Health Care

Adolescent girls bored at higher rates than boys, study shows

WSU researcher says it may signal other issues

January 16, 2020

If you're the parent of a teenager, or spend any amount of time around them, it's not a surprise to hear them say they're bored.

Biking, running, swimming for recovery

Gynecologic oncologist teams up with patients to take part in triathlons

January 16, 2020

Beth Hegde

In the middle of the night, gynecologic oncologist Dr. Melanie Bergman sat next to Rose Mary Volbrecht on her hospital bed at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, consoling her with the words

StretchLab to debut club in Coeur d'Alene

Restaurants & Retail

January 16, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Seeking to add to her suite of growing franchise fitness clubs, Jaimee Cox has targeted the end of February to open StretchLab, at 2007 Tea Olive Lane, directly north of Lake City High School in Coeur d'Alene.

Gonzaga alum sets up north Spokane physical therapy office

New clinic to open in Evergreen Center

January 16, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Gonzaga University graduate Michael Stobie currently is setting up his own physical therapy clinic near the Division Y, on Spokane's North Side.

Preterm birth rates haven't declined in decades

Wide variety of risk factors said to be contributing to persistently steady rates

January 16, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Preterm birth rates from the local to the national level have remained fairly stable for the past few decades, but some in the obstetrical care community say the fact rates haven't declined is frustrating.

MultiCare physician explores new spine surgery technique

Doctor here pioneering three-level lateral fusion

January 16, 2020

Natasha Nellis

After 20 years of chronic back pain, former Stevens County Commissioner Fran Bessermin decided quality of life was more important than the fear of having spinal surgery and elected to undergo a new surgery technique developed last year.

Workplace sexism can be harmful to women's health

Impacts most prevalent in male-dominated fields

January 16, 2020

Robin Pickering

Though notable strides in workplace culture and policy change undoubtedly have improved employment conditions for many women over the last several decades, the impacts of sexism on women are particularly evident in male-dominated fields.

WSU researcher studies marijuana use among pregnant women

Cannabis use by expecting mothers rises; WSU researcher leads effort to find out why

January 16, 2020

LeAnn Bjerken

New research shows the use of cannabis among pregnant women is increasing as both medical and recreational marijuana are legalized in more states.

Providence, nurses reach tentative agreement

Accord comes one day after miners ratify deal with Hecla

January 7, 2020

Kevin Blocker

The Washington State Nurses Association says it has reached a tentative agreement with management, including at Providence hospitals in Spokane. The announced accord comes the day after the United Steelworkers Local 5114 says members in Idaho ratified

Health care clinic build out to continue into 2020

Spokane-area providers add greater presences in neighborhoods here

December 19, 2019

Kevin Blocker

The growing trend of medical clinics entering neighborhoods will continue here in 2020. Big hospitals are still prominent places in the community, but increasingly, medical offices now are in residential neighborhoods, occupying space in mixed-use