Recently, cases have been increasing among influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19, throughout the state and southeast Idaho. The remainder of the respiratory season has the potential to be severe, especially for young children and older adults.

Families that have children in need of dental services that do not have dental insurance or have limited access to dental care can call Dana Solomon at Southeastern Idaho Public Health at 208.239.5256 to schedule an appointment.
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is sad to announce that seven deaths have occurred from an influenza-related illness in Health District 6 over the last month. Five of the deaths occurred in people over the age of 50 and two were between the ages of 19-49. Southeastern Idaho Public Health officials would like to express their condolences to the families of the people who have died. This brings the total number of deaths due to influenza, in Idaho, this flu season to 49.
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is pleased to announce that a Families Talking Together (FTT) session will be held virtually, by a trained health educator, on Tuesday March 7th 6:00 – 8:00pm, Friday March 10th 9:00 - 11:00am, and Wednesday March 15th 7:00 – 9:00pm.
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will be offering free Hepatitis C, HIV, and Syphilis testing to individuals throughout the month of March in all their county locations. Testing only takes a few minutes and you can get results before you leave! Visit siphidaho.gov to locate a clinic near you. Same day appointments are available! There is only one way to know – GET TESTED!
On Saturday, April 22nd, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and its state and local partners will hold the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA began the initiative in 2010 to provide easy, anonymous opportunities to remove medicines from the home that are highly susceptible to misuse, abuse, and theft. The Idaho Office of Drug Policy, Southeastern Idaho Public Health and various Police Departments will be hosting a Take Back Day collection site event on Saturday, April 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will be offering free Hepatitis C, HIV, and Syphilis testing to at-risk individuals throughout the month of June in all their county locations. Testing only takes a few minutes and you can get results before you leave! Visit siphidaho.gov to locate a clinic near you. Same day appointments are available! There is only one way to know – GET TESTED!
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) and Bear Lake Mosquito Control have confirmed a West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito pool in Public Health District 6, located in Bear Lake County. No WNV human cases have been reported.
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide can be prevented. Volunteers from southeast Idaho are joining the thousands of people who are gathering in towns across the United States to promote suicide prevention. The annual “Out of the Darkness” community walk will be held on September 9, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. at the Quad on the Idaho State University Campus. Participation in this year’s walk is free but participants need to register at afsp.org/pocatello. Registration and the Partner Fair start at 8:00 a.m. The opening ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m.
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will be offering free Hepatitis C, HIV, and Syphilis testing to individuals throughout the month of September in all their county locations. Testing only takes a few minutes and you can get results before you leave! Visit siphidaho.org to locate a clinic near you. Same day appointments are available! There is only one way to know – GET TESTED!
On Saturday, October 28th, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and its state and local partners will hold the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA began the initiative in 2010 to provide easy, anonymous opportunities to remove medicines in the home that are highly susceptible to misuse and theft. The Idaho Office of Drug Policy, Southeastern Idaho Public Health, The Center for Hope South Peer Recovery Center, Pocatello Police Department, and Chubbuck Police Department will be hosting local Take Back Day collection site events on Saturday, October 28th from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Parents as Teachers Program is hosting a toy drive for families in need this holiday season. Members of the community are encouraged to drop off a new, unwrapped toy at the Pocatello Office located at 1901 Alvin Ricken Drive. Toy donations will be accepted Monday-Thursday from 8am-5 pm until December 20th. “Many of the clients we serve are already struggling to make ends meet day to day. Our toy drive is just one more way that we can help,” said Maria Munoz, Lead Home Visitor.”
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