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Who could take over SRHD’s opioid treatment services? Four organizations want to try
Now there are many organizations providing opioid treatment, and I have talked to four organizations that could potentially be interested in taking on our program,” SRHD administrator Alicia ...
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Report reveals strengths, weaknesses during 6 months of SRHD's COVID-19 response
The company compiled information from SRHD documents, an online survey with stakeholders and interviews with SRHD staff and partner organization staff. The health district spent $32,305 on the ...
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As COVID surges, SRHD releases new guidance for large school events
SPOKANE, Wash. — With the Omicron variant now the dominant Covid-19 strain in Washington state, the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) released on Tuesday new guidelines for larger school ...
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New Omicron sub-variant has new symptoms and is more contagious, Spokane health officials say
SPOKANE, Wash. — A new sub-variant of Omicron has been detected, according to Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) Health Officer Francisco Velazquez. Though less than 1% of Omicron cases are ...
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SRHD introduces 2Morrow Health, a new app that helps those wanting to stop vaping or smoking
SPOKANE, Wash. — Are you or someone you know struggling to stop vaping or smoking? The Spokane Regional Health District introduced a new app from the Washington State Department of Health called ...
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SRHD map shows which parts of county are getting vaccinated and which are lacking
From breaking news to special features, we're on it! Join the NonStop Local Chord group and always be in the know. SPOKANE, Wash. - New data from the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) shows ...
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SRHD: Flu, COVID-19 shots are both important, just give them space
Generally, flu cases are down this year, but it’s still spring, and SRHD recommends a flu shot annually, added Myers, who leads the agency’s COVID-19 vaccination team. Officials don’t know ...
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SRHD supports authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for little kids
“Many parents and caregivers have been waiting for a vaccine for younger children in order to protect them from severe outcomes of COVID-19, such as hospitalization and death,” SRHD Health ...
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"I'm shaken to my core." SRHD employee describes what life is like in the health district right now
"I've never seen anything like this," says SRHD Project Manager Heidi Wilson. "I'm confused. I'm mystified and I'm flabbergasted. As an employee, we're going through a lot of turmoil anyway ...
Spokane County child dies in first whooping cough death in Washington since 2011
The Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) confirmed on Wednesday that a child under the age of 5 died in November 2024 and ...
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Patients at Washington dental clinic told to get tested for HIV, hepatitis
According to the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD), people who received care from Sandy Fletcher Montano, DDS, at the Deer Park Dental Clinic between November 2021 and June 2022, were told ...