Press Releases
(BPT) - Summer is in full swing, and this year the season is truly one to celebrate as communities return to many favorite festivals, traditions, and pastimes. Whether sending the kids off to day camps, reuniting with family over epic barbecues or simply soaking in the sun at outdoor music...
It’s important to know if you’re at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19, as this can determine what treatments are available to you. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) DragonImages / iStock via Getty Images Plus
(STATEPOINT) - While stopping the spread of COVID-19 is the goal, the reality is that every day, more people contract the disease. For this reason, it’s important to be aware of available treatment options.
The Treating COVID-19 Campaign, which was developed independently by the American Lung...
COPD patient, Susan Scott. PHOTO SOURCE: StatePoint
(STATEPOINT) - More than 3 million Americans live with severe emphysema, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that makes breathing difficult. While there’s no cure, recent advances in treatments are helping some patients breathe better.
The American Lung Association’s Treating...
(STATEPOINT) - Sponsored by L’Oreal Paris. The pandemic led many women to confidently embrace their silver hair, not only as a practical move, but as a stylish statement. With elegant stars like Helen Mirren and Andie MacDowell proving that gray is glamorous, (and younger stars even dyeing their...
Home health nurses work with people of all ages, including newborns and children. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) PeopleImages / iStock via Getty Images Plus
(STATEPOINT) - The last few years have put immense pressure on nurses to work longer, harder and with less staff. New research suggests that many nurses feel unseen, undervalued and unsupported, wondering if it’s worth it.
In a recent survey from National Nurses United, 68% of the nurses who...
Almost a quarter of the American population will be over the age of 65 by 2030. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) bernardbodo / iStock via Getty Images Plus
(STATEPOINT) - By 2030, almost a quarter of the American population will be over the age of 65, up from 16% in 2020, creating a situation that’s going to drive greater demand and greater pressure on the care industry. In addition to a larger workforce and more financial resources, new technologies...
(StatePoint) The supplement industry is booming, with more than four in five Americans taking vitamins or supplements, according to a recent Harris Poll on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association. Despite their popularity, the FDA doesn’t test the effectiveness, safety or quality of...
OMAK - Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare (OBHC) is pleased to announce that it has received confirmation of funding from Beacon Health Options (Beacon) for a new Mobile Crisis Response Team. Beacon serves North Central Washington Regional Services area as the Behavioral Health-Administrative Services...
OLYMPIA - 988 is the new, nationwide, three-digit dialing code for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The 988 dialing code connects people via call, text, or chat, to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) where compassionate, accessible care and support are available for anyone...
Do to unforeseen circumstances Okanogan County Aug. Primary L&A Test will be rescheduled.
We will send and update our website as soon as this test has been rescheduled. Okanogancounty.org/auditor
NCW Media Newspapers
- The Leavenworth Echo | Leavenworth, WA
- Cashmere Valley Record | Cashmere WA
- Lake Chelan Mirror | Chelan, Manson, Entiat, WA
- Quad City Herald | Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport, Mansfield, WA
- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA