AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Air Quality: Idaho DEQ and AirNow updates show smoke can swing from “unhealthy” to “very unhealthy,” with some areas hitting “hazardous,” driven by fine particles that irritate eyes and lungs and can worsen asthma, heart and lung disease; DEQ urges Idahoans to use trusted sources like DEQ’s forecasts and the AIR Idaho app, and to limit outdoor exposure—especially for seniors and people with health conditions. Public Health Alerts: A CDC report highlights four pediatric tetanus cases across Idaho and other states in 2024, all tied to incomplete primary vaccination after common injuries; meanwhile, the FDA/USDA issued recalls including Bettergoods pistachio nut butter for possible salmonella and imported bacon sold in Idaho stores after bypassing required federal inspection. Mental Health Access in Idaho: Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital opened a new adult outpatient clinic in Meridian (“Haven”) to expand support beyond weekly therapy without requiring inpatient care. Community Health Screening: Kuna Lions Club plans a free screening for vision, hearing and diabetes on Oct. 10 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.). Safety & Injury News: Idaho State Police investigated a Highway 20 rollover near INL that sent a 67-year-old woman to hospital, and a separate SH55 head-on crash near Donnelly sent multiple people to a nearby hospital via air ambulance.
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