initiatives is growing the team that will ultimately help us achieve these goals and deliver care to Northwest Washington. Looking ahead, we are ready to make an even great impact, together.' Compass Health is Northwest Washington's behavioral healthcare leader. A community-based healthcare agency, Compass Health integrates behavioral health and medical care services to form a key section of the community safety net and serve clients and others in need of care and support. From comprehensive mental health treatment to crisis prevention and intervention, supportive housing, children's services, community education and much more, the non-profit organization serves people of all ages throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties. Media Contacts: Firmani + Associates Inc. (206) 466-2713 Jaki Brophy Compass Health [email protected]
