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Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) celebrates National Public Health Week, a week where local health jurisdictions across the country recognize that public health starts with each of us making a difference in our homes and communities.

Following its successful launch, the "Smoke Ready Spokane" campaign, a collaborative initiative by the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA), the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD), and Gonzaga University Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment, is now actively distributing vital educational materials throughout the community. The Smoke Ready Spokane campaign empowers residents to protect themselves and their loved ones from wildfire smoke, and its resources are now readily accessible through a robust network of trusted community organizations.

The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air) and Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) are joining other agencies across the Pacific Northwest to promote smoke preparedness during next week's “Smoke Ready Week,” a week that focuses on ways residents can prepare now for summer’s potential wildfire smoke.

Local public health officials have confirmed a measles infection in a Kootenai County resident with exposure risk in Spokane County.

Spokane Regional Health District’s (SRHD) strategic plan isn’t just a document; it’s our flight plan. It guides how we serve, support, and show up for the community. Goal One of the plan is clear: Be trusted and visible in the community. The Immunization Program is one of the key ways we bring this goal to life. 

Vaccination event offering routine childhood vaccines and select adult vaccines at no cost. This vaccination clinic is open to: 

Adults ages 19 and older who do not have insurance 
Children age 6 months- 18 years, regardless of insurance coverage 

No appointments. Walk-ins are welcome. 

Available Vaccines:

- COVID-19
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
- Hepatitis A/B
- Hib (child vaccines only)
- HPV
- Meningococcal (child vaccines only)
- Pneumonia
- Polio
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- Shingles (adult vaccines only)
- Varicella (child vaccines only)

Social isolation is a public health crisis! In fact, loneliness and isolation increase the risk for individuals to develop mental health challenges in their lives, and lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking daily. So, what can we do about it?

Join us at the Spokane Valley Library as we discuss the importance of the fourth building block of the Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) framework—Emotional Growth—as a way to strengthen resilience in parents/caregivers and children between the ages of 0-5. 

We will use the HOPE framework to highlight local examples and share opportunities to further promote emotional growth. As part of the event, participants will also hear from presenters, partake in conversation, and engage in meaningful activities that contribute to their understanding of the importance of emotional growth.

This event is organized by the Spokane Regional Health District, Akin, Eastern Washington University (EWU) School of Social Work and Launch NW. Social workers who attend the event will receive continuing education credits by EWU School of Social Work. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.

*Use of Spokane County Library District Facilities does not constitute or imply endorsement or sponsorship by the District.