Here are several tips from a colleague’s dog for staying happy and healthy while social distancing. Relaxation/Meditation Consider trying some yoga or deep breathing exercises. There are many free “classes” on YouTube – one is “Yoga with Adrienne” which offers many different levels and focuses and only requires the space that a yoga mat or […]

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Reminder: Healthy people who are not in close contact with sick individuals do not need respiratory protection. Face masks, like those at the entrance to doctors offices, are not the same as respirators. These two types of personal protective equipment serve different functions and should not be confused. Watch the short video below to see […]

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A short video on social distancing from our friends up in Facilities. For information about the novel coronavirus and Eastern’s plan, visit: https://inside.ewu.edu/bewell/coronavirus/

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Handwashing seems so easy, we have done it our whole lives. But most people wash their hands for about 5 seconds, which is much lower than the minimum 20 seconds and the ideal 40-60 seconds. The video below from the World Health Organization shows proper handwashing technique. It takes about a minute, if you are […]

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People touch their faces around 23 times every hour. Your hands touch so many objects throughout the day (think doorknobs and spare change), it is safe to assume there is something on them that you don’t want in your body. Your face contains many mucous membranes (eyes, ears, mouth, and nose) and those are nice […]

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Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from getting sick. Wash your hands often Before, during, and after food prep Before eating Before and after caring for someone who is sick After using the toilet After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing After touching garbage Follow these 5 steps every […]

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ALERT Spokane is a program designed to notify people about emergencies in the greater Spokane Area. Sign up to receive a message or phone call if there is an emergency near your home. Messages are sent for events that could affect the safety, property, or welfare of the community.

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It’s November, which means some people are participating in No-Shave November to raise cancer awareness. Raising awareness of cancer is great! However, people who wear respirators are told to be free of facial hair to ensure their respirators seal properly. This could cause a dilemma for our respirator wearers. To help with this problem, the […]

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8/20/2018 – The air quality for Spokane County is currently in the “hazardous” category, which means that the entire population could be affected with respiratory problems when outside. People are advised to remain inside. If you must go outside, an N95 face mask (sometimes called a dust mask) can be used

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Regional forest fires are causing a haze in the air. To tell if it is safe to spend time outside, consult an Air Quality Index (AQI).

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