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Sheltered At Home, Families Broach End-Of-Life Planning
Long before she contracted COVID-19 at a Kirkland, Washington, nursing home, Barbara Dreyfuss made sure to document the wishes that would govern how she died.
Jackson Hole Airport employee tests positive for COVID-19
According to a press release issued by the Jackson Hole Airport Board, on the evening March 29, the Jackson Hole Airport became aware of an employee who had tested positive for COVID-19. This employee is currently …
Dr. Rahim's medical campus in Chubbuck changing local health care landscape
CHUBBUCK — The first building on Chubbuck’s new medical campus is up and running, but if you step inside, be prepared to have your temperature taken and don a surgical mask.
Going the distance: Businesses work to keep their customers safe
Welcome to business in the age of coronavirus. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn people to stay home and maintain social distancing, businesses have begun making changes to limit their customer…
Q&A with local health inspector: How she's helping businesses and changing stereotypes
Anyone who’s ever worked in a restaurant probably knows the feeling of dread that is often followed by your boss saying the words “the health inspector is here.”
Video doctor visits gain ground during coronavirus pandemic
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Rexburg businesses give free lunches to schoolkids
Justin Zonts, general manager at Gator Jacks in Rexburg, said his business had a goal to feed as many local children for free as they could. The restaurant started giving out lunches at noon. By 2 p.m., they had gi…
The Idaho Patient Act: What it means for Idahoans
The Idaho Patient Act was passed by the 2020 Idaho Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Brad Little on March 16. To summarize, the IPA establishes a framework for health care providers to follow before resorting…
Protect yourself against long-term care costs
If you’re fortunate, you’ll live independently and in good health throughout your retirement years. However, if you ever needed some type of long-term care, such as a stay in a nursing home, would you be financiall…
Millennial Money: Managing the high cost of infertility
No one plans for infertility. But that doesn’t stop it from being a reality for millions of people.
Online Coronavirus Tests Are Just The Latest Iffy Products Marketed To Anxious Consumers
Companies with experience in the “at-home” testing market began announcing in mid-March that they would be offering direct-to-consumer test kits for COVID-19.
Lovin' Life Downtown
Each week I have the honor of sharing with you details about what’s happening in your, beautiful downtown. I write about weekly merchant specials, new businesses joining our neighborhood, anniversaries and business…
Her Genetic Test Revealed A Microscopic Problem - And A Jumbo Price Tag
Michelle Kuppersmith, 32, feels great, works full time and exercises three to four times a week. So she was surprised when a routine blood test found that her body was making too many platelets, which help control …
Should You Bring Mom Home From Assisted Living During The Pandemic?
Dr. Alison Webb took her 81-year-old father out of assisted living, to live.
Extroverts (and introverts, too) face quarantine challenges
Within days, Vicktery Zimmerman had figured out how to connect with friends and family even as she and her husband shelter in place at their Chicago home.