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Have you signed up for the Bridge to Brunch 5K yet?

Maybe you’re a regular runner of this 5K. Maybe you’re just beginning your running journey and want to get your first 5K under your belt. Either way, here's why you should consider running in the Bridge to Brunch 5K.

5 reasons to run MultiCare's Bridge to Brunch 5K Maybe you're a regular runner of the Bridge to Brunch 5K. Maybe you're just beginning your running journey and want to get your first 5K under your belt.

Are you registered to vote? Today is National Voter Registration Day.

Getting registered to vote — or confirming your voter registration details — is the first step in preparing for the upcoming election, so you can weigh in on important ballot measures that affect your community.

Registered to vote? Here's how to do it or check your status Celebrate National Voter Registration Day by ensuring you're ready to cast a ballot -- register to vote or check your status.

It's back-to-school season, and unfortunately that also means the germs are back in the classroom too.

We talked with Sarah d’Hulst, MD, from MultiCare Rockwood Pediatrics for her tips on how to stay healthy and what to do if your family gets sick. https://multica.re/4d30MVA

Whether it’s stomach cramping after an indulgent dinner, nausea hitting like waves after changing medications, or repeatedly rushing to the bathroom, digestive problems are some of the most relatable — and miserable — challenges in life.

So, how can you tell when it’s simply short-term discomfort or something more serious? https://multica.re/3MGyvcu

MultiCare Bridge to Brunch is a month away! It’s time to register — and make your race day plan.

The next month is loaded with potential: You have some time to increase fitness, get some structured workouts and then home in on your goal.

Bridge to Brunch 5K: Fall training survival guide The next month is loaded with potential: You have some time to increase fitness, get some structured workouts and then home in on your goal.

While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent cancer, you can reduce your risk by making healthy choices. It’s also important to follow recommended screening guidelines based on your age and risk factors.

Read more about certain types of cancer and screening options: https://multica.re/47mNBgU

Over the past decade, the conversation around mental health has grown tremendously — much of that thanks to social media.

“[Social media] has helped spread awareness and in getting rid of some of the stigmas,” says Maddie Cook, mental health therapist, MultiCare Behavioral Health – Northeast Community Center. “I’ve had people come in to see me because of what they saw on TikTok — it encouraged them to ask questions about themselves.”

But discussions around mental health can easily be misinformed when relying on social media as a source. How you use terms from those conversations may cause more harm than good.

5 mental health words you may be using wrong Discussions around mental health can easily be misinformed when relying on social media as a source. Are you using the terminology correctly?

While walking and biking are ideal ways to get to school, they aren’t always feasible for families. Read our tips for safely transporting children to school by car and bus.

Getting to school safely, part two: Traveling by car or bus Walking and biking are ideal ways to get to school, but aren't always feasible. Here are tips for safely getting children to school by car and bus.

Back-to-school season is an exciting time filled with new school supplies, renewed friendships, fall sports and packed lunches. It’s also a time to focus on your child’s health and well-being.

Prepare your student for the academic year and instill healthy habits to help them reach their full potential.

Back to school: 6 tips for supporting your child's body & mind Prepare your student for the academic year and instill healthy habits to help them reach their full potential.

Your sexual wellness is part of your overall health. A MultiCare nurse practitioner specializing in gynecologic care answers questions about libido and other sexual health concerns.

Your sexual health questions answered by a gynecology expert Your sexual wellness is part of your overall health. A MultiCare nurse practitioner specializing in gynecologic care answers questions about libido and other sexual and vaginal health concerns.

Back-to-school jitters are a natural form of anxiety for many children, who may feel nervous about new teachers and sad over the loss of summer.

Back-to-school: How to help kids with first-day jitters

The annual running of MultiCare's Bridge to Brunch 5K is Saturday, October 12th and we can't wait to see you there. 🧇🏃

Sign-up now to save on registration, prices increase after August 31st: https://multica.re/3Moht2L

What matters most is not what kind of box, sack or bag you get for your child's school lunch, but what you put inside.

The art of packing a nutritious lunch

Your sexual health is part of your overall health. A MultiCare urologist answers six common sexual health questions.

Your sexual health questions answered by a urologist

Backpacks, check. Pencils, check. Vaccinations … check?

Staying up to date on immunizations helps keep children, school staff and the community safe from potential outbreaks of serious disease. Unvaccinated children are more likely to catch and spread highly contagious illnesses such as whooping cough, measles and polio.

Wondering if your child is overdue for routine vaccinations? We answer common questions, including how to address fear about getting shots.

Your guide to back-to-school immunizations Wondering if your child is overdue for routine vaccinations? We answer common questions, including how to address fear about getting shots.

HIV is now a lifelong condition with which you can live a long, healthy life. But as life expectancy of the much stigmatized disease increases, physicians must now grapple with how to care for HIV at the same time as old age.

MultiCare primary care physician Rachel Safran, who has specialized in HIV care for many years, has seen how care has changed.

“HIV quite honestly it was a death sentence in the 80s and 90s and people didn’t expect to live very long. But now people living with HIV can lead a totally normal life,” she said.

Read more on The Spokesman-Review .

No longer a death sentence, HIV care is changing as patients become elderly Once a death sentence, HIV infection is now a lifelong condition with which you can live a long, healthy life. But as life expectancy of the much stigmatized disease increases, physicians must now grapple with how to care for HIV at the same time as old age.

As a coach or parent, it’s extremely important to know what a concussion is and is not. Learn the latest safe practices on our blog: https://multica.re/3qZUYtN

Baby Jane was born at just 22 weeks, nearly five months early. Andrea Fernald and her husband decided to deliver at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, with a care team that offered their baby a chance at survival.

Six months later, Jane and her family reunited with Jane's care team to celebrate her healthy growth and resilience.

Baby girl born five months early reunites with hospital staff that saved her life SPOKANE, Wash. -- The parents who thought they'd lose their baby girl shortly after her birth are able to snuggle their now healthy six-month-old thanks to a Spokane hospital.

Inaccessible environments and unintentional bias can make it difficult for people with disabilities to access the care they need to lead healthy lives.

Improving health equity for adults with disabilities

Spokane Indians mascot Otto visited MultiCare Rockwood Pediatrics this week. Otto signed some autographs, took pictures, visited a few patients in their exam rooms, and even got his height and weight checked.

Thank you for stopping by, Otto! ⚾

While summer break is still at its peak, many high school graduates are preparing for the transition to college. As teens shop for dorm supplies, decide what to pack and fill out paperwork, there may be one important item missing from their to-do list — managing their health.

What vaccines your college freshman needs Help your college-bound teen stay as healthy as possible by ensuring they're vaccinated against preventable illnesses.

Hours into your day at the lake, you look down to see your arm is already turning red. You quickly apply another layer of sunscreen, but unfortunately it’s too late.

You wake up the next day with bright red skin that’s hot to the touch. At what point do you need to seek professional care, versus simply treating your symptoms and waiting it out? https://multica.re/3A5NOsq

It's World Breastfeeding Week.

While breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for most infants and can reduce the risk of certain health conditions in both mothers and babies, it isn’t always easy.

Common breastfeeding challenges and tips How to feed your baby is a personal choice. Breastfeeding comes with health benefits for both nursing mom and baby, but also challenges.

Once students are back to school, it’s important they have the right bag that won’t slow them down or cause wear and tear on their body.

Using a two-strap school backpack is generally considered the best method for transporting classroom materials. When worn properly, it’s easier on the body than using shoulder packs, briefcases or rolling bags. https://multica.re/3SoqfBt

Whether it’s stomach cramping that wakes you up after an indulgent dinner, nausea hitting like waves after changing medications, or uncomfortable bowel movements that have you repeatedly rushing to the bathroom, digestive problems are some of the most relatable — and miserable — challenges in life.

So, how can you tell when it’s simply short-term discomfort or something more serious?

Should I see a doctor: Stomach problems Stomach pain and nausea come on a spectrum, and bowel habits vary from person to person. So, how can you tell when it's simply short-term discomfort or something more serious?

MiA - Mujeres in Action is Spokane's dedicated resource for domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA) survivors from Latine communities.

In 2018, Hanncel Sanchez and five other women created MiA — the first nonprofit in Spokane dedicated to serving DV/SA survivors from Latine communities through culturally responsive, lifesaving services and education from a Latine perspective.

MiA provides support by and for Latine communities Mujeres in Action is Spokane's dedicated resource for domestic violence survivors from Latine communities.

Some describe it as a ringing, whooshing or hissing noise. For others, it sounds like static on a television, an electric zap or a chorus of crickets.

While there is no cure for most cases of tinnitus, there are steps you can take to minimize your perception of the sound and improve your quality of life.

What causes tinnitus and how to find relief Tinnitus -- perceiving phantom sounds like ringing -- can have several causes. Treating the underlying cause can help bring reduce the noise and bring relief.

UPDATE: Our patient care systems are now fully operational, thanks to our teams working diligently to recover from the CrowdStrike technology outage.

Even in small doses, reading is shown to reduce stress, improve sleep and build empathy. This could be because of reading's meditative qualities.

Could reading be your stress reliever?