Panhandle Health District

10/28/2026

🍂Flu Season is upon us. Protect Your Health
Panhandle Health's Clinical Services is here to support your wellness.
Contact us for an appointment:
Call or Text: 208-415-5270

⚕Preventative Measures:
Wash your hands frequently
Don't touch your eyes, nose or mouth
Stay away from others who are sick
Improve air circulation, clean countertops
Healthy diet, exercise, adequate sleep and hydration
Obtain as much sunlight as possible and consider Vitamin D 5,000-10,000 IU daily
Povidone-iodine or Xylitol sprays / gargles, at least daily

⚕If You Become Ill:
Cover coughs/sneezes; stay home if sick
Stay well hydrated
Consider Vitamin C 3000 mg daily, zinc 220 mg ,
quercetin 500 mg twice daily
Povidone-iodine or Xylitol sprays/gargles twice daily

mRNA vaccines exist for influenza, RSV and Covid-19, but mRNA vaccines are currently not recommended by PHD because of concerns for side effects and absence of long-term safety studies.
👩‍⚕️Consult with your clinician to discuss risks, benefits, and alternatives to prevention and treatment strategies for illness. This includes, but is not limited to, vaccinations, antivirals, vitamins, supplements, and nasal sprays.
Masks may be considered for sick or immunocompromised individuals but are not recommended for healthy individuals.

10/27/2026

Did you know the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer was formed during repeated ice age floods, 13,000–15,000 years ago? 🦕

🛡️Earlier this year, Josie Brown from PHD's Critical Materials Program partnered with Jim Ekins, from University of Idaho Extension, to develop an informational video about the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer and how the community of North Idaho helps protect this natural community resource.💦

The Critical Materials program works collaboratively with over a thousand businesses to improve the operations and storage of materials that can pollute the aquifer.

🛢️Many industrial businesses store fuels, oils, paints, salts, pesticides, fertilizers, and other flowable materials that can spill or leak into the ground.

Household chemicals should never be dumped into the toilet or down the drain to the sewer or your septic system.

⚠The online Spokane-Kootenai Waste and Recycle Directory has an updated list of waste disposal providers.

Watch the video for the link to the online Spokane-Kootenai Waste and Recycle Directory which has an updated list of waste disposal providers.

The Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie (SVRP) Aquifer is a designated ...

10/26/2026

🎀POWER FOR EVERY MAMA🎀
Comprehensive Cancer Control
Inspired by Hygieia, the goddess of health and prevention, we’re reminded that protecting our health isn’t just about treating illness, it’s about the everyday choices that help preserve well-being.
An estimated 25% of breast cancer cases are attributed to modifiable risk factors.
Consider choices that may help reduce your risk of breast cancer:
Maintain a healthy weight

Avoid or limit alcohol

Stay physically active

Breastfeed, if possible

Quit to***co and avoid secondhand smoke

Talk with your healthcare practitioner about the risks of prolonged hormone use

Minimize unnecessary exposure to radiation

Prevention is about knowledge, informed choices, and small steps that support your health today and for years to come.
Know your body. Prioritize your health.

10/23/2026

With Stop The Bleed Project – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/21/2026

Join the Medical Reserve Corps Friday, October 23 @ 4pm for a FREE Stop the Stop The Bleed Class at Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Public Library
All Ages!
Register here:

Learn how to save lives by stopping severe bleeding at our "Stop the Bleed" training!

10/20/2026

🎀 POWER FOR EVERY MAMA 🎀

WIC breastfeeding support is support for Mama, too!

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors provide prenatal breastfeeding education and continued support after baby arrives, including help with latching, expressing breast milk, and navigating breastfeeding challenges.

Every mama deserves support and education to build confidence throughout her breastfeeding journey!

Contact our WIC office: 208-415-5130
Sign up: www.signupwic.com

10/14/2026

🎀 POWER FOR EVERY MAMA 🎀

Know Your Health. Own Your Health.

Like Athena, taking charge of your health means being proactive.
Did you know? Panhandle Health District’s Women’s Health Check Program helps eligible women access breast and cervical cancer screening services, including mammograms, Pap tests, pelvic exams, and diagnostic testing when needed.

Your health matters. Knowing your eligibility and understanding your screening options can be an important step toward owning your health.

Know your Health. Be Proactive.

Contact Panhandle Health District to learn more about Women’s Health Check Program

Call: 208-415-5262
Email: [email protected]

Check Program and whether you may qualify for services: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/medicaid-health/womens-health-fit-fall-quit-smoking/womens-health-check

10/08/2026

🤝 The Power of Collaboration

It takes a community to support our youth.

We’re proud to see this story highlighting what can happen when people and organizations come together with a shared commitment to the well-being of young people.

The Idaho Youth Well-Being Survey creates an opportunity to hear directly from students about the issues affecting their lives, and, just as importantly, brings together the people who are willing to listen, learn, and take action.

We’re especially proud of Polly Grasham, Panhandle Health District’s Substance Use Disorder Prevention Educator, for helping bring this coalition together and create space for that collaboration.

There is something powerful about the many people who are willing to show up for youth, schools, public health, community organizations, youth-serving professionals, and individuals who believe our kids deserve a community that is paying attention.

No single organization can do it alone. But together, we can listen to our youth, understand what they need, and work toward meaningful change.

Thank you to everyone who is showing up, collaborating, and making space for the voices of our young people. This is the power of community. 💙

📰 Read the full story from the Coeur d’Alene Press to learn more about this collaborative effort. https://cdapress.com/news/2026/oct/07/cda-students-to-receive-wellbeing-survey/

Throughout October and November, all students in grades 6-12 in the Coeur d'Alene School District will receive an anonymous survey designed to identify the biggest issues affecting youth well-being in the district.

10/08/2026

All Panhandle Health District Offices will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026

10/07/2026

🎀 POWER FOR EVERY MAMA 🎀
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the powerful benefits of breastfeeding that offer Power for Every Mama.
Breastfeeding may help lower Mama’s risk of:
🛡️ breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers
🛡️ postpartum depression due to increased oxytocin released during breastfeeding
🛡️ chronic diseases later in life including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure
🛡️ osteoporosis
While breastfeeding is natural, it doesn’t always come naturally. We're here to help!
Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) can support you with:
🩷 Latch & feeding concerns
🩷 Milk supply
🩷 Pumping & fl**ge sizing
🩷 Returning to work
…and more!
Through breastfeeding, supporting baby can mean supporting Mama, too.
Contact us to schedule an appointment:
208-415-5284
[email protected]