Pullman Regional Hospital Expanded Sports Medicine Team
The hospital added two new physicians to its staff to improve specialized sports medicine care.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Running
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Pullman Regional Hospital has expanded its sports medicine program by adding two new physicians, Catherine Fairgrieve and Jason Blackham, to the staff. This move aims to provide greater access to specialized sports care for athletes at every stage of life.
Why it matters
The expansion increases availability for specialized care, helping both competitive athletes and active community members receive timely evaluations for acute injuries. By growing the medical team, the hospital enhances its ability to support its existing partnerships with local school districts and university athletics.
The hospital now employs three dedicated sports medicine physicians. The program offers same-day evaluation services at Express Care clinics for those suffering from acute injuries.
The players
Pullman Regional Hospital
This facility is the primary healthcare provider for the Pullman area and serves as the official medical partner for WSU Athletics.
Dr. Michael Osterholt
He serves as the team physician for WSU Cougar Athletics.
The details
The program utilizes certified athletic trainers who work directly with students in the Colton, Garfield-Palouse, Potlatch, and Pullman school districts to prevent and treat injuries. Additionally, the hospital maintains its role as the official healthcare provider for WSU Athletics, with Dr. Michael Osterholt serving as the team physician.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Article publication date.
Season Trajectory
This staffing expansion strengthens the support system for WSU Cougar Athletics and multiple regional school districts throughout the current competitive season. It ensures that local student-athletes maintain consistent access to specialized care during high-intensity training and game cycles.
Athletes and active residents in the Pullman, Colton, Garfield-Palouse, and Potlatch areas gain access to same-day injury evaluations at Express Care clinics. This shift allows for faster intervention times, potentially reducing the duration of recovery periods for acute athletic injuries.
The takeaway
Expanding sports medicine staff directly correlates to shorter wait times for acute injury assessments for local student-athletes. Residents can benefit from utilizing the updated same-day evaluation pathways when injuries occur during training or practice.
Further reading
For more on how local athletes manage training and recovery, visit Running.
More information
View complete details on the Pullman Regional sports medicine services information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Big Country News.
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