Hagadone Medical Clinic opens
The ribbon is cut to mark the grand opening of the Hagadone Medical Clinic at The Plaza Shops on Tuesday. From left: Clint Schroeder, president and corporate publisher, Hagadone Communications, Hagadone Newspaper and Media Groups; Brianna Shriner, corporate administrative manager; Brad Hagadone, CEO and chairman of the board, Hagadone Corp.; Mont Garman, chief financial officer, Hagadone Corp.; Sara LaPresta, retired corporate administrative manager; Scott Burkhardt, vice-president, Alliant Employee Benefits; Koko Brockhoff, account executive, Alliant Employee Benefits; Bill Reagan, president…
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Jared Silvis, PMR healthcare operations manager, focuses on the screen as Hagadone Corp. employees line up during the grand opening of the Hagadone Medical Clinic at The Resort Plaza Shops on Tuesday.
Dr. Craig Smith
COEUR d'ALENE — The grand opening of the Hagadone Medical Clinic in The Resort Plaza Shops was held Tuesday.
"This is a great day for our company," said Brad Hagadone, CEO and chairman of the board of the Hagadone Corp. "And it's all about you great people. I care about you guys more than you know."
The clinic operated by PMR Healthcare will be open to Hagadone Healthcare Plan members and eligible dependents. About 100 people attended the celebration and met the clinic staff led by Dr. Craig Smith.
The clinic will offer primary and preventative care. Treatment of illnesses and injuries, management of chronic diseases, physicals and support for lifestyle changes such as stopping smoking or losing weight are included. It will have a pharmacy and a lab.
It is free, with no co-pays and no insurance claims.
"We want to support each and every one of you in your personal wellness goals," said Jared Silvis, PMR Healthcare operations manager.
He said the PMR team is dedicated to its patients and "will listen, answer questions and advocate for you every step of the way."
He praised the Hagadone Corp. for providing free, unlimited access to health care for employees and their families.
"It is your clinic," Silvis said.
Clint Schroeder, president of Hagadone Communications Division, said the Hagadone Medical Clinic opening marked a milestone "that holds tremendous value for The Hagadone Corporation."
He said it was about a year ago when Scott Burkhardt and Koko Brockhoff from Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., proposed the concept of a PMR private clinic for Hagadone Corp., which includes The Coeur d'Alene Press, The Coeur d'Alene Resort, The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course, Hagadone Hospitality, Hagadone Marine Group, Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises and affiliates of the Hagadone Communications Division.
"We immediately embraced the concept and began vetting the model and trying to figure out how we could bring this unparalleled benefit to the employees of this great company," Schroeder said. "This clinic signifies far more than bricks and mortar. It stands as a symbol of our core values, a testament to our commitment to prioritizing the well-being of each individual within our organization."
Dr. Craig Smith is a second-generation family practitioner who has specialized in family medicine and sports medicine.
"Dr. Smith’s favorite medical term is 'team work' because he deeply values being an active part of your medical team," according to a company statement.
Hagadone said the clinic represents more than medical services.
"It represents our commitment to the well-being of each person who contributes to the success of The Hagadone Corporation," he said. "As we cut this ribbon, remember that this clinic isn't just about medical care. It's about unity, support and a brighter future. It symbolizes the shared purpose that binds us together as a Hagadone family."
