Idaho exchange enrollment dips due to Medicaid expansion
Fewer people signed up for health insurance under the state’s insurance exchange program following Medicaid expansion, state officials said Wednesday.
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How to accomplish your fitness New Years resolution
“There’s not one perfect fitness plan for everyone. Everyone’s goals are different and they need to be individualized to that person.”
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How to make your New Year’s resolution stick
According to U.S. News and World Report, 80 percent of ‘resolution-er’s’ give up by the second week of February.
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Overdoses on the rise in Pocatello
Overdoses are on the rise in the Gate City. On Christmas Day, the Pocatello Fire Department responded to three separate overdoses, one fatal.
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How lack of daylight can affect our sleeping patterns
Right now, Idahoans only see about eight hours of sunlight each day, which can take a toll on our energy.
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CDC: Idaho is among the states under ‘widespread’ flu alert
The flu season is off to an early start this year, and Idaho is being hit particularly hard. Health officials say this year’s influenza virus is an aggressive strain.
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Unneeded medical brace appears to be part of Medicare scam
For the past several weeks, Glenna Hellickson has been receiving calls from a man who seems to have a lot of personal information about her husband, Edward.
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How to support people coping with grief
Friends, coworkers and neighbors of the Hansen family know how much of an impact they’ve had on Southeast Idaho.
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From heart to heart: Musician helping local mother with heart failure
For 36-year-old Mandy Dutton, life has always had its challenges. Born with Epstein’s anomaly, Dutton’s had six open-heart surgeries since she was 10 days old, with three alone in 2009.
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New ISU program prepares physicians with wilderness medicine training
Resident physicians participating in a didactic training apart of ISU’s wilderness training program.
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Pocatello family on bittersweet journey to fund cruise with mom battling cancer
It’s been said that timing is everything and that couldn’t be truer for one Pocatello family. For the Carlsons, John, Cally, and their four children, the time is now.
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Unique healing center uses oxygen to help more than 4,000 people
A unique treatment center is helping people with a variety of health issues.
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Learn more about Kyäni, the health and wellness company, co-founded by the Hansen brothers
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – (Note: This story first aired July 9, 2019) A local company is reaching all corners of the world. Kyäni was founded in Idaho Falls in 2005 and is improving lives through health, wealth, and humanitarian efforts. “Every aspect of Kyäni is really bringing hope, helping people,” said Kirk Hansen, CEO and chairman
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Wigs on Loan program gets $2,000 donation for new location
The Idaho State University Cosmetology Program officially opened its new wig room.
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Air Idaho Rescue to establish new EIRMC base
A new agreement between Air Idaho Rescue and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center will clear the path for a new air medical service base in Idaho Falls.
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New Idaho Falls hospital brings new opportunities for patients
All around the Idaho Falls Community Hospital, you can find staff working hard to prep the brand new hospital, to begin all-around care for their new patients early next week.
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Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs
Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day.
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Former Blackfoot mayor takes ‘sweeter’ approach to serving community
Mayor Paul Loomis opens The Candy Jar, as the community’s first homemade candy store.
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National Rural Health Day holds deeper meaning for some ISU students
Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural communities and, as a result, have less access to health care. Thursday is National Rural Health Day and at ISU, students with rural backgrounds are inspired to make a difference.
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Injection could someday keep peanut allergies at bay
More than 3 million people in the United States are allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. But experimental new research suggests adults might someday be able to take an antibody to keep symptoms at bay for up to six weeks — at least in small doses.
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Helpful tips to combat those seasonal blues
Winter is coming.
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Pushing to get Medical Marijuana on 2020 ballot
Members of the Idaho Cannabis Coalition gathered at Rumors Pub in Pocatello on Saturday to gather the signatures they need to get the Idaho Medical Marijuana Act on the 2020 ballot.
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Nurse Practitioner Week celebrates those working to improve availability of medical care
This week is National Nurse Practitioner Week, a time to celebrate the nearly 270,000 licensed in the United States.
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Hacking a medical device: the bad and the good
What if a medical device suddenly went out or started pumping the wrong amount of chemicals into your body?
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A Wyoming legislative committee will discuss possibly expanding the Medicaid program in the state.
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Medical pot users face barriers in Utah after legalization
Medical marijuana patients are encountering skeptical doctors and struggling to get the drug as they wait for Utah to launch its medical marijuana program next year.
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South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center has successful first quarters
Less than a year ago, southeast Idaho didn’t have a resource like the South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center. Now, its success is paving the way to a stronger community.
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‘Men’s Health Matters’ seminar being offered at Portneuf Medical Center
For years, November has been dubbed Men’s Health Awareness Month.
Continue Reading About 35,000 Idahoans sign up for Medicaid under expansion
About 35,000 Idaho residents have signed up for Medicaid under expanded coverage in the first few days it has been offered.
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Support in Sports: a look behind the medical tent
The Idaho High Schools Activities Association wrapped up the season at the State Championships on Saturday.
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Wyoming records first 2 vaping illness cases
Wyoming has recorded its first two cases of vaping-related illnesses.
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Your Health Idaho insurance enrollment starts Friday
Open Enrollment begins Friday for 2020 health insurance coverage.
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Conquer headaches and migraines without medication
A bad day can be one big headache, but a quick fix may not be taking a pill. One local doctor says the solution is to solve a more serious problem. ” People say, ‘ Oh, it’s so common to have headaches’ or ‘It’s normal to have headaches.’ It’s not either one of those. Headaches
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Portneuf Medical Center CEO stepping down
Portneuf Medical Center chief executive officer (CEO) Dan Ordyna announced Wednesday he is stepping down later this year for personal reasons. Ordyna has served as CEO since 2013. “Dan has assembled an extremely talented team at Portneuf. Under his leadership, the staff and physicians at the hospital and Portneuf Medical Group have provided outstanding healthcare
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Idaho submits Medicaid expansion waiver for family planning
Idaho officials have submitted a Medicaid expansion waiver requiring patients get a referral from a primary physician before they can get family planning services such as birth control, abortions or pregnancy care. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare submitted the waiver Friday to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare
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Idaho identifies about 70,000 newly eligible for Medicaid
State agencies have already identified about 70,000 Idaho residents who now are eligible for Medicaid under the upcoming expansion in January. The Idaho Press reports that’s because the state uses an integrated eligibility system, with one application used for a variety of state benefits like food stamps, mental health programs and the state health insurance
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Dance classes for people over 50 encourages health and community
Not everyone dances to the same beat in life. Some people don’t start dancing until later in life. Judy Liday began teaching the “Oldies but Goodies” country line dance class after she’d been taking other dance classes through the New Knowledge Adventures program at Idaho State University. “When I retired from teaching, I thought, ‘Well,
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CBD products now delivered to your home
First it was Amazon, and then local grocery stores. And now you can have CBD products created locally and delivered to your home. Snake River Solace announced Tuesday it will not only deliver to your home, but you can call or email orders in, and they’ll bring it out to your car. “We’re offering delivery
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Utah’s vaping illness count hits 83 amid national outbreak
Utah health officials say the number of cases of lung damage linked to vaping is up to 83, with 11 more potential cases being investigated. The state Department of Health announced the new tally Tuesday, a rise in the 76 cases reported earlier. Most patients are in their 20s or 30s. Last week Utah reported
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Raising mental illness awareness at ISU
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Idaho State University and mental health professionals are combining forces to help bring mental health information to our community. More than 30 different professionals and groups will be at the fair this weekend to help with everything from self care to treatment and recovery from mental illness. Raelyn
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Health officials confirm first vaping-related death in Utah
The Utah Department of Health has confirmed the first vaping-related death in the state. Department officials say the Salt Lake County resident was under the age of 30 and died at their residence without being hospitalized prior to their death. Health officials and a medical examiner say the person died from a vaping-related injury and
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Utah’s vaping illness count hits 76 amid national outbreak
Utah health officials say the number of cases of lung damage linked to vaping is up to 76, with 14 more potential cases being investigated. The state Department of Health announced the new tally Monday, a rise in the 71 cases reported earlier. Officials said unregulated vaping products containing marijuana’s high-inducing ingredient, THC, are likely
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