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Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans is now open! If you buy health insurance through Washington Healthplanfinder, here’s what you need to know: What’s Changing with Insurance…

Who Should Get a Flu Shot? CHAS Health recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get an annual flu shot to lower the risk of getting the flu and…

Arial view of Ferris High School in Spokane, WA

We’re thrilled to share that our new School-Based Health Center at Ferris High School is officially open and ready to welcome students and staff! CHAS Health’s 5th SBHC expands our…

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Get Ready to Vote in the General Election It’s time to make sure you’re registered to vote. Here’s what you need to know to get started. What’s on the Ballot?…

A yellow lunch container holds sandwich halves with lettuce and sliced filling, along with strawberries, apple slices, nuts, and small pieces of fruit. The container sits on a colorful surface scattered with school supplies, including scissors, rulers, binder clips, a paint palette, and a backpack strap.

As backpacks get packed and schools bells ring again, it’s time to think about one of the most important parts of the school day: lunch! A nutritious lunch fuels your…

An illustrated figure with a pink body covered in red circular spots raises one arm while surrounded by green virus‑shaped icons on a light green background, representing measles symptoms.

Measles: What You Should Know Measles spreads very easily through the air when someone who has it coughs or sneezes. You can get sick just by being in the same…

Two hands gently cup a pair of pink breast cancer awareness ribbons, one small and one larger, placed on a light fabric surface.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States. Regular screening can detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable. Early-stage breast cancer often has…

Every child deserves access to nutritious meals—especially during the summer months when school is out and food insecurity is on the rise. Thankfully there are free summer food programs available…

Men’s Health Month: Take Charge of Your HealthJune is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the unique health challenges men face, and to encourage men of all…

An aerial view of downtown Spokane, Washington, shows buildings, bridges, and the Spokane River under heavy smoke or haze. The reduced visibility creates a muted, gray atmosphere across the cityscape and surrounding hills.

Temperatures are rising across the Inland Northwest, and with the heat comes an increased risk of wildfires. To help residents prepare, the Washington Department of Ecology and other state agencies…