SRHD’s Opioid Treatment Program provides medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), counseling, group therapy, and medical care for people seeking recovery from opioids.
To be eligible for WIC, you must meet the following criteria: You live in Washington state and have a medical or nutrition need; are pregnant, a new mother, or have a child under age 5; have foster children under age 5; have foster teens who are pregnant.
Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), an expensive and time-consuming series of treatments, can often be avoided in situations where the animal is available for testing or observation. Rabies PEP is a medical urgency, not an emergency, and does not need to be started in most cases* after an exposure, allowing time to determine if PEP is necessary based on the animal’s rabies status. Rabies testing can only be performed on the brain tissue of deceased animals.
The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program serves children, ages 0 to 18 years, who have, or who are at risk of developing, serious chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions. Staff assist families in learning about and connecting with parent organizations, support groups, financial resources, and educational resources regarding the child’s medical condition and special needs.
The Washington State Public Health Lab (WA PHL) is a laboratory operated by the Washington State Department of Health in Shoreline, WA. In addition to standard newborn screening and testing for biohazardous materials, WA PHL offers testing for a wide variety of organisms of public health concern. Both public health practitioners and medical providers can order testing through WA PHL; however, specimens to be shipped to WA PHL by medical providers must first obtain approval from their local health department prior to shipping. Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) Epidemiology staff can be reached at 509.324.1442 during normal business hours and 509.869.3133 after hours.
The recent nation-wide mumps outbreak was extremely taxing on local public schools and families, the medical community, and other public health partners. The Spokane outbreak was declared over this June and was the largest in recent memory. Read more about the following topic areas by clicking "Read More" below:
Spokane Mumps Outbreak 2016-2017: In Numbers
Behind the Scenes: Mumps Case Investigation
Changes to Mumps Exclusion Recommendations
‘I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure.’ Used in many medical schools today, many providers subscribe to this core tenet of practicing medicine. And the commonly-acknowledged, low hanging fruit in terms of prevention? Quitting smoking.
You might wonder, “Why does it matter if my kids aren’t vaccinated, as long as yours are?” It’s a good question. It’s important to ask questions about your child’s health—and to ask trusted sources. Pediatricians are trained to give safe medical advice and are happy to answer your questions. They can also help you understand what’s best for your child’s health.
