MultiCare Health System – Inland NW, Spokane, WA Videos
Videos by MultiCare Health System – Inland NW in Spokane. Part of the MultiCare Health System family. MultiCare Health System is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 20,000 employees and a comprehensive system, including numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services.
The Northeast Youth Center in Spokane’s Hillyard neighborhood is taking an innovative approach to child care, focusing on not just the physical and educational needs of children, but also their behavioral health.
With an in-house mental health consultant, staff are learning to better understand the emotional needs of their students and how to help them thrive through developing trusting and supportive relationships.
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The Northeast Youth Center in Spokane’s Hillyard neighborhood is taking an innovative approach to child care, focusing on not just the physical and educational needs of children, but also their behavioral health. With an in-house mental health consultant, staff are learning to better understand the emotional needs of their students and how to help them thrive through developing trusting and supportive relationships.
More than a game: MultiCare brings care and access to Hoopfest
As the official medical provider of Spokane Hoopfest since 2017, MultiCare is proud to care for the thousands of players and spectators who fill the streets of downtown Spokane each year for the world’s largest three-on-three basketball tournament.
This year, we took that dedication to physical activity and community even further and teamed up with MultiCare's Mary Bridge Children's Hospital to sponsor 20 teams of elementary and middle school students playing in the weekend-long tournament.
EWU Dental Hygiene Program
The Eastern Washington University Dental Hygiene Clinic provides a space for high-quality, lower cost care and hands-on learning for dental hygiene students.
As the only true Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in the state, the program’s students typically have full-time employment lined up before graduating, says Lori Speer, EWU Dental Hygiene department chair and associate professor. Many come from rural, underserved communities and plan to return to those areas to provide dental care, while others are filling needs across the Pacific Northwest.
Stretches to get you ready for Hoopfest
Kristopher Davies, DPT, shows stretches and exercises to help you reduce the risk of injury at Spokane Hoopfest this weekend.
Heat Illness Explained
Nicholas Strasser, DO and Medical Director of Spokane Hoopfest, talks about heat illness, what it is and how to prevent it leading up to and during game day.
Zag Fever
Suffering from Zag fever again?
It's a common ailment this time of year in the Inland Northwest. As the Official Health System of Gonzaga Athletics, MultiCare has the cure!
Good luck Gonzaga Women's Basketball and Gonzaga Men's Basketball! We'll be watching. 🏀
Big Table brings support, resources to INW’s restaurant industry
MultiCare is proud to partner with Big Table of Spokane in their efforts to provide support and resources to the region’s restaurant and hospitality industry workers.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant and hospitality industry was one of the hardest hit workforces, but the need for support began long before. Big Table supports individuals in times of crisis, such as financial support for housing, food or household necessities, as well as provides resources for more long-term needs like access to health care services. They partner with care recipients to build connections to ensure everyone is set up for a healthy, successful and stable future.
Code Lavender
Caring for the community during a pandemic can take a toll on frontline and other essential health care heroes. Watch as Heidi, Max and their fellow caregivers reflect on the challenges of providing care in the time of COVID.
Thankfully, MultiCare has the Code Lavender program to provide mental health and emotional support for health care workers. https://multica.re/37IdHjK
Zag Fever
Suffering from Zag fever?
It's a common ailment this time of year in the Inland Northwest. As the Official Health System of Gonzaga Athletics, MultiCare has the cure!
Good luck Gonzaga Women's Basketball and Gonzaga Men's Basketball in the tournament! We'll be watching. 🏀
Heart healthy eating
“Instead of thinking about what you need to remove from your diet – to get healthy – think about what you can add to your diet.” Brea Seaburg, an ARNP from MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute, shared some heart healthy tips from her kitchen to yours!
What patients should know about Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
As you read about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you may have seen articles and information about a treatment for the virus called monoclonal antibody therapy.
In the video below, Brittany Schwandt, PharmD, infectious disease pharmacist with MultiCare; and Michael Myint, MD, infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at MultiCare, talk about what monoclonal antibody therapy is, who may be eligible to receive this treatment and what patients getting this treatment should expect.
What to do if you get sick this respiratory season
You’re coming down with something. But is it flu …or COVID-19?
In this video, Michael Myint, MD, infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at MultiCare, discusses how the similarities and differences between these two respiratory illnesses and the steps you should take if you have symptoms.
For more information on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu, visit: https://multica.re/31ltxha
What to expect this flu season
There were very few cases of flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) — a common respiratory virus that most commonly effects children under 1 year old — during last year’s respiratory season. This was likely due to widespread masking, physical distancing, capacity restrictions and other steps being taken around the world to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
In this video, Michael Myint, MD, infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at MultiCare, discusses how this year’s respiratory season is already different than what we’ve seen in the past, how that might impact our communities and steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.
For more information on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu, visit: https://multica.re/31ltxha
Omicron variant: what you need to know.
"We want folks to double down on precautions to prevent even becoming exposed, that is mask wearing, again, staying home when you're sick, avoiding large crowds indoors.
And then, very importantly, get vaccinated if you're not already vaccinated and then get the booster shot if you qualify for the booster shot."—Michael Myint, MD, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist with MultiCare.
Sinus Irrigation Video
“Dust, bacteria, pollutants, allergens that stick around and are consistently there and don’t get cleared away can lead to disease within the sinuses. If it's done properly, it can be very safe and beneficial.”
-Sepehr Oliaei, MD, MultiCare Ear, Nose and Throat physician
To learn more: https://multica.re/2kVRuGY
The potential impact of the delta variant and other emerging new variants on this year’s flu season
The COVID-19 delta variant’s impact on our communities has lessened since it fueled a fifth wave here in Washington state at the end of the summer. But that doesn’t mean that COVID-19 has gone away.
In this video, Michael Myint, MD, infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at MultiCare, discusses what impact the delta variant — or any future variants — may have as we enter the 2021-2022 flu season. For more information on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu, visit: https://multica.re/31ltxha
Across the region, our hospital’s emergency departments are seeing a higher than usual volume of patients. As a reminder, we want to highlight other health care resources available throughout our community. Urgent Care provides care for serious, but not life-threatening, injuries, illness and immediate health concerns. If you experience a life-threatening emergency, please come directly to the ER, or call 9-1-1 immediately. Check out this video for some more helpful tips.
As the pandemic continues and with COVID cases on the rise, the CDC is recommending that we put our masks back on. MultiCare's Dr. Gretchen LaSalle provides some insight into their recommendation.