Department of Health and Welfare - By the Numbers
81,553
Idahoans enrolled in Medicaid Expansion
132,408
Idahoans receiving SNAP benefits
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Health advisory issued for Thorn Creek Reservoir, south

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the south end of Thorn Creek Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Thorn Creek Reservoir is about 22 miles north of Gooding, Idaho...

Health advisory issued for Cedar Creek Reservoir near Twin Falls

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Cedar Creek Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Cedar Creek Reservoir is 30 miles southwest of Twin Falls along Three Creek Road...

Health advisory issued for west side of American Falls Reservoir

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the West side of American Falls Reservoir, between the boat dock and Fairview, Idaho, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. 

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