NEW Health Blog

One of the many advantages of being a NEW Health patient is access to our in-house pharmacies. NEW Health is committed to ensuring access to affordable healthcare for all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. To ensure that our patients can afford medications that they are prescribed, NEW Health offers a sliding fee discount…

4 Steps For Proper Brushing Technique1. Get the right angle: For the most effective brushing, tilt the brush at a 45-degree angle. 2. Get the motion down: Gently move the toothbrush back and forth. Be careful not to be too rough!3. Cover all surfaces: Get inside, outside, top, bottom, and everywhere in between.4. Don’t forget the…

With 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer, you, a family member, a friend or a colleague may end up being the “1”. Early detection is key in this fight against breast cancer. Mammograms are used to help detect early signs of breast cancer before symptoms present themselves. Schedule your mammogram today or…

At the Working Together to Improve Broadband for Rural Washington in Colville meeting yesterday, Desiree Sweeney, CEO of NEW Health discussed the impact of inefficient broadband in rural healthcare. Her key talking points were: – DSL and dial up internet at clinical sites,  – Non dedicated broadband lines competing with youth gaming systems, especially the…

It’s National Health Center Week – Stakeholder Appreciation Day Today Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers visited with our NEW Health executive team to discuss rural healthcare and the impactful service that our employees are providing to the communities we serve. Health centers have a proud tradition of support from both sides of the political aisle. Bipartisan…

NEW Health “Building Healthy Communities”! NEW Health participated in the Springdale Parade and wins 3rd place in the commercial float category. Staff from Springdale Medical, Dental and Loon Lake Medical enjoy a fun day with the community.

On June 14th, 2019, NEW Health celebrated the grand opening / open house for our new Springdale Dental building. Pictured from right to left: NEW Health CEO Desiree Sweeney, Representative Jacquelin Maycumber and Senator Shelly Short doing the honors of cutting the ribbon for our new Springdale Dental building.

NEW Health Lake Spokane is now offering courtesy mailing of medications to our patients to support their prescription needs through our on-site pharmacy in Chewelah.

April 30, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW Health Expanding Dental Access in Colville Colville residents will soon have increased access to dental services thanks to the upcoming expansion of NEW Health Colville Dental. NEW Health’s Colville dental expansion is made possible with an appropriation from the Washington State capital budget. This expansion project builds on the…

April 30, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW Health Coming to Newport Expansion of NEW Health to South Pend Oreille County Expected SoonNewport, Washington. Through its participation in the Pend Oreille Health Coalition, NEW Health has realized there are gaps in care in southern Pend Oreille County, especially as it relates to dental care, and wants…