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Despite COVID-19 travel bans, stem cells arrive from Poland in time to treat Spokane leukemia patient

UPDATED: Thu., March 19, 2020

When travel bans apparently stalled medical transport of donor stem cells for her husband, Spokane resident Janet Terpko made calls all weekend to federal and foreign officials. On Monday, Terpko said the material is expected to arrive soon in Seattle from a Poland donor. Based on a registry, the woman was a best match for her husband Jared Weeks’s stem cell transplant for leukemia.

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Blood donors are needed urgently in Inland Northwest

UPDATED: Wed., March 18, 2020

The need for regional blood donations is at a critical level, with some blood types down to less than a two-day supply, says Vitalant, formerly Inland Northwest Blood Center. Federal and state officials are emphasizing that blood donations are safe as long as a person has had no COVID-19 symptoms or contact with a person who may have it.

News >  Spokane

Weathering virus-induced closures, concern for employees order of day for Spokane-area restaurants

UPDATED: Wed., March 18, 2020

A chef at two Spokane eateries, Matthew Vivian normally works up to 80 hours a week, but that’s halted now with temporary layoffs from both jobs. It’s the same for many hourly workers in the state of Washington because of current restrictions for restaurants and other facilities aimed at slowing the coronavirus pandemic.

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News >  Family

ABLE assists disbabled: New state program helps residents without risking federal benefits

Fri., March 13, 2020

A state program launched in 2018 for people with disabilities and their families to use savings accounts toward living expenses that also won’t risk federal benefits that require asset limits. Based on estimates, more than 130,000 people are eligible for the Washington state ABLE Savings Plan.

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Struggling with keeping your hands from your face? Spokane doctors offer tips to change that habit

UPDATED: Wed., March 11, 2020

We unconsciously touch our faces – a scratch here or a chin rest there. Now we hear with the spread of novel coronavirus that prevention steps include stopping that finger’s swipe across an eye, nose, mouth.

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Refining the blend: Family is happy with changes after ‘Supernanny’ visit

Fri., March 6, 2020

With TV cameras long gone, parents Jeff Lawrence and Crystal Tobeck describe their blended family as more relaxed thanks to tips of child-rearing expert Jo Frost, “Supernanny,” on Lifetime. Their household in the Mead area got Frost’s advice in September for a Feb. 21 episode of the show.

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‘Quiet Explosions’ to screen a second time

Thu., March 5, 2020

A repeat showing of the film “Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain” is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. today at the Magic Lantern.

News >  Health

Tipping the scales: Keto diet, fasting and group helped man reach weight-loss goal

UPDATED: Wed., March 4, 2020

Airway Heights resident Shawn Impett decided to restrict carbohydrates and sugar in his diet, leading to a 130-pound weight loss. Previously, he had tipped the scale at 335 pounds but dropped to his goal weight of 205 in December 2018 after starting the ketogenic diet.

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Taking steps for change: Firefighter’s widow raising awareness about toxin exposure

UPDATED: Sun., March 1, 2020

On March 8, Michelle Phay will participate in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb to honor her late husband, David Phay, and raise awareness about firefighters’ toxin exposures. She’s pledged to climb 80 floors in Portland’s U.S. Bancorp Tower wearing some of his firefighter gear.

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Buy nothing, get something useful: Project allows members to give, take and exchange goods

Fri., Feb. 28, 2020

The Buy Nothing Project, a hyperlocal gift economy, might be next door as buynothingproject.org. If accepted into volunteer-administered small neighborhood groups – typically private Facebook platforms – you can post items for free to lend or requested. A rule is you can’t buy, sell or barter.

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‘Quiet Explosions’ at SpIFF features Rypien, Spokane

Fri., Feb. 28, 2020

Football legend Mark Rypien is featured among others in “Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain” scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday at the Spokane International Film Festival. The film tells of people with CTE, a degenerative brain disease from repetitive brain trauma, and promising treatments.

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Dance for impact: Participants discover ‘a sense of joy’ in Parkinson’s group

Wed., Feb. 26, 2020

Dance for Parkinson’s is in more than 300 locations worldwide, including Spokane. In March, its national program director, David Leventhal, is scheduled to host a training workshop at Gonzaga University for new instructors from various states attending a regional dance conference.

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Age of service: Edith McNinch, 91, volunteers with ombudsman program to help senior citizens

Fri., Feb. 21, 2020

Edith McNinch never let age be a limit. When she was 52, she started a 21-year career as a kindergarten teacher. Now 91, she’s often much older than most of the residents she serves as a volunteer advocate at an assisted-living facility in Colville.

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Setting the pace for heart health: Pacemaker helps treat congenital defect for woman – and soon her son

Wed., Feb. 19, 2020

Holly Tucci, 41, cites significant advances in research and technology since her birth with a congenital heart defect, but more is needed. Today, she is an American Heart Association volunteer and ambassador to promote the 2020 Go Red for Women campaign.

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Lifetime’s ‘Supernanny’ to feature Spokane-area couple

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 19, 2020

A Spokane-area couple tackles rebellious children on a “Supernanny” episode airing 9 p.m. Friday on Lifetime.

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You don’t need to be a student to take part in new Cagli program

Sat., Feb. 15, 2020

Previously under Gonzaga University, a study abroad in Cagli, Italy, will reboot this summer as an independent program. The longtime Cagli cultural-communication immersion program is now open to any adult – for college credit or not – in a relaunched first session June 15-July 9.

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Intermittent fasting: A time to eat, a time to fast

Wed., Feb. 12, 2020

Intermittent fasting confines eating to a shorter time frame during the day followed by fasting typically for 16 hours. Variations are eating windows of 6, 8 or 10 hours. Studies are indicating health benefits.

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No more ‘fear of falling’: ZeroG Gait and Balance System assists with people walking again

Wed., Feb. 5, 2020

Since January, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute has used newly installed equipment, ZeroG Gait and Balance System, as robotic body-weight support to help people learn to walk again without fear of falling.

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Archaeological group brings in Pompeii experts for lecture series

UPDATED: Sun., Feb. 2, 2020

National experts on Pompeii will speak in Spokane for a series of talks through April – “Revealing Pompeii: Its Past, Present and Future.”

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A life’s story: The best obituaries share who the person really was, experts say

Fri., Jan. 31, 2020

Take some time to write a memorable obituary, a way to leave your final mark. Experts share advice.

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Hanging ’em up: Longtime sports doctor P.Z. Pearce plans to ‘enjoy life’ in retirement

Wed., Jan. 29, 2020

After 37 years, Patrick Zim Pearce – known as P.Z. – has retired from the Spokane sports medicine pillar he help build with stints as a team physician for the Spokane Indians, Spokane Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks and Eastern Washington University, among other roles.

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Super Bowl snacks are often ripe for bacteria parties

Wed., Jan. 29, 2020

Millions of Americans will host or attend Super Bowl parties this Sunday. Munchies abound on tables typically for more than four hours. Spoiler alert: Food poisoning is all too common, the USDA says.

News >  Family

Silver sisterhood: Susan Esco’s #DYEFree2BME celebrates ‘authentic hair’

Fri., Jan. 24, 2020

Six years ago, Spokane speech pathologist Susan Esco quit coloring her hair and cut it short to grow back naturally to avoid chemicals. More recently, she’s supporting other women who ditch the dye with #DYEFree2BME and Silver Sisters.

News >  Health

Healthy biological clock helps protect heart, WSU study finds

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 23, 2020

A Spokane-based study found that a healthy body’s biological clock plays a role in protecting the heart against the toxicity of radiation treatment in mice.

News >  Health

Healthy biological clock keeps whole body ticking

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 22, 2020

A healthy biological clock is important as a mechanism that affects the body’s processes and regulates up to 50% of genes, so keeping it in tune affects health, whether you’re fit or fighting a disease.