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'It's as bad or worse than it has ever been in Shoshone County'

WEBThe Panhandle Health District reports that from Aug. 10-20, there were a total of 63 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Shoshone County alone. Shoshone, which …

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Vaccination efforts moving right along at Heritage Health

WEBKELLOGG — The COVID-19 vaccination efforts at Heritage Health’s Kellogg office are successfully progressing as they continue to offer their drive-through …

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PHD provides updates and awareness to blood lead levels

WEBAnnual blood lead surveys are a public health service offered by the state of Idaho through PHD, and have done Bunker Hill Site box testing since 1974/1985 and the …

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'Small but mighty' teams tackle mental health Shoshone News …

WEBScreenshot of WeCAN Rural Mental Health Solutions responses to a survey. Among the community mental health needs reported as serious, 79 percent of …

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PHD: Free lead level screening Shoshone News-Press

WEBKELLOGG — Panhandle Health District is set to begin its annual free blood lead level screenings next week. The screenings will be held at the Shoshone Medical …

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Osburn Public Library adds to children's book collection thanks to

WEBOSBURN — The Osburn Public Library recently received $1,930 to add new children’s books through a Pilcrow Foundation’s rural libraries grant. The library initially …

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SMC Family Medicine offers additional primary care options

WEBIn the long term, Turpin says that a renovation of the space that used to house a dialysis center could be a possibility to expand the clinic further. SMC Family …

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Hagadone opening private health clinic for employees

WEBHagadone opening private health clinic for employees. | April 28, 2023 1:00 AM. COEUR d’ALENE — The Hagadone Corporation recently announced that eligible …

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Cardiac Rehab Center a benefit for Shoshone County

WEBShoshone Medical Center opened their cardiac rehabilitation center last year as part of the renovated wing that expanded their facilities for not only cardiac …

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Dr. Korasick, I presume

WEBDr. Korasick is available at SMC Family Medicine clinic on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and every third Saturday. To schedule an appointment with her, …

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Shoshone County welcomes new pediatrician

WEBDr. Odom is now serving Kellogg every other Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — although hours may change depending on demand. To schedule an appointment, …

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Dr. Boyd will see you now Shoshone News-Press

WEBDr. Boyd is available for appointments at SMC Family Medicine in Smelterville on Mondays and Tuesdays, and will be at SMC Thursdays and Fridays. To make an …

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PHD offers COVID-19 vaccination scheduling online

WEBFor those without internet access or anyone having trouble navigating the online scheduling, call PHD’s COVID-19 hotline for assistance, 877-415-5225. In …

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Grant funds new Kellogg, Sandpoint drug treatment clinics

WEBThe new Ideal Option clinic in Sandpoint is open Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is located at 101 W Pine St., Sandpoint, ID 83863. Both locations are found …

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Dispensing life-saving tools Shoshone News-Press

WEBThe installation of a Narcan station by Panhandle Health will allow people to access it 24 hours a day from the Shoshone County District No. 2 firehouse in Kellogg.

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Broadband on the table in Silver Valley Shoshone News-Press

WEBThose were two questions Colleen Rosson posed to stakeholders at a meeting to get broadband connectivity to Shoshone County Thursday at Shoshone Fire District …

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MHS puts controversial topic to rest Shoshone News-Press

WEBMHS puts controversial topic to rest. MULLAN — A student-led health assignment descended into a full scale social media frenzy earlier this week at Mullan …

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Late summer, early autumn a key time for testing for lead

WEBAfter spending sun-drenched summer days by the water or driving around North Idaho, the furthest thing from one's mind is the level of lead in their blood. But …

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Local Walmarts host annual Wellness Day events

WEBSince 2014, Walmart pharmacies have hosted Walmart Wellness Days, contributing more than 5 million free health screenings for customers. “The community …

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Duffy chosen to lead PHD Board Shoshone News-Press

WEBCOEUR d’ALENE — On Thursday it was announced that Don Duffy was confirmed as the director of Panhandle Health District’s Board of Health during a …

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Open enrollment for 2023 YHI insurance ends soon

WEBIdahoans who want health insurance for the upcoming year must pick their plan by midnight, Dec. 15. Coverage for plans selected during Open Enrollment begins …

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