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Quitting smoking, vaping, or chewing is one of the best things a person can do for their health
Last month the Great American Smokeout served as a reminder for people who smoke to make a plan to quit for a healthier future. But quitting smoking is possible any time, and it’s one of the best choices a person can make to improve their health and protect their loved ones from cancer-causing chemicals.
Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the US, accounting for about one in five deaths each year. While cigarette smoking rates have continued to decline in recent years
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Groundwater—water that comes from the ground via wells—is the water most of us drink every day. People also use water for numerous activities including bathing, cooking, recreating, cooling, manufacturing, food production, and medical use.
Approximately 95% of
Four new youth crisis centers in Idaho will make it easier and faster for young Idahoans to get help when they’re experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
In December, the Department of Health and Welfare and the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections finished awarding grant
Gastrointestinal illness caused by norovirus has been making news the past week, with well-publicized outbreaks in the United Kingdom and New York City, but Idaho is not experiencing more cases than we would expect. We typically see increases in illness due to norovirus during
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has begun the re-evaluation process for Medicaid coverage.
The department issued around 30,000 notices on Feb. 1 to Idahoans who may no longer be eligible but have remained enrolled in Medicaid because of Medicaid Protection. That
When children are not safe in their own homes, they are often placed with a foster family. Some of those children require more care and can’t be placed in a typical foster home. Based on their needs, they require placement with a treatment foster family.
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Idaho emergency response and mental health professionals gathered last week for a conference focusing on managing crisis in school settings.
Hosted by DHW’s Division of Behavioral Health Feb. 8 and 9 in Garden City, the Idaho Crisis Con featured keynote presentations about
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is doing a number of things to ensure affordable, available healthcare that works. We’re addressing three main areas: healthcare workforce shortages, improving health outcomes and cost-efficient care, and limiting Medicaid spending
Although tooth decay is largely preventable, it remains the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States. The Idaho Oral Health Program strives to support prevention services, including oral health education aimed at reducing children’s decay rates in Idaho
Being transparent is very important to all of us here at the Department of Health and Welfare. A good customer experience is also part of our mission to strengthen the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Idaho residents have a right to see government records and
Many people who smoke, vape, or chew want to quit. Quitting is possible and it’s one of the best choices a person can make to improve their health and protect their loved ones from cancer-causing chemicals.
It’s still early 2023, and many people are setting goals to live
As the Idaho Legislature considers Medicaid Expansion this week, we’ve been called to answer a lot of questions about this complex program.
As a reminder, the Division of Medicaid provides healthcare services for low-income people and families in Idaho. This includes adults