Category: Healthcare
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August 31, 2021 - Gov. Little activates National Guard again, directs hundreds of new medical personnel to help Idaho hospitals overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today a last-ditch effort to avoid the first-ever activation of statewide crisis standards of care by adding hundreds of new medical personnel for Idaho hospitals, but he said the real solution to the crisis is more Idahoans choosing to receive the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. Nearly all […]
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August 26, 2021 - Gov. Little launches COVID-19 antibody treatment centers, directs relief funds to increase hospital capacity
Boise, Idaho – As Idaho hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients, limiting healthcare access for everyone, Governor Brad Little announced today he is taking additional steps to assist Idahoans and relieve the growing burden on our healthcare system. Three COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment facilities will be stood up in North Idaho, eastern […]
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August 24, 2021 - Gov. Little, Attorney General Wasden announce intent to join national opioid settlements
Settlements total $26 billion, including up to $119 million for Idaho (Boise, Idaho) – Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Governor Brad Little have announced their intention to have Idaho join two national opioid settlements, totaling up to $26 billion. One settlement involves opioid distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson. The other involves opioid manufacturer Johnson […]
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July 14, 2021 - New Plan Sets Idaho’s Steps to Improve Behavioral Health Care
(Boise, Idaho) – Changes are coming to Idaho’s behavioral health system with the release of a long-awaited strategic plan. Members of the Idaho Behavioral Health Council in recent days presented the council’s first strategic plan to Gov. Brad Little, Idaho House and Senate leadership and the Idaho Supreme Court. The plan covers state actions […]
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June 24, 2021 - Gov. Little establishes timeline for Idaho National Guard COVID-19 Task Force draw down
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the Idaho National Guard’s COVID-19 Task Force will begin wrapping up operations this month as the impacts of the pandemic continue to improve in the state. The Guard’s task force has completed more than 70 unique mission assignments ranging from administrative and logistical support, COVID-19 testing and […]
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May 28, 2021 - Gov. Little defends local control, denounces Lt. Governor’s irresponsible abuse of power
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued Executive Order 2021-08 today – “Repealing Executive Order 2021-07 to Restore Local Control” – and provided the following statement to the people of Idaho: My fellow Idahoans. We could talk ‘til we’re blue in the face about masks and whether they work – whether mask mandates work – […]
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December 16, 2020 - Gov. Little issues proclamation for Health Care Worker Appreciation Month in Idaho
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation today naming December Health Care Worker Appreciation Month in Idaho. “I ask all Idahoans to share their gratitude for health care heroes in Idaho,” Governor Little said. “We can show our gratitude by minimizing transmissible moments this holiday season. Wear a mask, avoid gatherings with people […]
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December 10, 2020 - Gov. Little explains Crisis Standards of Care, highlights steps to address hospital constraints
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little explained today that Idahoans can expect diminished healthcare access if the State of Idaho must activate the Crisis Standards of Care, and he outlined many of the actions the state has taken to address the constraints facing hospitals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The State of Idaho would activate […]
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October 26, 2020 - Idaho moves back to Stage 3 amid healthcare capacity constraints statewide
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed a statewide public health order today moving Idaho back into a modified Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds plan as healthcare facilities throughout the state face alarming demand and capacity constraints due to increasing COVID-19 spread. “Hospitals throughout the state are quickly filling up or are already full with COVID-19 patients and other patients, and way too […]
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August 14, 2020 - Additional funds to feed families in need, protect Idahoans in long-term care facilities
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC) approved additional funds today to support community food banks and residents of long-term care facilities. The Idaho Foodbank will receive $2.56 million to serve struggling families across Idaho, and Idaho’s long-term care facilities will receive an additional $10 million to cover their costs in […]