About Us

The Spokane Regional Health District is one of 34 local public health agencies that work to promote and protect the health of Washington citizens. The agency was originally established as the Spokane County Health District in January 1970, when the City of Spokane and Spokane County merged their health departments into one agency. In 1994, the Health District’s official name was changed to the Spokane Regional Health District to reflect the increased scope of public health services and geographic coverage.

The Spokane Regional Health District now has approximately 250 employees at five different sites and serves a population of more than 400,000 in Spokane County.

Mission, Vision and Goals Board of Health Organization Public Health Network

Funding
The agency receives funding from a variety of sources to operate its many public health programs and services. Federal, state and local grants comprise over half of the agency’s revenue, with the balance derived from fees, permits, donations, reserves and local government assistance.
2008 Fee Schedule

Requests for Public Records
The Health District provides access to public records in accordance with the Washington State Public Records Act. Requests can be made by submitting a Public Records Request form or by submitting a request in writing. All requests must be signed; we do not accept requests by phone or email. For more information, please call 324-1455.
Public Record Request Form (PDF)
Public Record Request Procedure (PDF)

Privacy Practices
The agency takes measures to protect the privacy of personal information, under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. Our Notice of Privacy Practices (pdf) is provided to clients describing how health information may be used and disclosed, and how clients can access the information. For more information, call (509) 324-1455.