DHW Voice
Latest Post
New newsletter and forum provide direct support for foster families
Foster parents play a vital role in creating a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth in their care, and it is the Department of Health and Welfare’s priority to ensure they have the resources and support they need to succeed. One of the department’s opportunities is to communicate as much as possible with foster families. To address this, we’re excited to announce two new initiatives designed to enhance connection and provide better access to information: a
Older Posts
Older Posts
Although Idaho and the rest of the United States have made significant progress in reducing tuberculosis (TB), 15 Idahoans and thousands of people in the U.S. were reported to have active TB in 2023.
Too many people still suffer from this potentially life-
As the weather warms and vacations are around the corner, it’s a great time to start planning for any travel you hope to do this summer. Part of your planning should include evaluating whether any special vaccines would help keep you healthy, or whether bringing yourself and
A head injury that causes damage to the brain is known as a traumatic brain injury. Repeated or severe traumatic brain injuries may increase the risk of dementia.
March marks Brain Injury Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Program at
In July of last year Idaho signed a new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP) contract with Magellan Healthcare, Inc, a managed care provider that will provide coverage for the majority of the behavioral health services system of care in Idaho. Changes to services are scheduled to
Groundwater Awareness Week takes place March 10-16 each year. This annual observance was first established 25 years ago and highlights responsible development, use, and management of groundwater.
The United States uses 82.3 billion gallons per day of fresh
Idahoans who have survived cancer or work with cancer patients have a unique opportunity to help improve the care of future cancer patients in the state.
The Idaho Comprehensive Cancer Control Program in the Department of Health and Welfare is conducting a survey
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are teaming up to host free educational sessions about the dangers of lead and how to reduce and prevent exposure.
There’s no known safe level of lead in the human body, and
The Division of Behavioral Health at DHW recently published an annual report on behalf of the Idaho Behavioral Health Planning Council, a 21-member governor-appointed council with the mission of advocating for those with behavioral health issues. Called State of Mind, the report
In a world filled with complex information, the ability to communicate effectively is invaluable. Writing in plain language is a skill that ensures your message is clear, concise, and easily understood by a diverse audience.
This is why Goal 4 of DHW’s Strategic
The Department of Health and Welfare publishes an array of resources to support lawmakers as they evaluate programs across DHW’s eight divisions. Many of these are also valuable resources for Idahoans who want to understand how their taxpayer dollars are being spent
Recent reports of carbon monoxide poisoning are a reminder that Idahoans get sick and die from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning every year.
During 2022 and 2023, Idaho emergency departments averaged 12 to 14 visits each month for accidental carbon monoxide