Idaho Public Health officials are investigating recent reports of 18 people who recently experienced symptoms of, and tested positive for, Campylobacter, and who also reported purchasing and drinking unpasteurized (raw) milk from Paradise Grove Dairy.
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Board of Health and Welfare to meet Aug. 15
The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Aug. 15, via Webex and in Boise.
Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon Reservoirs
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a harmful algal bloom health advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
Idaho Health and Welfare and Idaho Parks and Rec Partner to Offer Opportunities for Foster Families
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) has joined forces with Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Idaho Business for the Outdoors (IBO) to create an outdoor program for foster families across the state: the Idaho State Park Foster Family Pas
Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Cedar Creek and Salmon Falls Creek Reservoirs
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a harmful algal bloom health advisory for Cedar Creek and Salmon Falls Creek reservoirs, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
New Idaho Behavioral Health Plan launches today
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare launches an improved behavioral health plan today with new administrator Magellan Healthcare at the helm.
Protect yourself and your pets from harmful algal blooms this summer
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Public Health reports first heat-related deaths in 2024
The first two heat-related deaths in Idaho this year have been reported to the Division of Public Health. Both Idaho residents were over the age of 60.
Board of Health and Welfare to meet June 6
The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, June 6, via Webex and in Boise.
DHW opens new foster care facility in Payette
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) hosted a ribbon cutting Thursday, May 2, for a new 16-bed foster care facility in the city of Payette.