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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.

Lately, more people in Spokane have reported run-ins with bats. This isn’t unusual. When the weather warms up, both people and bats get more active. While bats are a helpful part of nature, they can sometimes carry diseases like rabies. Let’s look at what we can all do to stay safe. 

Naloxone (also known by the brand name Narcan®) is a medication that is available over the counter, is easy to carry, is easy to use, and can save someone’s life from an opioid overdose. Do you want to know more? Spokane County’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has training for that!  

Hoopfest is almost here! Whether you plan to be on the court, cheering from the sidelines, or ensuring the weekend runs smoothly as a volunteer, it’s important for everyone to stay healthy as we enjoy the beginning of summer—and the heat that comes with it! Here are a few sun safety tips to keep in mind...

June is Pride Month—a time to celebrate and show support for the LGBTQIA2S+ community! To show our support, we'll be lighting the exterior of our building in rainbow colors each night throughout the month of June. Don’t forget to take a look! 

June 9-13 is Smoke Ready Week. This week Spokane Regional Health District joins Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency and Gonzaga Univerty’s Institute for Climate, Water, and Environment to share tips and resources through a newly launched website, community partners, and social media. This year’s theme is SMOKE: Five Tips to Help You Breathe Easier.

Did you know there's a simple, one-hour course that can teach you how to help someone in a mental health crisis—just like CPR does for medical emergencies? It’s called QPR Suicide Prevention training, and it’s available online and here in Spokane through the Spokane County Medical Reserve Corps. 

June 2-8 is National Food Safety Week! Over the decades, food science has played an important role in shaping our understanding of how to keep food safe and how to prevent foodborne illnesses. Here are a few moments in history where food science has come into play:  

At SRHD, nurses work in many different programs, and we would like to thank every one of them for their dedication to public health. They are tracking diseases, managing chronic illnesses, monitoring safety in congregate living facilities, and so many other duties. Our nurses may have saved your life or a loved one’s life today without you knowing it!