Idaho foster, kinship, and adoptive families are invited to a special winter event at Eagle Island State Park that blends seasonal outdoor activities with programming tied to America’s 250th anniversary.
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DHW ramps up work to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in Idaho Child Care Program
In response to national interest in child care program integrity, the Department of Health and Welfare has been working closely with Gov. Brad Little to take additional steps to conduct heightened reviews of child care subsidies that were previously disbursed.
Idaho lawmakers help raise more than $66k for youth in foster care
For the second year in a row, members of the Idaho Legislature’s Republican Caucus helped spearhead a Christmas gift drive to support Idaho youth in foster care, raising $66,000 for young people preparing for adulthood.
Health advisories for Idaho water bodies lifted as winter approaches
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has lifted health advisories for water bodies affected by cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) but continues to urge caution when recreating in or near the water.
Idaho sees recent increase in reported illnesses associated with raw milk
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is working with local and state partners to investigate a recent increase in illnesses reported after consumption of raw milk.
Idaho Medicaid seeks public input on transition to comprehensive managed care
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is seeking public input to help shape the future of Medicaid services as Idaho begins its transition to comprehensive managed care.
Infant botulism case in Ada County linked to national baby formula recall
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has been notified that an infant from Ada County was hospitalized with suspected botulism, believed to be linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula.
Idaho foster youth invited to connect with Boise State student-athletes on the BLUE
Idaho kids in foster care will have the chance to meet and play games alongside Boise State student-athletes on the famous BLUE turf at Albertsons Stadium during the Fostering Future Broncos event on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Health advisory expanded for CJ Strike Reservoir near Mountain Home
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for CJ Strike Reservoir after harmful algal blooms were identified, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. CJ Strike Reservoir is about 15 miles southwest of Mountain Home.
DHW seeks public input to inform Rural Health Transformation Program application
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is seeking input to help inform the department’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program, created through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.