AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCommunity Care: Southeast Idaho’s annual Homeless Stand Down returns Saturday at Pocatello High School, offering free healthcare, dental services, clothing, hygiene kits and other support to homeless and low-income residents. The event runs 9 a.m. to noon. Medication Safety: Idaho collection sites will accept unused or expired prescription, over-the-counter and veterinary medicines on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Needles won’t be accepted. Public Health: Central District Health has committed $250,000 to tackle rat infestations in Ada County, including $100,000 in pest-control help for eligible residents. Officials say the plan will prioritize prevention before poison. State Health Leadership: Health and Welfare Director Juliet Charron plans to leave by year’s end to support her family. Her departure comes as the agency distributes $186 million in federal rural healthcare grants; no interim director has been named.
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