Alerts:  Nov. 12, 2024: Pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak confirmed in Spokane County. SRHD urges parents and pregnant people to vaccinate. Read the press release.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 26, 2022

This month is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is important because it affects everyone in our community, including adults, children, caretakers, parents, and students. Learn more about how you can offer support to yourself or to someone who might be struggling.

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Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 18, 2022

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA and NH/PI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the AA and NH/PI communities’ contributions to public health. Throughout these diverse populations is strength, resilience, and ingenuity that has changed the landscape of public health in our country. Here are a few of the communities’ many health heroes.

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In Her Own Words: A Public Health Nurse in Action

In Her Own Words: A Public Health Nurse in Action

May 13, 2022

We love to celebrate our nurses, and sometimes it’s best to hear their stories in their own words. Sharon Delaney is a public health nurse at SRHD who joined the immunization team during the pandemic. Here is her inspiring story.

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It’s National Nurses Week!

It’s National Nurses Week!

May 09, 2022

This week is National Nurses Week! Nurses have always played an important role in our community, and over the last two years, their contributions have only increased. However, we also want to call to attention some of the struggles nurses have faced as a result of COVID-19 and offer ways we can help support them.

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Bloomsday Is Here!

April 28, 2022

Bloomsday is THIS weekend! Whether you plan to walk, run, or cheer on friends and family, we want to make sure your Bloomsday fun can also remain a safe experience. Here are some things to keep in mind before heading downtown on Sunday.

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