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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 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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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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FMC Corp's Hazardous Waste Storage: A human, environmental, …

WebFMC and the Tribes negotiated an agreement under which FMC agreed to pay $2.5 million on June 1, 1998, and $1.5 million annually to continue the storing the …

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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 concern …

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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 to …

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FMC Corp's Hazardous Waste Storage: A human, environmental, …

WebThis week on Sustainable Idaho, Scott and Rachel continue their exploration of the FMC Corporation’s storage of hazardous waste on the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal …

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Hospitals refused to give patients ivermectin. Lockdowns and

WebIvermectin and other unauthorized COVID-19 treatments have become a major source of dispute between families and health care workers in recent months.

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Idaho House approves $96 million budget that includes funding

WebThe Idaho House of Representatives approved a budget bill on Wednesday for the Department of Health and Welfare that includes funding for 24 new positions in …

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Are monoclonal antibodies here

WebYes, but not everyone in Idaho can get them. St. Luke’s pharmacists on the first day of treating COVID-19 patients with monoclonal antibodies at an infusion site in …

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No, Idaho is not under a ‘universal DNR.’ Hospitals won’t

WebSt. Luke’s Health System on Saturday addressed the claim on its own social media accounts. “To be clear, there is no ‘universal DNR’ at St. Luke’s,” the health …

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Sustainable Idaho: Soil Health KISU

WebAilie Maclean was born and raised in Alaska but moved to Kimberly, Idaho right before high school. Ailie is an undergraduate Political Science and Global Studies …

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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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‘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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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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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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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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‘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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