Department of Health and Welfare - By the Numbers
95,261
Idahoans enrolled in Medicaid Expansion
128,441
Idahoans receiving SNAP benefits
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EMS 101 at Idaho Capitol set for Jan. 22

An upcoming Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 101 event will provide a venue where lawmakers, reporters, and the public can learn more about EMS delivery systems and needs across the state. The event will take place Monday, Jan. 22, from 3...

Statewide naloxone distribution program relaunched

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is announcing today that the statewide naloxone distribution program has been relaunched. Naloxone is a medication, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), designed to rapidly...

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