… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 30, 2021 Author DHW Communications … the new guidelines a family of three can earn up to $40,626 annually; under the old guidelines a family of three …

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USDA approves Idaho’s request to remove sugary drinks and candy from SNAP

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… USDA approves Idaho’s request to remove sugary drinks and candy from SNAP June 11, 2025 Author DHW Communications The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and … Health and Welfare will begin implementation in January 2026 and start meeting with retailers in the next 30 days, …

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Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines

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… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications … guidelines a family of three could have earned up to $40,626 annually. If you or a family member are in the categories …

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Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines

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… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 23, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr … 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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Idaho newborns to be screened for additional illnesses and conditions

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… Idaho newborns to be screened for additional illnesses and conditions January 26, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s Newborn Screening Program (NBS) has …

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Additional measles reported in Southwest Idaho; public health officials continue to recommend immunization

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… Additional measles reported in Southwest Idaho; public health officials continue to recommend immunization September 27, 2023 Author DHW … Greg.Stahl@dhw.idaho.gov Monique Evancic, SWDH 208-800-1262 Monique.Evancic@phd3.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of …

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Give yourself and your child the best possible gift this Mother’s Day by quitting tobacco – and receive up to a year’s worth of free diapers and wipes!

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… Give yourself and your child the best possible gift this Mother’s Day by quitting tobacco – … worth of free diapers and wipes! May 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Quitting at any time during pregnancy is one … district or call the Idaho CareLine at 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 for free, in-person support. If you or someone you …

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Terry Reilly Health Services launches Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic system

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… Terry Reilly Health Services launches Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic system April 25, 2023 … Blvd., Suite 180, Caldwell, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. Attendees will be able to experience a walk-through tour …

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Gov. Little declares September Newborn Screening Awareness Month

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… Gov. Little declares September Newborn Screening Awareness Month September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications Each year in Idaho between 20 and 40 babies …

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COVID-19 vaccine media briefing rescheduled for Wednesday

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… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing 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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New HIV initiative encourages testing, promotes prevention and awareness

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… New HIV initiative encourages testing, promotes prevention and awareness December 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications A new Idaho-based initiative seeks to empower … HIV Together – Idaho, the initiative is in line with a similar initiative launched by the Centers for Disease Control …

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COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday

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… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday July 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee26773a43ced7a7d8b7c26841d963e52 The Idaho Department of …

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Make a New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco for good! New resources to quit are available for people with behavioral health conditions

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… Make a New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco for good! New resources to quit … behavioral health conditions January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications Studies show it may take several tries before … ideation, and higher substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quitting tobacco improves mental health and can provide …

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DHW partners with Get Tested COVID-19 to help Idahoans find testing in their communities

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… DHW partners with Get Tested COVID-19 to help Idahoans find testing in their communities October 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The … site will show a list and map of testing centers within 40 miles of the ZIP code entered. The site provides information …

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One Year Later: Support group series highlights resilience strategies learned from a year of COVID-19

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… One Year Later: Support group series highlights resilience strategies learned from a year of COVID-19 March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare, in … healing, community, and progress after a year of pandemic life. During this series, participants will have the …

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Health advisories for Idaho water bodies lifted as winter approaches

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… Health advisories for Idaho water bodies lifted as winter approaches December 1, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … high. Conditions that support toxic blooms significantly diminish with cooler temperatures, but the public should …

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Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Cedar Creek and Salmon Falls Creek Reservoirs

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… Health Advisory for Cedar Creek and Salmon Falls Creek Reservoirs July 26, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …

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DHW will resume applications to Idaho Child Care Program in January

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… DHW will resume applications to Idaho Child Care Program in January November 14, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … for SFY2025. To operate within the program’s budget in SFY2026 and beyond and to avoid the need for future enrollment …

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COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday

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… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed912665a67e9211affed8f22d462e4a7 The Idaho Department of Health …

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Idaho parents who are past-due on child support payments to lose their U.S. passports as new national policy takes effect

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… to lose their U.S. passports as new national policy takes effect May 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho Child Support Services stands ready to …

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COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday

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… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e087bc0260438ac3924c85ea47eb0540d The Idaho Department of Health …

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COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday

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… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e268f383fb9faf49271c49d31a1a0573b The Idaho Department of …