Department of Health and Welfare - By the Numbers
87,303
Idahoans enrolled in Medicaid Expansion
124,382
Idahoans receiving SNAP benefits
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Possible measles exposure occurs at Boise Airport

The Department of Health and Welfare is notifying travelers and others of a possible measles exposure at Boise Airport, Sunday, March 29, between 1:30 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. Idaho local public health districts notified Boise Airport officials...

Idaho Steelheads host Foster Family Night Feb. 7

The Department of Health and Welfare is proud to partner with the Idaho Steelheads for a special Foster Family Night on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Idaho Central Arena in Boise.

The evening will celebrate Idaho’s foster families during the...