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Life Flight starts operations in Wood River Valley
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St. Luke’s working to increase access to mammograms
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and St. Luke’s is working to increase access and make mammograms more convenient. According to the American Cancer Society, there’s a one in eight chance a woman will develop breast cancer in her life in the United States. It is recommended that women over the age of 40 schedule an annual mammogram.
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District keeping an eye on substitute teacher numbers
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“We don’t want to lose rural hospitals, and so we’re going to do everything we can."
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St. Luke’s opens applications for community health grants
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South Central Public Health District hosting back-to-school vaccine clinics
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) will host multiple vaccination clinics throughout August to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. The clinics, scheduled across six counties in southern Idaho, aim to ensure students have required immunizations before classes begin. SCPHD nurses will...
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Vaccination clinics drawing near
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Several vaccine clinics available throughout August
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — SCPHD will hold back-to-school vaccinations clinics in Jerome, MiniCassia, Twin Falls, Gooding, Lincoln and Blaine Counties throughout August. Vaccine records are available to look up which shots are needed; SCPHD can bill private insurance or Medicaid. “Vaccine-preventable diseases have not gone away,” said Melinda...
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Two Magic Valley emergency services get a new device to save lives
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Gooding Senior Center Needs new air conditioning system
GOODING, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The intense heat affects everyone, but seniors are most vulnerable to the heat. The Gooding Senior Center is having trouble’s with their air conditioning unit. The problem started last year, when noticed their system was failing. Site Manager Katherine Molt said the center attempted...
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Gooding Senior Center needs new air conditioning unit
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Free Health Screenings in Twin Falls
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —A free health screening is being offered here in Twin Falls for the community. Screenings will consist of one-on-one time with a provider to ask any questions. Patients will then receive a test on their blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and heart rate. As well as...
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St. Luke’s honors staff during Certified Nursing Assistant Week
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St. Luke’s honors staff during Certified Nursing Assistant Week
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — It’s Certified Nursing Assistant Week, a time to highlight the vital work CNAs provide to health care. According to St. Luke’s, they employ 200 certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at their Magic Valley campus. They are an essential part of patient care, helping...
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St. Luke’s unveils new mobile health clinic for screening mammograms
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St. Luke’s unveils new mobile health clinic for screening mammograms
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — St. Luke’s Magic Valley celebrated the new addition of a mobile health clinic to their services on Tuesday. The hospital gathered alongside community members to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new breast health mobile clinic at the Twin Falls Visitor Center. The mobile clinic enables the hospital to bring mammogram services directly to women, increasing access to health care.