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Safe Water Spokane to Host Public Forum on Fluoridation Sept 10th
To register to participate and ask a fluoridation question of our expert panel, or to watch this event live, please visit https://safewaterspokane.org/forum SPOKANE, WA – On Thursday, September 10th at 6:00 p.m. the citizen’s group Safe Water Spokane will host a virtual Zoom forum on fluoridation that is free and open to the public. It […]
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Spokane. Time to let the wisest voices, not the loudest, guide us on fluoride (Columnist)
The city of Spokane’s water tank at 9th Avenue near Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, pictured in 2017, was built in 1969. It’s one of several water storage facilities used in the city’s water system. (JESSE TINSLEY) Mark Wiener vividly remembers the Great Portland Fluoride Battle of 2013. It wasn’t the kind of clash […]
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Spokane. No to fluoride (Letter by Phil Zammit)
I trust the knowledge and honest ‘urging’ of Spokane City Council to approve adding fluoride to our water by some dentists. That said, I simply cannot swallow their solution! (1) Why is it always not for us but “for the kids?” Not only that, but “those poor disadvantaged kids.” (2) My wife and I raised […]
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Spokane. Molina supports fluoridation (Letter)
I am expressing my strong support for the City Council’s passage of an emergency ordinance to optimize fluoride levels in Spokane’s water supply so that all people in the community – regardless of age, address, education, or income, have the best opportunity for improved health. I am honored to serve as President of Molina Healthcare […]
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Spokane residents hold anti-fluoride rally as city council voting date approaches
City council members will vote on adding fluoride to Spokane’s water in less than two weeks. That ticking clock is encouraging people to make their voices heard. On Thursday, a group of people gathered in Riverfront Park for an anti-fluoride rally. Organizer Stefanie Howerton told KHQ they understand wanting to help the city’s collective health, […]
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Spokane. It’s time to fluoridate (Letter)
It is time for Spokane to fluoridate its community water. I support the City Council adjusting the level of fluoride in Spokane’s water supply to provide a good balance for health. As a thirdgeneration Spokanite currently raising the fourth generation, I was blessed with parents along with my childhood dentist, Dr. Mecham, who believed in […]
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Spokane. Not without my consent (Letter)
Many medical professionals oppose water fluoridation for good reason. According to the FDA, “Fluoride, when used in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or animal, is a drug.” Fluoride is intended to prevent cavities, and like any drug, it can have harmful side effects. The standard safety protocols for a […]
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Spokane. Science behind fluoride (Letter)
Note from the Fluoride Action Network, It’s unfortunate that the letter writer does not know about the Mother Offspring studies, the 66 IQ studies, and the hundreds of other published fluoride studies. The Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) as well as the public health departments of every state have been negligent in educating […]
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Spokane: Into the teeth of fluoride controversy
Opponents, backers make their case to council at online community forum As proponents continued their push for fluoridation of Spokane’s water, skeptics pleaded with the City Council to pause on Wednesday. Approaching a potential vote on adding fluoride to the city’s water supply, the council hosted an online community forum and heard from impassioned advocates […]
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Spokane City Council seeks feedback ahead of fluoride vote
Published: 4:01 PM PDT August 25, 2020 Updated: 8:56 AM PDT August 27, 2020 Spokane’s drinking water has fluoride levels of 0.1 milligrams per liter. A city council vote could increase it to the federal recommendation of 0.7 mg/L. SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City Council is asking for feedback from residents ahead of a vote […]
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