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Safety first: With people staying home for Thanksgiving, it’s time to talk turkey and other precautions

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 25, 2020

This is a year for many firsts, and add to the list a high number of inaugural encounters in cooking a turkey along with other holiday staples. You know – those traditional dishes enjoyed over at the house of family or friends, and perhaps you bring the rolls. Except this year. Many Americans will stay home because of pandemic concerns.

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Combatting ‘Quarantine 15’: People report weight gain, others become healthier – experts offer tips

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 23, 2020

Many of us have joked about "Quarantine 15," a phrase for those extra pounds gained during pandemic life spent mostly at home. It's a stress-induced reality for many, say fitness and weight-loss experts, but they offer several ideas to get back on track. For many, it's a fallout from disrupted routines, stress and lack of access to gyms.

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Should I stay or should I go? Holiday travel will be different this season amid the coronavirus pandemic

Mon., Nov. 16, 2020

Some Spokane residents still plan a trip to see relatives for the holidays, while others have decided this year to stay home amid travel hassles, coronavirus fears or as a precaution for an at-risk family member. Overall, most U.S. holiday travel is more likely to be by car and at a much lower rate. Travelers and AAA offer ideas on how to stay safe.

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‘We’re all praying for a miracle’: Five childhood friends are circle of support for Spokane man, 53, battling brain tumors

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 12, 2020

Five Spokane boys bonded over sports at Indian Trail Elementary School. They "adopted" a sixth member by North Central High School years, and they've remained tight-knit since – despite careers, kids and distances. Now, his Class of 1986 friends are the backbone of support for Hans Kaio and his wife, Christine – along with a GoFundMe.

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Linking sight and sound: Regional tutor creates cartoon-like dyslexia learning program that’s going online

Mon., Nov. 9, 2020

LaVerne McGrath, a former Spokane resident, is working this year from her Tri-Cities home with a Spokane Valley company to develop an online program that helps children with learning disabilities, including dyslexia.

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Lifelong habits for health: Fueling kids’ exercise at home is good for physical growth, mental strength

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 5, 2020

Months into the pandemic, kids are missing out on many youth sports and physical education. Children need at least 60 minutes a day of physical activity, doctors say. A Spokane Valley pediatrician along with a local fitness expert weigh in on what families can do so kids don't miss out.

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College visits go virtual: With most campus tours canceled, prospective students are booking viewings online

Mon., Nov. 2, 2020

Families and high school seniors are navigating expanded online options to "see" a college and future campus life since many facilities are closed to tours because of COVID-19. Several experts offer some tips, including to register for as many of the new virtual experiences that they can.

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Catching the unexpected: Regular mammograms saved my life, Spokane Valley woman says

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 29, 2020

Spokane Valley resident Mauricea Bozarth credits her commitment to a regular mammogram to catching breast cancer early, just before the pandemic. But she almost put it off from being busy. During the pandemic, the weekly number of breast cancer diagnosis from screenings had dropped nearly 52% by August.

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GU research helps unlock pathway to fight parasites

Wed., Oct. 28, 2020

A study led by Gonzaga University professor Jennifer Shepherd raises the prospects for developing new drugs to kill parasites, which sicken an estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide last year. Such work is targeting parasitic helminths, a class including roundworms and tapeworms.

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Seeing light in a dark time: Brianne Grebil shares her mom’s Alzheimer’s journey in ‘Love Doesn’t Care If You Forget’

Thu., Oct. 22, 2020

In 2019, Brianne Grebil left life behind in L.A. to move to her hometown of Kellogg to help care for her mom, diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in 2015. Through their shared journey, she said her mom helped her to see love and grace even during the ugliest moments.

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Providence hosts drive-thru flu shot clinic

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 21, 2020

Providence will offer a free drive-thru flu shot clinic starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Spokane Teaching Health Clinic. The session is scheduled to run until 3 p.m. or until the vaccine supply is gone. People can be vaccinated without leaving their cars, and appointments are not necessary.

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Charting a treatment plan: Vicki Dodson, longtime Spokane oncology nurse, guides cancer patients at Providence

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 15, 2020

An oncology nurse for 36 years, Vicki Dodson does far more than just listen to a cancer patient's story. Her longtime knowledge helps patients chart a treatment plan forward. Dodson, 60, works as a nurse navigator at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. In September, she received national recognition from CURE magazine.

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Falling into fall: Where to go to view the area and season’s vibrant colors

Mon., Oct. 12, 2020

Autumn glows in the Inland Northwest. You can thank our region's variety of trees with leaves morphing into vivid hues of yellow, orange and red – typically peaking mid-October. We have another bounty: Plenty of places for families to go on walking or driving tours to view all those fall colors.

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Taking good care of yourself: What is self-care, what it isn’t, and why now?

Thu., Oct. 8, 2020

Self-care can be any activity you do deliberately for better mental, emotional and physical health. Yes, that means exercising and eating right, but it also includes doing activities that refresh you or bring joy in the present. That differs for each person, said Spokane counselors.

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‘Math anxiety is definitely real’: Steps to help parents and children overcome their fear of the subject

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 5, 2020

Math is often the subject that equates to schoolwork struggles at home – or perhaps a renewed anxiety for Mom and Dad. It doesn't have to be so. Research has found "math anxiety" started for many adults in elementary school under pressure of timed number problems or rote memorizing.

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Polishing a gem: 1929 Chris-Craft commuter refurbishment has been completed for $300,000

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 4, 2020

A classic vessel originally called Althea first crossed water in 1929 for a businessman who used the Chris-Craft “Commuter Cruiser” to travel from his Long Island summer home to a Manhattan office. Now fully restored, the vessel resides at Lake Coeur d’Alene, home for nearly 14 years.

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‘You can’t test for it’: Calls to poison centers increase for anti-anxiety drug phenibut

Thu., Oct. 1, 2020

Since 2009, a growing number of Americans who took an anti-anxiety drug phenibut had serious reactions to the substance, which is sold online but remains unapproved in the U.S. A Washington State University study into national poison center data spotlights the emerging trend.

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Clamping down on teeth grinding: This year’s stressors are putting a dent in oral health

Thu., Sept. 24, 2020

Your body responds to stress – perhaps it's with a faster heart beat and tightened muscles. Another unexpected impact can go directly to the mouth if you're feeling some extra strains because of COVID-19-related issues and world events: pressure on your teeth and gums.

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MultiCare hosts flu shot clinics with extended hours

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 24, 2020

Starting Oct. 3, MultiCare Rockwood Clinic says it will offer seasonal flu shot clinics on Saturdays for its established patients. In addition to flu shots offered during regular facility hours, the designated flu shot clinics for its current patients will be at four locations.

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Hiking is ‘just good for the soul’: Two sisters honor sibling’s memory with cystic fibrosis event, fundraising

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 21, 2020

Amanda Nelson and sister Nicole Jonak love to hike, a passion sparked in childhood on Spokane trails with their sister, Krista Baker, who had cystic fibrosis and died at age 20. Now, Nelson and Jonak are climbing toward a new goal: Cover a 27.6-mile benefit hike next month to honor Krista and raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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Flap your wings: Book and activities at a park near you

Sun., Sept. 20, 2020

A couple who walk their dog daily in Comstock Park noticed a few kids flapping their arms like chickens near a sign. That introduced them to a "Read and Walk" feature that is rotating to different Spokane public parks.

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Health district, community set plans for flu shots

Thu., Sept. 17, 2020

The Spokane Regional Health District plans to schedule drive-thru flu vaccine clinics soon after receiving its childhood flu doses from the state Department of Health, said SRHD spokeswoman Kelli Hawkins. The DOH also is supplying the agency with adult flu doses, so SRHD will be able to provide the flu vaccine to adults who are uninsured or under-insured.

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Preparing for potential ‘twindemic’: Local pharmacy students pressed into flu, COVID-19 vaccine education

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 17, 2020

To prepare, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered 9.3 million flu vaccine doses for uninsured people compared with its typical half-million doses, says the American Medical Association. Drug companies hiked overall production of influenza vaccine this year.

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Smoke gets in your eyes: Tips to ease irritation

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 16, 2020

Calls to Spokane optometrists began pouring in last weekend along with the smoke as patients sought remedies to relieve eye irritation caused by the worsening irritant in the air. Those patients' questions continued this week at Spokane Eye Clinic, said Dr. Alan Johnson, an optometrist for more than 23 years at the practice.

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‘We’re building it for him’: Family, builders fuel dream of swing set for autistic adult

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 14, 2020

Building an adult-sized swing set isn't common, so Andria McAdams issued a plea as caretaker for her brother, Steven McAdams, 34, who has autism. Steven lives with his sister and her family in Newman Lake, where two builders now are creating his "dream" swing set.