NWHRN joins Common Health Coalition
The Northwest Healthcare Response Network is pleased to join the Common Health Coalition as we further advance our shared commitment to the collaboration of health care and public health to build a […]
NWHRN Joins National Partners to Exercise Pediatric Response Capabilities
In April 2024, NWHRN joined other healthcare coalitions (HCCs) to participate in a facilitated tabletop exercise (TTX) organized by the Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM). This was a […]
Our Executive Director Discusses Climate Change & Healthcare
Our Executive Director, Onora Lien, participated in a webinar hosted by our partners at Public Health Seattle & King County as a part of national Earth Week 2024 events. The […]
NWHRN Presentation at Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference April 2024
April 3, 2024 – Elya Baltazar, District Manager and Northwest District Coordinator, led a breakout session during the Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference in Tacoma, Washington. Elya’s presentation, “Bridging […]
Healthcare Masking Consensus Statements & Summary
Healthcare Masking Consensus Statements & Summary On April 3, 2023, the Washington state Secretary of Health Mask Order requiring universal masking in healthcare facilities was discontinued. Recognizing the ongoing importance […]
LeadingAge Washington recognizes NWHRN with excellence award (June 2023)
LeadingAge Washington represents the interests of not-for-profit and mission-driven organizations dedicated to improving the aging experience of over 50,000 older Washingtonians and their family members. In June 2023, at their […]
REDi Healthcare Coalition Transition (Feb 2023)
From the WA State Department of Health (DOH) on 2/21/2023: The Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) has decided to discontinue its work with the Regional Emergency and Disaster (REDi) Health […]
Winter Resources
Winter Weather Resources: Our Winter Weather Preparedness and Advisories page includes a flyer with winter preparedness information and links for utility and transportation resources to help facilities and staff prepare […]
Montesano Fire Response
Montesano Fire Response On November 14, 2022, The Network facilitated a panel discussion to hear from partners involved in the 9/14/22 Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center Fire & Evacuation response. […]
NWHRN featured in Commonwealth Fund article re healthcare, climate change impacts and regional response
An October 20, 2022 published article from the Commonwealth Fund focuses on healthcare organizations and the impacts of climate change. In the regional responses section of the article, healthcare coalitions […]