Health

Health officials report first local case of measles for 2026

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com

Updated at 5:10 pm, January 6, 2026

A MOTHER'S WARNING

Mom shares urgent warning for parents after baby swallows battery and spends 48 days in the hospital

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com

Updated at 4:03 pm, January 6, 2026

Idaho lawmakers ask state to freeze child care grants program

Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Capital Sun

Updated at 1:07 pm, January 6, 2026

Flu reaches highest level in the US in 25 years

Brenda Goodman, CNN

Published at 8:25 pm, January 5, 2026

Child Life Services: how to make your child’s hospital stay a better experience

Dr. Jeffrey Aughney, D.O. | Pediatric Physician, Medical Director of Pediatrics | Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Published at 4:44 pm, January 5, 2026

Idaho to receive $930 million in federal funds to improve rural health care access

Laura Guido, Idaho Capital Sun

Updated at 8:47 am, January 5, 2026

How to find a quality nursing home for your loved one

Jim Miller, Savvy Senior

Published at 11:32 am, January 3, 2026

More than 2,000 measles cases reported in the US in 2025 as ongoing outbreaks threaten elimination status

Deidre McPhillips, CNN

Published at 9:19 am, January 2, 2026