RISK MITIGATION: What do the following all have in common: seat belts, traffic lights, speed limits, speed bumps, water treatment plants, sewers, public dumps, vaccinations, masking? They are all public
Over the past 18 months, my colleagues and I have written over 70 articles in this newspaper to help inform our community about the Covid pandemic. Today, given the impact
Over the last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC for short) has recommended COVID19 booster vaccines for some people. Let’s break it down! 1. What is a
Usually, when a critically ill patient requires special intensive care services not available at our local hospital, it takes one or possibly two calls to regional hospitals to get the
At the risk of sounding like a real Darrel Downer (I think I made that one up), I am going to ask you to imagine finding yourself in a situation
How to have a Healthy Gut By Dr. Ian Wallace Are you tired of wildfire smoke as well? Yup, me too. Not so excited for more one hundred plus degree
Fun in the (not too much) Sun By Dr. Rebecca Katzman One of the best parts of living in Idaho is access to the great outdoors. As we spend time
An ounce of Prevention is right Prescription! By Dr. Colleen Sholar As I thought about today’s article, I just could not decide what to write. I’m sitting in the heat
Beat the Heat By Dr. Ann Lima Staying cool and hydrated may be a bit tough when we have multiple days above 100 degrees, but here are some tips to
Telebehavioral Health By Erin Massey, LCSW, Behavioral Health Consultant It is estimated that over half of Americans will experience some mental health issues during their lifetime, which can include depression