Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) is working to include vaping devices under its county-wide enforcement of Washington state’s Smoking in Public Places (SIPP) law.
One in three people is at risk of prediabetes and the trend has been increasing.
As advertisers have proven time and again, the thought of getting something for nothing truly can motivate behavior.
Having a smoke-free policy is a growing trend in multi-family housing. Renters want it, owners like it, insurers respond to it, managers appreciate it, and maintenance staff are grateful for it.
Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) is proud to promote free nicotine replacement therapy
One of Spokane’s highest priorities for the 2017 state legislative session should be this community’s full support for increased funding to public health throughout the state, which will, by proxy, benefit all of us locally.
Hard to believe, but it has already been 10 years since Washington state’s Smoking in Public Places (SIPP) law was enacted.
It’s true, marijuana has been around a long time. It’s long remembered as the herb of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
Some patients find it harder to quit tobacco than others. Smoking menthol cigarettes might be part of the reason.
Among the hustle and bustle of a busy practice, it is understandable that a provider might overlook asking some important questions.
‘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.
It is an indisputable fact, smoking causes an enormous burden on public health. But while policy measures are being applied more widely to control tobacco use, inadequate attention is given to what health care professionals can do in their routine work with patients.
For those who smoke tobacco, quitting usually ranks high on the New Year’s resolution list. In fact, XX% of those who smoke in Spokane County stated in a recent survey that they wish to quit. What better time for the local medical community to recommit to supporting patients’ successes in quitting?
Developmental screening can be done by a number of professionals in health care, community, and school settings.
As a provider, you likely already know that when it comes to your patients quitting tobacco, it is not an easy fight. But it is a winnable battle and it is the best change a person can make to improve their health. In some cases, it takes seven to 10 quit attempts before a patient quits for good.
During the first three to five of life children are growing rapidly – physically, intellectually and emotionally.
It’s that time of year again – when many people are contemplating making changes as they ring in the new year with hopeful plans for what 2017 will bring.
