Spokane Regional Health District

Spokane Reginal Health District, in partnership with the Washington Poison Center, is offering a training on Dec. 3 to anyone interested in learning the signs of an overdose and how to administer Naloxone. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, can help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Learn more about Naloxone at: https://ow.ly/esgm50Uclcs

As of November 12, 2024, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) has confirmed 123 cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, primarily among infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. Of those, six required hospitalizations. This is a significant increase from the zero cases reported this time last year. Learn more in our news release at: https://ow.ly/p3xF50U6Cyt

Thank you to everyone who made Friday's community baby shower a success! We had so much fun celebrating you, your little one, and your soon-to-be little ones! We also want to thank our community partners who provided additional resources to attendees including: ??Community Colleges of Spokane Head Start ??Vanessa Behan ??Parent-Child Assistance Program ??Safe Kids Spokane ??Shades of Motherhood Network ??Indigenous Birth Justice - Spokane Tribal Network ??Catholic Charities CAPA/PREPARES A special thank you to our sponsor Wellpoint of Washington! We couldn't have hosted this event without the support of our community partners and sponsors and, of course, you! We had 97 families attend and 168 people total. We had so much fun and want to thank you for joining us. Here are a few photos from Friday's festivities.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a time to remember those who have been affected by suicide and consider the role each of us can play in preventing suicide in our communities. Much like pieces of a puzzle, suicide prevention is an effort that requires each piece of our community to come together, including policymakers, teachers, friends, neighbors, parents, and health care professionals, to prevent suicide, save lives, and improve well-being. Suicide impacts all of us in Spokane County, whether you've directly been affected by losing a close friend or loved one or indirectly by knowing someone who has. This month, remember that we all have a role to play in suicide prevention. Learn more about how you can take action at: https://ow.ly/KCTl50TfHJ4. #BeThe1To help save a life. We all have a role in suicide prevention.

Spokane Regional Health District, along with community leaders and members, completed the first walk audit in the Bemiss neighborhood yesterday as part of our new walk audit pilot program! We want to thank those who joined us and offered valuable feedback. Ensuring walking routes in our community are safe and accessible for pedestrians is important for our community's overall safety. Stay tuned for more information about our next walk audit!

NEWS RELEASE: Spokane Regional Health District released a new, interactive respiratory illness dashboard that provides insights into COVID-19, flu, and RSV trends and their impacts in Spokane County. The new dashboard includes data on: - Emergency department visits with a diagnosed respiratory illness - Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 and flu - Long-term care outbreaks - COVID-19 and flu mortality rates - Virus levels in wastewater Learn more in our press release at: https://shorturl.at/cPoX2

The Spokane Regional Health District is hosting three virtual Town Halls for the public to learn more about and discuss the Treatment Services Feasibility Study. Three Town Halls have been scheduled to give you multiple opportunities to attend: Monday, June 17, 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 7-8 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 12-1 p.m. Utilizing Zoom, interested community members can learn more about the Feasibility Study and ask questions. SRHD’s Dr. Alicia Thompson, Administrative Officer, will present at the Town Halls. REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK: https://shorturl.at/jPIVr For more information, visit: SRHD Treatment Services: https://shorturl.at/Gxy9g Treatment Services Feasibility Study: https://shorturl.at/U4FhK

Looking for a new career path? Spokane Regional Health District has openings for many positions covering a range of different experiences and passions when it comes to public health. Check out what is available and apply today at: rb.gy/fg0yih

Preventing the spread of HIV and STIs is where our Disease Prevention & Response (DPR) Team comes in! Kaely works specifically to prevent the spread of Syphilis, which has seen a 50% increase from 2022 in both the primary and secondary stages of infection. Educating our community and connecting with healthcare providers to encourage testing are just a few of the ways staff on our DRP team, like Kaely, work to protect those in our community from transmittable infections. In 2023, our Disease Intervention Specialists ensured that nearly 90% of all syphilis cases diagnosed and investigated in Spokane County were adequately treated. Kaely's team also works to provide those who might be at greater risk of HIV with PrEP. In addition, they offer new syringes to other at-risk populations to prevent the spread of HIV and Hepatitis B and C through our Syringe Services program. During the month of June, our DPR team can be found out and about at Pride Month events offering educational resources on PrEP and HIV/STI testing. We’re thankful for all they do to keep our community safe and healthy! #NPHW Learn more at: https://ow.ly/wvSh50R7NOy Celebrate National Public Health Week with us at: https://srhd.org/nphw

Thank you to Spokane Valley Mayor Pam Haley for proclaiming April 1-7, 2024, as National Public Health Week! Administrative Officer Dr. Alicia Thompson and Director of Public Information & Government Affairs Kelli Hawkins were there to accept the proclamation on behalf of Spokane Regional Health District!