The Washington State Hospital Association announced that Cassie Sauer, the association’s current executive vice president, will become the organization’s new chief executive officer in January. Sauer replaces outgoing CEO Scott Bond, who will retire at the end of the year after more than three decades in the health care field. Sauer has worked for the hospital association for 16 years.
EdCC creates Spanish website to help prospective students
Edmonds Community College has launched a Spanish site, www.edcc.edu/espanol, for prospective Latino students. Latinos made up about 14 percent of the EdCC 2015 fall quarter student body, and, according to the Pew Research Center, the Latino population accounts for about 9.8 percent of Snohomish County’s population. The site offers information on admissions, English as a Second Language classes, and pre-college programs.
Nominate a business for its effort to help the community
Time is running out to offer nominations for a 2016 Corporations for Communities Award. The nomination deadline is Aug. 31. Anyone can nominate businesses for the award. Any for-profit corporation, Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) or Limited Partnership is eligible. Nomination forms can be found at this website. Winners will be announced in late September.
PUD: Keep water heater no higher than 120 degrees
The PUD reminds customers to set home water heaters no higher than 120 degrees. This temperature setting reduces the risk of accidental scalding, especially to children and the elderly. It also saves energy and helps reduce your utility bill. With fall weather on the horizon, it’s also a good time to check your furnace filter and change it if needed.
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