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Make a New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco for good! New resources to quit are available for people with behavioral health conditions

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… behavioral health conditions January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications Studies show it may take several tries before … Welcome Package including educational materials and the My Quit Journey© workbook. A suite of eHealth services to … to quit using tobacco products, free help is available by visiting: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) and …

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Public Health reports first heat-related deaths in 2024

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… first heat-related deaths in 2024 June 21, 2024 Author DHW Communications The first two heat-related deaths in Idaho … thirst, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, and cold, clammy skin. Someone experiencing these symptoms should move to … checking your local news or www.weather.gov . Monitor your companions when recreating or working in the heat. …

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Idaho continues to thrive during the pandemic and moves from Stage 3 to Stage 4 in Idaho Rebounds Plan

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… 3 to Stage 4 in Idaho Rebounds Plan May 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … to protect lives, healthcare access, and the economy. Vaccines are encouraged to help keep Idaho open. There … Face coverings continue to be required for people who are visiting or working in a long-term care facility, to protect …

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Public Health reports first heat-related death in 2023

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… first heat-related death in 2023 July 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The first heat-related death in Idaho this … thirst, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, and cold, clammy skin. Someone experiencing these symptoms should move to … checking your local news or www.weather.gov . Monitor your companions when recreating or working in the heat. …

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Department of Health and Welfare, Central District Health, and Idaho Department of Labor partner to offer services at same Mountain Home location

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… at same Mountain Home location August 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications To streamline services and provide a better … other offices throughout Idaho that are open to the public. Visit healthandwelfare.idaho.gov to learn more. About … Department of Health and Welfare 208-334-0668 Christine Myron Public Information Officer Central District Health …