by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Nov 7, 2025
Fall is beautiful in the Inland Northwest. But it can also be tough on your breathing, especially if you deal with fall allergies or asthma. What’s the difference? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell. Both can cause coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath. But knowing...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Nov 3, 2025
You spend so much time caring for others that it’s easy to let your own health fall to the bottom of the list. That’s why setting aside time for an annual wellness exam is so important. This preventive visit gives you a chance to sit down with your family medicine...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Oct 13, 2025
When it comes to protecting your health, choosing the right place to receive care matters just as much as the treatment itself. Whether you need an imaging study or you’re preparing for surgery, your choice of hospital can make a big difference in your safety...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Sep 11, 2025
When you live with bladder leaks, your world gets smaller. You can’t sit through a whole movie without a bathroom break. And you can’t attend an Arts Walk in downtown Coeur d’Alene without stressing over where you’ll find the nearest bathroom....
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Sep 9, 2025
New backpacks, pencils, and folders may be on your child’s school supply list. But what items should you include on their back-to-school health checklist? It’s a question on the minds of parents throughout the Inland Northwest, and with good reason. When kids return...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Sep 4, 2025
Which is better for long-term weight loss: bariatric surgery or popular medications like semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound)? New research presented in June shows that bariatric procedures like vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass...