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/public-meetings-and-notices/division-welfare-accepting-public-comment-liheap-waiver-request
… Division of Welfare accepting public comment on LIHEAP waiver request Type of notice/meeting … from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (MT) June 24 and will accept public comment about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program … Access Code 2763 084 1673 Meeting password: KkbcmayY388 (55226299 from phones and video systems) This information was …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comment-rules-low-income-home-energy-assistance
… DHW accepting public comment on rules for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Type of notice/meeting … United States Meeting number (access code): 2761 050 6261 Meeting password: wAKNqJPd837 (92567573 from phones and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-0
… media briefing set for Tuesday January 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e03257b2266283ec10689eb5f05f57e33 The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/usda-approves-idahos-request-remove-sugary-drinks-and-candy-snap
… sugary drinks and candy from SNAP June 11, 2025 Author DHW Communications The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and … Utah at a signing ceremony held Tuesday, June 10. “Idaho is committed to improving the health of its citizens, and this … Health and Welfare will begin implementation in January 2026 and start meeting with retailers in the next 30 days, …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-2
… media briefing set for Tuesday January 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-8
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 30, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … /idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e66065e4cdcfa64b3fe0526c8e413b34a The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is …
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/news/possible-measles-exposure-occurs-boise-airport
… Possible measles exposure occurs at Boise Airport April 9, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … effective at preventing measles and is routinely recommended for children 12–15 months of age, with a second …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/state-hospital-north-advisory-board
… WebEx. Resources Details & Agenda Event End Date Fri, 06/26/2020 - 12:00 Event Start Date Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:00 …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-special-meeting-nov-18
… hold special meeting Nov. 18 November 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … meeting number 2466 333 5886 , password 86376269 . In accordance with title 74, chapter 2, limited … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the …
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/news/heath-officials-investigate-outbreak-linked-raw-milk
… outbreak linked to raw milk August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Public Health officials are … young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. People in these groups are encouraged to consume pasteurized dairy products. Common symptoms of campylobacteriosis infection include …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-1
… media briefing set for Tuesday January 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e65dc068eb1269ee40e9e2a62508ee8b2 The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-3
… media briefing set for Tuesday February 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=eca6ad50c75af5261fee930f374295e06 American Sign Language Interpretation …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday April 26, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee
… The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will meet at noon, Oct. 23, via WebEx. Details, … webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e63cfe74f85b2590ce31121375e26724d Event End Date Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:00 Event Start …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-10
… media briefing set for Tuesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … hw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef27202eef5e84321114dc7d26f14472a American Sign Language Interpretation will be …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-rescheduled-wednesday
… rescheduled for Wednesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … hw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef27202eef5e84321114dc7d26f14472a American Sign Language Interpretation will be …
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/news/idaho-reports-3-deaths-related-covid-19
… Idaho reports 3 deaths related to COVID-19 March 26, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Department of Health …
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/news/idaho-parents-who-are-past-due-child-support-payments-lose-their-us-passports-new-national
… passports as new national policy takes effect May 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho Child Support Services stands ready to … support including: Withholding support payments from income Reporting debts to credit bureaus Garnishing bank …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 23, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr … for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines effective July 1, 2020, that raise household … WIC in your area, call the Idaho CareLine at 211 or 1-800-926-2588. Information can also be found on the web at …
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/news/highly-poisonous-death-cap-mushroom-identified-boise
… cap mushroom identified in Boise April 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The first confirmation of death cap mushrooms … symptoms for a few days. Then jaundice, loss of strength, coma, and death can occur from liver failure and kidney … Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at 888-426-4435 or your veterinarian or veterinary emergency clinic. …
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/news/pertussis-whooping-cough-rise-southwest-idaho
… on the rise in southwest Idaho March 8, 2024 Author DHW Communications The number of people reported with pertussis … should receive their first dose of DTaP during their doctor visit at 2 months of age, with additional doses at the 4, 6, and 15 to 18 month visits. The fifth and final DTaP dose is given at 4 to 6 …
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/news/department-health-and-welfare-central-district-health-and-idaho-department-labor-partner-offer
… at same Mountain Home location August 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications To streamline services and provide a better … other offices throughout Idaho that are open to the public. Visit healthandwelfare.idaho.gov to learn more. About … its Elmore County office, CDH offers sick and well clinic visits, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Parents as …
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/news/surveyors-complete-115-infection-control-surveys-idaho-nursing-homes
… Surveyors complete 115 infection control surveys in Idaho nursing … Screening staff, outside healthcare providers, and visitors “With the daily challenges facilities face during … days once they were diagnosed. The nursing home facilities visited by these two surveyors were notified of the positive …
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/news/child-measles-case-reported-southeast-idaho
… case reported in southeast Idaho August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications A case of measles in a child has been … Idaho Public Health is working with healthcare facilities visited by the child to identify potentially exposed workers and other visitors to the facilities. Because travel history is …
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/news/update-contact-phd-first-case-novel-coronavirus-reported-south-central-idaho-second-state
… and preserve capacity in our healthcare facilities. We are committed to working with our partners to provide the public … please call your healthcare provider in advance of a visit to discuss your symptoms and next steps. Everyone … information about the novel coronavirus, please visit https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ . For south central …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… season. Both also had COVID-19. November 4, 2020 Author DHW Communications A Blaine-County man older than 60 years of … information about influenza and how to stay healthy, please visit www.cdc.gov/flu or http://flu.idaho.gov For more information on seasonal flu and flu vaccines, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/misconceptions.htm For …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1
… from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … to apply for a permit, which must be renewed annually: Visit www.tobaccopermits.com and fill out the online … as their vendor type when applying for their permit. Please visit the Idaho Tobacco Project webpage or call …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-state-museum-partner-give-foster-families-free-museum
… families free museum access December 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … will receive reusable museum passes that grant unlimited visits to the Idaho State Museum, located in Julia Davis … history more accessible to foster families who want to visit the Idaho State Museum,” said Museum Administrator …
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/news/first-case-novel-coronavirus-idaho-has-been-confirmed
… DHW to determine reasonable risk criteria for locations visited by this patient upon their return to Idaho, and any … breathing. If Idahoans have these symptoms and they become severe, they should call a healthcare provider to … information about the novel coronavirus, please visit https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ . …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and … are simple and inexpensive — and they can help save lives. Visit http://www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted … to find a test kit, call the Idaho Careline at 2-1-1, or visit www.radonidaho.org . …
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/news/two-idaho-children-have-died-flu-related-causes
… important if you have a higher risk for severe illness and complications from influenza. Consult with a healthcare … more severely than adults. For more information about flu, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … To learn more about influenza activity in Idaho, visit http://flu.idaho.gov …
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/news/minimize-covid-19-risk-division-welfare-offices-open-appointments-only
… Preston, and Twin Falls. To make an appointment or visit by phone: call 1-877-456-1233. To apply for benefits, … a change, or discuss your case: call 1-877-456-1233 or visit www.livebetteridaho.org Customers also can fax …
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Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case
/news/community-spread-covid-19-detected-south-central-idaho-associated-already-confirmed-case
… Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central … Avoid discretionary travel, shopping trips, and social visits. Cancel visits to nursing homes, retirement, and long-term care …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1-0
… from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … to apply for a permit, which must be renewed annually: Visit www.tobaccopermits.com and fill out the online … as their vendor type when applying for their permit. Please visit the Idaho Tobacco Project webpage or call 877.641.4468 …
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/news/cdc-recommends-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-children-ages-5-11-doses-likely-available-next-week
… CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11; … available next week in Idaho November 3, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Centers for Disease Control and … location near you, contact your child’s pediatrician, visit Vaccines.gov , or contact your local public health … For more information about pediatric COVID-19 vaccination, visit …
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/news/continuous-medicaid-enrollment-ends-april-1-first-batch-notices-issued-today-0
… batch of notices issued today February 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications During the federal COVID-19 public health … DHW at 877-456-1233 , email MyBenefits@dhw.idaho.gov , or visit idalink.idaho.gov DHW is in compliance with Centers … non-profit representatives. For more information, please visit www.YourHealthIdaho.org . Media contacts: Niki …
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/news/october-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-dockets-public-hearings-0
… dockets with public hearings October 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications Three dockets in the October edition of the … RULE - Peer Support and Recovering Coaching & Electronic Visit Verification. Public hearings are set for Oct. 14 and … ENHANCED PLAN BENEFITS – PROPOSED RULE - ELECTRONIC VISIT VERIFICATION - PERSONAL CARE SERVICES & BEHAVIORAL …
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/news/harmful-algal-blooms-identified-hells-canyon-and-brownlee-reservoirs
… Canyon and Brownlee reservoirs August 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Please visit the Idaho Recreational Water health Advisories website … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website or DHW’s website . The public will be …
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/news/idaho-continues-thrive-during-pandemic-and-moves-stage-3-stage-4-idaho-rebounds-plan
… 3 to Stage 4 in Idaho Rebounds Plan May 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … Face coverings continue to be required for people who are visiting or working in a long-term care facility, to protect … are expected later this week. Find a vaccine provider by visiting https://covidvaccine.idaho.gov/ The Idaho …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… urged to test for radon gas January 6, 2021 Author DHW Communications In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the … tests are simple and inexpensive — and can help save lives. Visit www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted radon test … to find a test kit, call the Idaho Careline at 2-1-1 or visit www.radonidaho.org . Media contact: Zachary Clark …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-hosts-family-friendly-outdoor-and-history-event-farragut-state
… event at Farragut State Park August 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho families are invited to a special event … Foster Families will experience at Farragut State Park. Visit the Idaho Family Passport Dropbox for downloads. Idaho … a child’s life forever. For more information, call 211 or visit the Department of Health and Welfare’s foster care …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-murtaugh-lake-twin-falls-county
… Murtaugh Lake in Twin Falls County July 3, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/nfls-scott-matlock-joins-boise-state-esports-game-night-foster-youth
… for game night with foster youth April 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications Boise’s foster youth and families are invited … BSU Esports, an exciting evening of gaming, mentorship, and community featuring NFL star and Idaho native Scott Matlock. … families. How to participate Foster families can RSVP by visiting this link or emailing Casie.Jones@dhw.idaho.gov …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-winchester-lake-lewis-county
… Winchester Lake in Lewis County July 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisories-idaho-water-bodies-lifted-winter-approaches
… lifted as winter approaches December 1, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … of Idaho’s water bodies. When blooms occur, toxic chemical compounds called cyanotoxins can be released into the water. … peak bloom season. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit: DEQ’s website at …
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/news/west-nile-virus-detected-elmore-county-mosquitoes
… in Elmore County mosquitoes August 3, 2022 Author DHW Communications Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus (WNV) … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit http://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… and Hells Canyon Reservoirs August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. • Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/first-probable-monkeypox-case-reported-idaho
… monkeypox case reported in Idaho July 6, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … for patients who might have severe disease or develop complications. Individuals with monkeypox should isolate … voices. For more information about monkeypox, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/monkeypox The Idaho Department of …
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/news/dhw-announces-next-round-community-program-grants-available-address-learning-loss-and
… DHW announces next round of Community Program grants available to address learning loss … health supports for Idaho children July 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … to families.” Those interested in future applications can visit the DHW website for more information. This opportunity …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Please visit the Idaho Recreational Water Health Advisories tab at … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …