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NIBJ CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: North Idaho's Aging Workforce Has a Pain Problem — and a Local Solution

Workers in pain don't always call in sick. They show up and struggle, until the cost surfaces as an early retirement or a disability claim.

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SEPT NIBJ: You don’t have to see the whole staircase

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” You don’t need to know exactly where the staircase leads. Take the first few step…

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SEPT NIBJ: The cure for Idaho’s physician shortage? Medical residency expansion

Kootenai Health is always busy. Over the past 12 months, its primary care clinics served 42,622 patients. The 10 northern counties of Idaho, including loca…

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SEPT NIBJ: Just when you thought it was safe

AI-enabled fraud, wire transfer schemes, seller impersonation and title scams are creating growing risks for buyers, sellers and property owners.

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SEPT NIBJ: Investing in community health Is good for business

Community health initiatives, healthcare access, preventive care and workplace wellness programs help strengthen employee productivity, retention and quality o…

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SEPT NIBJ: NAMI makes sure families are not alone

NAMI Far North is helping individuals and families impacted by mental illness find support, education and connection.

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SEPT NIBJ: Region's healthcare workers deliver expertise, hope

Our healthcare facilities and workers deserve our thanks and appreciation. On our worst days, they run to help so that tomorrow will be better.

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SEPT NIBJ: Meeting people where they are: North Idaho's evolving approach to addiction care

In the medical landscape of North Idaho, those who suffer with substance abuse disorder can be left to the wayside. Distrust, judgement and suspicion can cloud…

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SEPT NIBJ: Awareness and prevention: Empowering everyone to play a role in suicide prevention

In rural North Idaho communities, access to necessary medical and behavioral health services can be limited by geographic isolation, minimal infrastructure and…

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SEPT NIBJ: The challenges of rural healthcare: Transfers, specialists and emergency care

For residents in Boundary and Bonner counties, access to emergency healthcare can be slim. Boundary County Hospital in Bonners Ferry and Bonner General Health …