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Our Medical and Health Resource Center was designed with you in mind. We're committed to providing you with the most up-to-date information because we want you to be an informed and active member of your healthcare. Here you'll find all of our health-related articles, press releases, the latest issue of our Health Matters magazine, and popular recipes.

Wildfires and Your Health

As wildfires continue to burn throughout the Pacific Northwest, our air quality has definitely been impacted. If you have respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis, or a chronic […]

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Shift Farm Safety into High Gear

The 2020 theme for National Farm Safety & Health Week (September 20-26) is “Every Farmer Counts.” This should resonate, in particular, with Eastern Idahoans and remind us to be grateful […]

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Bingham Healthcare’s Blue Distinction Centers+ (Plus) Designations

BLACKFOOT, ID – September 15, 2020 – Recently, Regence Blue Shield of Idaho and Blue Cross recognized Bingham Healthcare’s Bariatric program as a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (Plus). In addition, they had […]

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Helping Children with Storm Anxiety

Do you have children or grandchildren who become anxious and agitated whenever it storms? If so, there are ways to help them overcome their fear of strong windes, thunderstorms, and […]

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New Knees, Happy Hips

Like most people who’ve had a hip or knee replacement—which replaces an arthritic or damaged joint with an artificial implant—60-year-old Walt Renton will tell you that he feels more mobile […]

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How to Talk to Kids about Covid-19 and Back-to-School

Many parents and caregivers may be wondering how to talk to children about Covid-19, especially with all of the conversations taking place about the best and safest way for kids, […]

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