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Social workers are leaving the Idaho health department. Now

WEBA social worker will respond within 72 hours of receiving the referral. According to data from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 12,526 …

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Who pays for public health

WEBThe 2021 Legislature gave county governments “a lot more oversight” over public health. Two bills passed through the Idaho Legislature in the 2021 session that …

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Diversity and Mental Health KISU

WEBDiversity is perhaps one of the least discussed factors influencing mental health. However, race, gender, sexuality, and culture are all important to…

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‘I felt like I didn’t have a choice’: Idaho social workers detail what

WEBPublished December 15, 2021 at 3:52 PM MST. Former social workers say recent changes to the process of completing safety assessments and other casework has made their …

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‘Wonderful news’: Funding increases create more optimism for

WEBThe Idaho Legislature approved a budget bill in March that included $96.6 million for Idaho’s child welfare system, with 24 additional employees, pay increases and …

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How do I reduce stigma around mental health

WEBThe way that we talk about mental health matters and can contribute to or reduce stigma. At least 50% of people in the US will experience a mental health …

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Most of Idaho is rural. Most of Idaho’s nurses are not. A bill

WEBRural Idaho lost more than 1 in 4 nurses between 2018 and 2020. The Idaho Senate Health and Welfare Committee on Tuesday advanced legislation to the Senate …

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How does climate change impact the mental health of our kids

WEBClimate change has many effects on our world, from extreme heat to drought to floods, which in turn affect people, businesses and governments. But climate change …

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St. Luke’s hospital system sues Bundy, Rodriguez, People’s

WEBIdaho’s largest hospital system on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Ammon Bundy, Diego Rodriquez, the People’s Rights Network and others in response …

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New survey reveals maternal healthcare providers are leaving Idaho

WEBA recent survey asks how Idaho's abortion laws are affecting the state’s maternal healthcare doctors and the results are concerning, especially for women …

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A new plan to tackle Idaho's three biggest health concerns

WEBIf someone asked you, "What’s your top priority when it comes to health care?" what would you say? That’s the question a group of 23 different hospitals, health …

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Does kindness have an impact on mental health

WEBThe federal Department of Health & Human Services have found that rates of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts have escalated significantly …

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Episode 8: “988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline” with Dr. Ben Miller

WEBDr. Ben Miller is a nationally recognized mental health expert and a highly sought-after public speaker. Dr. Miller has presented around the world on the need to …

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Idaho is now in statewide mass-casualty triage mode, due to

WEBThe week after North Idaho hospitals reached a breaking point and were forced to enter “crisis standards of care,” Idaho has activated the care-rationing protocol …

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Viruses and Bacteria: A Look at Medical Lab Science KISU

WEBDr. Hulse has been with ISU for 9 years now, serving as the Program Director for the Medical Laboratory Science program. Rachel graduated Summa Cum Laude …

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As local hospitals fill up, the Boise VA makes a rare offer

WEBAs local hospitals fill up, the Boise VA makes a rare offer. The Boise VA Medical Center is in downtown Boise, blocks from the Boise campus of St. Luke’s …

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Where would patients go if Saltzer Health closes its doors

WEBIf Saltzer Health can't find a buyer, it may close 11 clinics in the Treasure Valley, leaving 100,000 patients without a doctor.

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Idaho medical board closed a complaint against Dr. Cole — before …

WEBThe Idaho Board of Medicine did not review patient records before closing a complaint that alleged Dr. Ryan Cole was providing substandard medical care to COVID …

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The Portneuf River Vision, Part 1, with Hannah Sanger KISU

WEBPublished January 26, 2021 at 1:01 PM MST. Listen • 8:18. Artist's interpretation of Centennial Park, Pocatello. This week on Sustainable Idaho, Scott and Rachel speak to …

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