Health & Safety Initiatives
From your physical well-being to your mental health, we offer resources and support to help keep you and your family safe through every season.
Health & Safety Initiatives
From your physical well-being to your mental health, we offer resources and support to help keep you and your family safe through every season.
Taking Action to Promote Health and Safety
St. Luke’s is committed to keeping our communities healthy and safe—through timely seasonal programs like flu shot clinics and ongoing efforts such as suicide prevention, mental health support and child injury prevention. Explore our current initiatives and learn how you can take part.
Flu Shots
One Shot for A Season of Protection
It's important to protect yourself and your loved ones from influenza by getting vaccinated each year. You can get a flu shot at several locations, including local pharmacies, your primary care provider, St. Luke's, or other local health care providers.
Health & Safety News and Information
News & Announcements Your questions answered on current pregnancy, childhood health topics
The St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital team has recently received an increased number of questions from parents and caregivers about how to best protect the health of kids.
Help & Support Innovative, purposeful suicide prevention programs an everyday effort at St. Luke’s
St. Luke’s not only has a team dedicated to suicide prevention but has initiatives that include diverse groups from physicians to behavioral health experts to licensed social workers and many in between.
News & Announcements New teen-led events program, supported by St. Luke's Wood River, aims to strengthen youth connection and belonging
A new grant opportunity has been launched to empower Wood River Valley teens to take the lead in creating safe, fun and inclusive events for their peers.
Supporting Mental Health
Suicide Prevention, Emotional and Mental Health Support
Like many illnesses, prevention and early intervention can reduce the impact of mental health conditions. Symptoms of mental illness can often be painful and bewildering. But there is hope.
Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents
In Idaho, suicide is a leading cause of death among children, adolescents and young adults. It doesn’t have to be that way, if we can learn to talk about it.
Child Safety Information
Battery Safety
Coin-sized button batteries are a choking hazard AND can cause serious injuries.
Helmet Safety
Teach your kids to wear helmets and follow simple safety guidelines, and you can create safe habits that last a lifetime.
Water Safety
Keep summer fun and safe by making sure all kids and adults wear properly fitting life jackets and practice water safety.
Winter Safety
Follow these tips to keep the whole family safe and injury-free while enjoying Idaho’s beautiful winters.
Upcoming Health & Safety Events
Car Seat Safety Checks: Meridian
Did you know that 9 out of 10 car seats are used incorrectly? Whether you are expecting your first baby or have a car full of kids, selecting and properly using a child safety seat can be a challenge. The type of seat your child needs depends on multiple factors, including your child’s age, height, weight, and developmental needs. You may also need to take into consideration the type of vehicle you will be transporting your child in, and the safety needs of other passengers. Let St. Luke’s help take the stress out of correctly installing a safety seat for your treasured cargo. We offer monthly car seat check-up events. At these events, a St. Luke's certified child passenger safety technician will evaluate your car seat for proper installation, use, and recall status, and answer any questions you may have regarding your child’s safety in the car.
Car Seat Safety Checks: Boise
Did you know that 9 out of 10 car seats are used incorrectly? Whether you are expecting your first baby or have a car full of kids, selecting and properly using a child safety seat can be a challenge. The type of seat your child needs depends on multiple factors, including your child’s age, height, weight, and developmental needs. You may also need to take into consideration the type of vehicle you will be transporting your child in, and the safety needs of other passengers. Let St. Luke’s help take the stress out of correctly installing a safety seat for your treasured cargo. We offer monthly car seat check-up events. At these events, a St. Luke's certified child passenger safety technician will evaluate your car seat for proper installation, use, and recall status, and answer any questions you may have regarding your child’s safety in the car.