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Death cap mushrooms rise again in Treasure Valley
Death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides), the world’s deadliest mushrooms, have been spotted again in Boise and reported to the Idaho Division of Public Health. These mushrooms closely resemble edible varieties such as paddy-straw mushrooms or puffballs, making them especially dangerous. Ingesting as little as half a cap can kill an adult, and a small bite can be fatal for pets.
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Although tooth decay is largely preventable, it remains the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States. The Idaho Oral Health Program strives to support prevention services, including oral health education aimed at reducing children’s decay rates in Idaho
Being transparent is very important to all of us here at the Department of Health and Welfare. A good customer experience is also part of our mission to strengthen the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Idaho residents have a right to see government records and
Many people who smoke, vape, or chew want to quit. Quitting is possible and it’s one of the best choices a person can make to improve their health and protect their loved ones from cancer-causing chemicals.
It’s still early 2023, and many people are setting goals to live
As the Idaho Legislature considers Medicaid Expansion this week, we’ve been called to answer a lot of questions about this complex program.
As a reminder, the Division of Medicaid provides healthcare services for low-income people and families in Idaho. This includes adults
Updating Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Idaho is no small task, but I was grateful yesterday for the opportunity to join my EMS colleagues to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Idaho
The Division of Medicaid provides healthcare services for low-income people and families in Idaho. This includes adults and children, pregnant women, people over the age of 65, and people with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements.
During the COVID-19 public health
As a former personal trainer, I had a love-hate relationship with January. The gyms were always brim-full of people working on their New Year resolutions, and I wondered how many would make it into February or March.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I failed to meet my own
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. / Idaho Human Rights Day. As we observe the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to others, I reflect on his legacy and think about the poignant question he posed to an audience in Montgomery, Ala., in 1957: “Life’s most
Did you know radon is present in many Idaho homes? The Idaho Environmental Health Program within the Division of Public Health manages the Idaho Radon Program. Below is information to separate radon facts from fiction and help keep your family healthy.
Fact: All homes should be
Monday will start the first regular session of the sixty-seventh Idaho Legislature. Lawmakers and state agency personnel have been gearing-up for a full session. I have enjoyed meeting with the chairs of the Health and Welfare committees in the House and Senate to get to know
The last two weeks of the year are a good time to slow down, reflect on the past year, and look forward to the year that’s about to unfold.
Our mission remains the same as we move into the new year: We’re dedicated to strengthening the health, safety, and independence of