by Granier Marketing | Nov 18, 2024
Thanksgiving safety tips: How to stay healthy and avoid urgent care Family gatherings in North Idaho bring back fond memories of delicious meals and festive times with the people we cherish the most. But with so many fun holiday activities, from preparing the...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Nov 5, 2024
Are you up to date with your mammograms? A recent study indicated that 41% of women say they’ve either skipped their annual mammogram or delayed getting it done over the past year. And that’s concerning, says Rachel O’Connor, MD, a fellowship-trained breast...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Oct 25, 2024
When was the last time you had a colonoscopy? Whether you’re overdue or you just scheduled your first one, you might be surprised by how quick and easy the process is today. A colonoscopy is the only screening test that can detect and remove precancerous polyps,...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Oct 15, 2024
If you snore, have a restless night’s sleep or feel groggy all day, you may be living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While OSA erodes the quality and length of your sleep, new approaches like Inspire therapy can help you rest better so you’ll feel refreshed and...
by Granier Marketing | Sep 26, 2024
Imagine breaking a bone from a minor fall. Sadly, it’s an all-too-common reality for older women — and even older men — throughout North Idaho. And that’s because conditions like osteoporosis, a disease that breaks down the density and quality of your bones, have no...
by Northwest Specialty Hospital | Jul 27, 2023
When you are a parent or child care provider, it seems like some kids can have a medical crisis daily – that is, a crisis in their minds. A poked eye, a bumped head, a skinned knee, or even vomiting can seem like the end of the world to them. Add to that the number of...