A new report by the pharmaceutical provider NiceRx ranked Washington and Idaho sixth and seventh respectively for states with the highest prevalence of mental health problems. It ranked each state… Continue Reading Analysis Ranks Read More
A photo of the new dental operatory at the Snake River Community Clinic in Lewiston. Courtesy of the Snake River Community Clinic. Read The Snake River Community Clinic in Lewiston… Continue Reading Community Clinic Expands Dental ServicesRead More
Travis Myklebust pulls out different components of what he calls the “big three” for overdose responses: the drug box, which includes injectable Naloxone, the airway bank, and the cardiac and… Continue Reading Lewiston Saw More Overdoses, Deaths Read More
An ultrasound machine sits beside an exam table at WISH Medical in Moscow. Photo by Rachel Sun Listen As Idaho — and the nation — approach restricting abortion rights, two… Continue Reading Evaluating The Role Of Religiously Based Sexual Read More
Board members Alisa Anderson speaks to neighbors about the Oxford House planned near their homes in northeast Moscow on Bitterroot Street at a board meeting May 10. Listen Some local… Continue Reading Recovery Center Closes on Oxford HouseRead More
Health Education Specialist Caitlin Rusche demonstrates how to administer Narcan during a training session Wednesday at the Latah Recovery Center. Photo by Zach Wilkinson/The Lewiston Tribune Listen According data, from… Continue Reading Idaho Adds Read More
Randy Brooks, profesor de la Universidad de Idaho y especialista en extensión forestal, posa para un retrato en el edificio de la Facultad de Recursos Naturales. Zach Wilkinson/The Lewiston Tribune.… Read More
Randy Brooks, a University of Idaho professor and extension forestry specialist, poses for a portrait in the College of Natural Resources building. Zach Wilkinson/The Lewiston Tribune Listen Randy Brooks, a… Continue Read More
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… Continue Reading Pullman Regional Names Incoming CEORead More
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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… Continue Reading Experts Weigh In On 2nd Booster For 50+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… Continue Reading Tracking COVID Through Wastewater in IdahoRead 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… Continue Reading Fundraising To Modernize Pullman 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… Continue Reading Inland NW Health Care 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… Continue Reading Sam’s Law Passes In WA LegislatureRead 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… Continue Reading Grieving During The Pandemic – Part TwoRead 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… Continue Reading Grieving During The Pandemic – Part OneRead 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