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Dr. Christine Hahn looks back on a career of service
Few DHW employees have had such a sustained public role as Idaho State Epidemiologist and Public Health Medical Director Dr. Christine Hahn. From disease outbreaks to COVID-19 through more than 30 years, she has been a leading voice for Idaho public health.
For many Idahoans, Dr. Christine Hahn became a familiar face during the COVID-19 pandemic, appearing regularly in the news
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Few DHW employees have had such a sustained public role as Idaho State Epidemiologist and Public Health Medical Director Dr. Christine Hahn. From disease outbreaks to COVID-19 through more than 30 years, she has been a leading voice for Idaho public health.
Changes are coming to Medicaid in 2027, making now a good time for Idahoans who receive public assistance to become familiar with Idalink, the Department of Health and Welfare’s online benefits portal.Beginning Jan. 1, some Idahoans enrolled through Medicaid expansion will be
The Department of Health and Welfare is exploring new approaches to strengthen efforts to detect, prevent, and address fraud, waste, and abuse across large public benefit programs
As illnesses associated with raw milk continue to be identified in Idaho, public health officials are encouraging anyone who becomes sick after consuming raw milk —
You don't have to see wildfire smoke for it to affect your health. Often, the first sign is simply the smell.If you can smell smoke, you're likely breathing smoke
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind people that mental health is an important part of overall health.Mental health affects how we think, feel, connect with others, and handle life’s challenges. Just like physical health,
Find resources to help manage risks of harmful algal blooms, wildfire smoke, mosquitoes, ticks, and moreAs the summer season approaches with unusually low snowpack and the potential for above-average temperatures, the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is reminding Idahoans
Reports of rat sightings in the Treasure Valley have risen in recent years, with residents sharing concerns on neighborhood platforms and seeking ways to protect their homes. While these rodents are often associated with larger urban areas such as Los Angeles and New York City,
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is hiring for multiple positions to support the Rural Health Transformation Program, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to strengthen health care access and outcomes across rural Idaho.Funded through a federal grant, this
When a Boise television crew recently visited the Southwest Idaho Treatment Center (SWITC) in Nampa, they came to tell a story about progress.KTVB anchor Morgan Romero
Every day, across Idaho, social workers are helping people through some of the most challenging moments of their lives.During National Social Worker Month, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the social workers who serve our communities with compassion, skill, and