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We need your help to double the rate of foster families in Idaho
If you’re willing to open your heart and your home to a child in need, we need your help.
This month, I’m thrilled to join the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) team. It is an honor to work alongside department staff and the dedicated, compassionate Idahoans who make a difference for Idaho kids every day.For over two decades, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting youth and families, most recently serving as director of the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections.
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The last two weeks of the year are a good time to slow down, reflect on the past year, and look forward to the year that’s about to unfold.
Our mission remains the same as we move into the new year: We’re dedicated to strengthening the health, safety, and independence of
The holidays can be a difficult time for many – financial pressures, stress, and emotional issues can feel overwhelming.
If you’re struggling this holiday season, we can help. The Department of Health and Welfare offers an array of services ranging from food
Most people with developmental disabilities live in their communities. However, when they also have complex needs that results in a crisis, there is currently limited access to effective treatment.
To address these gaps, the department is creating three new crisis system
An Ohio measles outbreak currently underway should serve as a clear reminder that it’s time to get our children caught up on vaccinations—particularly for those who may have slipped behind schedule during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Measles is a highly contagious
I’m pleased to announce that the Department of Health and Welfare’s (DHW) publication 2022-2023 Facts, Figures, and Trends is now available online.
This reference provides a robust look at DHW – who we serve, the services we provide, and how those services are paid for. It
Idahoans who haven't gotten a Star Card ID yet may want to start planning so they're ready for the deadline, which was recently extended to May 2025.
At that time Idahoans will need a Star Card, U.S. Passport, military ID, or some other form of REAL-ID compliant identification
I know the employees at the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) work really hard to serve Idahoans. But I love it when that hard work is recognized on a national level.
Idaho’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, helps low-income
Public health officials around the country are reminding people that it's OK and appropriate to mask up. This is especially true entering the season of holiday parties and family gatherings.
COVID-19 continues to spread, and it's joined this fall and winter by higher levels of
Healthcare systems in rural areas like Idaho face unique challenges. More than 88 percent of Idaho is classified as rural. DHW’s Bureau of Rural health and Primary Care is working to confront those challenges in several ways.
More than 98 percent of Idaho faces a
Tamara Prisock, administrator for the Division of Licensing and Certification (L&C) and a member of the department’s senior leadership team, is retiring today. She has worked for the department for 37 years in various roles, and for the last 10 years in her current position
Family caregivers represent more than one in five Americans, and that number continues to grow as the population increases and more people are diagnosed with debilitating disorders that require daily care. In Idaho, there are more than 300,000 caregivers, with 70 percent also