The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the west side of Henry's Lake near Island Park, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
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With $130 million in past due child support, DHW to strengthen enforcement by suspending hunting and fishing privileges of delinquent parents
Starting Sept. 1, Child Support Services at the Department of Health and Welfare will implement stronger policies to help ensure more timely and complete child support payments from non-custodial parents.
Child measles case reported in southeast Idaho
A case of measles in a child has been reported from southeast Idaho. The child was an international traveler who had not been vaccinated against measles. The child was seen by health care providers for symptoms of measles and was not hospitalized. The investigation is ongoing.
Heath officials investigate outbreak linked to raw milk
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.
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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