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ASOTIN — Several major changes have taken place at the Asotin County Health District in recent years, including moving the office from Clarkston to Asotin, a $24,000 pay raise for

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St. Joe’s now officially under ScionHealth banner

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center has officially become part of ScionHealth, a new national health system that launched Thursday, the Lewiston hospital announced in a …

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‘I went into medicine to help my community’

LAPWAI — When Dr. Kim Hartwig first decided she wanted to become a doctor, she was 13 years old. Hartwig’s older sister, a national-level basketball player on an Amature …

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WSU launches certificate program to build medical and tribal …

The Indigenous Healing Perspectives Certificate was developed in partnership with Northwest tribal communities and elders and is taught by regional Indigenous health leaders …

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Now they’ve got Brighter Futures

1 of 4. Dori Walden and Deborah Blazzard stand for a portrait in the new Brighter Futures Outpatient Clinic for children and teens during an open house last week. The clinic, …

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Lake Coeur d’Alene health better but still toxic Environmental …

While Lake Coeur d’Alene remains deeply polluted — the legacy of a century of silver and gold mining — a broad review of lake-health data showed decreases in toxins entering

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Will nation move toward wellness care

Think 3 Ps: Good health care is preventive, predictive and personalized, a rarity today in a crisis-oriented care system far better at treating disease than keeping it at bay. To …

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Idaho adds Naloxone training as OD deaths rise Local and …

As opioid and fentanyl-related overdoses have increased regionally, organizations including the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare are working to make the opioid reversal …

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Public health conducting survey Local and regional news

Idaho residents in Latah, Nez Perce, Lewis, Clearwater and Idaho counties have until the end of March to help guide Public Health District 2 in decisions affecting health and …

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County health district headed back to Clarkston

The Asotin County Public Health District is purchasing a commercial building in Clarkston with plans to move its offices back into the city.

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Public Health -- Idaho North Central District conducts needs …

Cyclone-force defense proved to be too much for Washington State’s March magic to overcome Saturday in the second half of an NCAA tournament Round of 32 game at CHI …

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These Nimiipuu Health nurses have a goal of a personal touch

BOISE — Since June 24, 2022, lawmakers have grappled with what “post-Roe v. Wade” looks like in Idaho. Some of this discussion has centered on exemptions, or lack of, for …

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Syringa severs contract with Cd’A hospital

Syringa has remained autonomous since the 2017 alliance with the Coeur d’Alene hospital while Kootenai has provided hiring, education and training services as well as group …

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Idaho health agency relaunches Narcan program

Monday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced a new partnership and the relaunch of the Narcan distribution program. Narcan is a brand name for …

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House passes bill aimed at lowering health care costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bipartisan vote on Monday, the House passed a bill championed by a Spokane Republican that aims to increase transparency in health care …

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Call for mental health services unanswered Local and regional …

Lapwai, ID (83501) Today. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High 53F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..

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JFAC approves some health programs, eliminates others

BOISE — The state budget writers Friday changed several ongoing Idaho Public Health programs so they’ll be considered each year and eliminated three other programs in a …

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Preparation H has ability to raise blood pressure

Feb 26, 2008. QCan Preparation H raise blood pressure? I have been using Preparation H for a few weeks for a hemorrhoid problem. During that time, it seems that my blood pressure has …

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JFAC withholding $56.4 million from Idaho Health and Welfare …

BOISE -- State budget-writing committee leaders stepped up their action against the health department in their efforts to get the agency to correct actions from an audit …

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