Neighbors Question Recovery Center Board On ‘Oxford House’ Continue Reading Neighbors Question Recovery Center Board On ‘Oxford House’Read More
CHAS Staff Say Unhoused Patients Need More Affordable Housing, Mental Health Services Continue Reading CHAS Staff Say Unhoused Patients Need More Affordable Housing, Mental Health ServicesRead More
Matt Forge was named Pullman Regional Hospital’s incoming CEO After more than a year of searching, the Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners has named Matt Forge the incoming Chief Executive Officer. Forge will arrive in August, and serve in an assistant role under the current CEO, Scott Adams. The official transfer of duties takes… Read More
Programa en Idaho ofrece pañales y toallitas gratis a madres que dejen de fumar Continue Reading Programa en Idaho ofrece pañales y toallitas gratis a madres que dejen de fumarRead More
Local Health Care Provider Says Rate Of Homeless Patients Increased During Pandemic Continue Reading Local Health Care Provider Says Rate Of Homeless Patients Increased During PandemicRead More
Idaho Program Offers Free Diapers, Wipes To Mothers Who Quit Smoking Continue Reading Idaho Program Offers Free Diapers, Wipes To Mothers Who Quit SmokingRead More
Unlike other sober houses, Oxford houses are maintained entirely by their residents. New members have to be voted in with at least 80% approval by current members, and are expected to contribute financially, and to household duties. Continue Read More
Cornelia Kirchhoff is the assistant director at the Washington State University Psychology Clinic. She’s noticed a significant increase in the number of people seeking ADHD testing in the past year. Continue Reading Long Wait Times, Provider Shortages Read More
When COVID-19 reached the inland Northwest two years ago, more people took to the great outdoors. The number of visitors to Elk River skyrocketed, and many residents became nervous about exposure to the virus. Continue Read More
The FDA has approved a 2nd COVID booster shot for people 50 and older CREDIT: Grant Hindsley/AFP via Getty Images Listen NWPB’s Rachel Sun talks to experts about the FDA approval of a 2nd COVID booster shot for people 50 and older / Runtime – 3:53 Read The FDA approved a second coronavirus booster shot… Read More
Studies of COVID in wastewater can help predict outbreaks Listen Rachel Sun reports on how scientists at the University of Idaho are tracking COVID through wastewater / Runtime – 1:46 Read Wastewater testing at the University of Idaho is helping to pave the way for a new method of tracking and predicting spikes in COVID-19… Read More
A fundraiser is planned to raise needed money for modernization at Pullman Regional Hospital Listen Rachel Sun reports on efforts to raise money to modernize Pullman Regional Hospital / Runtime – 1:25 Read After canceling the event last year due to COVID-19, Pullman Regional Hospital will hold its 15th annual fundraising gala on May 14th… Read More
Inland NW health care providers reassess how they provide care following 2 years of the COVID pandemic Listen NWPB’s Rachel Sun reports on how Inland NW health care providers have been impacted after 2 years of the COVID pandemic / Runtime – 1:43 Read It’s been almost two years since the first COVID-19 case was… Read More
A receptionist at Planned Parenthood Spokane talks to a coworker Listen: Reporter Rachel Sun on the impact of planned restrictive abortion laws in Idaho / Runtime: 1:56 READ In continued efforts to limit abortions in Idaho, state Legislators are taking another cue from Texas lawmakers on the private enforcement of abortion bans with Senate Bill… Read More
Sam Martinez. Courtesy of Jolayne Houtz/Martinez family Listen Read A Washington state bill to increase transparency, education and intervention for hazing at colleges and universities will soon be on its way to the Governor’s desk following unanimous approval on the Senate floor Thursday. The law, Bill 1751, is dubbed the “Sam’s Law Act.” Named after… Read More
In happier times – Theda Killgore with her great-granddaughter Chelsea Listen Read During the pandemic, many people who lost loved ones had limited access to say their final goodbyes due to health restrictions at hospitals and assisted living facilities. When 89-year-old Theda Killgore was hospitalized two years ago for pneumonia, her family was given one… Read More
Nan Orton sits at her kitchen table with photos of her parents. Photo by Austin Johnson/Lewiston Tribune Listen Read During the pandemic, many people who lost loved ones had limited access to say their final goodbyes due to health restrictions at hospitals and assisted living facilities. Now, some of those families are sharing their stories.… Read More
Social support for middle-aged Native Americans goes a long way in mitigating the physical effects of mental health problems. Continue Reading Social Support Associated With Native American Health OutcomesRead More
Walking into the Latah Recovery Center on any given day, visitors will find volunteers helping three or four clients through peer mentorship services, connections to anonymous support groups or other resources. Continue Reading Peer Coaching And Read More
When February was dedicated as American Heart Month over 50 years ago, it followed a steep rise in heart disease in the 20th century. Continue Reading How To Have A Healthy HeartRead More
Two years after its creation, recommendations by the Idaho Behavioral Health Council are on their way to the Legislature this year. Some of that legislation includes a goal to streamline the civil commitment process, says State Senator David Nelson of Moscow. Read More
Idaho reached record levels of COVID-19 testing positivity at 38.8% last week, said Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist at a press briefing Tuesday. Continue Reading Idaho hits record for COVID-19 positivityRead More
Idaho’s Southwest Health District has moved to crisis standard of care this week due to a shortage in both hospital staff and blood supplies as COVID-19 cases rise. If things continue as they are, the rest of the state may soon follow. Read More
It was the evening of Jan. 6 when Katherine Ripley’s husband, Ian, noticed something was wrong with his wife. The couple called 911. Katie walked into the ambulance on her own, talking with Ian and EMTs. A few hours later, she was incoherent. Continue Reading Search Read More
When Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died in a hazing related incident at his fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega, 15 current and former ATO members were charged with furnishing liquor to minors, a gross misdemeanor. Continue Reading Read More
After 25 years, a $608,100 purchase by the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) tribe to buy back a collection of artifacts was returned this November by the Ohio History Connection. Continue Reading Historical Society Returns Over 600k To Nez Read More
Anthropology research at Washington State University is helping the Kalispel Tribe bring traditional foods back to its community. Continue Reading WSU Anthropologists Work with Kalispel Tribe to Learn About Traditional FoodsRead More
A new policy at Washington State University is breaking ground for its requirement that the university consult, and gain consent from tribal groups impacted by university research, infrastructure projects and other activities that affect them. Read More
Although students at Washington State University returned to campus this fall, technology and many of the remote teaching strategies used during the pandemic are likely here to stay. Continue Reading Online Learning Continues Even With In-Class Read More
Although students at Washington State University returned to campus this fall, technology and many of the remote teaching strategies used during the pandemic are likely here to stay. Continue Reading Online Learning Tech Continues in Read More
A Washington State University research team has received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a fellowship to cross-train eight graduate doctoral students in artificial intelligence, data science and engineering. Read More
For those seeking routine health care services in the Palouse and Lewis Clark Valley, affording those services is often out of reach. Continue Reading A Lack Of Affordable Health Care In The Lewis Clark Valley And On The Read More
Students and staff at Washington State University are celebrating Native Heritage Month with events honoring Native heritage. Continue Reading Celebrating Native Heritage Month at WSURead More
Employers in foodservice are having difficulty filling positions. At WSU Dining Services, that difficulty led to the closure of a coffee shop, limited hours for markets and cutback on catering services. Continue Reading Food-Service Worker Shortage Affecting Read More
State farmers lack market reports, data, loan services, Continue Reading Federal Shutdown Creates Uncertainty In Wheat MarketsRead More
