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Multiple Foundations Invest in Student Wellness At CHAS Health’s School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs), care goes beyond checkups and prescriptions to meet students where they are with compassion and dignity. For…

A single‑story gray building labeled “CHAS Behavioral Health Center” sits along a wide street under a blue sky with scattered clouds. A white pickup truck is parked in front near marked parking spaces, and there are trees and neighboring houses in the background.

You can walk into either of our CHAS Behavioral Health Centers (CBHC) locations in Spokane or Lewiston for Behavioral Health and Substance Use Assessments, no appointment needed. Same-Day Access is…

A person sits beside a child who is lying on a couch under a blanket. The person holds a phone to their ear with one hand and places the other hand on the child’s forehead, as if checking for a fever. A pillow and a light knit blanket surround the child.

Pertussis, often called whooping cough, is an illness caused by a bacterial infection. While anyone can get it, babies are especially at risk because their airways are so small. Sadly, the…

Group photo of Gesa Credit Union and CHAS Health Foundation representatives holding a large sign recognizing a $75,000 multi‑year donation to the CHAS Health Foundation Employee Emergency Fund for 2025–2027, standing together indoors beneath wall text reading “Respect for Human Dignity.”

Gesa Credit Union’s Commitment to CHAS Health Staff At CHAS Health, our employees are the heartbeat of our mission, showing up every day to care for more than 122,000 patients…

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…