The Department of Health and Welfare has selected 16 rural healthcare providers who will receive grants to help pay down their student loan debts while they continue to serve the rural Idaho communities where they’re needed.
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Board of Health and Welfare to meet November 14
The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Tuesday, Nov. 14, via Webex and in Boise.
State Comm to host news conference featuring unique partnership that helps facilitate eye and tissue donations
Tissue donors save and change lives, but it only works if donors are matched with people in need. Since 2013, the team at the Idaho State EMS Communications Center has been helping make that connection.
Mpox returns to Idaho: health authorities stress importance of vaccination
Idaho Division of Public Health and Central District Health are announcing the first two reported people diagnosed with mpox in Idaho since last year. Investigation is ongoing, but both persons reported traveling outside the state, which may be related to these diagnoses.
Additional measles reported in Southwest Idaho; public health officials continue to recommend immunization
An additional four people have been confirmed to have measles in Nampa, Idaho.
Gov. Little declares September Newborn Screening Awareness Month
Each year in Idaho between 20 and 40 babies are diagnosed with potentially life-threatening conditions through the state’s newborn screening program. This early detection and treatment can prevent intellectual disabilities, life-long health problems, or death.
Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Henry’s Lake
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Henry’s Lake, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
Gov. Little to sign executive order to support suicide prevention in Idaho
Idaho Gov. Brad Little this Wednesday, Sept. 27, will sign an executive order and proclamation to further support suicide prevention in Idaho.
Measles reported in Idaho resident; public health officials remind Idahoans to protect themselves from highly contagious illness by getting immunized
An adult male with confirmed measles has been reported in southwest Idaho. He was unvaccinated and was exposed during recent international travel. He was hospitalized, and is now recovering at home.
Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Island Park Reservoir
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Island Park Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.