by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Dec 13, 2024
Visions of sugarplums may be dancing in your child’s head during the holidays, but for parents, the joyous season creates a fresh set of worries. In particular, parents in Coeur d’Alene often ask, “Why does my child get sick every year around the holidays?”...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Dec 10, 2024
Ski resorts across the Inland Northwest opened early this year, and with hearty snowfall in the long-term forecast, this ski and snowboard season is shaping up to be one of the best. But a lack of preparation could cut your fun short with an injury or accident....
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Nov 26, 2024
Your child wakes up with a runny nose. It might be a simple cold, but what if it’s something more serious, like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Almost all kids catch RSV by age 2, and in healthy children, it’s usually mild. Yet for some younger kids, especially...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | 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,...
