Elmore County - Central District Health

11/02/2021

Q: Are breakthrough cases common?

A: In Idaho, 826,587 people were fully vaccinated as of Oct 27. Of those, 13,285 have experienced a breakthrough case. That means 1.6% of those fully vaccinated have experienced a breakthrough case.

Learn more ➡️ https://dhwblog.com/2021/11/02/covid-19-qa-some-covid-19-infections-in-vaccinated-people-are-expected/.

What is a vaccination breakthrough case of COVID-19? A COVID-19 vaccination breakthrough case is when someone who is fully vaccinated tests positive for COVID-19 more than 14 days after getting the…

10/12/2021

School-based flu shot clinics are open to kids 6 months through 18 years old in Elmore County. No appointment needed & no cost!

Complete the form online at: cdh.idaho.gov/hl-fcs-schools.

10/01/2021

If someone you know tells you they’ve been thinking about su***de, don’t forget to take the last step and follow up with them. It can make all the difference.
Learn more at: https://www.bethe1to.com/.
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Si alguien que conoces te dice que ha estado pensando en suicidarse, no olvides dar el último paso y darle seguimiento. Puede hacer toda la diferencia.
Aprenda más en: https://www.bethe1to.com/.

09/24/2021

Booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are now available for some people who have had the Pfizer two-dose series. Booster doses are available now at pharmacies, clinics, and healthcare providers statewide.

Learn more at: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/news/booster-doses-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-some-people-who-have-had-pfizer-two-dose.

The Department of Health and Welfare supports the authorization of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to administer booster doses of the Pfizer/BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine to certain people. Booster doses are available....

09/24/2021

Hospitals and healthcare systems do not provide care based on vaccination status. They are focused on delivering appropriate, professional, and empathetic care to all who need it.

09/21/2021

Q: What are crisis standards of care (CSC)?

A: CSC are guidelines that help healthcare providers & healthcare systems decide how to deliver the best care possible under the extraordinary circumstances of a disaster/emergency.

The goal of crisis standards of care is to save as many lives as possible. They guide decisions made by hospitals about how to allocate scarce resources, such as hospital beds, medications, or ventilators.

Q: Is there a universal “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) order in the crisis standards of care guidelines?

A: No. CSC implementation by a hospital doesn’t necessarily mean the hospital will be applying universal DNR.

The guidance for universal DNR is a strategy for hospitals to consider when operating under crisis standards of care and prioritizing access to ventilators because the demand for ventilators exceeds supply.

Universal DNR, if enacted, would not apply to pediatric patients.

Learn more at: https://dhwblog.com/2021/09/21/covid-19-qa-crisis-standards-of-care/.

Idaho activated Crisis Standards of Care for the entire state on Thursday, Sept. 16. What are crisis standards of care? Crisis standards of care are guidelines that help healthcare providers and he…

09/15/2021

Visuals from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's media briefing yesterday are available at:
https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=19284&dbid=0&repo=PUBLIC-DOCUMENTS&fbclid=IwAR0qM1CphnchtOwbFuDKGoapj2bHWhkljj3P8Rr0engIZkBBA_kLQBQoPSk&cr=1.

View the visuals to learn more about statewide hospitalizations, cases, and COVID-19 deaths.

Visuals from today's media briefings are available at: https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=19284&dbid=0&repo=PUBLIC-DOCUMENTS

09/14/2021

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare posted the vaccination status for cases, hospitalizations, and deaths on the statewide demographics page on the data dashboard.

View the updated dashboard at: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/idaho.division.of.public.health/viz/DPHIdahoCOVID-19Dashboard/Home?fbclid=IwAR3PtFt6LT7sImW00JPUU85tdxOXs5ujTTgn1wRwCbRyHWQEzFr8jTld0xw.

DPH Idaho COVID-19 Dashboard

09/09/2021

Join Idaho Su***de Prevention Hotline on September 11th during Strength 2 Thrive, an all-night walk with live local music, speakers, a garden, and a wall of remembrance & food trucks. This is a family-friendly, outdoor event.

𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏.

They'll be walking overnight, during the hours that su***de rates are at their highest, on the track at Columbia High School in Nampa. (301 S. Happy Valley Road, Nampa, Idaho 83687). All donations raised will go to the Idaho Su***de Prevention Hotline!

About the Event Strength 2 Thrive is a walk-a-thon, concert, and gathering that we hope will bring people together to raise awareness about su***de and build a community of support. The event will feature an overnight walk-a-thon that will take place during the hour's su***de rates are at their high...

09/08/2021

National Su***de Prevention Week is a time to share resources and stories, as well as promote su***de prevention awareness. ***dePrevention

09/07/2021

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare activated Crisis Standards of Care in the Panhandle & North Central Health District (Public Health District 1 & 2). This is due to a severe shortage of staffing and available beds in the northern area of the state caused by a massive increase in patients with COVID-19 who require hospitalization.

Learn more at: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-north-idaho-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities.

09/02/2021

There continues to be misinformation circulating on social media and other communication channels about how the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine works.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Director Jeppesen shared how an mRNA vaccine works and why it does not impact your DNA.

Learn more at: https://dhwblog.com/2021/08/27/a-message-from-dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-the-pfizer-vaccine-is-fully-licensed-but-how-does-this-mrna-vaccine-actually-work/?fbclid=IwAR21y9Db0cS7bgfqOb5ilki20rBCieuSxhhiKRMsEPjSkUBfba1OHfjbrqc.

On Monday, Aug. 23, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved as fully licensed Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 and older. Those 12 to 15 years of age can continue to get the vaccine u…