Note: Continuing Education and Workforce Training is not a medical institution. This article is to raise awareness regarding mental health, not to provide solutions. Talk with your doctor if you feel you or a loved one need professional help.

Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Eating Disorders.

Odds are you have someone in your life who struggles with one or more of these mental illnesses. You yourself might be struggling or have struggled with them. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so for those that you love or for yourself, take a moment and learn a little bit more about the oft misunderstood topic of mental health and wellbeing.

Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) has partnered with Portneuf Medical Center to sponsor their 4th Emergency Medicine Conference April 29th through April 30th, 2021 with Pre-Conference events beginning April 28^th. New this year is the addition of a dedicated session for Wilderness Emergency Medicine, the afternoon of the 30^th. 

“We, as a culture, have been outsourcing our body’s own intuition about food and movement to someone else.”

Nutrition is complicated and nuanced. Every year it seems like there’s a new diet, a new fad ‘guaranteed’ to help you lose weight. Every day we see ads telling us what we should look like, even if we haven’t looked like that for years. Maybe you have found yourself wondering where you can find helpful information and advice for yourself and not someone else.

If so, you need not look any further than CEWT’s upcoming Healthy at Every Size course.

“U.S. rural communities—from Appalachia and the Deep South to the Midwest and western states to Alaska and Hawaii—share common risks for poorer health. These challenges, including few local doctors, poverty, and remote locations, contribute to lack of access to care.”

This is Part 2 in a three-part series on Covid-19's impact on the economy, nationally and locally. Part 1, "Covid-19's Economic Impact on the United States and Idaho", can be found here. Part 3, "How Covid-19 has Impacted the Skilled Trades Industry", can be found here.

There is perhaps no industry more affected by Covid-19 than healthcare.

Portneuf Medical Center and Portneuf Air Rescue have partnered with Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) to sponsor their 3rd Emergency Medicine Conference on April 30 through May 1, 2021.

Portneuf Medical Center and Portneuf Air Rescue have partnered with Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) to sponsor their 3rd Emergency Medicine Conference.

Microgreens: you’ve probably heard about them before. Despite what you might think, they are not the same thing as spouts-- though they are similar. But what are microgreens exactly?

Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training interviewed Raederle Clay, Application Administrator for ISU’s Information Technology Services and instructor for an upcoming Growing Microgreens course, to explain more about microgreens and the benefits they provide.

Portneuf Medical Center and Portneuf Air Rescue have partnered with Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) to sponsor their 3rd Emergency Medicine Conference on April 30 through May 1, 2021.

If you have a loved one experiencing dementia, Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training is offering courses targeted on gaining a greater understanding of the symptoms and behaviors of dementia.

“After taking this course, people will have tools in their toolbox to effectively handle some of the behaviors their loved one displays,” Joanne Trammel, occupational therapist and one of the course’s instructors, said. “They will have resources for immediate help in crisis situations, support groups, etc. They will walk away knowing that having dementia does not have to be a stigma or something to be ashamed of but rather a challenge to overcome and now they have ways to handle the challenge better.”

Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) is pleased to announce its 2nd annual Mental Health Resource Fair on Saturday October 3, 2020 in conjunction with Old Town Pocatello’s Great Pumpkin Festival and Farmers Market.

The Grief Recovery Method course will begin Thursday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 PM and will run until March 11. If interested in registering, or for further information, click here. This class will be taught by Connie Irick; read on to learn more about her experience using the Grief Recovery Method.

Elementary school music teacher Connie Irick values sharing the skills she has learned with others. This was no different after the tragic loss of a friend, where the healing she received inspired her to help others heal.

Cabin fever is no joke. Whether you’re conscious of it or not, staying cooped up inside can take a serious toll on your mental health. A sudden change in routine can also cause massive stress, and coupled with the uncertainty lingering in the air right now, the feeling of anguish can easily become overwhelming. During these times, focusing your energy into something productive can help curb these feelings of unease.

It is important now more than ever to keep yourself safe, and the best way to prevent spread of infection is by practicing good hygiene. Making sure you have the proper handwashing technique is crucial.

Ah, the new year: that inevitable time of the year where your jeans are fitting tighter than usual after the abundance of rich holiday food. Whether you prefer the sweet or savory foods that fill holiday gatherings, you may just find yourself craving more after you have sworn you’ve had the last bite.

At Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT), we appoint instructors with insightful work experience in their respective fields. Having experienced instructors provides current industry practices that inform students more fully. Faces of CEWT highlights some of our finest instructors and staff to give you insight into the ‘sweet’ people who work here.

I have been a vegetarian for seven years now. And no, I don’t miss bacon. Or burgers. Or chicken. In that time, however, I have kept a keen eye on the rise in popularity of meat alternatives.

Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) is collaborating with community partners to provide a Mental Health Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at 777 Memorial Drive in the R.F.C Building # 48 on the ISU Campus.

No matter who you are— from the seasoned athlete, to someone who shudders at the thought of stepping on a treadmill— anyone can bust a move and have fun doing so. More than its fun factor, though, dancing has some special benefits that you might not have given much thought to.

For years, Idaho has been in the midst of a mental health crisis. According to a report from the CDC and NCHS, Idaho’s suicide mortality rate has remained within the top 10 highest in the nation for over 4 years, with the state reaching the 5th highest in 2017.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), about one in five veterans returning from Iraq or Afghanistan have post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) or depression. Additionally, around 20 veterans lose their life to suicide each day.

Veterans are more likely to be affected by mental disorders because of their proximity to tragedy. For many, it can be difficult for them to reach out for the help that they need.

Imagine you're walking through the parking lot to your car. It's late—9:32pm—and the hazy streetlights don't give off much light. You're pushing a cart full of groceries, trying to get home before your Tillamook chocolate ice cream melts, when arms clamp around your waist and wrench you from the cart.

When I was in the sixth grade, we had what our teachers would call 'literature circles.' To some students, they were forced book clubs where you had to read the entire book (grueling work for some), make notes, and then gather together to discuss the plot, characters, and themes. To me, a shy, new-to-the-school student who read more than I spoke, these literature circles were my domain.

The international phenomenon that is Harry Potter enchanted the world when it first released and continues to grow even today. It has everything you could ever want. Heroics, romance, magic, danger, Quidditch, and Butterbeer.  The books are incredible, and luckily the movies captured the magic. There are theme parks dedicated to it’s splendor. You can find out your patronus, which house you belong to, and what kind of wand fits you best. Yet, the Wizarding World is missing one thing….

Essential oils have become pretty popular these days. I’m sure you’ve seen them at the mall being plugged by an annoying salesman, or used by an overworked mother to calm herself and her children down. They’re everywhere, which begs the questions: why? What are they used for? And what are they?

If you or someone you love is a senior citizen, you might be worried about mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. These late-onset mental illnesses are scary, but there are ways to help prevent them. The activities associated with preventing anxiety and depression can significantly improve the quality of life of the elderly.

One of many conveniences about visiting an urgent care center is that not only are you able to walk in for sick visits, you are also able to walk in to receive vaccinations. Since many doctor’s offices can have a couple days to over a week wait for a doctor’s appointment, it is nice to know that options such as urgent care centers are available for a simple vaccine. Vaccines can be available to adults and children at these clinics. In this article, I am going to talk about all of the immunizations, and vaccinations you can receive at an Urgent Care Clinic.

 When companies get busted by OSHA, it’s a pretty big deal. They’ll be saying goodbye to some hard-earned cash, and they are putting their employees at an even bigger risk than their wallets.

Feeling tired all the time can have a negative impact on your quality of work and life, for obvious reasons. There are a ton of explanations for why we can feel exhausted throughout the day, but if chronic fatigue becomes a long-term issue, the exact cause can be easier to pin point.

Few things in life are more horrifying than getting hit with a medical bill that was vastly larger than you initially expected. Yet every day, countless people in this country are getting hit with exorbitant medical bills, and it’s more than likely your patients are among the victims.

Thinking about a career in mining? Mining is an extremely physical and often dangerous occupation.

And, while mine safety has improved drastically over the years, it’s important to educate yourself about the risks associated with mining and the safety precautions you can take to protect yourself.

In an era where healthcare margins are getting razor-thin and navigating reimbursement policies is trickier than ever, sound revenue cycle management (RCM) practices can help practices and providers lift their bottom line. An efficient RCM workflow and a sound set of policies ensures smooth, reliable billing processes and a higher rate of collection on services rendered.

It is a common reflex to want to squeeze something that is cute. The question is why. What makes people want to express this form of cute aggression? Why is is that when it's so fluffy, people want to squeeze it to death?

Preparing for your certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification will be exciting but also nerve-racking. What does it take to prepare adequately? What processes do you need to go through and what skills should you acquire to increase your chances of success?

Today's article is a guest article written by Scott Rupp from Electronic Health Reporter. We hope you enjoy it!

According to a new report by the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, ICD-10 may cause more problems for organizations, especially emergency departments moving from the ICD-9 code set to ICD-10. In the report, researchers say as many as one quarter of all ERs could face significant trouble with the new code sets, which would likely affect reimbursement and clinical documentation.

If some predator attacks you will you be prepared? Self dense is a must in the world today. With the amount of disrespect that is rampant in society it has never been more important for people, especially women, to know how to protect and defend themselves.

There are two major areas that encompass much of self defense for women; prevention and preparation. The best way to protect yourself is to prevent an attack from ever happening.