Our Kids: Our Business - Luncheon and Reception
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join Our Kids: Our Business for a luncheon and evening reception to raise awareness of local prevention efforts.
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Ch, ch, ch, ch, changes
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Taking a moment to celebrate the accomplishments of BHT over the past two and half years, and announcing some changes.
Read MoreThree Educational Days of Youth Substance Use Prevention Talks
/With recent and continual legislative changes around recreational marijuana, privatized liquors sales, and vaping products, Washington State is facing a unique set of challenges for youth substance abuse prevention.
In response, Spokane Regional Health District will be hosting 3 free community events centered around the changing landscape of substance abuse. Each event will feature keynote presentations from Jason Kilmer & Shannon Bailie of the University of Washington’s Health and Wellness program.
Alcohol, Marijuana, and Mental Health: What everyone needs to know
Wednesday April 20th from 7:00pm – 8:30PM
Shadle Park Highschool Auditorium
4327 N. Ash St., Spokane, WA 99205
This community forum is especially relevant for parents, and anyone in our community who works with youth. The keynote presentation will break down the “Top 10 Things Everyone Needs to Know” about youth substance use, and then transition to a Q&A session themed around what we can do to support youth in our community. As this is a community forum, your participation is greatly needed. Please spread the word!
Building a Healthy YOUth: The Changing Landscape of Substance Use Symposium
Thursday, April 21, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
South Eastern Washington University Campus (SEWC)
(Riverpoint Campus), Room 122
Spokane, WA 99201
This full day symposium targets community members who work with youth in a substance use prevention or intervention capacity. It will focus heavily on discussing the current landscape of state policy, giving exposure to new research and methods to reduce youth substance use, and establishing a greater network of collaboration between partners in the Better Health Together region. There will be two keynote speakers in the morning, and an afternoon of breakout session. Event is free, but please register here.
An Introduction to Brief Intervention Strategies & Motivational Interviewing for School Professionals
Friday, April 22, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Spokane Regional Health District
1101 W. College Ave., Room 122, Spokane, WA 99201
Targeting school professionals and anyone who works with youth in an intervention capacity, this workshop will share tools for how to have a non-judgmental, non-confrontational conversation with young people about substance use. Space is limited, register here.
Thank you to SRHD for hosting these important conversations. If you have any questions please contact Paige McGowan.
Save the Date: Pre-Diabetes & Weight Management Symposium
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Bringing awareness to the threatening epidemic of diabetes.
Read MoreHealth Affairs on Accountable Communities of Health
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A recent headline in the Health Affairs Blog is generating some much needed buzz around addressing social determinants of health.
Read MoreReducing Avoidable Hospital Readmissions
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A giant “woohoo!” for our Hospitals in the region. HSS finds hospital readmission rates have fallen sharply since the passing of the Affordable Care Act.
Read MoreBHT Board Member wins Leaders in Health Care Award
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Tom Martin honored as Outstanding Health Care Executive Outside the Puget Sound Region by Seattle Business magazine
Read MoreJump-start your construction career
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Inland Northwest AGC's Construction Pre-Apprentice Training Program: a 25 day course that will jumpstart your career in construction.
Read MoreYour child is healthier with a healthy mouth
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February is Children’s Dental Health Month. Celebrate by keeping your kids’ mouths healthy. Tooth decay is an infection that can cause unnecessary pain.
Read MoreThe Journey of the Possible
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I must admit I am a political junkie. I love to track the caucuses, primaries and the legislative comings and goings, and, of late, our city and county politics has been rather fun to watch as well.
Read MoreTen quittin' kittens making a new start in 2016
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Quitting tobacco is hard. These kittens are here help.
Read MoreGuest Blog: Community connections for children with special health care needs
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I have two children, both of whom occupy varying points on the autism spectrum (often depending on the day) with some other health issues thrown into the mix. As they have grown, so have their amazing personalities and so have the challenges.
Read MoreRural Providers must participate in CMS quality measurement and improvement
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According to a report released by the National Quality Forum (NQF) Rural Health Committee, “Participation in CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) quality measurement and quality improvement programs is mandatory for all rural providers.”
Read MoreSummer Internships for High School Students Interested in Health
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Project H.O.P.E. offers paid summer internships for high school students interested in exploring a variety of careers in the health care field. The internships are up to six weeks in length for 20 hours per week.
Read MoreSHA Provides Rental Assistance for 2016
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Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) will accept online pre-applications for The 2016 Open Waiting List of the Housing Choice Voucher Program from 12 a.m. on January 19 to 3 p.m. on January 21.
The pre-application can be found at www.spokanehousing.org.
Only one pre-application per household will be accepted. Applications must be at least 18 years old. Pre-applications will be placed on the waiting list by time and date of receipt of the pre-application and preference. Applicants without a preference will be placed at the bottom of the waiting list according the date of receipt of the application.
Preferences are:
- A family whose head, cohead, spouse, or sole member is a person with disabilities; two or more persons with disabilities living together; or one or more persons with disabilities living with one or more live-in aides.
- A family whose head, cohead, spouse, or sole member is a person who is at least 62 years of age; two or more persons who are at least 62 years of age living together; or one or more persons who are at least 62 years of age living with one or more live-in aides.
- Applicant families with dependent children. Preferences will be verified and must be valid when an applicant reaches the top of the waiting list.
For assistance applying online, visit:
- SHA at 55 West Mission during regular lobby hours (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday).
- SHA’s booth at Homeless Connect on January 19 at Salvation Army, 222 East Indiana Avenue.
Note: After placement on the 2016 waiting list, applicants must notify Spokane Housing Authority of any mailing address changes in writing otherwise you may be removed from the waiting list.
Getting the high-value care you deserve
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In health care, high-value care means receiving high-quality care at the right price that leads to the best possible health outcome and reflects your values and needs. We put a lot of work into finding value when it comes to other major purchases. We should all be savvy shoppers when it comes to our health, too. You have the right to demand high-value care at every step.
Read MoreINHS Offers Free Diabetes Workshop
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This January, Inland Northwest Health Services (INHS) is offering a free six-week workshop for individuals who want to take control of their diabetes. Family members and caregivers are also welcome.
Read MoreRural Quality is Subpar According to the AHRQ
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One of the discussions in our region is about how rural areas score in quality? Well, according to Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Chartbook on Rural Health, not too good.
Read MoreGuest Blog: Using health care dollars wisely
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The price of health care in Washington state is all over the map. In fact, some health care providers charge as much as twice (or more) than what other providers charge for the same procedure, such as joint replacement or the birth of a child, even though the patients they see aren’t any sicker.
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