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What Was Up With the Syphilis Billboards?

What Was Up With the Syphilis Billboards?

By Amy Jennings
August 13, 2024

Cases of syphilis in the U.S. have reached their highest levels since the 1950s, and, heartbreakingly, cases of syphilis among newborns have gone up more than tenfold in the U.S. over the past 10 years. Already this year, more infants in Spokane County have been born with syphilis than in the previous two years combined. We hope that these billboards encouraged conversations about syphilis so that people are tested, treated, and cured.

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World Breastfeeding Week - August 1-7!

World Breastfeeding Week - August 1-7!

By Amy Jennings
August 01, 2024

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7. Join your local WIC program for one of six events in Spokane County! All pregnant or breastfeeding parents and their partners are welcome! There will be prizes, goodies and games - don't miss out!

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Some Tips to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

Some Tips to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

September 30, 2022

It's important for all children to have healthy eating habits. To encourage this, WIC representatives work with families on goals that would be appropriate and achievable with each unique participant. If you’re needing some ideas to encourage healthy eating habits here are some suggestions from WIC Program Manager and Registered Dietitian Mary Wood.

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Two SRHD Staff Members Are Honored with Awards from Vanessa Behan

February 24, 2022

SRHD has extremely dedicated staff who are always working to create a healthier community. Often some of the most important work goes on behind the scenes. Recently, however, two of our staff received awards of recognition from Vanessa Behan, an organization that provides safety and resources for our community’s children and families. Erin Whitehead, epidemiologist, was presented the Heart of Gold award and Jennifer Hansen, health program specialist, was recognized as the Child Advocate of the Year.

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Black History Month

February 11, 2022

Black History Month is a great time to acknowledge the contributions to public health by the many Black Americans who have saved lives and paved the way for better health. However, how do you choose who to share about from the expansive list of public health heroes? All public health is important to us, but for the sake of time, let’s focus on some programs where Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) staff directly provides for our community. Here are four Black public health leaders who have made an impact in those areas.

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