With the definitions of sensitivity and specificity often erroneously used interchangeably, it is easy to forget their true meaning. It is important to take into account a test’s sensitivity and specificity, as well as positive and negative predictive values, when making testing decisions and subsequent diagnoses.
SRHD Administrator, Torney Smith, set to retire on Jan. 17, 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.
During times of poor air quality, take precautions to protect health.
In each issue of the Epigram, we are pleased to introduce you to a member of the Disease Prevention and Response team at SRHD. In this issue we feature Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS), Kirsten Duncan, MPH. Kirsten works in our HIV/STD Prevention program where she focuses largely on syphilis investigation, treatment, and contact tracing.
