NEW Health is pleased to announce the hiring of Jacquelin Maycumber as Chief Strategy Officer and Brandon Hansen as External Relations Manager. Maycumber and Hansen will play a big part in the organization’s commitment to addressing the evolving needs of rural communities and expanding NEW Health’s impact on healthcare and workforce development.
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Living with Chronic Pain: A Guide to Managing Your Symptoms Chronic pain, lasting for more than three months, can significantly impact your daily life. It can affect your mood, sleep, and overall well-being. While there’s no cure for chronic pain, there are effective strategies to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Understanding…
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Immunization Awareness The Importance of Immunization: Stay Protected For decades, vaccines have been a crucial tool in safeguarding public health. While many once-common illnesses have become rare, the importance of staying up-to-date on vaccinations remains crucial. Vaccines work by exposing the body to a weakened or inactive form of a virus or bacteria, stimulating the…
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CLICK HERE to register for the September 10th event! Turning 65 soon? Confused about Medicare? You’re not alone! Join NEW Health and American Senior Resources (ASR) for a FREE virtual seminar designed to shed light on Medicare and help you make informed decisions. This event offers flexibility! Attend comfortably from home virtually or join us…
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Understanding Social Drivers of Health We all know healthy habits like exercise and good nutrition are important for well-being. But what if there were other, unseen factors influencing our health to a much greater degree? This is where the concept of social drivers of health (SDOH) comes in. SDOH: The Hidden Players in Health Outcomes…
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Many people have expressed challenges navigating the healthcare system. Finding the right resources, understanding insurance options, and securing appointments can be overwhelming. Today, we are excited to introduce a valuable resource: Link to Care WA. What is Link to Care WA and what can they do for you? Link to Care WA is designed to…
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Keeping communities healthy and creating jobs NEW Health is a nonprofit organization with medical, dental and pharmacy care facilities in Stevens, Ferry and Pend Orielle counties, as well as a mobile clinic. Commerce awarded NEW Health more than $2 million to support its main health care facility in Colville, as well as the Colville Dental…
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June: Smoking & Tobacco Awareness Month Did you know? Cigarette smoking is the #1 preventable cause of death in the United States, causing over 480,000 deaths annually. That’s nearly 1 in 5 deaths! Smoking harms almost every organ in your body, increasing your risk for: The good news? Quitting smoking is one of the best…
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On May 21st, 2024, NEW Health Newport held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its state-of-the-art medical and dental facility. A huge thank you to the Newport community members and supporters for joining us to celebrate! Desiree Sweeney, NEW Health’s CEO, led the ribbon cutting ceremony and was joined by guest speakers…
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Taking Charge of Your Mental Health May is Mental Health Awareness! Mental health is just as important as physical health. It affects how we think, feel, and act, impacting our relationships, work, and overall well-being. Luckily, there are steps we can all take to prioritize our mental health. What is Mental Health? The CDC defines…
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