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Press Releases by Year
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
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2009 Press Releases |
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October |
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10-27-09 |
SCPHD Will Open Special H1N1 Clinics for Pregnant Women and High Risk Children |
10-26-09 |
H1N1 Virus Contributor To Teen’s Death |
10-21-09 |
Free Foot and Eye Screenings for People With Diabetes |
10-21-09 |
Free Dental Sealant Clinic for Grade School Children |
10-20-09 |
H1N1 Rarely Requires Hospital Care (a joint press release with local healthcare providers) |
10-15-09 |
SCPHD Will Begin Vaccinating Area Schools Against H1N1 |
10-02-09 |
South Central Public Health District Sets Up a Public Health Information Hotline |
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September |
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09-21-09 |
South Central Public Health District Annouces Five Confirmed H1N1 Infections |
09-16-09 |
Pheasant Road West Apartment Complex Mercury Release: Fact Sheet for Residents |
August |
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08-24-09 |
South Central Public Health District Ready for Early Seasonal Influenza Clinics |
08-24-09 |
West Nile Contributes to Death of Twin Falls County Resident |
08-21-09 |
South Central Public Health District Announces Additional "Fit and Fall Proof" Class Site |
08-10-09 |
South Central Public Health District Seeking Volunteers for Fit and Fall Proof Program |
08-05-09 |
Be Wise-Immunize! |
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July |
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07-14-09 |
Childhood Immunizations: SCPHD Works to Alleviate Financial Burden to Parents |
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June |
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06-16-09 |
South Central Public Health District Announces Three Confirmed H1N1 Infections
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06-16-09 |
Know Your Status. Get Tested for HIV. |
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May |
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05-18-09 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered by Mustard Tree Wellness Clinic and SCPHD |
05-18-09 |
Protect the Skin Your Baby Is In - No Sun for Baby |
05-07-09 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Depression and Diabetes |
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April |
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04-30-09 |
May is Asthma Awareness Month |
04-24-09 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered |
04-09-09 |
Public Health Indentifies Cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Lincoln County
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04-09-09 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Smart Shopping |
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March |
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03-25-09 |
South Central Public Health District Honors Local Health Heroes |
03-12-09 |
South Central Public Health District-No Current Plans to Change Provided Services |
03-06-09 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Diabetes Care and Complications |
03-03-09 |
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month |
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February |
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02-24-09 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered |
02-18-09 |
Health Districts Seek To Increase Food Establishment License Fees |
02-11-09 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Diabetes and Dental Health |
02-04-09 |
Free Immunizations Available for Mini-Cassia Area Children |
02-03-09 |
Public Health District Calls For "Health Heroes" Nominations |
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January |
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01-29-09 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered |
01-09-09 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Reading Food Labels |
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2008 Press Releases |
December |
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12-30-08 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered |
12-17-08 |
A Higher Than Average Percentage of South Central Idaho Children Considered Overweight |
12-15-08 |
Free Immunizations Available for Mini-Cassia Area Children |
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November |
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11-06-08 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Staying Healthy During Flu Season |
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October |
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10-09-08 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Standards of Care |
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September |
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09-29-08 |
First Annual SCIFSAC Food Safety Recognition Awards |
09-17-08 |
Free Foot and Eye Screenings, Hemoglobin a1c Tests at Flu Clinics for People With Diabetes |
09-17-08 |
South Central Public Health District Ready for Seasonal Influenza Clinics |
09-09-08 |
SCPHD and College of Southern Idaho Offer Free Tobacco Cessation Classes |
09-03-08 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Diabetes Emotions and Stress |
09-03-08 |
September is National Food Safety Awareness Education Month |
09-02-08 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered |
09-02-08 |
Diabetes Center Foundation Announces Trail Ride Fundraiser |
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August |
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08-25-08 |
SCPHD Announces Additional "Fit and Fall Proof" Class Sites |
08-20-08 |
Jerome County Resident Tests Positive for West Nile Virus |
08-14-08 |
Public Health Offers New “Fit and Fall Proof” Class Site |
08-06-08 |
South Central Public Health Investigates Several Tick-Borne Infections |
08-04-08 |
Twin Falls County Resident Tests Positive for West Nile Virus |
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July |
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07-21-08 |
Public Health Indentifies Case of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) |
07-01-08 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered |
07-01-08 |
Make Vaccinations Part of Summer Travel Preparations |
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June |
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No June Press Releases |
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May |
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05-28-08 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered |
05-12-08 |
Vaccination is the Best Protection Against Measles |
05-09-08 |
May is Asthma Awareness Month - Special Education Class Offered |
05-08-08 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Diabetes and Depression |
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April |
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04-29-08 |
Early Immunizations Clinic Offered for Soon-To-Be Kindergarteners |
04-28-08 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered |
04-28-08 |
Free Dental Sealant Clinic for Grade School Children |
04-25-08 |
Free Arthritis Education Day Offered During Arthritis Awareness Month |
04-14-08 |
Free Foot and Eye Screenings for People with Diabetes |
04-14-08 |
Free Dental Sealant Clinic for Grade School Children |
04-03-08 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss “End of Life Decisions” |
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March |
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03-27-08 |
Spring Cleaning for People with Asthma |
03-26-08 |
South Central Public Health District Honors Local Health Heroes |
03-24-08 |
Public Health District to Announce Health Heroes on March 26 |
03-18-08 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered |
03-17-08 |
Free Immunizations Available for South Central Idaho Teens |
03-14-08 |
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month |
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February |
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02-08-08 |
Public Health District Calls For “Health Heroes” Nominations |
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January |
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01-10-08 |
Continuing Education Class for Installers Scheduled for February 6 |
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2007 Press Releases |
December |
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No December Press Releases |
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November |
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No November Press Releases |
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October |
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No October Press Releases |
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September |
Back to Top |
09-27-07 |
Second Rabid Bat Found In Twin Falls |
09-27-07 |
District Health Schedules Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinics |
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August |
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08-31-07 |
September Is National Food Safety Education Month |
08-22-07 |
Wildfires Spark Health Advisory For Magic Valley Residents |
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July |
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07-24-07 |
Botulism Fears Prompt Recall Of Canned Food For Humans And Pets |
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June |
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06-28-07 |
Avoid Unwanted Picnic Guests |
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May |
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05-17-07 |
District Health and St. Luke’s Magic Valley Offer Tobacco Cessation Classes |
05-15-07 |
District Health Plans Open House for Director’s Retirement |
05-11-07 |
District Health Urges Residents to Be Ready for West Nile Virus Season |
05-11-07 |
Deputy District Health Director Completes Leadership Institute |
05-03-07 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Risks for Kidney Disease |
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April |
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04-26-07 |
District Health Issues Alert about Ticks in Rural Lincoln County |
04-26-07 |
Free Dental Sealant Clinic Offered to Grade School Children |
04-25-07 |
District Health and St. Luke’s Magic Valley Offer Tobacco Cessation Classes |
04-09-07 |
Free Dental Sealant Clinic Offered to Grade School Children |
04-05-07 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Diabetes Medications and Self-Management |
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March |
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03-28-07 |
District Health Honors Local Health Heroes |
03-27-07 |
District Health Offers Tobacco Cessation Classes |
03-27-07 |
Free Foot and Eye Screenings, Nutrition Education for People with Diabetes |
03-27-07 |
Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program Offered |
03-23-07 |
Students Will Promote Anti-Tobacco Message on National Kick Butts Day |
03-23-07 |
Rural Healthcare Providers Diabetes Update Slated for Jerome |
03-16-07 |
Free Foot and Eye Screenings, Nutrition Education for People with Diabetes |
03-13-07 |
District Health Offers Blaine County Tobacco Cessation Classes |
03-01-07 |
Free Foot Exam Clinic Scheduled for People with Diabetes |
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February |
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02-22-07 |
Youth Suicide Prevention Campaign Aims to Restrict Access to Methods |
02-13-07 |
District Health and St. Luke’s Offers Tobacco Cessation Classes |
02-08-07 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Heart Disease |
02-01-07 |
Food Safety Advisory Committee Seeks Local Input |
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January |
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01-22-07 |
District Health Calls For “Health Heroes” Nominations |
01-19-07 |
District Health and CSI Offer Free Tobacco Cessation Classes |
01-19-07 |
District Health and St. Luke’s Magic Valley Offer Tobacco Cessation Classes |
01-12-07 |
District Health Promoting Dental Care During Pregnancy |
01-10-07 |
New Year’s Resolution Help to Tobacco Users |
01-08-07 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Retinopathy |
01-08-07 |
District Health Reports That Influenza Season Begins in Idaho |
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2006 Press Releases |
December |
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12-29-06 |
Classes to Help Seniors Be ‘Fit and Fall Proof’ Begin in January |
12-21-06 |
New Year’s Resolution Help to Tobacco Users |
12-13-06 |
Over 1,000 ducks found dead near Oakley |
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November |
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11-30-06 |
World AIDS Day Reminds Idaho that Disease is Still Growing |
11-21-06 |
Weeklong Event to Focus on the Importance of Influenza Vaccination |
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October |
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10-18-06 |
Several Physical Activity Classes for People with Arthritis Offered by Local Groups |
10-17-06 |
District Health and St. Luke’s MVRMC Offer Tobacco Cessation Classes |
10-17-06 |
District Health Has Enough Flu Vaccine to Serve Those with Appointments;
More Vaccine Expected Before the End of October |
10-17-06 |
District Health Experiences Delay in Receiving Influenza Vaccine |
10-16-06 |
District Health Experiences Delay in Receiving Influenza Vaccine |
10-05-06 |
National Medicare Bus Tour to Stop in Twin Falls |
10-02-06 |
Walking Class for People with Arthritis Begins Again October 3 |
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September |
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09-29-06 |
Free Foot and Eye Screenings, Nutrition Education for People with Diabetes Offered During District Health Flu Clinics |
09-28-06 |
Arthritis Physical Activity Class Changes Meeting Days |
09-27-06 |
Diabetes Expo Aims to Educate Community about Type 1 and 2 Diabetes |
09-27-06 |
Rural Health Care Providers Diabetes Update Slated for Jerome |
09-26-06 |
‘Fit and Fall Proof’ Classes Beginning in Several Communities |
09-25-06 |
District Health Schedules Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinics |
09-18-06 |
District Health and CSI Offer Tobacco Cessation Classes |
09-14-06 |
Free Immunizations Available for Children During ‘Day of Caring’ |
09-01-06 |
Conference Aims to Educate Health Care Providers about the Importance of Dental Care for Pregnant Moms |
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August |
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08-18-06 |
District Health Announces Third West Nile Death in South Central Idaho |
08-10-06 |
Twin Falls County Agencies Urge Caution after West Nile Virus Deaths, Spike in Number of Cases |
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July |
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07-28-06 |
Cases of West Nile Virus and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Prompt Summer Time Outdoor Disease Precautions |
07-10-06 |
Free Foot Exam Clinic Scheduled for People with Diabetes |
07-10-06 |
District Health Offers Tobacco Cessation Classes |
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June |
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06-27-06 |
District Health Supports the New Surgeon General’s Report on Secondhand Smoke |
06-26-06 |
District Health Announces Job Opening for District Director |
06-21-06 |
June Increase in Pertussis |
06-08-06 |
Diabetes Foundation Announces “Fourth Annual Trail Ride for Diabetes” |
06-08-06 |
Free Foot Exam Clinics Scheduled for People with Diabetes |
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May |
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05-12-06 |
District Health Issues Order to Stay Out of Rock Creek Water Due to Fecal Contamination |
05-09-06 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Foot Care |
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April |
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04-14-06 |
District Health Outlines Precautions When Flooding Occurs |
04-12-06 |
District Health Offers FREE Tobacco Cessation Classes in Shoshone |
04-12-06 |
District Health Offers FREE Tobacco Cessation Classes in Twin Falls |
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March |
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03-22-06 |
Students Will Promote Anti-Tobacco Message on National Kick Butts Day |
03-14-06 |
District Health Offers FREE Tobacco Cessation Classes in Shoshone |
03-14-06 |
District Health Offers FREE Spanish Tobacco Cessation Classes in Jerome |
03-10-06 |
Arthritis Self-Help Program Offered |
03-10-06 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Wound Care |
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February |
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02-28-06 |
District Health Launches New Web-based Child Care Inspection Results |
02-22-06 |
District Health Offers FREE Tobacco Cessation Classes |
02-22-06 |
Survey Results Released of New Inhaler Law |
02-10-06 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Medicare Part D |
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January |
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01-25-06 |
Physical Activity Classes Planned for People with Arthritis |
01-20-06 |
District Health Calls For “Health Heroes” Nominations |
01-09-06 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Quick and Healthy Meals |
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2005 Press Releases |
December |
Back to Top |
12-29-05 |
Appearance of Influenza in Idaho Prompts Burley District Health Office to Offer More Shots |
12-21-05 |
District Health Offers FREE Tobacco Cessation Classes |
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November |
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No November Press Releases |
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October |
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10-25-05 |
Be Fit and Fall Proof with Exercise Classes for Seniors |
10-18-05 |
Diabetes Expo Features Screening, Networking, Discussions |
10-14-05 |
District Health Urges Women to Have a Mammogram and Pap Test |
10-04-05 |
District Health Schedules Influenza Vaccination Clinics |
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September |
Back to Top |
09-20-05 |
New Arthritis Support Group Forming |
09-13-05 |
Second Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in South Central Idaho |
09-12-05 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Exercise |
09-09-05 |
Hurricane Katrina: Healthcare Volunteers Sign-up Here |
09-08-05 |
Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Gooding County |
09-08-05 |
Fall Prevention Classes Scheduled for Seniors in Fairfield Area |
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August |
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08-29-05 |
Free Immunizations Available for Children During 'Day of Caring' |
08-29-05 |
Arthritis Self-Management Course Offered |
08-29-05 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered in Fairfield |
08-29-05 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered in Hailey |
08-01-05 |
People with Arthritis Can Exercise at Filer Senior Center |
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July |
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07-28-05 |
Five Apparent Cases of Unusual Disease Prompt District Health Investigation |
07-25-05 |
Gooding County Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus |
07-11-05 |
District Health Reports Confirmed Pertussis Case |
07-07-05 |
On-going Arthritis Exercise Classes |
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June |
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No June Press Releases |
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May |
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05-25-05 |
Trail Ride Will Raise Money for Diabetes Education and Scholarships |
05-19-05 |
District Health Reports West Nile Virus Stats from 2004;
Fish and Game to Handle Dead Bird Collection |
05-04-05 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Preventing Falls |
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April |
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04-29-05 |
Free Arthritis Education Day Offered During Arthritis Awareness Month |
04-19-05 |
Free Asthma Education Seminars Scheduled for May |
04-13-05 |
Free Dental Sealant Clinic Offered To Grade School Children |
04-11-05 |
Students Will "Drive" Home Anti-Tobacco Message on National Kick Butts Day |
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March |
Back to Top |
03-31-05 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes in Twin Falls |
03-30-05 |
District Health Honors Local Health Heroes |
03-22-05 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes in Burley |
03-22-05 |
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes in Ketchum |
03-10-05 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Diabetes Management |
03-04-05 |
District Health Asks Public for Input about Physical Activity and Nutrition |
03-01-05 |
New Inhaler Law Prompts Local Coalition to Offer Education |
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February |
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02-01-05 |
District Health Offers Free Tobacco Cessation Classes |
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January |
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01-24-05 |
People with Arthritis Can Enjoy Exercising in On-going Classes |
01-19-05 |
District Health Calls for "Health Heroes" Nominations |
01-04-05 |
District Health Receives More Flu Vaccine; Eligibility for Vaccination Expanded |
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2004 Press Releases |
December |
Back to Top |
12-07-04 |
Walking Class for People With Arthritis Will Start Dec. 14 |
12-03-04 |
Christmas Doesn't Have To Be "Bah, Humbug!" Season for People with Asthma |
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November |
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11-22-04 |
District Health Schedules More Influenza Vaccination Clinics |
11-09-04 |
Rabid Skunk Attacks Gooding Area Teen; First Skunk Diagnosed in Idaho |
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October |
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10-21-04 |
Free Dental Sealant Clinic Scheduled for Children |
10-15-04 |
District Health Out of Influenza Vaccine and Cancels Mass Vaccination Exercise |
10-07-04 |
District Health Revises Influenza Vaccination Plans in Light of National Shortage |
10-07-04 |
Influenza Vaccine Shortage Prompts Revision of Plans for Mass Vaccination Clinic Exercise |
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September |
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09-21-04 |
District Health Offers Free Tobacco Cessation Classes |
09-21-04 |
Six Gooding County Horses Reported Positive for West Nile Virus |
09-17-04 |
District Health Schedules Influenza Vaccination Clinics |
09-09-04 |
District Health Opens New Bellevue Office |
09-09-04 |
West Nile Virus Strikes Gooding County Man;
Second Case Investigated in Twin Falls County |
09-07-04 |
West Nile Virus Kills Twin Falls County Horse |
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August |
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08-30-04 |
Half of Women Who Die from Cervical Cancer Don't Receive Simple Screening |
08-30-04 |
Flouride Mouthrinse Program Offered in Some Area Schools |
08-26-04 |
West Nile Virus Found in Bird in Gooding County |
08-25-04 |
Second Annual Trail Ride for Diabetes Scheduled |
08-23-04 |
Clases Gratis Para Dejar de Fumar |
08-19-04 |
Free Physical Activity Program Offered for People with Diabetes |
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July |
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07-07-04 |
Free Foot Exam Clinic Scheduled for People with Diabetes |
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June |
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No June Press Releases |
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May |
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05-27-04 |
Free Foot Exam Clinic Scheduled for People with Diabetes |
05-21-04 |
Suicide Prevention and Depression Summit Begins on Monday, May 24 |
05-14-04 |
Magic Valley Tobacco Free Coalition Wins Second Place in National Competition |
05-04-04 |
Diabetes Support Group Will Hold Vendor Fair |
05-03-04 |
Summit Will Tackle Issues of Suicide Prevention and Depression |
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April |
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04-28-04 |
Physical Activity Touted as Arthritis Pain Reliever |
04-26-04 |
Free Car Seat Inspection Scheduled |
04-26-04 |
Physical Activity Gets a Workout During National Arthritis Month |
04-20-04 |
District Health Offers Free Tobacco Cessation Class |
04-19-04 |
South Central Asthma Coalition Sponsors World Asthma Day Activities |
04-19-04 |
Free Seminar About Arthritis Scheduled for May 1 |
04-13-04 |
New Lunch Hour Support Group Forming for HIV/AIDS Sufferers |
04-08-04 |
Diabetes Support Group To Discuss Foot Care |
04-01-04 |
District Health Will Bring Obesity Epidemic Into Focus at High School During Public Health Month |
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March |
Back to Top |
03-31-04 |
District Health Honors Local Health Heroes |
03-30-04 |
District Health Will Bring Obesity Epidemic Into Focus at High School During Public Health Month |
03-19-04 |
District Health Offers Free Immunizations for Children During April |
03-05-04 |
Diabetes Support Group To Discuss Counting Carbohydrates |
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February |
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02-13-04 |
Coalition is Sponsoring Discussion on Type 1 Diabetes |
02-09-04 |
Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Diabetic Eye Disease |
02-09-04 |
Free Foot Exam Clinic Scheduled for People with Diabetes |
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January |
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01-26-04 |
District Health Calls for "Health Heroes" Nominations |
01-20-04 |
Buckle-Up Car Seat Inspection Event Scheduled |
01-15-04 |
District Health Moving to New Location, Adding New Hours in Shoshone |
01-15-04 |
District Health Accepting Appointments for Immunizations |
01-12-04 |
Diabetes Support Group To Discuss Diabetes Self Care |
01-06-04 |
Free Exercise Class Offered at Senior Center for People with Arthritis |
01-05-04 |
Free Foot Exam Clinic Scheduled for People with Diabetes |
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