Movers and Shakers

Hospice hires Johnson 

Hospice of North Idaho is excited to announce the addition of Sandy Johnson, community outreach coordinator, to its team of dedicated staff.

Johnson served as a volunteer at Hospice of North Idaho’s Hospice House prior to her employment, and has volunteered with organizations like NOSDA (No One Shall Die Alone), United Way, American Cancer Society, and Lake City Church Food Bank.

“I’ve experienced firsthand the compassion that Hospice of North Idaho shows patients and their loved ones,” said Johnson. “I’m thrilled to be able to use my talents and skills to help the seriously ill in our community.”

At Hospice of North Idaho, a nonprofit hospice that has served the community for nearly 30 years, Johnson will be building relationships in the community and helping the organization spread the word about its services and programs that are available to the entire community.

“Sandy brings much passion, knowledge, and energy to Hospice of North Idaho. She is a great fit for the position and we are very excited to have her on board,” said Executive Director Kim Ransier.

Prior to working for Hospice of North Idaho, Johnson worked in development for the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Johnson has lived in North Idaho for 22 years, and lives with her husband, Pete, in Hayden. She enjoys traveling, being active in her church and spending time with family.

Baillie to lead Percussionaire

Percussionaire, Inc., of Glengary Bay in Sagle, Idaho, has announced that Mark Baillie, currently serving as general manager, will become CEO of Percussionaire, effective immediately.

“I am honored and excited to lead Percussionaire in a new direction while continuing Dr. Forrest M. Bird’s legacy of innovative respiratory care,” Baillie said.

“Mark’s service as CEO will ensure that Dr. Forrest Bird’s vision of providing the absolute best respiratory care will continue,” said Cathy Bird Natoni, chairman of the Board of Directors of Percussionaire. “We are confident that Mark will expand the use of the Percussionaire devices, already highly regarded by the top therapists and physicians around the world.”

 Cullum publishes new textbook

Dr. Dan Cullum, oral surgeon in Coeur d’Alene, published a new textbook titled “Minimally Invasive Dental Implant Surgery.”

This book is useful new guide for dental implant specialists and restorative dentists seeking to refine their clinical expertise and minimize risk for their patients.

This clinical text and atlas focuses on cutting-edge and rapidly developing, minimally invasive treatment modalities and their applications to implant dentistry. Centered on progress in imaging, instrumentation, biomaterials and techniques, this book discusses both the “how to” as well as the “why” behind the concept of minimally invasive applications in implant surgery.

Dr. Cullum is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, he has been practicing in Coeur d’Alene since 1995.

At Dr. Cullum’s practice — Implants Northwest — he provides specialized care in dental implants, extractions and other oral surgery procedures.

You can reach Dr. Cullum’s office at (208) 667-5565.