An Owyhee County man older than 65 is Idaho’s first reported influenza-related death of the 2026-2027 season.
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Formatting error causes some Medicaid member identification numbers to be seen in envelope window
On Aug. 27, 2026, Gainwell Technologies identified an issue with certain letters mailed on behalf of the Idaho Medicaid Program to Medicaid members.
Idaho receives nearly $5 million to further strengthen home visiting services and keep children with their families
The Department of Health and Welfare will receive nearly $5 million in federal funding to strengthen voluntary home visiting services for pregnant women and families with young children, adding to Idaho’s growing investment in services designed to support families and prevent crises.
Fostering Family Adventures heads to Harriman State Park Sept. 26
Idaho foster and kinship families will have another opportunity to connect, explore, and enjoy the outdoors during the next Fostering Family Adventures event Sept. 26 at Harriman State Park on the banks of the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River in Island Park.
Idaho celebrates kinship families with four events Saturday
The Department of Health and Welfare will celebrate kinship families with four events across the state this Saturday, Sept. 12, as part of National Kinship Care Month.
Health advisory issued for Ririe Reservoir in Bonneville County
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Ririe Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
Ririe Reservoir is east of Idaho Falls off Highway 26 in Bonneville County.
Idaho reports increase in rabid bats, potential human exposures
Twenty-four rabid bats have been detected through testing in Idaho so far this year, more than in each of the past three years, and public health officials are also receiving more reports of possible encounters between bats and people or pets.
Healthcare Infrastructure Support funding is specifically for Idaho’s rural healthcare providers
Rural healthcare providers in Idaho are encouraged to review the Healthcare Infrastructure Support funding opportunity, which is open for applications through Sept.
Health advisories issued for Grasmere Reservoir and Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing health advisories for Grasmere Reservoir and the Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Grasmere Reservoir is about 35 miles south of Bruneau on State Highway 51.
Public health officials report first Idaho West Nile virus meningitis case of 2026
Idaho’s first reported case of human West Nile virus (WNV) meningitis this year was identified in a Canyon County resident over the age of 65. This person had been hospitalized for the illness but is recovering at home.