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Spokane healthcare providers discuss when to seek medical care
SPOKANE, Wash. – Amid rising illness rates, local healthcare providers are advising residents on when to seek medical care. Dr. Amy Anderson, a family physician at Rockwood Multicare Quail Run Family Medicine, emphasized the importance of using available healthcare resources. "We have excellent triage nurses who can really help direct what the right place for you to seek care may be," she said.
KREM2
Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital patient named Children's Miracle Network National Champion
SPOKANE, Wash. — A patient at Providence Sacred Heart Children's Hospital has been named a 2026 Children’s Miracle Network National Champion. The hospital said the patient, whose name is Mira, is one of 20 national champions from across the country representing the millions of children who receive care at Children’s Miracle Network hospitals in the U.S. and Canada.
FOX 28 Spokane
New program equips paramedics for pre-hospital blood transfusions
A new program is making waves in emergency medical care by equipping paramedics with the ability to provide blood transfusions before patients reach the hospital. This initiative is made possible through a $50 million funding boost from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The funding aims to train and...
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Inland Journal: A Spokane task force hones in on community health and safety improvements
Spokane’s Safe and Healthy Task Force was created last year to find new remedies to the region’s homelessness, mental health and substance abuse problems. The group hired a Florida-based consultant, retired Miami Judge Steven Leifman, to assess Spokane's health and public safety systems and recommend ways they could better work together.
KXLYcom 4 News Now
Spokane high schools expand healthcare access with on-site medical clinics
SPOKANE, Wash. — Parents no longer need to pull their children out of school for routine medical appointments, thanks to on-site healthcare clinics operating directly inside some Spokane Public Schools high schools. Ferris High School recently opened its CHAS Health clinic, joining three other district high schools that already...
KREM2
City of Spokane named in COVID-era eviction moratorium lawsuit
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City of Spokane named in lawsuit over COVID-era eviction moratorium
SPOKANE, Wash — Property owners across Washington are suing the City of Spokane, several other Washington cities and the governor for the COVID-era eviction moratorium that they allege stripped them of property rights and resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses. Court documents that KREM 2 obtained...
KXLYcom 4 News Now
SCRAPS halts dog adoptions following parvovirus outbreak
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service has suspended adult dog adoptions for at least two weeks after confirming five cases of canine parvovirus at its facility, according to a SCRAPS news release.
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East Adams Rural Healthcare avoids closure after financial turnaround
RITZVILLE, Wash. – East Adams Rural Healthcare (EARH) announced on Wednesday that the hospital is no longer at risk of closing after a strong financial performance in November and December. Previously, EARH issued a WARN notice indicating a risk of closure or bankruptcy by January 7 due to a...
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Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon Reservoir Report
Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon, located in Spokane, Washington, is a vital facility owned and regulated by the local government. This lagoon plays a crucial role in wastewater treatment and is state-regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology. With a hydraulic height of 18.1 feet and a structural height of 17.9 feet, this earth-type dam was completed in 1984 and has a normal storage capacity of 24.7 acre-feet.
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East Adams Rural Healthcare avoids closure after financial turnaround
RITZVILLE, Wash. – East Adams Rural Healthcare (EARH) announced on Wednesday that the hospital is no longer at risk of closing after a strong financial performance in November and December. Previously, EARH issued a WARN notice indicating a risk of closure or bankruptcy by January 7 due to a...
KXLYcom 4 News Now
Senior Living In4mation - Rylee on Cornerstone
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Senior Living In4mation - Level of Care
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Health assessment report for hospital in northeast Washington shows need as demand grows
Newport’s hospital has expanded its services in recent months, but a new market assessment shows additional needs to better support rural residents in northeast Washington and North Idaho. “Our community continues to grow as well, especially with us being located along a main route,” said Jenny Smith, public information...
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Starting 2026 with Free Workshops & Events for a Variety of Interests
For the start of 2026, we’re offering a variety of online and in-person events and workshops covering a variety of interests. Catch a few author talks while snug and warm at home. Head to the library and online for programs featuring cooking and food. Get a boost of creativity...