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PHD: Recreation may increase lead exposure

As the warmer weather has returned, more people are spending time outdoors taking in all of the outdoor experiences North Idaho has to offer.
Panhandle Health District wants to remind residents and visitors in the Silver Valley and the Coeur d’Alene River Basin to go about recreation activities responsibly to protect their health while also having fun. Historic mining, milling, smelting, and disposal activities employed in the Silver Valley led to widespread heavy metal contamination hazards found throughout the region. ....

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PHD: Recreation may increase lead exposure

As the warmer weather has returned, more people are spending time outdoors taking in all of the outdoor experiences North Idaho has to offer.
Panhandle Health District wants to remind residents and visitors in the Silver Valley and the Coeur d’Alene River Basin to go about recreation activities responsibly to protect their health while also having fun. Historic mining, milling, smelting, and disposal activities employed in the Silver Valley led to widespread heavy metal contamination hazards found throughout the region. ....

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PHD director leaving

Prior to coming to PHD, Duffy owned and operated a healthcare consulting company working with medical practices throughout the Western United States. ....

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Panhandle Health District director stepping down

Don Duffy has been with the PHD since 2014 and will be leaving in May to pursue other interests. ....

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