Public Health

Both states saw steady or increased funding for public health, but Idaho still among lowest for vaccinations.

(Runtime 1:08) A few days ago, Finley resident Scott Matthews was at the local general store. He ran into someone who asked him to smell their…

A couple of blocks off U.S. Route 12 in Walla Walla, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart has been treating people with substance use disorder for over a decade. But, for years, the nonprofit was unable to quickly offer a proven treatment for opioid use disorder: medication-assisted treatment.Staffers would have to arrange for patients to get an assessment with a trained substance use professional elsewhere to start the medication. Getting that assessment, and then, getting started on the medication, buprenorphine, used to take weeks.

An assessment by the Asotin County Health District shows that mental health, housing and aging in place, along with substance use, are some of the largest health issues facing the community.

Residents in north central Idaho have the chance to influence what health and social service programs are available in their community through the end of March.

Providers say education, building trust among communities and building out mobile response teams are top priorities

Washington's legislature adjourned its 2023 regular session with a new two-year state budget, alongside dozens of policy changes focused on housing, health care and public safety – and a surprising last-minute bill failure.

(Runtime 0:51)One week after the reservoir breach, some Lewiston residents will have to continue boiling their water.Dustin Johnson, the city’s public…

When the COVID-19 pandemic reached the Inland Northwest almost three years ago, Dr. Max Williams started seeing a change in some of his patients that shocked him: People he had treated successfully for years no longer trusted him.

(Runtime :54)In May, Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill authorizing a change to how health districts are governed starting next year. This change will…