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POMEROY–The Pomeroy High School Lady Pirate basketball awards were presented to the team at the ESA in the school cafeteria last Monday March 21. Keely Maves was awarded Most Valuable Player, rebounding award and the captain's award. Other awards handed out were to Izzy Field for the Most Inspirational; Jadence Gingerich as the Most Dedicated; Hailee Brewer as the Finisher; Chase Caruso for Defense; Elizabeth Ruchert for the Most Improved; and the Coach's Award went to Jillian H...
Welcome to the East Washingtonian’s first special section, Health and Wellness.” In this special publication of your local community newspaper, we spotlight information from local businesses and organizations pertaining to your physical and emotional well being. “Wellness” encompasses nearly every facet of a person’s life, and being physically healthy is intertwined with good mental health as well as other facets such as social, spiritual, occupational and others. It’s a two-way street: the benefits or negative impacts go both ways. For t...
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new report recently with data reporting on the quality of care in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. These facts highlight the commitment of dedicated caregivers to raising the standard of care for the benefit of nursing home residents during a public health crisis. The report follows data issued by AHCA/NCAL highlighting quality improvements over the last decade. Key findings from today’s report include: • Long-...
POMEROY––The Southeast Washington Alliance for Health (SEWAAH), the nonprofit created in January of 2020 with a focus on assisting Garfield, Asotin, and Columbia counties with health-related initiatives, has contributed over $23,000 to health needs in Garfield County and over $88,000 across all three counties. Activities include community health assessments, COVID19 cross-county partnerships, and the Alliance has recently received a $740,000 health-focused grant to be utilized across all three counties. For Garfield County residents, one ben...
POMEROY–Free “Stay Active and Independent for Life” (SAIL) classes began at the Senior Center, 695 Main St., on Tuesday, March 22 at 1:15-2:30 p.m. for the next 10 weeks. SAIL is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness are the single most important activity all adults can do to stay active and reduce their chance of falling. To sign up call 843-3412....
OLYMPIA–Results from the 2021 Healthy Youth Survey (HYS), a statewide survey of young people focused on their health behaviors, are now available. Data suggest mental health concerns remain with some signs of improved health behaviors, including a decrease in substance use. While the full impact of the pandemic is not yet fully understood, the results of the HYS will help in identifying the needs of students now and moving forward. HYS data underscores the importance of a continued focus on e...
Among 10th grade participants: • 8% reported using alcohol within the last 30 days, down from 19% in 2018 • 7% reported using marijuana within the last 30 days, down from 18% in 2018 • 2% reported smoking cigarettes in the last 30 days, down from 5% in 2018 • 8% reported vaping in the last 30 days, down from 21% in 2018 OLYMPIA–Results from the 2021 Healthy Youth Survey (HYS), a statewide survey of young people focused on their health behaviors, are now available. Data suggest mental health concerns remain with some signs of improved health beh...
By Bryan Boyle WSU Foundation SPOKANE–A $2.2 million gift to Washington State University’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPPS) will increase opportunities for PharmD students to focus on the health care needs of residents in rural Washington. This extraordinary anonymous gift has helped to launch CPPS’ Rural Health Initiative (RHI) to improve access to health care in the rural communities of Washington. Started in the fall of 2021, RHI is an ambitious 10-year plan to create opportunities for student pharmacists and post-gradu...
LEWISTON–CLARKSTON–The Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation 2022 Fast-Track Grant season is now open. The Fast-Track Grant is a quick turnaround grant of $2,500 to $10,000 to support efforts and organizations that promote the health, wellness, or disease prevention of persons in the Foundation’s Service Area. The Foundation’s Service Area includes nine counties: Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce in Idaho; Asotin, Garfield and Whitman in Washington; and Wallowa in Oregon. Fast-Track grants are intended for small, health and wel...