Post Falls Veterans Home opens to provide medical, supportive care for local veterans
POST FALLS, Idaho --- A new place for veterans to receive medical and supportive care in Idaho opens on Veterans Day in Post Falls. Run…
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Washington lawmakers propose law to prevent period-tracking apps, crisis pregnancy centers from releasing user info
In the wake of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, two Washington lawmakers are partnering with Washington's attorney general to put more protections in place for people's private health data.
'Build this network': Mobile clinic brings healthcare to rural communities
FAIRFIELD, Wash. -- Not everyone has access to healthcare, so a community partnership is filling the need. The Range Community Clinic and Washington State University are bringing care to…
Washington joins other states in support of DOJ's challenge to Idaho abortion ban
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington is joining 21 other states in filing a court brief supporting the Justice Department’s lawsuit challenging Idaho’s abortion ban. …
New telehealth service will expand COVID-19 treatment access
The Washington State Department of Health has launched a new telehealth service option, and it's free.
New Washington law grants access to free healthcare
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- New legislation begins Friday, granting millions of people living in Washington access to free healthcare. The legislation was requested by Attorney General Bob Ferguson, and requires hospitals to provide more financial assistance to those in need.…
Hiring challenges force healthcare systems to find new ways to treat patients
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The pandemic has exposed healthcare providers to unprecedented stress, but it also exposed systems to new ways of treating patients in…
Wake Up Call giving free coffee to healthcare workers Friday
SPOKANE, Wash. – Healthcare workers drink free at Wake Up Call on Friday! May 6 is National Nurses Day and to celebrate, the local coffee chain is offering free 12 oz drip coffees or $1 12 oz vanilla lattes to…
Local Planned Parenthood seeing an increase in calls following leaked Supreme Court opinion
The Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho has seen more calls after the recent leaked Supreme Court opinion on Roe vs. Wade.
'Washington state is a pro-choice state': Inslee, local leaders vow to support abortion rights
SEATTLE, Wash. -- State and federal leaders ensured Washingtonians will not lose their access to safe abortion services during a pro-choice rally in Seattle Tuesday afternoon. "Washington state…
Providence hospital aims to solve a staffing crisis with 'earn while you learn' program
SPOKANE, Wa. -- We've talked quite a bit about the staffing issues hospitals had during the pandemic, and it's not a new issue. Staffing…
Senate to discuss healthcare safe staffing standards bill on Thursday
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington Senate will have an executive session on the healthcare safe staffing standards bill Thursday. House Bill 1868 would focus on easing patient loads for healthcare workers, meaning hospitals could get fined for giving nurses/doctors too…
COVID cases are declining but hospitals still face staffing shortages
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Washington's mask mandate is lifting in one month and hospitals are slowly emerging and overcoming the omicron wave. Cases are declining and elective…
'Don't think we're there yet': Local hospitals prepared to perform elective surgeries, worry about fewer restrictions
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The governor says Washington is on its way out of the pandemic. While everyone wants to see that happen, local hospitals are worried it…
No Surprises Act aims to lessen costs of medical bills
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If hospitals ever surprised you with extra bills, the No Surprises Act will now abolish those costs. Most health care providers add extra medical costs to individuals who are not a part of their health care network.…
Providence's new CEO brings more than 35 years of experience to the job
The health care provider announced on Wednesday that Susan Stacey was selected to serve as the area's chief executive.
US Department of Defense team at Providence helping with COVID patients
There is a team of 20 of them here on a 30-day mission at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center to help the staff there battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Misinformation leads to animosity toward Idaho health care workers
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A constant barrage of misinformation has Idaho health care workers facing increased animosity from some patients and community members, officials say. It’s gotten so bad in northern Idaho that some Kootenai Health employees are scared to…
'It's honestly a bit of a game-changer': Families turn to Telehealth for care during COVID
A local mother of five says she feels safer using Telehealth during the pandemic.
Despite law, 20 WA counties don’t offer public-option health plans
Now, legislators think they have a fix to bring the public-option law they passed two years ago to every county.
Idaho National Guard COVID task force to start wrapping up operations
BOISE, Idaho – Gov. Brad Little announced on Thursday the Idaho National Guard’s COVID-19 Task Force will begin wrapping up operations this month and end in July, as the impacts of the pandemic continue to improve across the state. The…
'It's really heartbreaking': The story of COVID-19 through a Sacred Heart chaplain's eyes
From miracles to heartbreak, healthcare workers see a lot within the walls of a hospital. While nurses and doctors help people physically battle the coronavirus, one person person is there to help with the mental struggle: The chaplain.
Local healthcare center invests in safety renovation with help of $1.87 million award
A local healthcare center is getting help with federal money to make its facility safer for patients and workers.
Finding the Helpers: Local nurse creates Red Heart Award to honor essential workers
A newly created award out of the Inland Northwest is honoring essential workers around the world.
