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Webinar: Well-being and resilience during COVID-19

Wed., May 20, 2020

On Wednesday, the Next Generation Medicine Lecture series has scheduled a free webinar, “Well-Being and Resilience During COVID-19,” by Anne Browning, assistant dean for a well-being program at University of Washington School of Medicine.

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Staying close to home: Summer vacations could look quite different once travel returns

Mon., May 18, 2020

As parts of Washington enter phases of reopening, tourism leaders say families have started to ask about summer travel. If all goes well, more trips could begin by July or August. When travel does return, it will look different for at least a while.

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A new pandemic concern: Fear of dialing 911

UPDATED: Thu., May 14, 2020

MultiCare neurologist Dr. Madeleine Geraghty knows firsthand about consequences from stroke victims who delayed calling 911. A recent elderly patient who feared getting COVID-19 waited a day, and now she has permanent damage.

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Battling anxiety in times of COVID-19: Experts suggest strategies to cope with feelings of fear, worry

UPDATED: Fri., May 15, 2020

Fear and anxiety in COVID-19 times can spiral into increased stress or even a panic attack, but experts offer strategies on how to reframe the mind and battle back against mounting concerns.

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From cooking to fitness, virtual activities the entire family can share and enjoy

Sun., May 10, 2020

New apps and online portals have designs to help you squeeze in family fun breaks throughout the day when we’re all home together more during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are a few virtual activities designed for the entire family.

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A quiet recovery: COVID-19 restrictions force parents of Owen Knight, 7, to alter their bedside support

UPDATED: Fri., May 8, 2020

A Spokane family is rallying remotely around Owen Knight, 7, this week at Seattle Children’s to have emergency brain surgery for a tumor, his second in six months, but now COVID-19 means he can only have one parent with him at any given time.

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Hair today, gone tomorrow: Tips from pros on how to avoid ‘quarantine hair’ missteps

Mon., May 4, 2020

Six weeks or more into quarantine we’ve either executed hair carnage or thought about it. All salons and barber shops have stayed closed so far under the coronavirus pandemic. Should you cut your hair? How?

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Journey with Joya: Former Spokane Guilds’ School turns to online platform to continue services for special-needs kids

Sun., May 3, 2020

Under COVID-19 restrictions, Joya Child & Family Development switched quickly to telehealth for families using its therapies to support young children with medical complexities and special needs. Formerly the Spokane Guilds’ School, Joya helps babies and toddlers reach milestones.

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Payne-to-Payne management: A half-century after father donated his kidney to daughter, Spokane family is still celebrating

UPDATED: Fri., May 1, 2020

The Payne family of Spokane will celebrate May 1 as a 50-year milestone. That date in 1970, Frank Payne donated a kidney to his 10-year-old daughter hoping it might give her a year of life. Instead, the transplant bridged 50 years and counting for Ellie Payne, 60, who turns 61 on May 8.

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Teens are waiting longer to try drugs, alcohol: Research suggests first use increased by at least one year

Wed., April 29, 2020

The average age at which teens and young adults start using drugs has been rising nationwide, said a Spokane researcher.

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On the surface, it’s obvious: Keeping home clean in pandemic times just makes sense

UPDATED: Fri., April 24, 2020

While the coronavirus is spread primarily person-to-person via aerosol droplets, it is possible to get sick from touching an infected surface and then the mouth or nose without first hand-washing.

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‘Additonal layer of protection’: Many food handlers take voluntary steps like gloves, masks

Wed., April 22, 2020

Local food safety experts say there aren’t any changes in food handler requirements in the wake of the pandemic, just that many restaurants are following federal and state voluntary COVID-19 precautions as they provide food.

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With financial lessons, start your kids early: Spending, saving habits can begin in preschool

UPDATED: Fri., April 17, 2020

These days, kids watch parents slide a card for groceries or other goods. Do families still talk about how to save, spend and budget with their money? Teaching good money habits should start when kids are young, say financial experts.

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Online education: Pandemic forces medical schools at WSU and UW to quickly adapt to virtual learning

UPDATED: Thu., April 16, 2020

Patient interactions for medical students, along with hands-on learning for physical exam skills in classes, stopped in March because of the coronavirus. For a return after spring break, University of Washington School of Medicine’s site on the Gonzaga campus, as well as WSU’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in Spokane, had to adapt quickly to an all-virtual learning format.

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Spreading ‘Safety’: Big donation helps Spokane nonprofit Safety Net expand its reach into Idaho

Fri., April 10, 2020

Spokane nonprofit Safety Net recently expanded into North Idaho to support transitions for regional foster care youth. A recent $20,000 donation from North Idaho resident Don “Pepper” Smock widened the group’s outreach into Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene.

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‘I felt compelled to help”: Surge of ex-nurses seeks refresher course at WSU Spokane

UPDATED: Wed., April 8, 2020

A refresher course for nurses who have let their licenses lapse is seeing a surge of applications at Washington State University’s College of Nursing in Spokane.

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‘A form of a robotic microscope’: Idaho physician uses exoscope to perform surgeries on patients

UPDATED: Thu., April 9, 2020

When Paul Huling had an appointment with a spine surgeon last fall, surgery wasn’t just an option, it was a necessity, said Dr. Doug Blaty. But it’s a delicate procedure, working in an area of the spine where nerve damage can occur. With a new robotic tool called an exoscope, Blaty performed the spine surgery in November.

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Local respiratory therapists help fight war on COVID-19

UPDATED: Fri., April 10, 2020

Ventilators are mentioned often in critical care cases for COVID-19 patients. Talked about less are the respiratory therapists who run those devices. Earl Moore of Spokane, past president of a state association for the professional group, said hospital-based respiratory therapists are part of a team with doctors and nurses for COVID-19 patients.

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Local experts agree with CDC: Masks can help slow virus’ spread but aren’t a substitute for distancing

UPDATED: Fri., April 3, 2020

The White House is now recommending that Americans wear nonmedical cloth face coverings out in public to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, a reversal of previous statements that it wasn’t necessary for healthy people.

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A time to unite: As sheltering puts strain on relationships, experts say communication is key as couples cope

UPDATED: Fri., April 3, 2020

Will marriages survive sheltering in place for likely a while yet? Our differences can be difficult to ignore in confined quarters, and then throw in working at home or job losses, kids and COVID-19 anxieties. Experts offer tips to communicate and unite in these challenging times.

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First step to help isolated people with substance use disorders is communication

UPDATED: Mon., April 6, 2020

Isolation. That can be a big enemy in the stay-at-home room for people who have substance addictions or reached sobriety. In-person recovery groups meetings are canceled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. What now?

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Routine visits being postponed for now as care providers focus on pandemic

Wed., April 1, 2020

Primary and specialty care providers in the region have made temporary adjustments for seeing patients and postponed routine visits in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Spokane orthopedic care adapts in COVID-19 world

UPDATED: Thu., April 2, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is urging local patients with sprains and basic fractures to bypass hospital emergency rooms and go to its clinics for newly created express care. This is among temporary steps to reduce the strain on local health care systems and conserve protective gear at hospitals.

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Stay calm, for pet’s sake: Keeping normal routines is pivotal for pet care needs in time of pandemic

UPDATED: Mon., March 30, 2020

Pet care in time of COVID-19 pandemic: Think of activities, focused care and relieving stress – for you and your dog or cat as all spend more time at home.

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Conquering cabin fever: Tips include self-reflection, talking and avoiding overeating

UPDATED: Fri., March 27, 2020

A Spokane mental health expert offers strategies for staying resilient as we stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Tips help combat cabin fever, stress-eating and poor health impacts from stress, anxiety and disruption of normal routines.