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Gov. Little to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 at Idaho Capitol

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will host an event at the Idaho Capitol Aug. 31 to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. The event will start at 10 a.m. Mountain Time on the second-floor rotunda.

Statement from DHW Director Dave Jeppesen about Legislative Services Office audit

Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen issued the following statement in response to the State of Idaho Legislative Service

Board of Health and Welfare to meet August 17

The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Aug. 17, via Webex and in Boise.

First human infection of West Nile virus in Idaho this year

Idaho’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) infection this year was identified in a Washington County resident over the age of 50 on Thursday, Aug. 3. This person has been hospitalized with the infection but is recovering and being discharged home.

Harmful algal blooms identified in Hells Canyon and Brownlee reservoirs

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) issued health advisories for Hells Canyon and Brownlee reservoirs, urging the public to use caution when recreating in or near the water.

988 Lifeline answers nearly 5 million calls, texts, and chats in its first year, including 12,657 in Idaho

In its first year, the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline answered nearly 5 million calls, texts, and chats, including 12,657 in Idaho.

First rabid bat of the season found in Ada County, health officials urge caution around bats

A bat found in Ada County tested positive for rabies July 12, making it the first rabid bat reported in the state this year.

Public Health reports first heat-related death in 2023

The first heat-related death in Idaho this year has been reported to the Division of Public Health. An Idaho resident between 40 and 60 years of age died of heatstroke when hiking a strenuous route in southern Idaho in the past week. Temperatures were in the 90s and shade was lacking.

Idaho Behavioral Health Plan contract awarded to Magellan Healthcare, Inc.

The contracting stage of the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP) has concluded, and the contract has been awarded to Magellan Healthcare, Inc. The initial four-year term of the contract is worth $1.2 billion.

Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines

Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines effective July 1, 2023, that raise household income eligibility limits to help offset cost of living increases. This review and adjustment happen annually.