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State investment expands access to inpatient mental health treatment for Idaho youth
With the snip of oversized scissors and an outpouring of community support, a ribbon fell in late November at Idaho’s newest psychiatric residential treatment facility. The opening of Headwaters Behavioral Health Center in Idaho Falls marked more than a ceremonial milestone; it represented the realization of a multi-year effort to bring intensive mental health care for children and
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Did you know radon is present in many Idaho homes? The Idaho Environmental Health Program within the Division of Public Health manages the Idaho Radon Program. Below is information to separate radon facts from fiction and help keep your family healthy.
Fact: All homes should be
Monday will start the first regular session of the sixty-seventh Idaho Legislature. Lawmakers and state agency personnel have been gearing-up for a full session. I have enjoyed meeting with the chairs of the Health and Welfare committees in the House and Senate to get to know
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,
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
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