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Whooping cough cases rise in North Idaho’s Kootenai …

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 …

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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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Spokane Hospitals Strain Under Wave of Hospitalization, …

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

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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Primary care physician shortage: a reason Nevada is one …

WebMARTÍNEZ: This is part of the reason Nevada is one of the unhealthiest states in the nation, down in 42nd place, according to an annual report from the United Health …

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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 Board of Health hires Francisco Velazquez as …

WebThe board, a body of elected officials and appointed community members, voted to offer interim health officer Dr. Francisco Velazquez the position permanently, …

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Health officials cut ribbon on new Spokane opioid …

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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Spokane County Commissioners choose naturopathic …

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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Washington AG sues Providence over alleged charity care …

WebPublished February 25, 2022 at 8:00 AM PST. Courtesy of Providence Health Care. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson says Providence hospitals across the state …

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Spokane Health Officials Say Syphilis Is More Common, Especially …

WebSpokane Health Officials Say Syphilis Is More Common, Especially In Pregnant Women. Covid is public enemy number one for the Spokane Regional Health …

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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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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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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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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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As pandemic continues in Washington's prisons, inmates, families …

WebAs Washington State goes deeper into its third year of the pandemic, families of imprisoned people say their loved ones are more isolated than ever, and aren’t …

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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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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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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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