'To be ignored is very concerning': Local nurse has religious exemption approved, still has to find a new job
For those in healthcare at the Spokane Veterans Home, getting an exemption is required if you don't get a vaccine. However, one nurse who already had her religious exemption approved says she believes she'll still have to find a new job.
Inside the ICU: An exclusive look inside Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center's intensive care unit
You have heard about the severity of COVID-19 and the Delta variant. You have heard about the crisis in our local hospitals; the nursing shortages and the lack of supplies.
State workers seek exemptions to Washington vaccine mandate
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — More than 4,300 state workers are seeking an exemption to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, about 7% of the approximately 60,000 employees subject to the requirement. The Seattle Times reported Tuesday that the requests for a…
Washington state records over 7,000 deaths from COVID-19
SEATTLE (AP) — More than 7,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Washington state, according to data from the state Department of Health. The state reported the milestone on Tuesday, The Seattle Times reported. Washington eclipsed 6,000 deaths on July…
4 News Now to air special report 'Inside the ICU' Wednesday at 6 p.m.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- 4 News Now will take you where our cameras have never been allowed to go: inside the intensive care…
Harmful algae bloom prompts health advisory for Solomon Lake
A public health advisory has been issued for Soloman Lake near Bonners Ferry due to harmful algal blooms.
Washington hospital execs: little capacity to help Idaho
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is facing its own COVID-19 crisis and has little capacity to help neighboring Idaho deal with an overwhelming surge of cases driven by unvaccinated people, state hospital executives and doctors said Monday. Taya Briley, executive vice…
Washington hospitals see worst COVID cases since beginning of pandemic
More than 90-percent of patients who are hospitalized are unvaccinated.
Modern elbow replacements offer reliable solution for many
Elbow replacement reportedly has led to complications more often than other joint replacements. But modern elbow replacements are reliable for many.
Acne can pose unique challenges in people with darker skin
Acne affects millions of Americans each year and affects people of all skin tones, yet acne can pose special challenges in people with darker skin.
4 News Now Q&A: What is ivermectin and how should it be used?
Q: What is ivermectin and how should it be used? A: The number of calls the Washington Poison Center has received about the drug ivermectin has tripled the…
Health leaders in the Spokane community to speak about the fight against COVID-19
Health care providers Spokane Regional Health District, CHAS Health, Kaiser Permanente, MultiCare and Providence are set to address the public virtually.
Providence answers frequently asked questions about Delta
The Delta variant is the cause of 99-percent of coronavirus infections being admitted to local hospitals.
Spokane woman struggles to find COVID-19 test as demand soars
As COVID-19 cases surge, so does the demand for testing.
West Nile virus reported in Idaho
Health leaders said six infections, including one death, have been reported in the state.
Even with federal staffing resources, Kootenai Health still doesn't have enough staff for patients
Kootenai Health right now has 550 positions open. Around half of them are for clinical positions so even with an extra 100 healthcare workers currently on the way, it's still not going to solve the issue.
