Eastern Idaho Public Health

06/12/2026

HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY 🚨

With temperatures rising, knowing these signs can save a life. Save this reel and share it with someone you love.

🛑 The Signs (What to look for):
▪️ Body temp above 103°F
▪️ Red, hot, dry skin (no sweating)
▪️ Rapid, strong pulse
▪️ Dizziness, confusion, or passing out

⚡ The Actions (What to do):
▪️Call 9-1-1 immediately.
▪️Move them to a cool, shaded area.
▪️Remove outer clothing.
▪️Cool them down: Place ice packs or cold, wet cloths on their head, neck, armpits, and groin.
▪️Elevate their feet.

For non-emergencies, call your doctor and shelter in place.

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06/10/2026

We’re Hiring! Join the Team at Eastern Idaho Public Health 🏥

Looking for a meaningful career where you can directly impact your community? We are currently seeking motivated professionals to fill two fantastic, benefit-eligible openings:

🥑 1. Part-Time Registered Dietitian (WIC Program) – Idaho Falls

Provide nutrition counseling, education, and breastfeeding support to local moms, infants, and children.

📋 2. Customer Service Representative / Clerical – Driggs Office

Be the welcoming face of our Teton County office! Support daily clinic operations, assist clients, manage scheduling, and help with community outreach. (Bilingual Spanish skills a plus)

Why EIPH? Both positions include our incredible, comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental, PERSI retirement, and generous paid time off.

🔗 Ready to help us promote healthy people in healthy communities? Apply today at https://eiph.id.gov/careers-internships-volunteering/

06/09/2026

🏫🍎School is out for Summer, but families can still take advantage of the School Lunch Program. Area school districts and the USDA are stepping up to make it easy for children 1-18 years to enjoy a delicious nutritious lunch at no cost during the month of June. Check out these sites close to your neighborhood!

🔗To look for more locations, try the USDA's Summer Meal finder: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder

06/06/2026

Let’s talk about DoxyPEP. 💬 If you think you’ve been exposed to an STI, you don't have to just wait and stress.

Taking charge of your sexual health means knowing your options. DoxyPEP is a safe, effective way to reduce your risk of a potential exposure.

👉 Don't wait: Call your healthcare provider or our team at (208) 522-0310 to learn more.

06/04/2026

Ready to envision a to***co-free life? 🌟

Eastern Idaho Public Health is offering DIMENSIONS: To***co Free Program, a 6-week behavior change course designed to help you create and maintain overall physical health and wellness.

📍 Eastern Idaho Public Health | 1250 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls.
📞 Contact Heather at (208) 533-3158 for more information.

05/29/2026

👨‍🏫 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.

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 ...

05/28/2026

⚠ 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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05/26/2026

Nearly 90% of daily smokers first tried to***co before they were 18.

Every time ni****ne feels like it's calming you down, it's actually tightening its grip.

To***co companies design their products to get young people stuck in a cycle of manipulation and addiction.

It’s time to expose their web of lies. Manipulation stops here.

Quitting is possible.

Start now: https://eiph.id.gov/healthy-living/to***co-cessation-and-prevention/additional-resources/

***coDay 🚭 World Health Organization (WHO)