Press Release Archives

2023

09/07/23 – Ahead of the Curve School Safety Training
08/31/23 – Save the Date: Suicide Prevention and Awareness Conference
08/31/23 – Eastern Idaho Public Health Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day
07/05/23 – Fentanyl Town Hall in Eastern Idaho
04/17/23 – Idaho Prevention and Support Conference Scholarship Application Period Open
04/09/23 – Mayor Casper to Visit Eastern Idaho Public Health to Recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month
04/03/23 – Idaho Prevention and Support Conference Scholarship Application Period Open
03/09/23 – Nic Sick Documentary and Panel Discussion
02/03/23 – Mud Lake Office Closure
02/03/23 – HPV Vaccine Available at Eastern Idaho Public Health Offices in February for People Ages 11-26 at No Cost .
02/01/23 – Challis and Salmon City Park Survey
01/06/23 – Water Boil Advisory and Amendment
01/05/23 – Water Boil Advisory

2022

10/29/22 – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
01/20/22 – Vehicle Surplus Closed Bid Sale
08/03/22 – First Case of Monkeypox Reported in Eastern Idaho
07/07/22 – Memorial Grant to be Awarded in Honor of Dr. Martha Tanner for Her Exceptional Work in Advocating for Those with Mental Illnesses
06/15/22 – Eastern Idaho Public Health Teams up with Greater Than AIDS and Walgreens to Provide FREE HIV Testing and Information on National HIV Testing Day, Monday, June 27
04/08/22 – New EIPH Director Chosen by the Board of Health
02/02/22 – HPV Vaccine Available at Eastern Idaho Public Health Offices in February for People Ages 11-26 at No Cost

2021

12/23/21 – Omicron variant identified in Fremont County
11/12/21 – Health Advisory Lifted for Henrys Lake and Upper Island Park Reservoir
10/27/21 – EIPH Offers Free Flu Vaccine for Uninsured Individuals
10/04/21 – EIPH Urges Everyone to Make the Choice Needed to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in our Communities
09/09/21 – Health Advisory Issued for Henrys Lake and Upper Island Park Reservoir in Fremont County, ID
09/09/21 – Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (HABS) in Idaho
08/27/21 – EIPH Urges Everyone to Make the Choice Needed to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in our Communities
08/11/01 – Yearly Memorial Grant to be Awarded in Honor of Dr. Martha Tanner for her Exceptional Work in Advocating for those with Mental Illness
06/15/21 – Campylobacter Cases Increasing in Region; Raw Milk Suspected as Source of Illness
06/09/21 – FREE Childhood Immunization Clinic to be Held in Idaho Falls on June 16
04/22/21 – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day; April 24 at College of Eastern Idaho and Broulim’s in St. Anthony
03/22/21 – Coronavirus Variants Identified in Eastern Idaho
03/19/21 – COVID Cases Rising in Region
03/04/21 – COVID-19 Regional Response Plan Revised; Madison and Teton Counties Public Health Orders Rescinded on 3/18
02/23/21 – COVID Vaccine Appointment Scheduling for Upcoming Priority Groups
02/08/21 – Bonneville County Order of Restriction for the Wearing of Face Coverings Lifted
02/04/21 – Orders of Restriction Lifted in Custer and Jefferson Counties
01/28/21 – COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for People 65 Years of Age and Older
01/25/21 – Board of Health (BOH) Meeting Highlights and COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in the Health District for People Age 65 and Older
01/14/21 – EIPH’s Board Rescinds Public Health Orders in Fremont and Lemhi Counties

2020

11/15/20 – EIPH’s Board Modifies COVID-19 Regional Response Plan; Elevates Lemhi County to Critical Risk
10/08/20 – EIPH’s Board Modifies Regional Response Plan; Encourages More Personal Accountability; Madison County Moves to High Risk
10/01/20 – EIPH’s Board Reinstates Orders for Mandatory Face Coverings and Restrictions on Events and Gatherings in Custer, Lemhi and Teton Counties
09/14/20 – EIPH’s Board Issues Order for Mandatory Face Coverings and Other Restrictions for Madison County; Fremont Order Re-instated
09/10/20 – Two More COVID-19 Deaths Confirmed in the Health District; Order for Mandatory Face Coverings and Other Restrictions Rescinded for Teton County
08/27/20 –Eighth and Ninth COVID-19 Deaths Confirmed in Bonneville County; Order for Mandatory Face Coverings and Other Restrictions Rescinded for Fremont County
08/14/20 – Fifth COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Bonneville County
08/10/20 – EIPH Issues Orders of Restriction for Fremont, Jefferson and Teton Counties
08/08/20 – Fourth COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Bonneville County
08/06/20 – Third COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Bonneville County
07/31/20 – Second COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Bonneville County
07/28/20 – First COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Clark County
07/21/20 – EIPH’s Board Issues Order for Mandatory Faces Coverings and Other Restrictions in Bonneville County
07/20/20 – First COVID-19 Related Death in Jefferson County
07/16/20 – EIPH’s Board Passes Regional COVID-19 Response Plan; Order for Mandatory Face Coverings and Other Restrictions in Teton County, Id Issued
07/15/20 – Rabid Bat Found in Jefferson County; Rabies is Fatal if Treatment is Not Administered after Exposure
07/10/20 – EIPH Board Discusses COVID-19 Regional Response, Provides Opportunity for Public Input
06/17/20 – EIPH Warns of Possible COVID-19 Exposure in Victor, Idaho
06/13/20 – EIPH Announces First COVID-19 Related Death in Bonneville County
06/02/20 – Increased Cases of COVID-19 Being Seen in EIPH’s Region; Increased Vigilance in Prevention Efforts is Encouraged
05/21/20 – Free Children’s Immunization Clinic to be held at our Idaho Falls location; 4 to 7 p.m. on June 4, 2020.
04/24/20 – First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Lemhi County
04/01/20 – Community Transmission of COVID-19 Identified in Teton County; Additional Cases in Custer and Bonneville Counties
03/30/20 – Community Transmission of COVID-19 Identified in Madison County
03/29/20 – Second Case of COVID-19 Reported in Bonneville County
03/27/20 – First Case of COVID-19 Reported in Bonneville County
03/25/20 – First COVID-19 Cases Reported in Fremont and Custer Counties
03/24/20 – Two Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Jefferson County; Brings Total Cases in EIPH’s Region to six
03/22/20 – Traveled to Blaine County from March 8-22? Read this.
03/21/20 – Second Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Madison and Teton Counties
03/17/20 – First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Madison County
03/14/20 – First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Eastern Idaho
03/03/20 – EIPH Providing Information to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
02/14/20 – EIPH Preparing for Potential Coronavirus (COVID-19) case in Eastern Idaho
02/07/20 – No Cost HPV Vaccine Available in February
01/22/20 – Give Kids A Smile Provides Free Dental Care for Local Children in Need

2019

12/20/19 – EIPH Announces Change of Clinic Schedule at Mud Lake and Dubois Offices
12/01/19 – World AIDS Day is December 1, Free HIV & STD Testing Available; AIDS Memorial Quilt to be Displayed in Idaho Falls
10/11/19 – EIPH offering free flu vaccine for uninsured people
07/25/19 – Rabid Bat Found in Custer County Near Red Fish Lake
07/25/19 – Annual Breastfeeding Carnival to be Held on August 2 in Idaho Falls
04/16/19 – Free Childhood Immunization Clinic to be held in Idaho Falls on April 22
04/15/19 – Preparedness Exercise in Madison County to Simulate Anthrax Scenario; Local Agencies to Gain Emergency Response Experience
03/25/19 – “Thumbs Up for Idaho’s Children” Brings Stories of Hope
01/28/19 – Free HPV Vaccine Available February 11-15 for 11-26 Year Old’s; Vaccine Available at all EIPH Offices
01/11/18 – Give Kids A Smile Provides Free Dental Care for Local Children in Need

2018

07/24/19 – Annual Breastfeeding Event to be Held on August 3 in Idaho Falls
06/13/18 – EIPH, Madison County Fire Department, and Eastern Idaho Medical Reserve Corp offer FREE Home Safety Visits
06/01/18 – EIPH to Offer Free HIV Testing the Month of June
05/16/18 – EIPH Welcomes New Provider to Lemhi County
04/16/18 – April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month ~ Parents As Teachers Program Proving Effective in Reducing Child Maltreatment
04/10/18 – Free Childhood Immunization Clinic to be Held in Idaho Falls on April 17, 2018
01/15/18 – Free HPV Vaccine Available February 5-9 for 11-26 Year Old’s; Vaccine Available at all EIPH Offices

2017

2016

12/07/15 – Free Flu Clinics for Uninsured/Underinsured Children & Adults in our Satellite Offices – clinics funded through generous donation from the Bank of Commerce
11/28/16 – World AIDS Day is December 1, Free HIV Testing Available in the EIPH Idaho Falls office; AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display at the Elks Lodge (640 E. Elva, Idaho Falls)
11/23/16 – World AIDS Day is December 1; Free HIV testing available in EIPH Satellite Offices
10/06/16 – Health Advisory Lifted for Henry’s Lake in Island Park, Idaho
08/17/16 – Health Advisory Issued for Henry’s Lake & Upper Island Park Reservoir – People Advised to Avoid Contact with Harmful Algae
08/11/16 – Fit and Fall Proof Program Beneficial in Reducing Falls – New Locations Starting in Fremont & Madison Counties
07/29/16 – Annual “Picnic in the Park” to be held August 5, 2016
06/29/16 – Idaho Food Code Updated, Changes Effective July 1, 2016
06/15/16 – Idaho WIC Makes Annual Adjustment to Income Guidelines
06/15/16 – Health Insurance for Low Income Idahoans
06/10/16 – EIPH to Offer Free HIV Testing in Teton County
06/08/16 – Plague Suspected in Clark County Cat Illness
06/01/16 – EIPH to Offer Free HIV Testing in Bonneville County
06/01/16 – EIPH to Offer Free HIV Testing in Fremont and Madison Counties
05/31/16 – EIPH to Offer Free HIV Testing in Jefferson County
05/31/16 – EIPH to Offer Free HIV Testing in Lemhi County
05/31/16 – EIPH to Offer Free HIV Testing in Custer County
05/25/16 – Children’s Mental Health Community Engagement Events Scheduled for Teton County
04/27/16 – Children’s Mental Health Community Engagement Events Scheduled
04/18/16 – Fit and Fall Proof Program Beneficial in Reducing Falls | New Classes Starting April 25-29, 2016
04/11/16 – Public Health Spring Open House to be Held on April 16 in Idaho Falls
01/04/16 – New Fit and Fall Proof Classes Will Begin the Week of January 11-15, 2016

2015

12/02/15 – Free HIV Testing
12/01/15 – Free Flu & Immunizations Clinic
11/03/15 – Rexburg Water Advisory Lifted
10/30/15 – Temporary Water Advisory for Food Establishments in the City of Rexburg
10/01/15 – WIC Announces New Food Package Information
09/21/15 – Flu Vaccine Now Available at EIPH
09/14/15 – Health Advisory Lifted for Henry’s Lake in Island Park, Idaho
08/19/15 – Health Advisory Issued for Henry’s Lake in Island Park, Idaho
08/07/15 – Picnic in the Park is August 7, 2015
07/29/14 – Annual “Picnic in the Park” to be held August 7, 2015
07/29/15 – Washington County Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus Infection
06/25/15 – Record-setting Temperatures Prompt Public Health Warning
06/22/15 – Idaho WIC Makes Annual Adjustment to Income Guidelines
06/15/15 – Possible Plague Found in Canyon County Rodents
06/01/15 – EIPH to offer FREE HIV Testing
05/27/15 – Idaho Plague Warning Awareness Poster
05/22/15 – Treasure Valley Squirrel Tests Positive for Plague
05/15/15 – Come Celebrate 10 Years of Fit and Fall Proof
05/11/15 – FREE Childhood Immunization Clinic to be Held in Idaho Falls on May 14
05/05/15 – Idaho Public Health Schedules Meetings for Cottage Foods and Food Code Updates
03/11/15 –March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
03/04/15 – March 8 – 14 is Recognized as Ground Water Awareness Week
- Ground Water Awareness Poster
02/04/15 – Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across the Country

2014

11/25/14 – December 1, 2014 is World AIDS Day
09/30/14 – EIPH Prepares for Flu Season; Flu Vaccine Now Available
07/24/14 – Annual “Picnic in the Park” to be held August 1, 2014
07/16/14 – Madison County Flooding
07/07/14 – Picnic in the Park is August 1, 2014
06/16/14 – EIPH to offer FREE HIV Testing
04/08/14 – Free Immunization Clinic to be held April 29, 2014
03/06/14 – Whooping Cough Cases in Southeast Idaho Continues – 5 Confirmed Cases since January 7, 2014
03/03/14 – March 9 – 15 is recognized as Ground Water Awareness Week
01/30/14 – Give Kids A Smile Day Provides FREE Dental Care for Local Children. Event to be held locally on February 7, 2014
- 02/05/14 – List of Dentists who still have appointments available
01/02/14 – Flu Activity Increasing in the Region; First Death Reported, Vaccine Available at EIPH Offices

2013

11/26/13 – World AIDS Day is December 1, Free HIV Testing Available; AIDS Memorial Quilt to be Displayed in Idaho Falls
10/02/13 – Changes Occurring at EIPH St. Anthony Office
09/16/13 – Falls Prevention Awareness Day: September 22, 2013; EIPH will join in observance
06/28/13 – 2013 Picnic in the Park Planned for Friday, August 2, 2013 | En Español
06/21/13 – WIC Will Implement New Income Guidelines Effective July 1, 2013
05/13/13 – Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases in SE Idaho Increasing; Free Childhood Immunization Clinic to be held May 20, 2013
04/22/13 – Preparedness Exercise Planned – Anthrax Scenario Simulated
04/08/13 – Online Tobacco Resources
03/08/13 – Ground Water Awareness Week
02/26/13 – Health District Hires a New Director
01/24/13 – Give Kids A Smile Event Planned
01/14/13 – Fit and Fall Proof Program – Do It For Life
01/10/13 – Prevent the Spread of the Flu

2012

09/27/12 – Fall Prevention Week
09/20/12 – Network of Care for Public Health
03/12/12 – Ground Water Awareness Week
03/09/12 – March is National Colon Cancer Awareness
02/06/12 – Fit and Fall Proof – Winter Weather Safety

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