Spokane Regional Health District

05/29/2026

NEWS RELEASE: The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air) and Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) are joining other agencies across the Pacific Northwest to promote smoke preparedness during Smoke Ready Week, June 1-5, with daily tips and resources to prepare for summer’s potential wildfire smoke.

Learn more at: https://srhd.org/news/are-you-smoke-ready

05/29/2026

Did you know there are mobile apps that can offer you support and guidance as you quit using ni****ne products? Yep!

Understand your ni****ne use patterns and find tips, resources and inspiration to help you work through your quit plan. Learn more at: https://smokefree.gov/tools-tips

05/29/2026

To flush or not to flush. While it might seem OK to flush certain items down the toilet, it’s best to reserve the “bathroom throne” for human waste and toilet paper only.

Items like cooking grease or oil, non-flushable wipes, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, medications, and household chemicals should never be flushed down the toilet.

Learn more about how to care for your septic system at: https://ow.ly/iMz650Z5GE5

05/29/2026

High winds, thunderstorms, and hail are expected tonight. In the event of a power outage, here are a few resources to keep your household safe:

Run a generator safely: https://ow.ly/11pA50Z5q14
Keeping refrigerated food safe: https://ow.ly/SPo450XKFeZ

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Idaho, Montana and Washington until 12 AM PDT. Prepare for the potential of severe weather into tonight!

05/28/2026

Join us on Friday, June 5, at the Northeast Community Center to learn about ways to prevent gun violence in Spokane County. We’ll be giving away 100 firearm lockboxes and sharing resources on firearm safety.

Our Medical Reserve Corps volunteers will also be offering a Stop the Bleed training and Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) su***de prevention training.

Attendees are encouraged to wear orange in support of gun violence awareness during Wear Orange Weekend (June 5–7). Learn more and register at: https://ow.ly/klTx50Z5iZK

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Recovery is real and support is just a call away! Thinking about starting treatment? We’re here to answer your questions and help you take that first step—at your pace.

Call us today to learn more at (509) 324-1420 📞

05/27/2026

You might know about hepatitis A, B, and C, but did you know there is hepatitis D?

The hepatitis D virus can also cause damage and inflammation of the liver, but only people who have hepatitis B are at risk for contracting hepatitis D.

Those with hepatitis B who have traveled out of the country, were born abroad, or have chronic symptoms of the virus should consider asking their healthcare provider for hepatitis D testing.

Learn more at: https://ow.ly/iRlS50Z4VNu

05/27/2026

On today’s Facebook Live, Health Officer Dr. Francisco Velázquez is joined by Danny Scalise, SRHD’s new administrative officer, to learn more about his passion for public health and what he looks forward to as he begins leading the agency.

05/22/2026

It’s National Don’t Fry Day! Today is a reminder that as we gear up for summer and the warmer weather that comes with it, that we also consider how to protect our skin from the sun's UV rays.

While there are many benefits to getting outdoors and enjoying a little vitamin D, overexposure to the sun’s UV rays can lead not only to a bad sunburn but to an increased risk of skin cancer.

Here are a few tips to enjoy the sun safely:

✅ Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 every two hours.
✅ Wear a wide-brimmed hat to cover areas more likely to be overexposed to the sun, such as your ears, nose, and forehead.
✅ Wear sunglasses that block UVA and UVB rays.
✅ Take breaks from the sun and spend time in the shade.
✅ Choose darker-colored clothing made from tighter woven fabric.

Learn more at: https://ow.ly/AnAN50Z3lml