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June 26, 2008
Test for HIV to Help Prevent Spread of Virus

June 19, 2008
Grant Enables Child Abuse Prevention Program to Continue

June 6, 2008
Lake Coeur d'Alene Safe for Swimming

May 9, 2008
Vaccination is the Best Protection Against Measles
 
April 25, 2008 - Good Hygiene Helps Prevent Norovirus Spread

March, 2008
March 20, 2008 -- Panhandle Health District Launches Child Abuse Prevention Month Events

February, 2008
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January, 2008
 
January 31, 2008 - Snow Conditions Prompt Health District to Close

December, 2007
 
December 3, 2007 - Health District Offers Holiday Flu Protection

November, 2007
 
November 20, 2007 - Health District Offers Rapid HIV Tests

October, 2007
October 2, 2007 - Health District Prepares Panhandle for Flu Season
October 2, 2007 - October 2, 2007 - Public Is Invited to Comment on Proposed Septic System Size Changes

September, 2007
September 19, 2007 - Facts Enable Public to Compare Septic Flow Proposal to Other States

September 14, 2007 - Health District Offers Information on Proposed Septic System Rule Change
9/13/2007 - Free Screening Available to Prevent Colon Cancer

August, 2007
8/22/2007 - Gonorrhea Rates in North Idaho Reach an All-Time High
8/7/2007 - Health District's Home Health Program Wins National Honor

July, 2007
7/24/2007 - Foundation Grants Strengthen Public Health Programs
 
7/24/2007 - Foundation Pedals for Public Health

June, 2007
June 15, 2007 - Idaho Nutrition Program Adopts New Income Guidelines
6/12/2007 - Racecar driver brings tobacco-free message to North Idaho

May, 2007
5/25/2007 - Abstinence program goes out with a party
5/21/2007 - Help with breast and cervical cancer screenings available
5/17/2007 - Gonorrhea on the rise in northern Idaho

April, 2007
4/26/2007 - Panhandle Health District to Conduct Child Safety Seat Events
4/26/2007 - Mosquito Season Warning from Region’s Health Officials
4/25/2007 - Meetings on Septic Flow Rule Changes Scheduled 

March, 2007
3/29/2007 - Panhandle Health District will offer three pandemic flu forums for the public during National Public Health Week, April 2-8

February, 2007
2/9/2007 - Seasonal flu is picking up in North Idaho

January, 2007
1/16/2007 - Health District plans new office to meet Benewah public health needs

December, 2006

November, 2006

October, 2006
10/11/2006 - Flu Clinics

September, 2006
9/12/2006 - Kootenai County Man Diagnosed with West Nile Virus Infection
9/12/06 - Free Child Safety Seat Check-ups
9/8/2006 - Helping Hands Relieve Aching Mouth
9/7/2006 - CareNet Supports Senior Companions

9/7/2006 - PHD Health Education Specialist Appointed to Governor's Council

July, 2006
7/27/06 - Coeur d'Alene Kiwanis Supports PHD Vision Program
7/24/06 - Protecting against Pox

June, 2006
6/19/06 - New vaccine available to reduce older residents' risk of shingles
6/12/06 - Bonners Ferry residents advised to take extra precautions against mosquitoes

May, 2006
5-26/06 - PHD needs volunteers to play "patients" in June exercise
5-25/06 - Remember to "Fight the Bite" of West Nile Virus This Summer

5/12/06 - Panhandle Health District in Coeur d'Alene to close for move
5/8/06 - PHD announces grant funds for fueling station compliance
5-5/06 - Panhandle Health District honors "Health Heroes"

April, 2006
 
4-18/06 - PHD's Health Promotion Division earns award from state
4-14/06 - IPHA honors Panhandle Health nurse

March, 2006
3/6/06 - Panhandle Health District Calls for "Health Heroes" Nominations

February, 2006
2/17/06 - PHD, Dirne Get Help with Asthma Program from Advanced Benefits Insurance

January, 2006
1/25/06 - Public-Private Partnership Develops Erosion Control
1/24/06 - PHD Division Director Named to Idaho Dietetic Licensure Board
1/20/06 - Medical Reserve Corps Orientation Training Set (Sandpoint)
1/18/06 - Panhandle Health District Has Completed the Second TB Screening at Coeur d'Alene High School
1/13/06 - Medical Reserve Corps Orientation Training Set
1/5/06 - Panhandle Health District to Re-Screen High School Students for TP

December, 2005
12/20/05 - PHD Offers FluMist Nasal Spray Vaccine
12/12/05 - Aquifer Protection on Public Meeting Agenda

12/9/05 - PHD's Home Health Division Earns Quality Improvement Award

12/8/05 - PHD Receives Grant from CA.RE Foundation

November, 2005
11/29/05 - Panhandle Health District will hold its last flu shot clinic of the fall on Friday, Dec. 2.
11/17/05 - It's Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot!
11/16/05 - Pregnancy Prevention Program to be Offered in Sandpoint
11/15/05 - PHD Promotes Smoke-Free Workplaces

11/14/05 - Additional PHD Flu Shot Clinics in Benewah County

11/10/05 - Additional PHD Flu Shot Clinics in Bonner County
11/9/05 - Pregnancy Prevention Program to be Offered in Shoshone County
11/7/05 - Pregnancy Prevention Program to be Offered in Coeur d'Alene
11/2/05 - Pregnancy Prevention Program to be Offered in Bonners Ferry
11/1/05 - Updated List of PHD Flu Shot Clinics in 5 Northern Counties

October, 2005
10/31/05 - Pregnancy Prevention Program to be Offered in Post Falls
10/21/05 - Panhandle Health District to Test High School Students for TB
10/7/05 - Panhandle Health District Schedules Additional Flu Shot Clinics
10/5/05 - Panhandle Health District Offers Free Mammograms
10/5/05 - Panhandle Health District Offers Flu Vaccine

September, 2005
9/29/05 - Panhandle Health District's Home Health Division Earns National Award for Service Quality for 2004 
9/27/05 - Medical Reserve Corps of North Idaho Deploys to Gulf Coast

August, 2005
8/29/05 - Fit and Fall Proof Class Helps Seniors Stay on Their Feet

July, 2005
7/18/2005 - Child Safety Seat Inspections Available at Coeur d'Alene Tribal Police Headquarters in Plummer
7/18/2005 - Panhandle Health District Honors Senior Companions
7/13/2005 - Panhandle Health District Earns Public Health Emergency Preparedness Recognition


June, 2005
6/22/2005 - PHD to Hold Saturday Immunization Clinics in St. Maries
6/22/2005 - Panhandle Health District Urges HIV Testing for Those at High Risk
6/13/2005 - Child Safety Seat Checkup Clinic Scheduled

6/9/2005 - Panhandle Health District Employee Earns Statewide Award for Service
6/3/2005 - Panhandle Health District Helps Seniors

May 2005
5/20/2005 - Panhandle Health District Plans Groundbreaking Celebration for New Building
5/5/2005 - Panhandle Health District honors "Health Heroes"

April 2005
4/27/2005 - PHD Announces New Immunization Requirements for School Registration
4/19/2005 - PHD Proposes to Expand Aquifer Protection Program Through Fee Increases

4/18/2005 - PHD's Homemaker/Bath Aide Services to Transition to Private Providers

March 2005
3/31/2005 - Panhandle Health District Celebrates Public Health Week with Community Events
3/15/2005 - Panhandle Health District Calls for "Health Heroes" Nominations

February 2005
2/23/2005 - Flu Vaccine Available at St. Maries Clinic
2/15/2005 - Panhandle Health District Reports Positive Pertussis Case
2/11/2005 - Pregnancy Prevention Program to be Offered in Shoshone County
2/3/05 - Pregnancy Prevention Program to be Offered in Bonners Ferry

January 2005
1/27/2005 - Panhandle Health District offers flu shot appointments in outlying counties
1/24/2005 - Pregnancy prevention program to be offered in Priest River
1/12/2005 - Panhandle Health District still taking appointments for flu shots
1/5/2005 - Panhandle Health District to take appointments for flu shots starting January 7

December 2004

12/06/2004 - PHD has FluMist available

 
November 2004
11/29/2004 - All PHD flu shot appointment slots filled

11/23/2004 - Panhandle Health District to take appointments for flu shot clinics

11/04/2004 - Panhandle Health District Plans Walk-In Flu Clinic

11/03/2004 - North Idaho Pregnancy Prevention Program Going Statewide
11/02/2004 - Panhandle Health District Receives Additional Flu Vaccine

October 2004
10/26/2004 - PHD Exhausts Flu Vaccine Supply
10/18/2004 - Panhandle Health District Schedules Flu Vaccine Clinic on Friday
10/8/2004 - Panhandle Health District to Offer Flu Vaccine for High-Risk Individuals Only
10/5/2004 - Panhandle Health District Experiences Flu Vaccine Shortage Along with the Rest of the Nation

September 2004

August 2004
8/20/2004 - Panhandle Health District Urges Rabies Vaccinations for Pets
8/18/2004 - Keep Children Safe and Healthy by Immunizing Now for the New School Year 

June 2004
6/22/2004 - Panhandle Health District Has New Phone Numbers
6/10/2004 - Panhandle Health District Honors Senior Companions
6/4/2004 - New Panhandle Public Health Foundation Offers a Cup of "Chicken Soup"

May 2004
5/12/2004 - Panhandle Health District, Community Partners Team Up for Safety Campaign
5/12/2004 - Panhandle Health District Needs Volunteer "Patients" for Exercise

April 2004
4/23/2004 - Panhandle Health District Conducts Training for Emergency Clinics 
4/1/2004 - Public Health Week Highlights PHD Services

 
4/1/2004 - Panhandle Health District Schedules Free Child Safety Seat Check-up

March 2004
3/23/2004 - Panhandle Health District and Fort Grounds Tavern Team Up for Clean Air!
3/12/2004 Panhandle Health District Honors Long-Time Senior Companion Volunteer

February 2004
2/11/2004 - Desperately Seeking Seniors!
2/9/2004 - Teens Help Middle Schoolers to Say "No"
2/5/2004 - PHD Stands Up for Booster Seats During Child Passenger Safety Week

2/3/2004 - Panhandle Health District Board Supports Anti-Smoking Bill

January 2004
1/7/2004 - Panhandle Health District Offers Nasal-Spray Flu Vaccine (FluMist)
1/6/2004 - Panhandle Health District Offers Free Radon Test Kits 

December 2003
12/16/2003 - Panhandle Health District Still has Flu Vaccine for High-Risk Individuals
12/11/2003 - Panhandle Health District Obtains Additional Flu Vaccine
12/10/2003 - Panhandle Health District Exhausts Flu Vaccine Supply
12/8.2003 - Panhandle Health District Schedules Next Flu Shot Clinic

12/5/2003 - Demand High for Flu Vaccine at Panhandle Health District

November 2003
11/10/2003 - Panhandle Health District Seeks Smoke-Free Businesses
11/3/2003 - Home Health Care Quality Information Now Available Online

October 2003
10/23/2003 - Post Falls PEAK Mentor Training
10/20/2003 - Panhandle Health District Consolidates Child-Care Programs

September 2003

August 2003
8/13/2003 - PHD, Cd'A Schools Team up on Aquifer Protection Project
8/12/2003 - PHD Continues Search for Couple Who May Have Been Exposed to Rabid Bat
8/10/2003 - Update On Trying To Contact Unknown Male and Female Who May Have Been Exposed to Rabid Bat

8/1/2003 - Smoke-Free Bowling Celebration at Sunset August 5

July 2003
7/23/03 - East Bonner County Library features PEAK 7/8/03 - Panhandle Health District begins Mosquito Surveillance Program
7/8/03 - Panhandle Health District Schedules Free Child Safety Seat Check-up

June 2003
6/30/03 - Sunset Bowling Center Goes Smoke-Free July 16/18/03 - North Idaho Teens Sign On for Abstinence

May 2003
5/20/03 - Child Find Watches Youngsters Grow
5/6/03 - Panhandle Health District Recognizes High School
5/2/03 - Panhandle Health District Plans World Asthma Day Activities

April 2003
4/17/03 - Panhandle Health District Schedules Smallpox Clinic Training
4/14/03 - Panhandle Health District Celebrates National Immunization Week
4/2/03 - Panhandle Health District Monitors SARS

March 2003
3/13/03 - Post Falls PEAK Mentor Training
3/12/03 - Asthma Awareness and Education Event Set

3/4/03 - Auto Safety Restraints Save Lives

December 2002
12/23/02 - Panhandle Health District Offers Free Mammograms to Women, Ages 40-49

November 2002
11/18/02 - Panhandle Health District Investigates Reported Illness at Elementary School
11/8/02 - Panhandle Health District Begins Planning Post-Event Smallpox Vaccination Clinics

October 2002
10/16/02 - Panhandle Health District Honors Tarnasky for Volunteer Work
10/14/02 - Panhandle Health District Offers Flu Vaccine
10/4/02 -Panhandle Health District Encourages Residents to Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus

September 2002
9/30/02 - Panhandle Health District Announces Bioterrorism Planning

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