ALS: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Summer is unofficially here in the Inland Northwest and what better way to welcome it than to break out the barbecue grill! Grilling is a great way to cook a…

CHAS Health staff member examining a young patient

With it being National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), it is a great time to make sure we are promoting, encouraging, educating and reminding parents to have their children immunized. If…

Did you know March is National MS Education and Awareness Month? Multiple sclerosis affects more than 2.5 million people worldwide and is an unpredictable disease. I recently sat down with CHAS’ chief…

Did you know something as simple as talking to your baby can help them be more successful in school? 75% of your baby’s brain development occurs in the first 2…

Dr. Paul Farmer, cofounder of Partners in Health states, “The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” We gathered as…

This week the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration announced quality improvement award funding for Community Health Centers. There are 1,300 health centers across the nation, and CHAS is one of…

Chocolate Pudding “Cake” Try this quick and easy dessert, it’s great to take to a party and everyone will love it. Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 12 Ingredients: 30 graham…

Eating healthy can seem challenging even when a person does not have diabetes. See the recipe below for a diabetic friendly meal. Shrimp Fajitas Serve this dish with jicama sticks…

Did you know that in 2012, approximately 29.1 million Americans (or 9.3% of the population) had diabetes? Of the 29.1 million, 21.0 million were diagnosed and 8.1 were undiagnosed. What…

By now you have probably heard of the Ice Bucket Challenge, seen a few of your friends take the challenge, or perhaps have even taken it yourself. It’s certainly a…