In honor of August 31 being International Overdose Awareness Day, we want to remember those who have lost their lives from overdose and acknowledge the grief their loved one's face. We also want to remind those currently struggling with addiction that they are valued and there are resources to help keep them safe. Overdoses are preventable and everybody in our community can take steps to prevent them.
We've compiled a list of questions most commonly asked about monkeypox and answered them for you! We want everyone in our community to stay safe, and staying informed is the best way to reduce your risk of illness and protect others too. Check out the FAQs
As more and more communities are impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), all of us should consider creating a household plan to help protect our individual and family’s health. State and local health officials are working together to identify, evaluate, and monitor potential and confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington. Locally, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) is meeting regularly with local leaders and government officials to take measures to protect the public’s health. Individuals also can play a role in this effort by creating and implementing their own household plan using the following checklists:
Since the first lung illness/injury cases were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin in April 2019, almost 1,900 cases of vaping-related injuries, now referred to as e-cigarette/vaping-associated lung injury (EVALI) have been documented in every state but Alaska (as of Oct. 29, 2019).
Spokane Regional Health District Health Officer, Dr. Bob Lutz, answers common questions about extreme heat and poor air quality. Know what you can do to keep yourself and loved ones safe.
