New mask guidelines from the CDC for those fully vaccinated

April 28, 2021

If you’ve been fully vaccinated: You can gather indoors with fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart. You can gather indoors with unvaccinated people of any age from one other household (for example, visiting with relatives who all live together) without masks or staying 6 feet apart, unless any of…

It’s National Infant Immunization Week: Stay on track with your child’s vaccinations

April 26, 2021

April 24th through May 1st 2021 National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 24 – May 1, 2021. Each year, NIIW celebrates the critical role vaccination plays in protecting the health of our children and families — and this year we’re reminding parents of the importance of staying up to date with routinely recommended vaccines, even during COVID-19. As a parent, you want to protect your little…

Your Health with NEW Health – colorectal cancer screening

March 11, 2021

Dr. Robby Riddle talks about the importance of colorectal screening in this video. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that adults aged 50-75 be screened for colorectal cancer. The decision to be screened after age 75 should be made on an individual basis. If you are aged 76-85, ask your doctor if you should…

Loon Lake Health Association donates building to NEW Health.

March 1, 2021

The Loon Lake Health Association (LLHA), incorporated in 1990, had a vision of ensuring healthcare was available in their local community. Their vision continues as LLHA generously donated the building that was leased to NEW Health to provide healthcare services in Loon Lake. The LLHA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) and NEW Health is a private…

Depression and COVID-19 WA State Department of Health behavioral health podcast

February 18, 2021

If you feel depressed or anxious right now, you are not alone. In Washington, about three million people are feeling it too, and that number will likely go up in the dark winter months. To take care of yourself and the people you love, it helps to understand depression and anxiety — the symptoms, how…

NEW Health providers receive COVID-19 vaccination

January 11, 2021

As part of Phase 1a of the vaccine rollout to healthcare workers, first responders and residents of long-term care facilities, NEW Health staff are in the process of the 2-dose vaccination to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and end the pandemic. NEW Health is also working closely with the DOH and Northeast Tri-County Health…

Depression and the Holidays

December 10, 2020

Dr. Robby Riddle talks about depression and the holidays. This holiday season is without a doubt going to be different for most of us. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, updated state mandates restricting activities and the holidays upon us – remember you are not alone. *If you cannot be with family or friends during…

Welcome Alexis Peters, ARNP

December 3, 2020

Alexis began her career as a Registered Nurse with NEW Health in 2015 and soon decided that she wanted to continue her education to further serve her local communities as a practicing provider. While continuing to work as an RN, and raising her family, she returned to school earning a master’s degree in Nursing in…

Rural Healthcare

November 25, 2020

NEW Health, bringing healthcare into communities and communities into healthcare since 1978.

Welcome Dr. Elise Deringer

November 25, 2020

NEW Health is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Elise Deringer to our Colville Dental Clinic. · Dr. Deringer received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry. · Dr. Deringer is passionate about developing healthy oral habits in children and adults. · Welcoming new and established patients