Researchers at WSU Spokane are focusing on a new way to help the youngest victims of the opioid crisis — babies going through substance withdrawal after being exposed before birth.
Even small differences in the availability of urban green and blue spaces may be associated with better mental and physical health in older adults, according to a WSU study.
Setting goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound is critical to maintaining new habits beyond the first few weeks of the year.
Long-term care facilities that scheduled part-time Certified Nursing Assistants with more hours and more consistently with the same co-workers had reduced turnover, according to WSU-led research.
The university has received $250,000 in funding to lead a study on the participation of American Indian and Alaska Native people in Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial research.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training teaches nurses how to interview victims, evaluate and document injuries, and collect evidence that can be used in court.
Families enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, were less likely to use potentially unsafe infant feeding practices during the shortage.
A recent two-day workshop helped familiarize pharmacy students with the multicultural communities they will be serving in Spokane and other West Coast urban centers.
Native American students pursuing healthcare careers will have new professional development opportunities with the establishment of WSU’s chapter of the Association of Native American Medical Students.