Alerts: Aug. 22, 2025: Local public health officials have confirmed a measles infection in a Bonner County, Idaho, resident with exposure risk in Spokane County. Learn about measles and how to protect yourself and loved ones. | Some federal websites are experiencing disruptions while being reviewed for compliance with executive orders. As a result, some links and information on srhd.org may be unavailable.
With the definitions of sensitivity and specificity often erroneously used interchangeably, it is easy to forget their true meaning. It is important to take into account a test’s sensitivity and specificity, as well as positive and negative predictive values, when making testing decisions and subsequent diagnoses.
Agencies placing emphasis on maternal smoking and continuing to lower rates.
Spokane County adult is first reported Eastern Washington flu death, second state death
Spokane Regional Opioid Task Force, NEWESD 101 offering Oct. 20, Oct. 27 public events
Successful HIV treatment with antiretroviral therapy prevents sexual transmission.
Flu is beginning to circulate, SRHD recommending individuals get their flu shots now.
Sept. 29, 2018 - AIDS Walk Spokane & Strength for the Journey Reunion BBQ
Smith set to retire Jan. 17, 2019
SRHD Administrator, Torney Smith, set to retire on Jan. 17, 2019.
