Small particles (from wildfire smoke) with diameters less than or equal to 10 micrometers, are also known as particle pollution or PM10, these can be inhaled deep into the lungs; exposure to the smallest particles can affect the lung and heart. Pregnant women, young children and elderly are the most vulnerable to smoke exposure. We encourage the N95 mask when … Read More
It is that time again! The first day of school is quickly approaching. Make sure your child is up to date on any immunizations or physicals. Please contact our medical receptionist to schedule your child with our pediatrician, Dr. Underhill, at (530) 335-3651 ext. 110.
A Local Assistance Center will open soon to provide recovery assistance services to residents impacted by the disastrous Carr Fire. The center will be open each day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, through Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Shasta High School, 2500 Eureka Way in Redding. Representatives from from various local, state and federal agencies will be … Read More
Wildfire smoke can irritate your eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. It can make you cough and wheeze, and can make it hard to breathe. If you have asthma or another lung disease, or heart disease, inhaling wildfire smoke can be especially harmful. If you cannot leave the smoky area, good ways to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke include staying … Read More
SHASTA COUNTY – The Shasta County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) and the Public Health Branch of the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency are advising all residents of Shasta County, to limit outdoor activities due to the presence of wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke originating from the Carr Fire near Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, fires in Southern Oregon, and … Read More
The Pit River Health Service Dental Clinic is here to serve the needs of the community and in order to give quality care to each patient we ask that our patients please arrive 15 minutes early to their appointment to update information or fill out any necessary paper-work. If the patient is 15 minutes late, the appointment will have to … Read More
Join us Friday, July 13, 2018, for our 20th annual Good Medicine Health Fair. Beginning at 10 am come out to the PRHS parking lot in Burney and check out all of our local vendors. We will be providing screenings, car seat checks, and information on various health topics. There will be having a jump house for the kids, lunch … Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Glenna Moore, Executive Director Pit River Health Service, Inc. (530) 335-5090 [email protected] Pit River Health Service Achieves Accreditation June 6, 2018 Burney, CA—Pit River Health Service, Inc. (PRHS) announced today that it has achieved full accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this community health clinic from … Read More
Pit River Health Service Diabetes and Outreach Department is hosting a Healthy Hearts Walk. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, it claims approximately 1 million lives annually. The good news? It is also one of the most preventable. Making heart-healthy choices, knowing your family health history and the risk factors … Read More
