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/news/ems-101-idaho-capitol-set-jan-22
… Jan. 22 January 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications An upcoming Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 101 event will provide … event will take place Monday, Jan. 22, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Auditorium at the Idaho State Capitol. EMS in Idaho …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-adopts-rule-timely-activation-crisis-standards-care
… 2020 Author DHW Communications At an emergency board meeting today, the Board of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare approved a temporary administrative rule that allows for the timely activation of crisis standards of care during a pandemic, natural disaster. or other emergency that is …
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/news/protect-yourself-and-your-pets-harmful-algal-blooms-summer
… June 28, 2024 Author DHW Communications Track water sampling locations and health advisories: Idaho Recreational … web page Report a potential harmful algal bloom: Online form (866) 671-5385 algae@deq.idaho.gov Summer is peak … harmful algal blooms, or HABs) and Idahoans are reminded to stay safe and protect their pets when recreating in …
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/news/new-idaho-behavioral-health-plan-launches-today
… an improved behavioral health plan today with new administrator Magellan Healthcare at the helm. The Idaho … to help Idaho’s Medicaid members and other eligible people find and receive behavioral health care from local providers across the state. Starting today, the plan incorporates services that have …
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/news/cvac-send-expanded-recommendation-group-3-gov-little-march-15
… 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) will send a recommendation to Gov. Brad Little on the process for vaccinating Idahoans between the ages of 16 and 44 in Group 3 by …
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/news/idaho-parents-who-are-past-due-child-support-payments-lose-their-us-passports-new-national
… payments for Gem State families Noncustodial parents in Idaho with U.S. passports who are significantly behind on child support payments will soon find that their passports have been revoked. The U.S. …
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/news/possible-measles-exposure-occurs-boise-airport
… The Department of Health and Welfare is notifying travelers and others of a possible measles exposure at … districts notified Boise Airport officials and are notifying Idahoans who shared flights with the person with measles. The person with measles was traveling through the Boise Airport. People who may have been …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-and-child-and-family-services-welcomes-your-comments-about-social
… the Social Services Block Grant Plan Type of notice/meeting Public Notice DHW and Child and Family Services welcomes … plan for federal funds to be used for the purpose of achieving or maintaining economic self-support to prevent, reduce, or …
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/news/new-program-eases-path-recovery-and-reunification-idaho-families
… Idaho families January 14, 2025 Author DHW Communications In an effort to prevent Idaho youth from entering foster care and to facilitate youth returning to their homes through family reunification, the …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-state-museum-partner-give-foster-families-free-museum
… provide free museum access to foster families and youth in foster care throughout 2025. This initiative aims to enrich the lives of foster children and their families by building a deeper connection to Idaho’s rich history and cultural …
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/news/community-program-grants-fully-distributed-partners-announced
… announced September 20, 2022 Author DHW Communications Funding allocated to reach children impacted by the COVID-19 … partners through multiple rounds of Community Program funding. The grants were a part of the federal government’s … Fund. They were allocated to expand access to programing, enhance behavioral health supports, and help bring …
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/news/statement-dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-about-legislative-services-office-audit
… Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen issued the following statement in response to the State of Idaho Legislative Services … "While we agree with the many factual observations in the report that recognize the diligence and thoroughness …
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/news/idaho-expands-mental-healthcare-children-and-youth-complex-needs
… health needs will be better served thanks to $15 million in grants awarded in December 2022. In his 2022 budget, Gov. Brad Little included $15 million to …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-june-6
… of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, June 6, via Webex and in Boise. Agenda items include introduction of incoming Director Alex Adams, …
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/news/idaho-steelheads-host-foster-family-night-feb-7
… Family Night on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Idaho Central Arena in Boise. The evening will celebrate Idaho’s foster families during the Steelheads’ home game against the Greenville Swamp …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-parks-and-rec-partner-offer-opportunities-foster-families
… 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 … will give foster families annual park passes for free entry into all 30 Idaho state parks. In addition, the program will …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-host-mental-health-awareness-event-idaho-capitol
… 2024 Author DHW Communications Gov. Brad Little will headline the speakers gathered Friday, May 3, from 1-3 p.m. at … the public about the state of the behavioral health system in Idaho. The event will also feature presentations by … caregivers and professionals. Attendance is available in person at the Lincoln Auditorium or via live stream on …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-15
… of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Aug. 15, via Webex and in Boise. Agenda items include an update from Director Alex Adams on progress to …
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/news/statewide-naloxone-distribution-program-relaunched
… The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is announcing today that the statewide naloxone distribution program … is a medication, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), designed to rapidly reverse opioid … availability of naloxone is a critical component to reducing opioid overdose deaths in Idaho. The program has been …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-implementation-update
… behavioral health services for Idahoans under a single plan, is scheduled to go-live on July 1, 2024. Under the IBHP, one managed care organization (MCO) will administer the entire system of behavioral health care for Idaho, including Idahoans who have Medicaid, other types of health …
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/news/one-year-later-support-group-series-highlights-resilience-strategies-learned-year-covid-19
… DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with Empower Idaho, is pleased to announce a series of virtual, interactive support groups for all Idahoans interested in learning how to cope with the challenges and …
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/news/pacific-northwest-kids-encouraged-enter-radon-poster-contest
… raise awareness about the dangers of radon gas by participating in the 2024 Northwest Radon Poster Contest . Poster designs … educate about radon and encourage people to test for radon in their homes. Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, …
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/news/gov-little-speak-overdose-awareness-event-capitol-steps
… an event at the Idaho Capitol front steps to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. The event will start … on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Idaho Gov. Brad Little will kick things off with a proclamation signing ceremony and remarks about the overdose epidemic in …
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/news/public-comment-accepted-behavioral-health-standards-through-aug-3
… of Idaho, the Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is developing best practice standards aimed at improving behavioral health care across the state. DBH is inviting the public to review and comment on initial drafts …
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/news/boise-state-student-athletes-host-foster-families-iconic-blue-turf
… turf October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to meet and kick around with … “We’re excited to announce this special event, which will bring together foster children and foster families from across … Alex Adams. “This unique opportunity will allow youth in foster care and their families to meet and interact with …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-confirm-first-covid-19-child-death
… death of an Idaho child due to COVID-19. The child was an infant and died in October. To protect the privacy of the child’s grieving family, no further details will be released to the …
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/news/dhw-launches-new-and-improved-website
… website on Sunday, Oct. 18. The new site is focused on helping Idahoans find the services and information they need at critical, vulnerable points in …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-march-26
… of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Tuesday, March 26, via Webex and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should follow the link at the top of …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-18
… of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Aug. 18, via Webex and in Boise. Due to COVID-19 precautions, meeting attendance is available via Webex. Reporters who would …
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/news/how-covid-19-cases-are-counted
… COVID-19 cases are counted March 22, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Local public health districts may be announcing cases of COVID-19 that are not reflected in the state’s numbers at coronavirus.idaho.gov. The state …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-nov-10-0
… of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Nov. 10, via Webex and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should RSVP to Public Information …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-feb-16
… of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Feb. 16, via Webex and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should RSVP to Public Information …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-november-14
… of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Tuesday, Nov. 14, via Webex and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should follow the link at the top of …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-draft-new-strategic-plan
… plan. Registration is required by May 27. The council includes representatives from across Idaho’s three branches … Branch and the Idaho Legislature). Thirteen members are working collaboratively with local government, providers, … recommendations that improve access to care and a timeline to accomplish them. The public comment event is a chance …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-nov-10
… of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Wednesday, Nov. 10, via Webex and in Boise. Due to COVID-19 precautions, meeting attendance is available via WebEx: PHONE 1-415-655-0003, …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-may-18
… of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, May 18, via Webex and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should register at the link provided …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-august-17
… of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Aug. 17, via Webex and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should register at the link provided …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-may-19
… of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT thursday, May 19, via Webex and in Boise. Due to COVID-19 precautions, meeting attendance is available via WebEx: PHONE 1-415-655-0003, …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet via WebEx and in Boise at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, to review and vote on an administrative rule for crisis standards of care. Members will … of Care for Healthcare Entities . The rule is still being finalized and will be posted at …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-feb-17
… of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Feb. 17, via Webex and in Boise. Due to COVID-19 precautions, meeting attendance is available via WebEx: PHONE 1-415-655-0003, …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-mch-block
… and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department of Health and Welfare is seeking public comment through July 23 on the Title V Maternal … Block Grant . Title V supports a spectrum of services, including infrastructure-building services such as quality …
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/news/idaho-reports-3-deaths-related-covid-19
… 3 deaths related to COVID-19 March 26, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and two local public health districts are reporting the state’s first deaths related to COVID-19. They are: A man over the age of 60 from Blaine County. It is not clear if he had underlying health …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-drug-utilization-review-program-meet-jan-19-webex
… Review Program to meet Jan. 19 via Webex Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The DUR program is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Jan. 19 via Webex. Details are in the agenda. The program uses a structured process to …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-block-grant
… V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department of Health and Welfare is seeking public comment through July 31 on the Title V Maternal … Block Grant . Title V supports a spectrum of services, including filling in gaps in health care services for …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… waiver for federal approval January 3, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … for federal consideration. This 1115 waiver, undertaken in response to changes in Idaho law enacted during the 2019 legislative session, …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-preventive-health-and-health-services-block
… Health and Health Services Block Grant Type of notice/meeting Public Notice DHW is accepting public comment on the proposed use of funds during federal fiscal year 2022 for the Preventive Health & …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/regional-early-childhood-committee-recc-region-7
… Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 7 Type of notice/meeting Council Meeting The Regional Early Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 7 … via webex on May 19, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Webex Information: Join from the meeting link …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/regional-early-childhood-committee-recc-region-7-0
… Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 7 Type of notice/meeting Council Meeting The Regional Early Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 7 … via webex on May 19, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Webex Information: Join from the meeting link …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… on rule for crisis standards of care Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet via WebEx and in Boise at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, to review and vote on an …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-workgroups-meet-dec-1-7
… Council workgroups to meet Dec. 1-7 Type of notice/meeting Public Notice Several workgroups for the Idaho Behavioral Health Council have scheduled meetings Dec. 1-7. Meetings are virtual and in the Lincoln Conference Room, Idaho …