Public Health - Idaho North Central District

01/29/2026

Remember to inside while staying warm.

01/29/2026

01/29/2026

5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Su***de

If you think someone might be considering su***de, be the one to help them by taking these 5 steps: Ask. Be There. Help Keep Them Safe. Help Them Connect. Follow Up.

In a crisis? Call 988 or text SAVE to 741741

01/28/2026

Washing hands prevents the spread of disease https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/index.html

01/27/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. In Idaho, you may be eligible for a FREE cervical cancer screening. https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/medicaid-health/womens-health-fit-fall-quit-smoking/womens-health-check

Cervical cancer doesn’t ask for permission.

It interrupts careers, relationships, parenthood, milestones, and everything in between.

But it also teaches us to flow with uncertainty and cherish each day we get.

TODAY'S STORYTELLING PROMPT:
How did your diagnosis affect your plans, dreams, or timeline for life?

Someone out there needs to hear how you adapted, and how you’re still dreaming.

01/27/2026

out there!

01/26/2026

Folic Acid is an important B vitamin that helps the body make healthy new cells. While everyone needs folic acid, people who are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant, need extra folic acid supplementation in addition to eating vitamin-rich foods. Getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy can prevent major birth defects in a developing baby’s spine and brain.
Some foods with folic acid include:
🥬 Leafy green vegetables
🍑 Fresh, frozen, and canned fruits
🫘Dried or canned beans, fresh or frozen peas, and nuts
🍞Enriched breads, cereals, and other whole grain products
Learn more about the importance of folic acid in pregnancy: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Folic-Acid.aspx

01/26/2026

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