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From DHW Director Dave Jeppesen: Reflecting on lessons learned in times of crisis
Working at the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has been the highest honor of my career, and it’s also been the most challenging job I’ve ever had. That’s in part due to the dynamic range of daily tasks that come up. With eight divisions and 3,000 staff, we maintain countless systems to foster accountability and plan for the future, but almost every week at DHW is a reminder that you can’t plan for everything. Staying nimble is part of the job.
It is in these times when
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On Thursday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. I’ll join the Department of Health and Welfare’s Drug Overdose Prevention Program at the Idaho Capitol to help honor those we’ve lost, and to raise awareness for those we can still help. Please
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This profound act of love and responsibility plays a
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It’s