Our Community
Our mission is to ensure a comprehensive range of high-quality care to best meet the needs of the people in our service area. We continuously seek to stay involved in our communities. Below are some highlights of various community events and some tips on how to achieve a healthier lifestyle.
NEW Health Colville Dental Clinic new location opens today!
6-14-2021 NEW Health Expanding Dental Access in Colville. NEW Health’s Colville Dental Clinic has expanded and relocated to 161 E. 3rd Avenue. Colville residents now have increased access to dental services with the move to its new location. The new dental clinic includes additional operatories and will bring on a new dentist to serve Colville […]
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers visits NEW Health Colville Clinic
6-1-21 NEW Health had the opportunity to share our Colville Clinic location during a scheduled site visit with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. During the visit, NEW Health curbside testing and vaccine sites were visited, the integrated care models discussed and a tour of capital projects of the Colville Dental Clinic. The integrated care model highlighted […]
Masks still required for fully vaccinated people in health care settings and more.
CDC Mask Guidance On May 13, Washington adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking guidance allowing individuals who have been fully vaccinated to no longer wear a mask in most settings. However, masks will still be required for all individuals in: • Health care setting like hospitals, long-term care facilities, and doctor’s […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Every year millions of people live with some form of mental illness. Now more than ever we need to find ways to stay connected. No one should feel alone or without the information, support and help they need. At NEW Health your mental health matters! Please take a moment to listen to our Behavioral Health […]
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine now available at NEW Health Chewelah Medical
For NEW Health patients interested in receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, it is now available at our Chewelah Medical Clinic only at this time. We are continuing to offer the Moderna vaccine at our Chewelah, Colville and Lake Spokane Medical Clinics. To schedule your vaccine please contact us at: Chewelah Medical Clinic 509-935-8424 […]
It’s National Infant Immunization Week: Stay on track with your child’s vaccinations
April 24th through May 1st 2021 National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 24 – May 1, 2021. Each year, NIIW celebrates the critical role vaccination plays in protecting the health of our children and families — and this year we’re reminding parents of the importance of staying up to date with routinely recommended vaccines, even during COVID-19. As a parent, you want to protect your little […]
NEW Health is now scheduling Moderna vaccine for all persons 18 and older.
Starting April 15th those now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine include all persons 16 years of age and older. No additional eligibility requirements need to be proven other than age. At NEW Health we are currently receiving only the Moderna vaccine which is approved for those 18 years of age and older. Vaccine appointments […]
Your Health with NEW Health – colorectal cancer screening
Dr. Robby Riddle talks about the importance of colorectal screening in this video. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that adults aged 50-75 be screened for colorectal cancer. The decision to be screened after age 75 should be made on an individual basis. If you are aged 76-85, ask your doctor if you should […]
CDC Issues First Set of Guidelines on How Fully Vaccinated People Can Visit Safely with Others
3-8-2021 From the CDC Newsroom Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its first set of recommendations on activities that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely resume. The new guidance—which is based on the latest science — includes recommendations for how and when a fully vaccinated individual can visit with other people who […]
Loon Lake Health Association donates building to NEW Health.
The Loon Lake Health Association (LLHA), incorporated in 1990, had a vision of ensuring healthcare was available in their local community. Their vision continues as LLHA generously donated the building that was leased to NEW Health to provide healthcare services in Loon Lake. The LLHA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) and NEW Health is a private […]