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 Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.
Measles is a virus that spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially babies and young children. It is more than just a rash—it can cause serious health problems like lung infections, brain swelling, and even death.
This week the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) is mailing out invitations to its biennial survey to ask Spokane County’s adult residents about their quality of life. This is an important tool used to inform and guide public health efforts in our community.
Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) is conducting its Quality of Life Survey again, and we need YOUR input on top priority issues. The survey helps us continue to improve the quality of life for residents in Spokane County, whether you’re a new resident or have long called this place home.
The Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) announces the first confirmed death from pertussis (whooping cough) in Washington since 2011.
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!
As of November 12, 2024, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) has confirmed 123 cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, primarily among infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. Of those, six required hospitalizations. This is a significant increase from the zero cases reported this time last year.
Today, during the scheduled October meeting, the Spokane Regional Board of Health (BOH) agreed to defer the decision on whether to discontinue or continue to step two of Spokane Regional Health District’s (SRHD’s) Treatment Services Feasibility Study. They have deferred to the Dec. 5 BOH meeting. This decision is regarding the possibility of separating Treatment Services from SRHD.
What if we told you we’ve found something that has been shown to improve employment outcome for parents and increase relationship stability with their partner? What if we also told you families love it and don’t have to pay? You might think it sounds too good to be true, but it is true! SRHD has been using the program, Nurse-Family Partnership, for decades.
