Alerts: June 13, 2025: Construction work on the SRHD College Avenue building begins on Monday, June 16, and is expected to continue for eight weeks. Please be mindful of areas around the building that are closed for safety. | Some federal websites are experiencing disruptions while being reviewed for compliance with President Trump’s executive orders. As a result, some links and information on srhd.org may be unavailable. | Spokane Regional Health District's offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
June 9-13 is Smoke Ready Week. This week Spokane Regional Health District joins Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency and Gonzaga Univerty’s Institute for Climate, Water, and Environment to share tips and resources through a newly launched website, community partners, and social media. This year’s theme is SMOKE: Five Tips to Help You Breathe Easier.
While vaccines introduce some antigens, babies are exposed to way more from the world around them. The cool part? Modern vaccines use way fewer antigens than the ones from 40 years ago. So, babies get to learn more about diseases with less exposure to the actual germs. It’s like getting an accelerated course in immunity—less homework, better results!
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.
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!
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.
