Health and Fitness

CHAS Health recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get an annual flu shot to lower the risk of getting the flu and limit flu exposure to others. Seasonal…

Clusters of bright pink lilac blossoms fill the frame, with soft green foliage in the background creating a colorful, springtime scene.

Warm weather is right around the corner, which means fun in the sun and opening doors and windows to get some fresh air. But that also means the outdoors get…

A pair of hands dispenses a small amount of lotion or cream from a white squeeze tube onto an open palm against a bright yellow background.

Let’s take a closer look at skin health, which becomes particularly crucial during the winter months. The air holds less moisture, and the dry conditions can cause our protective barrier…

A colorful “Back to School Health Checklist” graphic features a cartoon mascot wearing a white coat and stethoscope while holding a sign. The checklist highlights well‑child checks, dental exams and cleanings, sports physicals, and immunizations. The sign includes contact information and the CHAS Health website for scheduling appointments.

You might think it’s too early to think about the upcoming school year, but now is a great time to schedule a well-child check for your children before the classes…

A wide view of the Spokane River showcases a waterfall in the foreground, a bridge spanning the river, and the historic Washington Water Power brick building along the riverbank. Trees, buildings, and a clear blue sky complete the scene.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning from July 20 until July 22 in the Inland Northwest. Temperatures are expected to exceed over 100 degrees. Here are…

Chazzy wearing a white coat and stethoscope cheers along the Bloomsday race route in Spokane as runners pass by on the street. A brick building, skywalk, and additional participants and spectators are visible in the background.

This weekend the streets of Spokane will be filled with thousands of runners for the 47th annual Bloomsday. As you get ready to run, walk, or jog the 12k race,…

As we prepare to celebrate our favorite ‘love’ holiday, February is also a time to focus on the organ that keeps us alive, the heart. Heart disease is the leading…

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…

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…

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…