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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.
Last week, team members from our Healthy Living program attended Hidden in Plain Sight, an interactive event that encourages parents, caregivers, and those who work with youth to gain a better understanding of current trends surrounding commercial tobacco and nicotine use and potential issues on social media, like bullying or inappropriate content, that could impact youth mental health. If you didn't have a chance to attend, we want to share a few key points from the presentation so you, too, can stay informed and support youth in making healthy choices.
Today, during the scheduled September 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 October BOH meeting. This decision is regarding the possibility of separating Treatment Services from SRHD.
Cases of syphilis in the U.S. have reached their highest levels since the 1950s, and, heartbreakingly, cases of syphilis among newborns have gone up more than tenfold in the U.S. over the past 10 years. Already this year, more infants in Spokane County have been born with syphilis than in the previous two years combined. We hope that these billboards encouraged conversations about syphilis so that people are tested, treated, and cured.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7. Join your local WIC program for one of six events in Spokane County! All pregnant or breastfeeding parents and their partners are welcome! There will be prizes, goodies and games - don't miss out!
Who's ready for swimming, night markets, and food truck season? Summer is officially here, and with that comes the many warm-weather activities we've all been looking forward to. Here at Spokane Regional Health District, we're excited and ready to take on another summer season to keep your fun under the sun safe.
