Eastern Idaho Public Health

👨‍🏫 FYI parents!

Healthy Children is putting on a parenting webinar on June 5th all about Safe Infant Sleep Gear.

To register, visit the link below.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Infant Sleep Gear: What’s Safe and Why It Matters. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The baby product aisle can be overwhelming—especially when it comes to sleep. Many products marketed for infants are unsafe and may increase the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), despite claims that suggest otherwise. Join Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medical Editor of HealthyChildren.org, with ...

⚠ Overdose Spike Notification:

The Eastern Idaho Public Health and Safety Team (PHAST) has identified a spike in reported drug overdoses in Eastern Idaho within the last 48 hours.

Here is what you can do:

Lock up medications (over the counter and prescription) ➡ Visit an Eastern Idaho Public Health office for a FREE medication lock pouch and a FREE drug deactivation system to get rid of unused/expired medications in a safe way.

If you suspect an overdose, call 911 right away - even if you administer naloxone ➡ Schedule a FREE naloxone training with EIPH to learn more about naloxone

Be aware that no illicit drugs are safe ➡ Do not take a prescription medication that is not prescribed to you.

Carry naloxone (Narcan) ➡ Visit the Center for Hope in Idaho Falls or Rexburg to pick up a FREE box of Narcan.

Check in with friends and family members ➡ If you are concerned about a family member or friend, reach out to them. You can also refer family members and friends to recovery and support services such as the 9-8-8 su***de & crisis hotline or HELP4U which is a free, confidential substance use treatment referral service. Text your 5-digit zip code to 435748 (HELP4U) to access services.

* The Eastern Idaho Public Health and Safety Team (PHAST) is comprised of local first responders agencies including Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, the Bonneville County Coroner’s Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, Idaho Falls Fire Department, Idaho State Police, and Eastern Idaho Public Health. The Eastern Idaho PHAST team meets regularly to discuss drug overdose trends in an effort to reduce overdose deaths in the community.

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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month! 💜 Your liver does a lot for you, so make sure you show it some love in return. Learn, get tested, and act to protect your health.

Don't wait until you have symptoms. Most viral hepatitis infections show no symptoms until liver damage occurs. Take action now. Call us today at (208) 522-0310 to learn more and stay protected.

🔔 Please be aware that all EIPH offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Thank you to the military families who keep our country safe. ❤

🤲 What do you want community members to know about recovery?

"Be educated about recovery. Be helpful. A lot of people think that an addict is always going to be about themselves and not want to help or they're just a drug addict. You put that box on someone and you've got to look at the situation of where did the trauma come from? We've all been through trauma. We've all been through something that could have turned you into a drug addict, but you had some of the key things that a lot of addicts didn't have - probably loving parents, a safe household to go to, - it takes a lot for people to step back and look at it through the lens of what can we do as a collective to help make sure that our kids don't go through this." - Zack

There is HOPE in recovery.

🐀Concerned about Hantavirus? Here is the bottom line:

🔸No Current Threat: There is no threat to Idahoans from the recent outbreak linked to a South American cruise ship.

🔸Andes Virus: That specific outbreak involves the Andes virus, which is not found in the U.S..

🔸Idaho Facts: Hantavirus is rare in Idaho and is spread by deer mice, not common house mice or rats.

🔸Symptoms: Watch for fever, muscle aches, and shortness of breath.

🔸Prevention: Seal your home, store food in airtight containers, and always use bleach when cleaning droppings—never sweep or vacuum them.

Swipe for the full safety guide ➡️

Thank you, Southwest District Health for these visuals!