Press Releases
Full Press Release Eastern Idaho – Eastern Idaho Public Health will be holding several free flu clinics for uninsured or under insured individuals across Eastern Idaho during the month of November. The CDC reports that during the 2024–2025 flu season (September 29, 2024–August 30, 2025), influenza activity reached a high level of severity — […]
Eastern Idaho – On Saturday, October 25th, Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as well as state and local partners within Eastern Idaho to hold the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Locally, Eastern Idaho Public Health, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, Idaho State […]
Full Press Release Eastern Idaho – In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September, Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) and Community Suicide Prevention (CSP) urge the community to take an active role in preventing suicide. Suicide is a serious public health issue in Idaho that brings tragic loss to families, friends, schools, and entire […]
Full Press Release Eastern Idaho – EIPH has confirmed that a bat found in Lemhi County has tested positive for rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral illness in humans and other animals. Household pets and other animals can be exposed to the virus by playing with sick bats that can no longer fly normally. While […]
Full Press Release Idaho Falls, ID– Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is excited to announce the first annual health fair focused on fall prevention education in Idaho Falls. Join EIPH and EIRMC on Saturday, September 6th from 10:00am–2:00pm at the ERIMC Medical Office Building located at 2860 Channing Way, Suite 201 to raise awareness about […]
Full Press Release Idaho Falls, ID – Eastern Idaho Public Health is excited to announce the opportunity to provide subgrants to organizations working to combat the opioid crisis in Eastern Idaho. EIPH’s vision focuses on healthy people in healthy communities with a mission to prevent disease, disability and premature death, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect […]
Full Press Release Eastern Idaho- Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting a second case of measles in an unvaccinated child in Bonneville County. While last week’s confirmed case of measles was an international traveler, this is the first case of measles in an Idaho resident in Eastern Idaho since 1991. EIPH is monitoring any known […]
Full Press Release Eastern Idaho – Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) will be holding a series of back-to-school immunization clinics on Monday, August 11th through Thursday August 14th at several schools during back-to-school registration. The clinics are open to all children aged 18 years and younger who are in need of routine immunizations. The scheduled […]
Full Press Release Eastern Idaho – Eastern Idaho Public Health has reported a case of measles in an adolescent in Eastern Idaho. The adolescent was an international traveler who was unvaccinated against measles. This child was seen by a healthcare provider for symptoms of measles and was not hospitalized. The investigation is ongoing as EIPH […]
Full Press Release Idaho Falls, ID – Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is excited to announce a new partnership with Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) to provide transportation to treatment and recovery programs within Idaho Falls titled Rides to Recovery. Transportation plays a crucial role in substance misuse treatment and recovery program participation. Reliable transportation […]
Full Press Release Idaho Falls, Idaho – A new documentary about youth substance use prevention in Idaho called Welcome to the Unaltered State is premiering April 22, and Idaho Public Television wants families with teens and tweens to join in a statewide dinner and a movie event. According to a 2025 survey completed by Rathbone […]
Full Press Release Eastern Idaho – On April 26th, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its state and local partners will hold the 28th 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 […]
Full Press Release Eastern Idaho- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are infections spread through sexual contact. Millions of new infections occur every year in the United States. STDs are very common. STDs do not always cause symptoms or may only cause mild symptoms. It is possible for you to have an […]
Full Press Release Improving Crisis Response Systems: Region 7 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Awarded Gold Certification Idaho Falls, ID – The Region 7 Idaho Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program has been awarded Gold Level Certification through CIT International. A CIT Program is a community partnership of law enforcement, behavioral healthcare professionals, and individuals and family […]
Full Press Release Idaho Falls, ID – At Eastern Idaho Public Health, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patient’s information. Regrettably, we identified a privacy incident involving some of that information. Recently, we learned that one of our employees may have accessed protected health information without authorization. An investigation was […]
Full Press Release Drop Off Unused Medications and Help Prevent Misuse Eastern Idaho – On October 26th, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its state and local partners will hold the 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA began the initiative in 2010 to provide easy, anonymous opportunities to remove medicines in the […]
Full Press Release Eastern Idaho – The Region 7 Behavioral Health Board is now accepting grant applications for the Martha and John Tanner Memorial Grant until October 31, 2024. This grant was founded in memory of Martha and John Tanner with the desire to keep their names and commitment to service alive within Region 7. […]
Full Press Release Rexburg, Idaho – Eastern Idaho Public Health is excited to announce, Live in Control, a free diabetes self-management education program that strives to provide education, empowerment, and the skills needed to better manage their illness. This program differentiates itself from other diabetes self-management classes by including a ‘Care Supporter’ in each session. […]
Full Press Release Remember Suicide Awareness Month on September 26th Rigby, Idaho – On Thursday, September 26th the Hope Squad of Rigby High School, Community Suicide Prevention and Eastern Idaho Public Health are joining together to present the “Wings of Hope” Community Suicide Awareness and Memorial Walk. The event will be held at 6:00pm at Rigby […]
Full Press Release The MEGA Lung Exhibit Comes to Eastern Idaho Public Health Celebrate World Lung Day on September 23rd Idaho Falls, Idaho– Eastern Idaho Public Health is hosting the MEGA Lung Exhibit in their Idaho Falls office location at 1250 Hollipark Drive in honor of World Lung Day on Monday, September 23rd between 9:00a.m. and 1:00p.m. […]
Full Press Release International Overdose Awareness Day in Eastern Idaho August 31, 2024 Eastern Idaho — Local communities in Eastern Idaho and around the world are coming together to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose. Observed on the 31st of August every year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) […]
Full Press Release The MEGA Brain Exhibit Comes to Eastern Idaho Public Health Celebrate World Brain Day on July 22nd Idaho Falls, Idaho– Eastern Idaho Public Health is hosting the MEGA Brain Exhibit in their Idaho Falls office location on 1250 Hollipark Drive in honor of World Brain Day on Monday, July 22nd between 9:00a.m. […]
See Full Press Release Idaho Falls, ID – Eastern Idaho Public Health is excited to announce the opportunity to provide subgrants to organizations working to combat the opioid crisis in Eastern Idaho. Eastern Idaho Public Health’s vision focuses on healthy people in healthy communities with a mission to prevent disease, disability and premature death, promote […]
Full Press Release Rabid Bat Found in Lemhi County; Rabies is Fatal if Treatment is Not Administered after Exposure SALMON, IDAHO – A bat found in the yard of a residence in Lemhi County has been identified as having rabies. While most bats are harmless and do not carry rabies, they are the only animal […]
Full Press Release Fentanyl Awareness Day in Eastern Idaho Eastern Idaho (May 2024) — To mark the third annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 7, 2024, Eastern Idaho Public Health is hosting multiple virtual Drug Overdose Prevention and Response Trainings (Naloxone Trainings) for community members during the month of May. These free Drug […]
On April 27th the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its state and local partners will hold the 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in three locations.
October 2023 Drug Take Back Press Release 10.20.23 Idaho Falls, ID – On October 28th the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its state and local partners will hold the 25th 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 […]
From December 20, 2022 to January 11, 2023, Eastern Idaho Public Health will be holding a sealed bid audition for three used cars. The minimum bid for each car is $150. Contact (208) 533-3165 to make an offer. Learn more about the cars and the bidding system in the attached file. Cars for sale: 2004 […]
Drop Off Unused Medications and Help Prevent Misuse (Eastern Idaho—10/29/2022) On October 29th the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its state and local partners will hold the 23rd 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 […]
(EASTERN IDAHO) – Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is announcing the first reported case of monkeypox in our health district. The patient is receiving outpatient care. EIPH is conducting contact tracing to identify anyone who may be at risk due to close contact with the patient. Close contacts will be notified, and appropriate steps recommended. […]
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