Our network

Health

First Seasonal Case of Influenza in Spokane County

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011, 6:08pm

The first local case of Influenza B has hit Spokane. Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) reports it was diagnosed in a Spokane County child using a rapid flu test at Valley Hospital. They added that the diagnosis was not culture confirmed.

Kim Papich, SRHD, says Influenza A is more common in Spokane County than B, but it’s not unheard of.

“During the flu season, we’ll still see more A than B. There is no difference in symptoms,” Papich explained.

During the last flu season, 146 people were hospitalized in the county because of the flu. This season, they’re hoping to protect more people from the flu and make sure they know there’s still plenty of vaccines remaining and time to get a flu shot.

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Jay and Kevin's Food Drive And Slim's Mustache

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Monday, October 24th, 2011, 3:36pm
Jay and Kevin's Food Drive And Slim's Mustache

The thousands of fan who listen to Jay and Kevin on 99.9 Coyote Country every morning know those guys are entertaining. And this week, they're bound to entertain even more as they head out of studio and into the Tomato Street parking lot at Francis and Division in North Spokane. I can only imagine the shenanigans about to take place.

They're there collecting food for their annual food drive. It started today and runs all week. The food and cash will go to Second Harvest. You can drop by and say hello to the guys and leave some food while you're at it.

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Sunrise Elementary Students Do Laps For Health

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer
Friday, October 21st, 2011, 3:50pm
Sunrise Elementary Students Do Laps For Health

Hundreds of students gathered at the starting line today to launch Sunrise Elementary’s Recess Runners Club. Superman-- rather Eric Kramer, 3rd grade teacher, led the crowd of 565 excited kids onto the playground. The Superman cape could have fooled them.

Kramer tells them, “I started running when I was in 4th grade. I’ve been running ever since and I’m not in 4th grade anymore.”

They’re starting healthy habits now that will last a lifetime.

“We’ll be running laps around the playground building up their cardiovascular health and building a strong body and mind.” Kramer said.

It’s a program that was started with the help of a $2,000 grant from ING Bank.

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Positive Changes To Raise Cancer Awareness

Submitted by Robyn Nance, Good Morning Northwest Anchor
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 11:53am
Positive Changes To Raise Cancer Awareness

Positive Changes Hypnosis Centers has agreed to donate 15% of the proceeds of their ‘Coping with Cancer’ program purchased in the month of October to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society to help support Breast Cancer Awareness.

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Positive Changes Hypnosis hopes to generate more awareness through monetary support and help patients stricken with cancer deal with the mental and emotional aspects of this disease.

The company's success in helping individuals reduce weight and stop smoking as well as improve their personal well-being has produced thousands of success stories here in the Northwest for over 10 years.

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Birth Film Festival

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Friday, October 14th, 2011, 3:12pm
Birth Film Festival

While most American women deliver their children at a hospital among nurses and doctors, it's not everyone. I delivered that way, but I also know family friends who delivered all of their children from home. I have a friend who plans to deliver with the help of a mid-wife. Childbirth options abound, but not everyone knows that.

So, Bloom Spokane is hosting it's first-ever Birth Film Festival Saturday. It will showcase what it calls "the best and most amazing films about pregnancy, birth and babies around the world". The idea is to educate families about local birth options and provide resources to help them make informed health care decisions.

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Do You Know When To Go To The ER?

Submitted by Robyn Nance, Good Morning Northwest Anchor
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011, 8:12am
Do You Know When To Go To The ER?

How do you know when to go to your doctor vs. urgent care vs. the emergency room? You can find out. You're invited to a special Healthy Woman Lunch and Learn. It's a lunchtime discussion with a Spokane Valley Hospital Emergency Room physician about appropriate times to seek ER care for you and your family,

It's Thursday, September 22nd from noon to 1 pm at the Valley Hospital Education Center.

Lunch is free and there are door prizes!

It's best to RSVP

View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Firefighters Hit the Streets for Spare Change

Submitted by Judy Schmitz, Community Events
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011, 11:42am
Firefighters Hit the Streets for Spare Change

It's only a few days away, but if you start saving your change you'll be ready for the Fill-the-Boot for MDA which is happening this Saturday, September 17.  The City of Spokane, Spokane County and Spokane Valley Firefighters will be volunteering their time to raise money for local families affected with neuromuscular disease and they are asking for your help!

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter