Health Archives

Coronavirus tests become available in eastern Idaho

March 9, 2020 11:53 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health advises that commercial testing for the COVID-19 virus is now available in our…

Idaho insurance carriers to cover COVID-19 cost-sharing

March 6, 2020 4:28 PM News Team

The Idaho Association of Health Plans says its members have agreed to cover cost-sharing for Coronavirus Testing in cooperation with Governor Brad…

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes review COVID-19 response

March 6, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are asking community members to take responsibility for their own precautions, as the Tribes work to minimize the risk of…

Legislature approves Governor’s COVID-19 funding request

March 6, 2020 11:07 AM News Team

The Joint Finance Appropriations Committee Friday approved Governor Brad Little’s request for a $2 million emergency…

Bingham Health Care orders patient screening protocol

March 6, 2020 11:01 AM News Team

Bingham Healthcare in Blackfoot is monitoring developments in the COVID-19 health emergency. …

Wyoming Tourism and Jackson officials monitor COVID-19

March 6, 2020 10:48 AM News Team

Jackson and the Wyoming Office of Tourism are taking steps to help assure visitors during the coronavirus…

East Idaho prepares for potential coronavirus spread

March 5, 2020 8:15 PM News Team

Coronavirus cases are on the rise and people around east Idaho are taking steps to prepare.…

Boise State students in isolation due to coronavirus worries

March 5, 2020 5:06 PM Associated Press

Boise State University said Thursday that four students from South Korea participating in a school program are in self-isolation for 14 days in…

Community college hoops tourney suspended by virus concerns

March 5, 2020 4:46 PM Associated Press

The Northwest Athletic Conference community college women’s basketball tournament was suspended Thursday after the host school was shut down because…

EIRMC orders controlled entry to protect staff/patients

March 5, 2020 8:29 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center orders “controlled entry” as a safety…

Bannock County firefighter’s fight to raise money for cancer research

March 4, 2020 5:16 PM News Team

Coronavirus fears are forcing a national cancer research fundraiser to take a step back.…

Idaho Falls Mayor prepares city for coronavirus

March 4, 2020 5:17 PM Ariel Schroeder

We can find even more defenses against the coronavirus beyond our hospitals and pharmacies.…

No coronavirus cases in Idaho, but officials say it’s coming

March 4, 2020 1:01 PM Associated Press

There are no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Idaho but 35 people are being monitored, most of them travelers returning from China, state…

Washing your hands properly is best defense against coronavirus

March 3, 2020 6:18 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Covid-19 coronavirus is expected to hit our community at any…

Free clinic in Rexburg is helping more patients than ever

March 3, 2020 5:26 PM Jilliana Colina

The clinic continues to grow by the week with new improvements and availability. Supporters say it’s become a community made gem that helps those in…

Gov. Little responds to ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak

March 3, 2020 5:03 PM News Team

Idaho Governor Brad Little is urging Idahoans to remain calm about the coronavirus, but at the same time, letting us know the state is preparing if…

Show will go on for high school tournaments

March 3, 2020 11:24 AM News Team

With a variety of state high school championship tournaments getting underway, the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) says it has made…

Teton County health officials offer coronavirus advice

March 3, 2020 8:32 AM News Team

The Teton County, Wyoming Health Department is working with St. John’s Health, the Wyoming Department of Health and local partners to prepare for…

Schools advised on Coronavirus practices

March 2, 2020 3:19 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is advising school administrators on procedures and practices designed to help control the spread of the…

COVID-19’s impact on Latter-day Saints around the world

February 28, 2020 12:56 PM News Team

Recent concern regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has generated much public attention and has caused significant change in travel, personal…

CDC: “It’s not a question of if but rather a question of when…”

February 27, 2020 11:56 AM News Team

Health officials are preparing for the potential spread of the coronavirus in the United…

Battle to contain coronavirus is starting in the U.S

February 26, 2020 6:15 PM Ariel Schroeder

The battle to contain the coronavirus is only starting in the…

Local program aims to punch-out Parkinson’s

February 25, 2020 8:14 PM News Team

Four times a week, Poky4Parkys meets at the Senior Activity Center looking to throw haymakers at Parkinson’s disease.…

Coronavirus may bring lower summer gas prices

February 24, 2020 6:07 PM Ariel Schroeder

If you’re planning on making a drive, a little more could be coming out of your pocket.…

Free Community Heart and Health Fair in Idaho Falls

February 15, 2020 11:58 AM Matthew Rosenberg

Keep your heart aflutter post-Valentines at the Community Heart and Health Fair in Idaho Falls on…

Magical Moments baby contest winners

February 14, 2020 4:31 PM News Team

The Magical Moments baby contest is about celebrating the lives that began at Portneuf Medical Center in…

Boise man who died after China trip tests negative for coronavirus

February 13, 2020 1:10 PM Associated Press

A 71-year-old man who was found dead in his home after returning from a trip to China does not appear to have been infected with the new coronavirus,…

Bingham Healthcare opens urgent care in Pocatello

February 12, 2020 12:08 PM Emma Iannacone

Bingham Healthcare is expanding its services in the Pocatello…

Portneuf Nurse named 2020 Division Nurse of the Year

February 11, 2020 12:49 PM News Team

A Portneuf Medical Center RN nurse has been recognized as the Ardent Health Services America’s Division 2020 Nurse of the…

EIPH is offering free Human Papillomavirus Vaccination

February 10, 2020 3:05 PM Ariel Schroeder

Eastern Idaho Public Health Offices in Southeast Idaho are offering free Human Papillomavirus Vaccination(HPV).…

Free dental care day for kids in need

February 6, 2020 5:22 PM Jilliana Colina

Dental work in a kid’s life impacts their smile forever but unfortunately for some families, taking a trip to the dentist just isn’t…

Coronaviruses are in Idaho, but not the strain from China

February 5, 2020 5:55 PM News Team

On Wednesday, officials confirmed a case of novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, bringing the total number of cases in the U.S. to 12.…

Your teen’s rebellion may be a mental health disorder

February 5, 2020 5:34 PM Jilliana Colina

“All kids and teenagers are going to do things their parents don’t like, they’re gonna break rules, they’re gonna break laws. It’s trying to figure…

Local grocery store helping tobacco users kick the habit

February 5, 2020 5:11 PM Ariel Schroeder

A new service aims at helping tobacco users in Idaho successfully quit for good.…

Flu cases in America continue to rise

February 4, 2020 4:47 PM Jilliana Colina

Flu season in America is still going strong with the B strain dominating the 19 million cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Threat of coronavirus is low in Wyoming

February 4, 2020 3:16 PM News Team

Risk of a Coronavirus outbreak is low in Wyoming. …

EIRMC’s Burn Center uses new treatment that can grow new skin for patient’s in the lab

February 3, 2020 5:22 PM Jilliana Colina

“It allows us to be able to treat them faster, less pain, less suffering and get them out of the hospital…

Keep on smiling: Dental event aims to prevent tooth decay in kids

February 1, 2020 4:51 PM News Team

The annual ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ was hosted by Idaho State University and Southeastern Idaho Public Health Saturday.…

Avalanche class aims to keep snowmobilers safe

January 31, 2020 9:20 PM News Team

Nationwide, skiers are most frequently killed in avalanches, according to data from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. But in Idaho, it’s…

Jackson Hole health agencies track Coronavirus

January 31, 2020 9:09 AM News Team

As an international destination resort, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is helping visitors and businesses answer concerns about the Novel…

Getting healthcare in rural Idaho areas could become easier

January 30, 2020 11:41 AM Associated Press

Idaho residents in rural areas would have easier access to healthcare under proposed legislation that moved to the full House on…

Rural hospital’s new ‘isolation room’ ready for potential coronavirus outbreak

January 29, 2020 4:51 PM News Team

The fight to contain the coronavirus continues in major hospitals and government agencies across the globe.…

SIPH offers free dental care for children

January 27, 2020 11:37 AM Emma Iannacone

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is partnering with Idaho State University and area dentists to provide a day of free dental care for…

New clinical trial aims to create national oncology database to advance cancer research and treatment

January 24, 2020 5:06 PM Jilliana Colina

“This trial can fundamentally change the way that we do research across the…

Idaho Medicaid expansion signups pass 60,000

January 24, 2020 3:30 PM Associated Press

The number of Idaho residents who have signed up for Medicaid under the state’s voter-approved expanded coverage has passed 60,000.…

‘Anything’s possible’: Potato Cup winners take difficult path to the finish line

January 18, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

This year, some of the race’s winners had a more difficult path to the finish line than others.…

Pocatello-Chubbuck Community Weight Loss Challenge

Gold’s Gym encouraging Pocatello-Chubbuck community to lose a ton of weight

January 16, 2020 8:12 PM News Team

As part of the Pocatello-Chubbuck community’s first-ever weight loss challenge, dozens filled Gold’s Gym on Thursday afternoon to weigh in.…

Idaho Falls Community Hospital ribbon cutting

Idaho Falls welcomes new hospital

January 16, 2020 2:35 PM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is formally welcoming the new Idaho Falls Community Hospital to the region Thursday. …

8 foods that age your skin faster

January 16, 2020 1:02 PM News Team

Take a look at what foods (and drinks) may be prematurely aging your…

‘If we can’t go, we can’t go’: Portneuf Air Rescue is ready to go, except in snow

January 15, 2020 5:34 PM News Team

When accidents happen, as they often do, help isn’t always a quick drive away. Luckily, in situations like that, Portneuf Air Rescue can cut response…

Flu spreads rapidly in Wyoming but other states faring worse

January 15, 2020 10:22 AM Associated Press

Influenza is spreading rapidly in Wyoming. Wyoming Department of Health officials don’t typically release numbers of flu cases in the middle of flu…

2 Idaho children have died from flu-related causes

January 10, 2020 10:43 AM News Team

Idaho public health officials are reporting two Idaho children have died from influenza-related causes.…

Suicide attempts on the rise in Blackfoot

January 9, 2020 4:02 PM Emma Iannacone

A rise in suicide attempts is leading the Blackfoot Police Department to focus on critical incident…

10 foods you think are healthy but aren’t

January 9, 2020 11:47 AM News Team

Take a look at 10 foods that aren’t as good for you as you may have…

Idaho exchange enrollment dips due to Medicaid expansion

January 8, 2020 1:01 PM Associated Press

Fewer people signed up for health insurance under the state’s insurance exchange program following Medicaid expansion, state officials said…

How to accomplish your fitness New Years resolution

December 31, 2019 3:41 PM Jilliana Colina

“There’s not one perfect fitness plan for everyone. Everyone’s goals are different and they need to be individualized to that…

How to make your New Year’s resolution stick

December 29, 2019 12:33 PM Jilliana Colina

According to U.S. News and World Report, 80 percent of ‘resolution-er’s’ give up by the second week of February.…

Overdoses on the rise in Pocatello

December 27, 2019 5:36 PM News Team

Overdoses are on the rise in the Gate City. On Christmas Day, the Pocatello Fire Department responded to three separate overdoses, one fatal.…

How lack of daylight can affect our sleeping patterns

December 18, 2019 3:12 PM Emma Iannacone

Right now, Idahoans only see about eight hours of sunlight each day, which can take a toll on our…

CDC: Idaho is among the states under ‘widespread’ flu alert

December 18, 2019 12:31 PM News Team

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…

Unneeded medical brace appears to be part of Medicare scam

December 17, 2019 5:30 PM News Team

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,…

How to support people coping with grief

December 15, 2019 4:24 PM Emma Iannacone

Friends, coworkers and neighbors of the Hansen family know how much of an impact they’ve had on Southeast…

From heart to heart: Musician helping local mother with heart failure

December 12, 2019 7:31 PM News Team

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…

New ISU program prepares physicians with wilderness medicine training

December 4, 2019 4:38 PM News Team

Resident physicians participating in a didactic training apart of ISU’s wilderness training…

Pocatello family on bittersweet journey to fund cruise with mom battling cancer

December 4, 2019 4:05 PM News Team

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,…

Unique healing center uses oxygen to help more than 4,000 people

December 4, 2019 5:09 PM Emma Iannacone

A unique treatment center is helping people with a variety of health…

Learn more about Kyäni, the health and wellness company, co-founded by the Hansen brothers

December 2, 2019 3:10 PM Todd Kunz

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…

Wigs on Loan program gets $2,000 donation for new location

December 2, 2019 2:44 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho State University Cosmetology Program officially opened its new wig…

Air Idaho Rescue to establish new EIRMC base

December 2, 2019 10:36 AM Ariel Schroeder

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…

New Idaho Falls hospital brings new opportunities for patients

November 26, 2019 3:16 PM Jilliana Colina

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…

Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs

November 26, 2019 9:50 AM Associated Press

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…

Former Blackfoot mayor takes ‘sweeter’ approach to serving community

November 22, 2019 6:11 AM Kaitlin Miklos

Mayor Paul Loomis opens The Candy Jar, as the community’s first homemade candy…

National Rural Health Day holds deeper meaning for some ISU students

November 21, 2019 8:29 PM News Team

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…

Injection could someday keep peanut allergies at bay

November 21, 2019 10:18 AM CNN

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…

Helpful tips to combat those seasonal blues

November 6, 2019 5:36 PM CNN

Winter is…

Pushing to get Medical Marijuana on 2020 ballot

November 16, 2019 4:23 PM News Team

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…

Nurse Practitioner Week celebrates those working to improve availability of medical care

November 12, 2019 9:22 PM News Team

This week is National Nurse Practitioner Week, a time to celebrate the nearly 270,000 licensed in the United…

Hacking a medical device: the bad and the good

November 12, 2019 9:21 PM Todd Kunz

What if a medical device suddenly went out or started pumping the wrong amount of chemicals into your…

Yellowstone National Park, Facebook

November 5, 2019 4:56 PM Associated Press

A Wyoming legislative committee will discuss possibly expanding the Medicaid program in the…

Medical pot users face barriers in Utah after legalization

October 25, 2019 4:25 PM Jilliana Colina

Medical marijuana patients are encountering skeptical doctors and struggling to get the drug as they wait for Utah to launch its medical marijuana…

South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center has successful first quarters

November 6, 2019 5:41 PM Emma Iannacone

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…

‘Men’s Health Matters’ seminar being offered at Portneuf Medical Center

November 4, 2019 4:37 PM Emma Iannacone

For years, November has been dubbed Men’s Health Awareness…

About 35,000 Idahoans sign up for Medicaid under expansion

November 4, 2019 4:27 PM Associated Press

About 35,000 Idaho residents have signed up for Medicaid under expanded coverage in the first few days it has been…

Support in Sports: a look behind the medical tent

November 3, 2019 4:18 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho High Schools Activities Association wrapped up the season at the State Championships on…

Wyoming records first 2 vaping illness cases

October 30, 2019 10:48 AM Associated Press

Wyoming has recorded its first two cases of vaping-related…

Your Health Idaho insurance enrollment starts Friday

October 30, 2019 10:42 AM News Team

Open Enrollment begins Friday for 2020 health insurance coverage.…

Conquer headaches and migraines without medication

October 23, 2019 9:50 PM News Team

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.…

Portneuf Medical Center CEO stepping down

October 23, 2019 5:18 PM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center chief executive officer (CEO) Dan Ordyna announced Wednesday he is stepping down later this year for personal reasons. Ordyna…

Idaho submits Medicaid expansion waiver for family planning

October 22, 2019 1:40 PM News Team

Idaho officials have submitted a Medicaid expansion waiver requiring patients get a referral from a primary physician before they can get family…

Idaho identifies about 70,000 newly eligible for Medicaid

October 21, 2019 11:07 AM News Team

State agencies have already identified about 70,000 Idaho residents who now are eligible for Medicaid under the upcoming expansion in January. The…

Dance classes for people over 50 encourages health and community

October 17, 2019 12:34 AM News Team

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…

CBD products now delivered to your home

October 16, 2019 12:10 AM News Team

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…

Utah’s vaping illness count hits 83 amid national outbreak

October 16, 2019 12:07 AM News Team

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…

Raising mental illness awareness at ISU

October 11, 2019 10:28 PM News Team

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Idaho State University and mental health professionals are combining forces to help bring mental health…

Health officials confirm first vaping-related death in Utah

October 9, 2019 6:24 PM News Team

The Utah Department of Health has confirmed the first vaping-related death in the state. Department officials say the Salt Lake County resident was…

Utah’s vaping illness count hits 76 amid national outbreak

October 8, 2019 6:55 PM News Team

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…