Health and Fitness
Fall Vaccines: Stay Healthy and Protected
As we welcome the fall season, it is time to think about getting your flu shot. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose,…
Read MoreBack to School Summer Checklist
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…
Read MoreHeat Warning for Inland Northwest
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…
Read MoreTips for a Healthy and Fun Bloomsday
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,…
Read MoreCelebrate Your Healthy During National Heart Month
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…
Read MoreRadical Roots- What’s Going on Underground!
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…
Read MoreFlu Vaccination | Protect Yourself and Others
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…
Read MoreWildfire Season
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…
Read MoreSeasonal Allergies Are Here
Warm weather is finally here, which means fun in the sun and opening doors and windows to get some fresh air. But that also means the outdoors get into our…
Read MoreNational Nutrition Month
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…
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