How concerned should we be here in Idaho about … well ... fill in the blank: monkeypox, measles, shingles, malaria. Is it safe to travel internationally? Should I be worried about malaria in Idaho? How does monkeypox spread? Will the Adderall shortage affect my child's ADHD treatment? What’s the latest COVID-19 variant and is there a booster shot for that?
Every Wednesday, the Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable with Dr. David Pate answers your question to keep all of us better prepared for public health crises in our community.
Have a question for our doctors roundtable? Email us: idahomatters@boisestate.edu.
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Bird flu, Norovirus, and influenza are spreading in the United States. -
As we bring 2024 to a close, Idaho Matters takes a look back at the year through the lens of public health. -
A local tuberculosis case, two new disease outbreaks and how dark chocolate can help prevent diabetes. -
A new report has been released that some officials hope will serve as a road map for how to prepare for and respond to future pandemics. -
As Bird Flu continues to spread experts are becoming more concerned about the possibility of another pandemic. -
A new case of bird flu, contaminated carrots and a nastier strain of mpox are making headlines. -
With Robert F. Kennedy Junior on the short list for the next head of the Department of Health and Human Services Idaho Matters takes a look at what possible changes could be made to our health care. -
In the wake of Roe v. Wade, a new study has found that infant mortality rates are on the rise in the U.S. as states implement stricter abortion bans. -
Flu deaths in children have gone up dramatically, we find out why. -
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pertussis is on the rise. Here in the Gem State, we're seeing an outbreak in North Idaho, as well as Boise State, where the home opener was almost cancelled due to the disease.
