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Idaho Foodbank estimates an additional 6-8 truckloads of food will be needed...
Lots of communication and extra food donations at community pantries and the Idaho Foodbank will be needed as Idaho transitions from issuing benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
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Mom is right: Eat your fruits and veggies!
It’s harvest time! We have more fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables to choose from at this time of year than at any other time of year, it seems. Eating a plant-based diet is important for our...
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The flu vaccine is your best protection, and it’s time to get it now
It’s October, which means flu season is here. And that means it’s time to get vaccinated to protect yourself against the flu. Flu season can run from October to May, so if you haven’t gotten the...
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Do you know the ABCs of Safe Infant Sleep?
It’s scary to think that you could put your baby down for a nap and he might never wake up. But it happens more often than we would like. About 3,500 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly each year in...
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Idaho Child Support Services website gets a new look, more features
Child Support Services has launched a redesigned website that makes it easier for parents to: Find information about services See account balances View or print a payment history Access messages from...
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Parents in Idaho may want to consider lead poisoning testing for their children
It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, so it’s a good time to educate yourself on lead poisoning and have your children tested, especially if you live in a home that was built before 1978. Lead...
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Idaho health officials investigate raw milk as likely source of recent illnesses
Idaho Public Health officials are investigating eight illnesses in southwest Idaho likely associated with drinking unpasteurized (raw) milk. To date, four Campylobacter and four E.coli 0157:H7 cases...
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Explaining the numbers behind Idaho’s expanded access drug program for severe...
Dr. Christine Hahn M.D., the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Public Health Medical Director, recently reported to the State Health Care Task Force on development of an Idaho program to allow...
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Women’s Health Check offers breast and cervical cancer screenings for...
All Idaho women need access to healthcare, no matter their income. The Idaho Women’s Health Check program can provide that healthcare coverage for cancer screenings and diagnosis for women in the state...
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Idaho Poison Center can answer your Halloween safety questions
One of the most common calls to the Idaho Poison Center at this time of year involves glow sticks. Parents often give them to their children to make them easier to see in the dark as they...
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Kuna dairy begins selling raw milk again
Raw milk from a Kuna dairy in southwest Idaho is available again in the Treasure Valley after 13 illnesses were linked to the dairy during October. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture reported no...
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Be aware: Carbon monoxide poisoning is a silent killer
Temperatures outside are falling, prompting us to close up our houses and turn on our furnaces. Carbon monoxide can build up in enclosed and even partially enclosed places, and you might not know it....
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Idaho earns an “A” on the March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card
Each year, the March of Dimes releases a “Premature Birth Report Card” for every state and territory in the nation to help raise public awareness and measure progress toward reducing premature births....
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Happy Diabetes Awareness Month! Now go get tested.
Diabetes is a huge health problem for so many: Nearly 86 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). And...
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Nicotine is an addictive drug, no matter how you ingest it
Electronic cigarettes and vaping have become increasingly popular over the last several years. But no matter where you stand in the debate about whether an e-cigarette is healthier than a traditional...
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Get smart about when to use antibiotics. They don’t always help.
The crud is creeping through our communities, and it’s tempting to insist on antibiotics when you or your children are sick. Most of us know that getting a test for strep throat can help decide whether...
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It’s prime time for respiratory infections, including colds, flu, and RSV
It’s the time of year when one germ after another makes the rounds and makes us cough. Respiratory infections are particularly troublesome, especially for children and the elderly, and there are more...
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A woman in northern Idaho has died from flu-related illness
A northern Idaho woman over the age of 60 has died from an influenza-related illness. This Panhandle Health District resident is the first influenza-associated death of the season. Last flu season, 32...
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Safe travels: Did you know you can use your hubcap for a shovel?
If you’re planning a road trip during the holidays, plan ahead and make sure you’re ready to travel in winter conditions. Gather the supplies you need and know what you should do if you get stranded....
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Holiday stress? Give yourself a break!
The overwhelming rush in the final countdown to the holidays has begun. And from the frenzied hum throughout the Treasure Valley and especially near its shopping malls, it sounds like we’re all caught...
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