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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… Owyhee County reports Idaho’s first West Nile virus infections in humans this year September 9, 2020 Author DHW … Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West Nile virus (WNV) infections this year have been identified among two Owyhee …
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/news/grant-program-seeks-retain-doctors-rural-idaho
… Grant program seeks to retain doctors in rural Idaho November 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications … to help pay down their student loan debts while they continue to serve the rural Idaho communities where they’re …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… providers to identify additional diagnoses of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) January 28, 2021 Author DHW … MIS-C between November 2020 and early January 2021 are being added to the state’s overall MIS-C case total. In …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care in northern Idaho, continues to monitor Omicron December 20, 2021 Author DHW … (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in the Panhandle Health District in accordance with IDAPA …
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/news/fish-and-game-commission-grants-free-fishing-youth-foster-care
… Fish and Game Commission grants free fishing for youth in foster care November 7, 2024 Author DHW Communications … voted today to approve a program that will give youth in foster care and one foster parent within each household …
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/news/idaho-expands-crisis-standards-care-statewide-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring-0
… expands Crisis Standards of Care statewide due to surge in COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization September 16, 2021 The Idaho Department … Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-uk-coronavirus-variant-idaho
… First confirmed infection with UK coronavirus variant in Idaho February 24, 2021 Author DHW Communications The … District Health (CDH) have confirmed the first known infection with the UK (B.1.1.7) variant of the virus that …
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/news/dhw-successfully-ends-temporary-housing-program-youth-foster-care
… DHW successfully ends temporary housing program for youth in foster care November 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications … of Health and Welfare (DHW) has ended its practice of using short-term rentals to temporarily house foster children …
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/news/free-home-covid-19-tests-are-available-idaho-dialing-2-1-1
… Free, at-home COVID-19 tests are available in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1 June 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications UPDATE … supply of tests available commercially, and the available inventory is not tracked on any public websites at this …
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/news/idaho-sees-recent-increase-reported-illnesses-associated-raw-milk
… Idaho sees recent increase in reported illnesses associated with raw milk November 25, … The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is working with local and state partners to investigate a recent …
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/news/additional-measles-reported-southwest-idaho-public-health-officials-continue-recommend
… Additional measles reported in Southwest Idaho; public health officials continue to recommend immunization September 27, 2023 Author DHW … additional four people have been confirmed to have measles in Nampa, Idaho. All are children that were unvaccinated and …
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/news/dhw-marks-opening-state-hospital-west-new-standalone-adolescent-psychiatric-hospital-nampa
… DHW marks opening of State Hospital West, a new standalone adolescent psychiatric hospital in Nampa May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The … and Welfare is pleased to announce today’s official opening of State Hospital West (SHW). The new facility provides …
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/news/covid-19-now-leading-cause-death-idaho
… COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in Idaho December 10, 2020 Author DHW Communications The … Health and Welfare has announced that COVID-19 is the leading cause of death in Idaho for November, based on …
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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; doses likely available next week in Idaho November 3, 2021 Author DHW Communications The … two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine for children ages 5-11. “We are very pleased there is …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… Idahoans urged to test homes for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in U.S. January 8, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have …
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/news/radon-poster-contest-now-open-students-idaho-oregon-and-washington
… Radon poster contest now open for students in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington January 10, 2023 Author DHW Communications Students … raise awareness about the dangers of radon gas by participating in the 2023 Northwest Radon Poster Contest this winter. …
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/news/dhws-preston-office-close-june-services-continue-be-available
… DHW’s Preston office to close in June; services continue to be available May 25, 2021 Author DHW communications … The Department of Health and Welfare is leveraging a lease that expires at the end of June to permanently …
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/news/dhw-media-briefing-set-2-pm-thursday-discuss-triple-demic-flu-rsv-and-covid-19-idaho
… DHW media briefing set for 2 p.m. Thursday to discuss ‘triple-demic’ of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 in Idaho December 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The … of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about the surge in respiratory diseases in Idaho at 2 …
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/news/dhw-offers-negotiated-rulemaking-opportunities-march
… DHW offers negotiated rulemaking opportunities in March March 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The March edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin is now available. Select the links …
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/news/dhw-offers-negotiated-rulemaking-opportunities-february
… DHW offers negotiated rulemaking opportunities in February February 3, 2022 Author DHW Communications The February edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin is available. It features an Executive …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-will-meet-oct-12-webex-and-boise
… Interagency Governance Team will meet Oct. 12 via Webex and in Boise Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Interagency Governance Team will meet …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-will-meet-nov-10-webex-and-boise
… The Interagency Governance Team will meet Nov. 10 via Webex and in Boise Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Interagency Governance Team will meet …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/state-hospital-north-advisory-board-meet-april-21-orofino-and-webex
… State Hospital North Advisory Board to meet April 21 in Orofino and via Webex Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting Meeting has been canceled: State Hospital …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/region-5-early-childhood-committee-meet-nov-9-twin-falls-and-webex
… Region 5 Early Childhood Committee to meet Nov. 9 in Twin Falls and via WebEx Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Region 5 Early Childhood Committee to …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/region-5-early-childhood-committee-meet-2-pm-mt-sept-13-twin-falls
… 5 Early Childhood Committee to meet at 2 p.m. MT Sept. 13 in Twin Falls Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Region 5 Early Childhood Committee …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-will-meet-sept-14-webex-and-boise
… The Interagency Governance Team will meet Sept. 14 via Webex and in Boise Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Interagency Governance Team will meet …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-meet-nov-10-boise-and-virtually
… Interagency Governance Team to meet Nov. 10 in Boise and virtually Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Interagency Governance Team will meet …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-will-meet-wednesday-july-13-boise-and-webex
… The Interagency Governance Team will meet Wednesday, July 13, in Boise and via Webex Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Interagency Governance Team will meet …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-meet-may-11-webex-and-boise
… Interagency Governance Team to meet on May 11 via Webex and in Boise Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Interagency Governance Team will meet …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/regional-early-childhood-committee-region-5-will-meet-may-19-twin-falls
… Early Childhood Committee Region 5 will meet May 19 in Twin Falls and via Zoom Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Regional Early Childhood Committee …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-meet-oct-13-webex-and-boise
… Interagency Governance Team to meet Oct. 13 via Webex and in Boise Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Interagency Governance Team will meet …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/state-hospital-north-will-meet-9-am-webex-and-orofino
… State Hospital North will meet at 9 a.m. via Webex and in Orofino Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting State Hospital North Advisory Board will …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/region-5-early-childhood-committee-set-meet-june-21-twin-falls
… Region 5 Early Childhood Committee is set to meet June 21 in Twin Falls Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting Region 5 Early Childhood Committee is set …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-scheduled-meet-april-13-webex-and-boise
… The Interagency Governance Team is scheduled to meet April 13 via Webex and in Boise The Interagency Governance Team is scheduled to meet from 10 …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/region-5-early-childhood-committee-meet-july-21-twin-falls
… Region 5 Early Childhood Committee to meet July 21 in Twin Falls Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Region 5 Early Childhood Committee …
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/providers/overdose-response-first-responders/overdose-response-first-responders
… for First Responders As fatal and non-fatal overdoses in Idaho continue to climb, first responders must be equipped with the knowledge and resources to address the rising rates. Find information on opportunities for first …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health
… community organizations to achieve our mission. We provide information for Idahoans about environmental factors that impact health, and how to maintain healthy environments at home, work, and school. We …
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/providers/skilled-nursing/cmsfederal-resources
… The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintains oversight for compliance with the Medicare health and safety standards for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and makes available to beneficiaries, …
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/providers/rural-health-and-underserved-areas/rural-health-and-underserved-areas
… and provides resources to improve access to healthcare in Idaho’s rural and underserved areas. These efforts include clinician loan repayment programs, health workforce …
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/services-programs/children-families/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/treatment-foster-care
… health needs. This service is open to youth currently in state custody or those living at home with their parents or guardians. Learn more … criteria and SED. What is Treatment Foster Care? The main goal of TFC is to provide mental health treatment within …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/diabetes
… Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/heart-disease
… your risk for heart disease through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medicine. In Idaho, heart disease is the leading cause of death. About …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-adolescent-immunization
… Immunization We understand that when it comes to keeping your children and family healthy, there is a lot of information available. Learn which immunizations your child … need, where to get your family immunized, and how to obtain a copy of your child’s immunization records. Why …
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/health-wellness/healthy-infants-children/safe-sleep
… practices can protect babies from sleep-related causes of infant death. About safe sleep in Idaho There have been dramatic improvements in reducing infant deaths during sleep since the 1990s, when …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/apply-medicaid-elderly-or-disabled-adults
… with disabilities can qualify for Medicaid based on their income and household status. The type of service or care … will be covered by Medicaid is called a Level of Care Determination which will occur after an individual has been determined financially eligible for …
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/providers/diabetes-heart-disease-stroke-prevention-program/community-health-workers
… Health Workers (CHWs) serve a vital function, connecting patients, healthcare providers, and community resources, in both clinical and community-based settings. They are an important …
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/providers/intermediate-care-individuals-intellectual-disabilities/provider-application-and
… Provider Application and Participation An intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) is designed and …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/apply-katie-beckett
… mental illness, or complex medical needs, and are living at home with their families. To determine eligibility, please apply for both Medicaid and the Katie Beckett program at the same time. In order to be eligible for the Katie Beckett program, your …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/measles
… contagious virus and spreads easily through the air when an infected person breaths, coughs or sneezes. The virus can stay in the air two hours after an infected person has left. About measles Symptoms typically …
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/about-dhw/why-choose-dhw-and-idaho
… Why Choose DHW and Idaho? Our employees participate in rewarding work for the citizens of Idaho and we offer very competitive compensation and benefits in a beautiful state. DHW & Idaho-It's a great place to live …