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2006 News Releases
Title
02/15/07 Idahoans Warned of Possible Salmonella Infections Linked to Certain Brands of Peanut Butter
02/16/07 Three Idahoans Die from Flu-Related Illnesses
Franks (hotdog) Recall Issued in Idaho for Possible Listeria Contamination
Health and Welfare Awards Seven Grants to Improve Rural Healthcare Access
PIP, PIP Hooray! Federal Officials Recognize Idaho Efforts 05/01/06
Parents Urged to Ensure Their Children are Immunized Against Mumps 05/03/06
Prepare for a Safe and Fun Holiday Weekend 05/24/06
GROUNDBREAKING MEDICAID REFORM APPROVED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 05/25/06
Idaho’s First 2006 Report of West Nile Virus Found in Gem County 06/05/06
Canyon County Reports West Nile Activity 06/09/06
People Urged to Take Precautions Following Rabid Bat Discovery in Central Idaho 06/12/06
Idaho Nutrition Program Adopts New Income Guidelines -6/15/06
Sweeps Project Nets $96,000 in Welfare Fraud Repayments in Southwest Idaho 06/21/06
West Nile Virus May Have Contributed to Deaths of Two Elderly Idahoans 08/04/06
List of Clandestine Drug Labs now Available on State Website 8/10/06
Elmore County Man Dies with West Nile Infection 08/17/2006
Eastern Idaho Welfare Fraud Investigation Nets More Than $97,000 in Repayments
Board of Health and Welfare Meets December 6 to Discuss Petition for Moratorium on New Inpatient Hospital Beds
Honey Baked Ham Recall 11/27/06
West Nile Infection Contributes to Bingham County Death 09/07/-6
West Nile Infections Contribute to Two Idaho Deaths 08/18/2006
Ada County Man Dies from West Nile Infection 09/08/06
Ada County Man Dies from West Nile Infection 09/13/06
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR IDAHO’S SECOND ASTHMA SUMMIT 09/13/06
State Announces Grants for Community Mental Health and Sustance Abuse Projects
Idaho Board of Health and Welfare Introduces New Member Stroschein 09/14/06
Consumers Advised not to Eat Packaged Spinach Products 09/15/06
West Nile Virus Contributes to Two Idaho Deaths 09/19/06
Genetic Testing Gives Idaho Edge in E. Coli Detective Work 09/20/06
Two Elderly Women Die from West Nile Infection 09/22/06
Idaho Children’s Mental Health Advocate Donates Award to Help Children with Mental Illnesses 09/27/06
Idaho’s State Lab Links Infection of Toddler to E. coli Outbreak Related to Raw Spinach Consumption 10/04/06
Nampa Mental Health Clinic Owners, Employee Sentenced in Federal Court for Medicaid Fraud (11/02/06)
The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet in Boise November 16 and 17 (11/09/06)
2005 News Releases
Title
State Purchases 9,000 Doses of Flu Vaccine 1/7/2005
Free Radon Test Kits Offered During February 1/26/2005
Frozen Foods Recalled for Broken Glass 2/8/2005
Be Heart Smart: Contol the ABCs of Diabetes 2/11/2005
Idaho Restraurateurs Call Smoking Ban a Success 3/9/2005
Public Meetings Held for Small Business Health Insurance 3/11/2005
Soft Cheeses Made From Raw Milk Pose Health Threat 3/17/2005
Businessman Begins Eight Year Prison Term for Fraud 3/30/2005
Parents Should Update Child Support Information 4/01/2005
Diabetes: Every Child Should Have a Care Plan 4/04/2005
Immunization Expert Highlights 'Shots Smarts' Conferences 4/18/2005
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
Mother-Daughter Mental Health Advocates Highlight Conference 4/25/2005
Health Evaluations Find No Increased Cancer Risks Due to Chloroform and Benzene in Lewiston Area 4/29/2005
Fish Consumption Advisory Issued for Lake Pend Oreille 5/03/2005
Idaho Communities Prepare for West Nile Virus 5/20/2005
Idaho WIC Program Adopts New Income Eligibility Guidelines 6/15/2005
Small Businesses Encouraged to Apply for Popular Employee Health Insurance Program 6/15/2005
Governor Leads Idaho's Fight Against Obesity and Inactivity 6/17/2005
West Nile Virus Reported in Canyon County Mosquitoes 7/19/2005
Canyon County Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus 7/20/2005
Pool of Mosquitos Tests Positive for West Nile Virus 7/21/2005
Gooding County Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus 7/25/2005
Owyhee County Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus 8/1/2005
Gem County Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus 8/5/2005
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Ada County 8/13/2005
West Nile Virus Detected in Washington County Woman and Valley County Horse 9/2/2005
Idaho West Nile Virus Update 9/16/2005
West Nile Virus Discovered in Eastern Idaho 9/30/2005
Clandestine Drug Laboratory Draft Rules Available on the Internet 10/05/2005
Public Forums Scheduled to Develop Idaho Cancer Plan 10/18/2005
Tips To Stay Healthy Over the Holidays — The Flu 12/23/2005
Public Invited to Voice Opinions on Governor's Medicaid Reform Proposal 12/30/2005
Fish Advisory Issued for American Falls Reservoir 1/18/2006
Fish Advisory Issued for Priest Lake 2/01/2006
Kempthorne Award for Substance Abuse Work Goes to Sen. Joe Stegner 2/16/2006
Learn How to Use Online Plan Finder for New Medicare Drug Coverage 10/19/05
Board of Health and Welfare Meets to Review Rules 11/03/05
Assessment Finds No Probable Public Health Risks in Southeast Idaho Phosphate Resource Area 12/01/05
State Warns People of Contaminated Lunchmeat Products Distributed in Idaho 12/13/05
Powdered Infant Formula Recalled 2/24/06
2004 News Releases
Title
First West Nile Human Case Reported in Ada County 9/15/2004
Public Health Officials Ask for Community Support of Flu Vaccine Prioritization Plans 10/07/2004
Rabid Skunk Bites Idaho Teen 11/09/2004
West Nile Reported in Owyhee County Horse 10/08/2004
West Nile Reported in Payette County Horse 9/21/2004
West Nile Reported in Washington County Bird 9/30/2004
Access Card Given OK by Federal Government — Enrollment Under Way Now 11/05/2004
Boise Physician and Psychiatrist Named Medical Director of Medicaid Program 9/15/04
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
Make Child Support Payments Online 11/23/2004
Pair Sentenced for Welfare Fraud 11/03/2004
State Purchases Flu Vaccine; Recommends Vaccine for People Over 50 01/10/2005
First 2004 Human Cases of West Nile Virus Reproted in Idaho 9/9/2004
Bill Walker Named Deputy Director for Health and Welfare 9/3/2004
West Nile Virus Discovered in Gem County 9/3/2004
Idaho Childhood Immunization Rates Hit New Highs 8/5/2004
Open Enrollment Period Begins September 1 for Low-Cost Children's Health Insurance Program 8/30/2004
Second Idaho Horse Contracts West Nile Virus 8/20/2004
New Dates Selected for Children's Health Insurance Enrollment 7/20/2004
Food Safety Rule Hearings Begin Next Week 8/13/2004
Smoke from Wildfires Pose Public Health Threat 7/15/2004
West Nile Discovered in Gooding County Bird 8/26/2004
Lewiston Poster Contest Winners Focus on Environmental Health 7/4/2004
Children's Health Insurance Expansion Begins in July 7/2/2004
No-Smoking Draft Rules Available on the Internet 6/9/2004
Canyon County Horse Contracts West Nile Virus 6/4/2004
Board of Health and Welfare Meets in Boise May 21 5/14/2004
Idaho Nutrition Program Adopts New Income Guidelines 5/14/2004
Health Officials Begin Testing People, Mosquitoes and Birds for West Nile Virus 5/14/2004
Deputy Director Joyce McRoberts Announces Retirement 5/7/2004
Overcoming Stigma Keeps Children in Their Communities 4/30/2004
Foster Youth Alumna Thanks Idaho Foster and Adoptive Parents 4/27/2004
Nationally Recognized Immunologist Addresses Continuing Need for Childhood Immunizations 4/27/2004
Men United to Prevent Violence Against Women 4/26/2004
Twin Falls Social Worker Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud 3/26/2004
Medicaid Staff and Assisted Living Facility Owners Begin Work on Rebuilding Program 3/18/2004
Seminar to Address Ending Aggression Toward Women 1/27/2004
Social Worker Sentenced for Mental Health Care Billing Fraud 1/22/2004
Idaho Benefits From $1 Billion Dollar Investment 1/14/2004

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