McFarland: Idaho Family Physician of the Year

The Idaho Academy of Family Physicians named Dr. Robert McFarland from Coeur d’Alene as the 2016 Idaho Family Physician of the Year on May 14 in Boise at the 68th annual Conference of the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians. A tribute was made to McFarland during the meeting, recognizing his contributions to his profession, to medical education and his service and dedication to his community and his state.

He grew up in Coeur d’Alene and after residency training and a few years of practice in Washington, he returned to serve his hometown and has remained for more than 30 years.

“He cares for three generations of many families who identify him as a true hero in their lives,” stated a press release from the academy. “He is a true leader and very involved in the community.”

According to the announcement, McFarland helped found Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy and was instrumental in beginning the Kootenai Clinic Family Medicine Coeur d’Alene Residency program where he now serves as a faculty member.

Glidden joins Dirks Insurance Group

Mike Dirks of Dirks Insurance Group announced the addition of insurance broker Brian Glidden to the agency. Glidden and his family relocated from Illinois to the area after visiting in 2014 and falling in love with the beauty of North Idaho. Before beginning his career in insurance, Glidden worked in the sheet metal industry for 20 years. He is looking forward to meeting with and helping clients with any insurance questions they may have.

Dirks Insurance Group is an independent insurance agency that offers Medicare supplements, health, life, disability and long-term care insurance, as well as annuities. Dirks Insurance Group is located at 1875 N. Lakewood Drive, Suite 102 in Coeur d’Alene. Info: www.dirksinsurance.com.

LaVita Grenn, a real estate sales professional in Coeur d’Alene, has joined the Keller Williams Coeur d’Alene Market Center.

“We are ecstatic to have LaVita join us here at KWCDA,” said Ben Fairfield, CEO of Keller Williams Coeur d’Alene. “...We know that LaVita will be a great fit and that it is our customers who will truly benefit from LaVita joining us.”

Grenn has worked in customer service for more than 20 years. She is involved in her daughter’s school, Junior Achievement and Keller Williams RED Day.

To learn more about Keller Williams, call Ben Fairfield at (208) 667-2399 or visit www.kwcda.com.

•••

If you have a new, relocated or expanded business, or announcement of events, promotions or awards, The Press wants to let our readers know. The service is free and items run Tuesday through Saturday. To get the word on the street about your movers and shakers, email City Editor Maureen Dolan at mdolan@cdapress.com.