Newport Hospital and Health Services has suspended ALL public trick-or-treating across our facilities this year.
This decision was not easy, and we know that allowing the public to bring their little ones for trick-or-treating has always been a positive activity for our community. However, there are several points that we had to consider in light of the COVID-19 pandemic:
Along with Northeast Tri County Health District, NHHS public messages are focused on actively trying to reduce community spread, which includes limiting gatherings, especially in light of increased community transmission rates in our area.
Business trick-or-treating generally happens during our extremely busy COVID-19 test collection hours, and dealing with even more traffic congestion creates increased safety risks for families.
The CDC and Washington State Department of Health have labeled it a high risk event (although many Newport businesses have chosen to continue).
We ask that you stay safe and wear masks, avoid gatherings, wash your hands, and stay home if you are ill. #KindnessNotCOVID #MaskUp
In light of pandemic-related gathering restrictions, Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation announced that Festival of Trees will look different in 2020. Instead of gathering at Sadie Halstead Middle School on December 5th, this year’s two-week event focuses on community partner participation, including one Epic All-Around-Town Raffle Tree and 9 other amazing prize trees showcased in Newport, Priest River and Cusick!
Newport’s Country Lane is showcasing the All-Around-Town tree of community gifts and gift cards in a holiday window display for public viewing November 30 – December 15. $1 Donation raffle tickets will be sold at various locations from November 30 through December 15th, and the winning raffle ticket will be drawn by the Grinch himself via a live social media broadcast.
Raffle ticket sales are now closed.Winning tickets will be drawn on Wednesday, December 16th at 12 PM!
Options for raffle ticket purchases:
Mail aticket order form to: Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation (714 W. Pine St., Newport WA 99156)
Contact the Foundation Office to order over the phone. (509) 447 -2441, ext. 4373
Visit one of the businesses listed below and pick up an order form.
Visit one of the businesses listed below during live ticket sales. (Note: face masks required; 6ft. social distancing observed; business occupancy maximums observed)
Check Out the Trees!
“Epic All Around Town Tree” – sponsored by local businesses (location: Country Lane, Newport)
Proceeds for the event support the Foundation’s $75,000 pledge to the new 3-D mammography unit at Newport Community Hospital. More information is available by contacting the Foundation Office via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (509) 447-2441, ext. 4373.
Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The next Newport Hospital Blood Drive is coming up on Thursday, August 11 and YOUR help is needed.
The USA is facing a nationwide shortage of donors right now, so please make a little time to donate blood. There is no substitute! We need all of you more than ever.
The Vitalant collection bus will be at the hospital (along Spruce St. and Scott Ave in Newport) from 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM.
Appointments are necessary. To schedule an appointment, visit our Blood Drive Appointment page.
Only $225 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Space is Limited…Schedule Today!
Call 509.447.9317 to schedule your appointment.
October 3-D mammogram screening patients will be entered into daily prize drawings and receive a free gift.
No physician order is required. Maximum amount paid by the patient is $225. Without insurance, payment is due at the time of service. If you have insurance, we will bill it for you. Special programs are available if you cannot afford this service or do not have insurance. Call (509) 447-9359 for more information.
River Mountain Village Advanced Care is opening this summer, and we want YOU to help us decorate with historical photos of early life in the Pend Oreille River Valley!
It’s time to revisit your plan, and we’re here to help you. We want to help you understand your benefits and ensure that you can continue to receive your primary care at Newport Health Center.
Please join us for an informational session, and bring your general Medicare questions.
TIME: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
LOCATION: 714 W. Pine Street, Newport WA * Sandifur Room – lower level of the main hospital (seating is limited)
If you are unable to attend and would like to speak with an NHHS Patient Financial Services representative, please call (509) 447-9381.
Newport Hospital and Health Services is currently participating in a Community Health Needs Assessment in order to get an accurate depiction of health needs in our region.
We rely on your participation!
Without your completed survey, the Pend Oreille County picture is less complete. This process will be multi-faceted and may involve different opportunities for you to provide data. Several counties are involved, so if you’re not a Pend Oreille County resident, please complete the survey anyway!
Paper copies are available at Newport Hospital and Health Services Admitting Desk or in the main waiting room. Completed forms can be folded and placed in that area’s collection box. (Other places in Pend Oreille County will also have paper copies available OR download and print a copy of the assessment here).
Any information provided in the survey is completely anonymous and no names are requested. This project is in collaboration with Northeast TriCounty Health District, Spokane Regional Health District, Rural Resources, Pend Oreille County and the Pend Oreille Health Coalition. The goal is to release a final report by the end of 2018. If you have questions regarding the collection of this data, please call (509) 447-6303.
This workshop explores the poignant themes in Atul Gawande’s best seller “Being Mortal”.
Dillon Gasper, University of WA Medical School, 3rd Year
Discussion led by Dillon Gasper (University of Washington Medical Student, 3rd Year) with a special closing by Dr. Clayton Kersting.
Pre-registration required for this FREE event! Dinner served. Limited seating. Adults only please. Register online at http://xbab.it/3R or call (509) 447-7928, ext. 4373.
Brought to you by Newport Hospital and Health Services. Materials and dinner are provided by Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation.
