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Sliced beets rest on a small wooden cutting board, with whole beets and their leafy stems laid out behind it on a rustic wooden surface.

By Jen Loweree MS, RD, CDCES Root vegetables grow underground (like sweet potatoes, parsnips, and bulbs like onions and garlic). Because roots absorb the water and nutrients that feed…

We are less than two months from General Election Day on November 7th. If you aren’t already, now is the time to get registered to vote. Here’s what you need…

Wildfire season is here. To prepare for the hazy skies that will interrupt your summer fun, here are some tips to keep yourself and your family safe. WHAT IS WILDFIRE…

A promotional banner for National Health Center Week features a highway graphic overlaid on a map with a large shield‑style sign reading “Community Health Centers: The Roadmap to a Stronger America.” The banner includes the event dates August 6–12, 2023, the hashtag #NHCW23, the website healthcenterweek.org, and logos for the Health Center Advocacy Network and the National Association of Community Health Centers.

National Health Center Week (NHCW) is an annual celebration raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades. Community Health Centers (CHCs) are…

An adult fastens the front buckle of a child’s bright yellow life jacket while standing on a dock beside a calm lake. The child faces forward with hands resting at their sides, and the water and distant tree line appear in the background.

The sun is finally out, and we should go outside! The warmer months are an excellent opportunity to explore, play, and learn in the great outdoors. Here are a few…

By Alison Fenske, MS RDN According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 25% of Americans skip breakfast for various reasons. Often, it’s a combination of a lack of appetite,…

A National Weather Service graphic displays forecast high temperatures compared with record highs for Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20 2023. Cities listed include Spokane, Lewiston, Pullman, Omak, Ephrata, and Wenatchee. Several forecast temperatures are highlighted to indicate potential new records. The bottom of the graphic shows the National Weather Service Spokane, WA label with the issue time and date.

The National Weather Service is forecasting record heat in the Inland Northwest. Temperatures will be in the high 80’s and low 90’s. Cooling off can be a challenge, particularly for…

By Keli Smith, CDE Started in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition MonthB is celebrated in March every year. This year marks the 50th anniversary of bringing…

A child and an adult practice yoga poses together in a living room, standing on the floor near a sofa and large windows.

The beginning of a new year is a great time to focus on physical activity for the entire family. Regular physical activity has many benefits for overall health. Exercise can…

Today, CHAS Health and communities across the nation honor those who have died during the year while experiencing homelessness by hosting a Homeless Memorial. This annual tradition brings together local community…