Health Blog

Medicare Part D plans are changing

Health Librarian — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:21:51 +0000

Enrollment for Medicare’s prescription drug program (Part D) runs from Nov. 15 - Dec. 31. Many plans are changing. Call the SHIBA HelpLine with questions.

COSTCO Will Accept Foodstamps Soon!

Health Librarian — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:21:53 +0000

Costco announced it will begin accepting food stamps for payment in their stores. Customers can use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Quest card to purchase bulk groceries in any Costco warehouse store in Washington. This option may start by Thanksgiving.

Have A Fire Safe Halloween

Health Librarian — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:41:31 +0000

Read these tips from the Washington State Patrol to have a fun and fire safe Halloween night!

Don’t forget to change your clocks!

Nov. 1st Daylight Savings Starts

Health Librarian — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:44:18 +0000

Read the reminder from the Washington State Patrol:

Change your Clock, Change your battery

Strength Training for Older Adults

Health Librarian — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:52:26 +0000

Growing Stronger is an easy to follow, self-paced program for older adults. The strength training exercises will help adults build lean muscle and maintain their balance.

Other tips for older adults include: Physical activity for a healthy weight, Get a Bone Density Test, and Ten Ways To Recognize Hearing Loss.

Learn How to Shape Your Surroundings…..

Health Librarian — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:34:56 +0000

Read Shape Your Surroundings to learn how to better control your weight. Also checkout What Is Healthy Eating? with ideas how to eat well everyday.

Does This Health Information Apply to Me?

Health Librarian — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:24:22 +0000

How can you know if health information in print, on tv, or online applies to you? Read Is this health information good for me?, posted on the National Network of Libraries of Medicine consumer information page.

Analyze your Breakfast

Health Librarian — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:36:25 +0000

Try out one of the health tools from the CDC, Center for Disease Control, analyzemyplate, to take a closer look at what you eat. Check out the Hydration Calculator to figure out how much water you need for your daily activity level. You can find more Personal Health Tools on healthfinder.gov.

Flu Updates from Health Organizations

Health Librarian — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:30:05 +0000

EBSCO, a vendor of health and medical databases, is offering links to key information about the H1N1 influenza for health care providers. Take a look for free at ebscohost.com/flu.

The updates are written for clinicians, nurses, and patients.

View the Teen Videofest

Health Librarian — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:45:26 +0000

Teen Videofest contest winners will be presented on Sept. 25 at AMC River Park Square 20 from 7-9 p.m. Come watch the winning videos. Contact Mishelle Earley at mearley@spokanecounty.org or (509) 324-1494 for tickets or information.