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SRHD to pre-emptively offer portion of monkeypox vaccine supply to members of LGBTQ+ community
SPOKANE, Wash. - In a bid to get ahead of the spread of the monkeypox virus in Spokane County, the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) announced they are reaching out and offering vaccines to ...
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'We're almost there': SRHD health officials say COVID cases could peak by end of January
SPOKANE, Wash. — During Wednesday's Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) meeting, Health Officer Dr. Francisco Velazquez and Epidemiologist and Program Manager Mark Springer discussed current ...
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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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SRHD offers Spokane summer camps COVID-19 guidance to keep children safe
it would be helpful to look at some of the additional requirements some camps may have before you show up. Other resources are available on the SRHD website.
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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 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: If you can't get to your vaccine appointment time, come when you can on that day
A new LOCAL online community built for you. Click now to see all the available groups. SPOKANE, Wash. - Due to the weather, the Spokane Regional Health District says if you're unable to arrive on ...
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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 ...
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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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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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 ...