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Heat caused record-high rates of health emergencies in some …

WEBBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Last summer was the hottest ever recorded in the United States, and heat-related health emergencies also reached record …

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What people should know about stress, according to a doctor

WEB(CNN) — There is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people’s physical and mental health. I wanted to delve …

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Mental Health Monday: Addressing the stigma

WEBIDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Addressing mental health can be uncomfortable because of looming stigmas, but it is important. According to Mental …

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Gordon outlines strategy for healthcare improvement

WEBGovernor Mark Gordon’s Health Task Force has worked to make recommendations on strengthening Wyoming’s healthcare workforce and examining …

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When to get vaccinated

WEBManufacturers say the tweaked mRNA vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech are effective against EG.5, the strain that is currently dominant in the …

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CDC drops 5-day isolation guidance for Covid-19, moving away …

WEBThe decrease in deaths has been even bigger. In 2021, there were 450,000 deaths from Covid-19; in 2023, that number declined 83% to about 75,000 deaths.

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Madison Memorial Hospital opens up new mental health facility

WEBREXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) - Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg opened up it's brand new behavioral mental health center with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday. …

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Mental Health Monday: It's okay to admit you're not okay when …

WEBIDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Trauma can happen to anyone at any age. It is a very common mental health condition, but is believed to affect more people than …

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Open Enrollment for 2024 health insurance is open

WEBOpen Enrollment only happens once a year, from Oct. 15 to Dec. 15. Idahoans currently enrolled through Your Health Idaho are automatically renewed for …

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Local mental health clinic expands to Pocatello

WEBThe Pearl Health Clinic—Pocatello location will open July 6, 2021. The clinic is currently accepting new patients. The hours of the three clinics are: Pocatello location: …

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Weight loss drug Zepbound may help people with obstructive …

WEBBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, also seems to help people with obstructive sleep apnea, drugmaker Eli Lilly said …

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How COVID-19 has changed the medical world 4 years later

WEBIDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - March 11 marks the infamous anniversary of when the outbreak of COVID-19 became a worldwide pandemic according to the world …

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Teton County Health Department launches bilingual mental health …

WEBTeton County Health Department has partnered with CredibleMind to bring the community free and confidential access to the largest online library of mental health …

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EIPH offers flu shots at no cost for uninsured individuals

WEBSince the health district never wants cost to be a barrier to receiving needed services, EIPH will be providing flu shots, at no cost, to uninsured individuals as well as …

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Mental Health Monday: New program helping people handle …

WEBREXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Emotions are a large contributor to overall mental health, but dealing with them can be tricky. That's where a new local program called …

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Changing your diet could add up to 13 years to your life, study says

WEBA man eating the healthier diet from age 20 could add 13 years to his life. Focusing on a healthier diet could also lengthen the lives of older adults, the study said. …

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Substance use among teens dropped significantly in 2021, survey …

WEBThe researchers found the largest single-year decline in illicit drug use since the survey began in 1975, with drops of about 5% from 2020 among eighth- and 12th …

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Fighting the opioid epidemic in Idaho

WEBAccording to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2018, the rate of opioid prescriptions dispensed per 100 Idahoans was 61.87, a 27% decrease since …

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Madison Memorial Hospital unveils rebrand hoping to better serve

WEBFor over 70 years the staff at Madison Memorial hospital has provided health care to the surrounding area. The hospital is now hoping to expand that care's …

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DHW launches internal review of syringe exchange program

WEBIdaho law tasks the DHW Division of Public Health with implementing provisions of the Syringe and Needle Exchange Act passed in 2019. Nine organizations …

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New Portneuf Medical Building opening at Northgate

WEB“Access to quality health care is an important building block that helps our community prosper and grow," Herget said. "This new health center is larger, with the …

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Sean Elliott: What life is like for ‘Memorial Day Miracle’ NBA star

WEBHe’s the basketball star behind the “Memorial Day Miracle,” arguably the most famous shot in San Antonio Spurs history. It was Memorial Day 1999, Game 2 of …

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