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2009 News Releases
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An AdaCounty baby girl less than one year old has a probable test for H1N1 infection, with samples sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent...

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed swine flu infection in a Kootenai County woman, the first confirmed case of swine flu in ...

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The Idaho State Laboratory sent Idaho’s first probable case of swine flu to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thursday for confirma...

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The Idaho State Laboratory continues to test samples from people with flu-like illnesses from across the state. However, no positive samples have been...

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Idaho public health officials are asking medical providers to continue monitoring respiratory illnesses that might be related to the swine flu outbrea...

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2008 News Releases
2007 News Releases
2006 News Releases
 Title
People Urged to Take Precautions Following Rabid Bat Discovery in Central Idaho 06/12/06
Parents Urged to Ensure Their Children are Immunized Against Mumps 05/03/06
Prepare for a Safe and Fun Holiday Weekend 05/24/06
PIP, PIP Hooray! Federal Officials Recognize Idaho Efforts 05/01/06
Idaho’s State Lab Links Infection of Toddler to E. coli Outbreak Related to Raw Spinach Consumption
Idaho’s First 2006 Report of West Nile Virus Found in Gem County 06/05/06
Nampa Mental Health Clinic Owners, Employee Sentenced in Federal Court for Medicaid Fraud (11/02/06)
List of Clandestine Drug Labs now Available on State Website 8/10/06
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR IDAHO’S SECOND ASTHMA SUMMIT 09/13/06
West Nile Infections Contribute to Two Idaho Deaths 08/18/2006
West Nile Infection Contributes to Bingham County Death 09/07/-6
West Nile Virus May Have Contributed to Deaths of Two Elderly Idahoans 08/04/06
West Nile Virus Contributes to Two Idaho Deaths 09/19/06
Sweeps Project Nets $96,000 in Welfare Fraud Repayments in Southwest Idaho 06/21/06
State Announces Grants for Community Mental Health and Sustance Abuse Projects
Two Elderly Women Die from West Nile Infection 09/22/06
The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet in Boise November 16 and 17 (11/09/06)
Canyon County Reports West Nile Activity 06/09/06
Board of Health and Welfare Meets December 6 to Discuss Petition for Moratorium on New Inpatient Hos
Eastern Idaho Welfare Fraud Investigation Nets More Than $97,000 in Repayments
Consumers Advised not to Eat Packaged Spinach Products 09/15/06
02/16/07 Three Idahoans Die from Flu-Related Illnesses
02/15/07 Idahoans Warned of Possible Salmonella Infections Linked to Certain Brands of Peanut Butter
Ada County Man Dies from West Nile Infection 09/13/06
Ada County Man Dies from West Nile Infection 09/08/06
Elmore County Man Dies with West Nile Infection 08/17/2006
Idaho Board of Health and Welfare Introduces New Member Stroschein 09/14/06
Honey Baked Ham Recall 11/27/06
Idaho Nutrition Program Adopts New Income Guidelines -6/15/06
Idaho Children’s Mental Health Advocate Donates Award to Help Children with Mental Illnesses 09/27/0
Genetic Testing Gives Idaho Edge in E. Coli Detective Work 09/20/06
Franks (hotdog) Recall Issued in Idaho for Possible Listeria Contamination
Health and Welfare Awards Seven Grants to Improve Rural Healthcare Access
GROUNDBREAKING MEDICAID REFORM APPROVED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 05/25/06
2005 News Releases
 Title
Powdered Infant Formula Recalled 2/24/06
Pool of Mosquitos Tests Positive for West Nile Virus 7/21/2005
Public Forums Scheduled to Develop Idaho Cancer Plan 10/18/2005
Public Meetings Held for Small Business Health Insurance 3/11/2005
Public Invited to Voice Opinions on Governor's Medicaid Reform Proposal 12/30/2005
Learn How to Use Online Plan Finder for New Medicare Drug Coverage 10/19/05
Kempthorne Award for Substance Abuse Work Goes to Sen. Joe Stegner 2/16/2006
Mother-Daughter Mental Health Advocates Highlight Conference 4/25/2005
Parents Should Update Child Support Information 4/01/2005
Owyhee County Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus 8/1/2005
Residents Invited to Discuss Well Contamination 4/19/2005
Wallace Man Receives Three Year Prison Term for Medicaid Fraud 4/25/2005
Treasure Valley Arthritis Information Fair Slated for May 3 4/25/2004
West Nile Virus Detected in Washington County Woman and Valley County Horse 9/2/2005
West Nile Virus Reported in Canyon County Mosquitoes 7/19/2005
West Nile Virus Discovered in Eastern Idaho 9/30/2005
Soft Cheeses Made From Raw Milk Pose Health Threat 3/17/2005
Small Businesses Encouraged to Apply for Popular Employee Health Insurance Program 6/15/2005
State Purchases 9,000 Doses of Flu Vaccine 1/7/2005
Tips To Stay Healthy Over the Holidays — The Flu 12/23/2005
State Warns People of Contaminated Lunchmeat Products Distributed in Idaho 12/13/05
Immunization Expert Highlights 'Shots Smarts' Conferences 4/18/2005
Diabetes: Every Child Should Have a Care Plan 4/04/2005
Clandestine Drug Laboratory Draft Rules Available on the Internet 10/05/2005
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Ada County 8/13/2005
Fish Advisory Issued for Priest Lake 2/01/2006
Fish Advisory Issued for American Falls Reservoir 1/18/2006
Be Heart Smart: Contol the ABCs of Diabetes 2/11/2005
Assessment Finds No Probable Public Health Risks in Southeast Idaho Phosphate Resource Area 12/01/05
Board of Health and Welfare Meets to Review Rules 11/03/05
Canyon County Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus 7/20/2005
Businessman Begins Eight Year Prison Term for Fraud 3/30/2005
Fish Consumption Advisory Issued for Lake Pend Oreille 5/03/2005
Idaho Communities Prepare for West Nile Virus 5/20/2005
Health Evaluations Find No Increased Cancer Risks Due to Chloroform and Benzene in Lewiston Area 4/
Idaho Restraurateurs Call Smoking Ban a Success 3/9/2005
Idaho WIC Program Adopts New Income Eligibility Guidelines 6/15/2005
Idaho West Nile Virus Update 9/16/2005
Frozen Foods Recalled for Broken Glass 2/8/2005
Free Radon Test Kits Offered During February 1/26/2005
Gem County Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus 8/5/2005
Governor Leads Idaho's Fight Against Obesity and Inactivity 6/17/2005
Gooding County Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus 7/25/2005
2004 News Releases
 Title
Pair Sentenced for Welfare Fraud 11/03/2004
Overcoming Stigma Keeps Children in Their Communities 4/30/2004
Public Health Officials Ask for Community Support of Flu Vaccine Prioritization Plans 10/07/2004
Second Idaho Horse Contracts West Nile Virus 8/20/2004
Rabid Skunk Bites Idaho Teen 11/09/2004
Nationally Recognized Immunologist Addresses Continuing Need for Childhood Immunizations 4/27/2004
Men United to Prevent Violence Against Women 4/26/2004
New Dates Selected for Children's Health Insurance Enrollment 7/20/2004
Open Enrollment Period Begins September 1 for Low-Cost Children's Health Insurance Program 8/30/2004
No-Smoking Draft Rules Available on the Internet 6/9/2004
West Nile Reported in Owyhee County Horse 10/08/2004
West Nile Discovered in Gooding County Bird 8/26/2004
West Nile Reported in Payette County Horse 9/21/2004
West Nile Virus Discovered in Gem County 9/3/2004
West Nile Reported in Washington County Bird 9/30/2004
Smoke from Wildfires Pose Public Health Threat 7/15/2004
Seminar to Address Ending Aggression Toward Women 1/27/2004
Social Worker Sentenced for Mental Health Care Billing Fraud 1/22/2004
Twin Falls Social Worker Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud 3/26/2004
State Purchases Flu Vaccine; Recommends Vaccine for People Over 50 01/10/2005
Medicaid Staff and Assisted Living Facility Owners Begin Work on Rebuilding Program 3/18/2004
Children's Health Insurance Expansion Begins in July 7/2/2004
Children’s Conference Features Fatherhood Expert 11/10/2004
Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty to Three Felonies for Defrauding State 04/03/03
Enrollment Period for Low-Cost Children's Health Insurance Program Extended 9/13/04
Deputy Director Joyce McRoberts Announces Retirement 5/7/2004
Bill Walker Named Deputy Director for Health and Welfare 9/3/2004
Access Card Given OK by Federal Government — Enrollment Under Way Now 11/05/2004
Board of Health and Welfare Meets in Boise May 21 5/14/2004
Canyon County Horse Contracts West Nile Virus 6/4/2004
Boise Physician and Psychiatrist Named Medical Director of Medicaid Program 9/15/04
Idaho Childhood Immunization Rates Hit New Highs 8/5/2004
Idaho Benefits From $1 Billion Dollar Investment 1/14/2004
Idaho Nutrition Program Adopts New Income Guidelines 5/14/2004
Make Child Support Payments Online 11/23/2004
Lewiston Poster Contest Winners Focus on Environmental Health 7/4/2004
First West Nile Human Case Reported in Ada County 9/15/2004
First 2004 Human Cases of West Nile Virus Reproted in Idaho 9/9/2004
Food Safety Rule Hearings Begin Next Week 8/13/2004
Health Officials Begin Testing People, Mosquitoes and Birds for West Nile Virus 5/14/2004
Foster Youth Alumna Thanks Idaho Foster and Adoptive Parents 4/27/2004
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