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Maria became a foster mom to give what she once needed
Maria is an Idaho foster mom whose decision to foster didn’t come from a place of perfection. It came from experience, reflection, and growth.As she grew past her challenging childhood, the idea that any child could be without safety, stability, or a place to belong stopped being abstract; it became personal. That quiet conviction is what led her to open her home as a foster parent, determined to be the kind of adult she once needed
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National Water Safety month has been recognized for the past 20 years every May to bring awareness on how to stay safe in and around water. Idaho ranks ninth in the United States for deaths by drowning. This is a statistic we want to greatly improve. It is never too late
The groundbreaking for Jackson House in Idaho Falls on May 16 signifies a new era for adolescent mental healthcare in the state. This new Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) will fill a critical need and offers a beacon of hope for families struggling to find
Each spring, Idahoans think about buying chicks or ducklings. All poultry carry the bacteria Salmonella, which can be harmful to people. Birds often don’t look sick but can spread the bacteria through their droppings
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in partnership with Idaho’s Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), is distributing an Idaho Healthcare Workforce Initiatives Survey. Two goals of this survey include:1. Identifying issues leading or contributing
May is mental health awareness month. To note the occasion, the “Idaho Behavioral Health Authority Podcast” interviewed three guests for its latest episode, each with their own experience and expertise to help Idahoans
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day. This is a great reminder to learn about the dangers of viral hepatitis, how to prevent the spread of the disease, and what to do if you become infected.Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is often
May marks National Foster Care Month, a time to raise awareness about foster care issues in Idaho and express appreciation for those families who step forward to care for vulnerable children in their communities
The National Association of Mental Health (now called Mental Health America) established May as Mental Health Month in 1949, making this year the 75th Anniversary of Mental Health Awareness Month.In celebration of this occasion, the Division of Behavioral Health at the
Mental illness is a private medical condition that one in four Idahoans face, but just because it’s private doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be part of the public discourse.
This Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an initiative that addresses public safety issues related to unused
All children deserve to feel safe in their homes, but all too often that’s not the case.
The Department of Health and Welfare receives nearly 23,000 reports of child