Panhandle Health District

Recovery begins with connection, and no one has to navigate it alone, so PHD is proud to announce the launch of our Post-Overdose Rapid Response Team (RRT).

Through compassionate, trauma-informed outreach and person-centered care coordination, our new program is designed to support individuals who have experienced an overdose by connecting them with resources, treatment options, and ongoing recovery support.

Referrals to receive assistance can be made by community partners, healthcare providers, family members, or individuals themselves. Our RRT will work closely with participants to help navigate services, reduce barriers to care, and connect them with the support they need to improve their health and well-being.
PHD is committed to helping individuals take the first steps toward recovery and stability.

Our team combines professional expertise with lived experience to provide compassionate, person-centered support for individuals on their recovery journey.

*Shelby Donahoe - Peer Recovery Coach
With lived experience and specialized training, Shelby offers encouragement, hope, and guidance while helping individuals navigate the path to recovery.
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*Juli Bardgett, LCSW - Care Coordinator
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Juli provides care coordination, safety planning, and connections to treatment and community resources to support lasting recovery.
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If you or someone you know could benefit from the Post-Overdose Rapid Response Team, we're here to help.

Call or Text 208-446-7936 Submit a referral here: https://form.jotform.com/253515592493161

Not sure what your child is trying to tell you?

Every child communicates through their behavior. Learn how to recognize your child's cues, strengthen your connection, and build a secure, loving relationship that supports healthy growth and development.

Free parenting classes begin August 3, 2026.

Reserve your spot today: https://form.jotform.com/260776088129063

Share Your Recovery Story. Inspire Hope. As part of our Anti-Stigma Campaign, we're collecting stories from people in recovery who are willing to share their experiences https://form.jotform.com/Linda_Harder/antistigma-campaign-interview
Recovery looks different for everyone, and every story has the power to reduce stigma, encourage hope, and remind others they are not alone.

Whether your recovery is just beginning or you've been on this journey for years, your voice matters.

✨ Your story can help someone take their first step toward hope.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with others who may want to participate.

🇺🇸🗽Happy 250th Anniversary America!🗽🇺🇸

This SATURDAY, June 27th! Stop the Bleed Training with NNFD in Coolin ... All Ages Welcome!! Come learn lifesaving skills and earn a certificate. Register on Eventbrite, seats are limited!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-the-bleed-class-all-ages-north-of-the-narrows-fire-district-tickets-1989396287850

Check the link for more info and FAQs!! See you there!— with North of the Narrows Fire District at North of the Narrows Fire District.

PHD Passes New Policy on Informed Consent From the Panhandle Health District (PHD) Board of Health meeting, June 11, 2026 (You Tube):

Following a presentation on informed consent by the Medical Director, Dr. Gregory Pennock, MD, a motion was proposed by Dr. Duke Johnson, MD, Kootenai County, to adopt an informed consent policy for the Panhandle Health District.

The Board of Health, led by chairman, Dr. Thomas Fletcher, MD, Bonner County, approved the motion by a vote of 5 to 2. Also voting in favor of the measure were Joel Noland, NMD, Kootenai County; Glen Bailey, Bonner County; and Melissa Cowles, Shoshone County. Bonner County Commissioner Ron Korn, who regularly attends the Board of Health meetings, was present and has been a longtime advocate of informed consent.
As part of the informed consent process, the risks, benefits and alternatives for each procedure or treatment will be discussed with the individual (patient, parent, guardian or healthcare power of attorney), including vaccinations. This process shall include a discussion of the nature and purpose of the proposed intervention, reasonably foreseeable risks and benefits, and available alternatives. Also, the potential risks and benefits of declining the intervention will be discussed. The health care professional shall subjectively assess the patient’s understanding and provide information in a manner appropriate to the patient’s questions and level of comprehension. The individual will acknowledge that they understand the information presented and will have adequate time to process the information. The individual will have the ability to ask any questions and have those questions answered to his/her satisfaction before consenting to the intervention.

The health district clinical staff will continue to use CDC vaccine information statements (VIS) per federal mandate. Additionally, pertinent aspects of FDA-approved package inserts will be reviewed for each vaccine or pharmaceutical administered. Other patient educational materials may also be used to support the process but will not replace individualized clinical counseling by licensed medical professionals.

This policy is consistent with and supplements the informed consent and parental consent statutes of the State of Idaho. To our knowledge, this is the first time that a distinct informed consent policy has been implemented by any of the health districts of Idaho.

Welcoming Our Newest Nurse Practitioner, Ashley Johnson.

WIC Income Guidelines Update – Effective July 1, 2026
Idaho’s WIC program has announced updated income eligibility guidelines to reflect cost-of-living adjustments. These new guidelines go into effect July 1, 2026, and help ensure more families can access nutritious foods and support services.
WIC provides:
- Free healthy foods (like fruits, veggies, milk, and more)
- Nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support
- Health screenings and referrals

Learn more and see the full income chart at:
https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=36789&dbid=0&repo=PUBLIC-DOCUMENTS

Panhandle Health District will be closed Friday June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

Our Board of Health meeting isThursday, 6/11/26, at 1pm at our Hayden office at 8500 N. Atlas Rd. The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or watch via our YouTube live stream:
https://www.youtube.com/