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Simple steps can help Idahoans stay healthy during respiratory illness season
As the weather cools and we spend more time indoors, the chances of spreading germs that can cause respiratory infections increase. While most people who catch a respiratory virus will recover after a short illness, some people can get sick enough to be hospitalized. Going into the fall and winter, this viral respiratory season is anticipated to look like what we experienced last year with seasonal influenza (flu) virus, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 virus
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For years, the Department of Health and Welfare has collected detailed information through its child welfare case management system, capturing the history and progress
Idaho foster families will soon have even more opportunities to get outside together, thanks to a generous $2,500 donation in part from the Capitol City Kiwanis Club in Boise. The gift strengthens a long-standing partnership between the Department of Health and Welfare’s Child,
Each flu season is different, but one thing remains the same: influenza can be serious, particularly for older adults and people with underlying health conditions.So
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) underscores a critical public health reality for Idaho: rabies, while rarely infecting humans
Thanksgiving is a time to gather, share a meal, and reflect on what we’re grateful for. As you plan your holiday feast, a few simple food safety steps can help keep your celebration healthy, safe, and stress-free. The Nebraska Regional Poison Center, which serves Nebraska, Idaho
Each November, we observe National Adoption Month—a time to honor adoptive families, recognize the resilience of Idaho’s children in foster care, and reaffirm our commitment to finding every child a safe, loving, and permanent home.Since stepping into my role as director, I have
A single foster mother in Idaho, Emma was willing, able, and ready to foster a child on her own. Her choice is not common, but the Department of Health and Welfare encourages single parents, or single people with no children, to apply.And just because Emma is not married does
The iconic blue turf at Albertsons Stadium was filled with laughter, cheers, and high-fives Tuesday night as Boise State University student-athletes welcomed foster families for the second annual Fostering Future Broncos event.Nearly 100 children and their foster families
This holiday season, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Family and Community Partnerships division is teaming up with Book It Forward! Idaho and Barnes & Noble to bring something truly special to children in foster care: the joy of receiving books chosen just for
As a Resource Peer Mentor (RPM) in Idaho, Kimberly lends support to foster parents, and she does this because she needed support herself. She and her husband currently
Families come together in all kinds of ways, and for many Idaho children, that means being cared for by grandparents, aunts and uncles, or family friends who step