Spokane prescription program reducing ER visits
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Access to low-cost and free meds reduces ER and hospital visits, a recent study shows.
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Bill to Strengthen Prevention Against Youth Vaping
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Governor Inslee signs bill to strengthen protections for youth against the sale and use of e-cigarettes and vapor products.
Read MoreNewport Community Hospital: Free Screening Clinic
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If you know anyone 18 years and under living with orthopedic conditions, spinal cord injuries, cleft lip and palate, or burn injuries, please let them know about this free screening clinic.
Read MoreCounty Health Rankings show great improvements in Lincoln County
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In the newly released 7th edition of the county by county ranking report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Lincoln county ranked among the top 10 counties in Washington State and achieved the highest rank in the BHT region for health outcomes.
Read MoreMoney Matters: An Introduction to Behavior and Money
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Join Spokane CASH Coalition and Bank On Spokane for Money Matters and develop the tools needed to aid clients in managing and overcoming daily financial challenges.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreCh, 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.
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