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Whooping cough cases rise in North Idaho’s Kootenai County, …

WebWhooping cough, a highly contagious disease most dangerous to babies, is on the rise in Kootenai County, home to Coeur d’Alene in North Idaho, health officials say. …

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Pregnant, new mother mental health support program opens in …

WebA new behavioral health program for pregnant women and new mothers is now available in Spokane. Emotional and mental health struggles are common in the …

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Two Idaho Lakes Under Health Advisory Due to Toxic Algae

WebKatherine Hoyer of the Panhandle health District says advisories have been issued for the northern part of Hayden lake, as well as Fernan Lake near Coeur d Alene. …

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Zorba Paster On Your Health

WebLaughter IS the best medicine! Each week, family doc Zorba Paster and sidekick Tom Clark team up with callers for an hour of upbeat, entertaining talk about healthy living.Family …

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Idaho Medicaid waiver approval bill could immediately disrupt …

WebWithout additional action by the Legislature, Idaho Gov. Brad Little worries a new bill requiring legislative approval for Medicaid waivers could disrupt health care …

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Washington health officials launch new COVID-19 monitoring …

WebPublished January 8, 2022 at 4:00 AM PST. Centers for Disease Control. There are still delays for Covid testing through medical facilities, and the results of popular at-home …

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WebWhat women can do — and should do — to protect their health. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: It's fair to say, when it comes to our health, what most of us want is a …

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SRHD’s Dr. Velazquez answers questions about new

WebSRHD’s Dr. Velazquez answers questions about new coronavirus booster shots. Initial shipments of tailored coronavirus booster shots arrived in Washington this …

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Spokane Regional Health Officer: Early fall is prime time for flu and

WebCalendars had barely been flipped to September when signs started popping up at pharmacies, supermarkets and medical offices across the Spokane area: “Flu …

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Spokane Hospitals Strain Under Wave of Hospitalization, New Cases

WebAccording to the Spokane Regional Health District, Spokane County had 165 people in the hospital Tuesday and 347 new cases. Spokane County has not seen …

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Idaho is losing OB-GYNs after strict abortion ban. But health

WebIdaho lost 22% of practicing obstetricians since its abortion bans took effect, according to a report by the Idaho Physician Well-Being Action Collaborative. “Hospital …

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Which company will run mental health care for Idaho Medicaid

WebOptum Health, the company that has the contract now, disagreed, appealing its suit to the Idaho Supreme Court. Last week, the Idaho state health department …

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Spokane County Commissioners choose naturopathic doctor to fill …

WebThe Spokane County Commissioners have chosen the three new members to join the Spokane Regional Health Board. The Board of Health oversees the Spokane …

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SRHD opioid treatment center nears move to new, larger facility

WebThe Spokane Regional Health District’s opioid treatment program will move to a larger space this fall. Misty Challinor, the district’s treatment services division director, …

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RSV and flu begin to recede in Washington; coronavirus still

WebThe latest summaries from the Washington Department of Health show flu and RSV are declining, and coronavirus cases remain modest compared to previous …

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Health officials cut ribbon on new Spokane opioid treatment center

WebThe facility, located south of downtown, is a larger home for the Spokane Regional Health District’s opioid treatment and assistance effort. With a patient roster …

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In hopes of increasing access to care, Washington State University

WebPublished April 14, 2023 at 4:00 AM PDT. Listen • 1:13. Rebecca White/SPR. Georgina Lynch, co director of the new Autism and Neurodevelopmental Clinic in Spokane, speaks …

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Drug Overdoses Increase In Spokane County, As Well As In …

WebDoug Nadvornick/SPR. Public health officials say Spokane County appears to be mirroring the state trend for opioid overdoses. The Washington Department of Health …

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Spokane City Council Considering Water Fluoridation

WebWater fluoridation may be in the city of Spokane’s future. The city council is considering a request by dentists to fluoridate the city’s water supply. The proposal may …

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Washington Department of Health cuts hundreds of jobs as …

WebWashington’s Department of Health has cut over 300 employees who helped with the state’s pandemic response and hundreds more of these jobs are on the …

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