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Free texting service helps educate new moms

posted on March 28, 2011 08:51

New Idaho moms and moms-to-be now have access to a free mobile information service with tips to improve their health and the health of their infants.

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Protect Your Family from Accidental Poisonings

posted on March 21, 2011 09:03

Accidental poisoning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury deaths among Idahoans, with children under the age of five being most at risk. In 2009, 120 Idaho residents died from accidental poisoning or exposure to harmful substances, while the regional poison control center responded to 16,000 poisoning calls from Idaho residents.

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Block Honored For Work in Substance Abuse Public Policy

posted on February 11, 2011 13:52

Rep. Sharon Block (R-Twin Falls) is being honored as the recipient of the 8th annual Patricia Kempthorne Award in recognition for her work as a legislator who makes a difference in fighting substance abuse

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Flu illness begins to increase in Idaho; people urged to take precautions

posted on January 12, 2011 07:19

Idaho health officials are beginning to get reports of flu-like activity from around the state, prompting them to remind Idahoans to get vaccinated against the flu.

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Don’t Spread the Flu This Holiday Season

posted on November 22, 2010 08:11

Public health officials are encouraging people to get their flu vaccine before the holidays to prevent the spread of illness among families and friends. “With the holidays approaching, this is the perfect time to not only protect yourself, but your loved ones as well,” says Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, Deputy State Epidemiologist. “The best protection is to get vaccinated. We don’t want to see people’s holidays ruined because of flu illnesses that are easily preventable.”

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