December is oral care month. This December, NEW Health is specifically focusing on Child Dental Care! Cavities are the most common chronic disease in children in the U.S. Cavities can cause pain and infections that can lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school…

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For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lindsey Ruivivar, 509-935-6001, LRuivivar@newhp.org Partners aim to expand rural access and equity to education, careers, and trainings locally. On Thursday, November 2nd, State Senator Shelly Short and Chewelah Mayor Greg McCunn brought together stakeholders to support NEW Health and the Chewelah School District’s collaboration to create a Regional Workforce Development…

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Diabetes affects more than 37 million people in the U.S. but 1 in 5 of those people don’t even know they have it yet. Diabetes is a long-lasting disease that affect how your body turns food into energy. The three main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Lindsey Ruivivar, 509-935-6001, LRuivivar@newhp.org October 16th, 2023 – On October 11th the Spokane Journal of Business hosted a celebratory event for organizations selected as the Best Places to Work Inland Northwest for 2023. The Best Places to Work Inland Northwest is a survey and awards program that honors employers in…

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Each year in the U.S. about 250,000 women get breast cancer and 40,000 die from the disease! Men can also get breast cancer, but it is less common. Most breast cancer cases are in women who are 50 years old or older. Know the symptoms and if you have…

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September is Chronic Pain Awareness There are currently 50 million adults living with chronic pain! Are you one of them?! Don’t live in pain! Chronic pain can happen for many reasons! It can result from chronic conditions like arthritis and diabetes, autoimmune disorders, past injuries, and other reasons. Chronic pain can limit quality of life!…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia contact: Lindsey Ruivivar, 509-935-6001, LRuivivar@newhp.org NEW Health Announces Pharmacy Expansions and New Home Delivery Service August 22, 2023 – NEW Health, a non-profit primary care provider serving Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties, is expanding local pharmacy access. In May 2023, NEW Health opened its new Colville Medical facility which includes an…

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