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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Eating Well is a Powerful Tool to Help Prevent and Manage Diabetes

Eating Well is a Powerful Tool to Help Prevent and Manage Diabetes

November 23, 2020

COVID-19 does not stop the need to address other health issues we may have. In fact, it reminds us how important it is to keep ourselves as healthy as possible. November is American Diabetes Month, and we want to share about one program that is working hard to support people who have or are at risk for diabetes.

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Physical Activity for Young People

Physical Activity for Young People

November 12, 2020

We all know kids need exercise; however, kids have switched from their carefree outdoor summer to structured days indoors with more screen time. Add to that the need to downsize our quarantine bubble due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Spokane area and activity can easily slip through the cracks. The good news is that kids are adaptable and have great imaginations. They just need some reminders to get moving. They need brain breaks.

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Keep Your Gatherings Large in Thanks and Small in Size

Keep Your Gatherings Large in Thanks and Small in Size

November 03, 2020

There is no doubt that this is the time of year we love to gather with friends and family. However, with indoor activity increasing and flu season upon us, we cannot drop our guard on COVID-19. As you look at your fall and winter celebrations, consider these four things.

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Cast Your Vote and Stay Safe

Cast Your Vote and Stay Safe

October 28, 2020

Election time is here, and we want you to know it is still safe to make your vote count!

Learn how to keep yourself and our election staff safe.

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Halloween's a go! Let's do it safely!

Halloween's a go! Let's do it safely!

October 14, 2020

Let’s talk Halloween. If you think staying safe on October 31, means no fun, it’s time to get creative. In the last few weeks, the internet has been filled with ways to limit the spread of COVID-19 while celebrating Halloween. Whether you’re going to be with kids or adults, hop on line and you can find safe ideas along with inspiration for your (online) costume contest winning get-up. If that’s too overwhelming, here’s some simple ideas to keep you celebrating.

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