August 3, 2018
August is “National Back to School” month! With summer winding down, that means it’s that time of year for parents to begin their annual back to school preparations. Many parents use August to prepare for the school year and cross many tasks off their lists including gathering school supplies, organizing schedules, shopping for new clothes, and converting the mindset from summer vacation to the new school routine. It’s also a perfect time to schedule your well child exam, dental exams, and sports physicals. Make your appointment today at one of our Community Health Centers (CHC)/Dental Clinics (CDC): Selkirk CHC: (509) 442-3514; Loon Lake CHC (509) 233-8412; Chewelah CHC (509) 935-8424; Northport CHC (509) 732-4252; Colville CHC/CDC (509) 684-1440; Lake Spokane CHC (509) 464-3627; Lake Spokane CDC (509) 464-0002; Springdale CHC (509) 258-4234; Springdale CDC (509) 258-7543.
National Immunization Awareness Month:
Understanding Vaccine Schedules Every August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) highlights the important role immunizations play in protecting people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases. One of the most common questions people have is, “Why are there different vaccine schedules for different ages?” The answer is simple: our immune systems change throughout life, and vaccine…