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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) …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-16
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, Oct. 26, via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from DHW …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-8
… COVID-19 media briefing 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/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-15
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 18, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0fc22ae982616633028587a8f66aa9f2 The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/dhw-announces-25m-funding-assist-laboratories-providing-covid-19-testing
… DHW announces $2.5M in funding to assist laboratories in providing COVID-19 testing October 28, 2020 Author DHW Communications To assist with the response to the current pandemic, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced …
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/news/cms-approves-idaho-medicaid-behavioral-health-transformation-1115-waiver-allowing
… CMS approves Idaho Medicaid Behavioral Health Transformation 1115 … (IMDs). “This is very exciting news,” said Idaho Medicaid Administrator Matt Wimmer. “Medicaid will now be able to pay … Idaho’s behavioral health system of care.” The waiver, accompanied by a corresponding implementation plan, is an …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-medicaid-seeks-comment-amendments-regarding-new-model-idahos
… Division of Medicaid seeks comment on amendments regarding new model for idaho's Adult Developmental Disabilities Program Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Idaho … End Date Fri, 12/31/2021 - 12:00 Event Start Date Fri, 11/26/2021 - 12:00 …
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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 Communications Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West … Information Officer Southwest District Health (208) 899-1268 …
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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 …
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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 (Jan. 5, 2022): DHW's supply of free, … and Saturday. Call 2-1-1 by dialing either 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 to get a FREE COVID-19 test. The Idaho Department of …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-welfare-accepting-public-comment-community-services-block
… Division of Welfare accepting public comment on Community Services Block Grant State Plan July 25-Aug. 3 Type of … Webex: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=mf64a0228262e6744e7dca09341b4a739 Anyone may submit written comments …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-3
… COVID-19 vaccine 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-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-10
… COVID-19 vaccine 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-set-tuesday-0
… COVID-19 vaccine 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/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-2
… COVID-19 vaccine 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-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-1
… COVID-19 vaccine 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/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for west side of American Falls Reservoir September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … precautions while the advisory is in effect: Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra …
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/news/healthcare-workers-and-residents-long-term-care-facilities-now-receiving-covid-19-vaccine
… Healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities now receiving the COVID-19 vaccine December 31, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho is in full swing getting vaccines out … Currently, enrolled healthcare providers are performing initial vaccinations to healthcare workers and to …
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/news/mpox-returns-idaho-health-authorities-stress-importance-vaccination
… Mpox returns to Idaho: health authorities stress importance of vaccination November 2, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … residents. There is currently no evidence of ongoing transmission of mpox in Idaho. Mpox, which was previously called …
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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 … is not currently open to the public because of the pandemic. The three employees who work in the office represent …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines Type of notice/meeting Public Notice Idaho’s … July 1, 2024, that raise household income eligibility limits to help offset cost of living increases. This review …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-conditions-improve-some-hospitals-are-still-reporting
… Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care as conditions improve, but some … are still reporting stress February 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … the Crisis Standards of Care Activation Advisory Committee on Feb. 15, 2022, to review the situation at …
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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 Department of Health and Welfare is … be converted to a high-risk adult unit for those who are committed to the state of Idaho. Most of the adolescents at …
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/news/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… Idaho adult dies from rabies infection November 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … are aware of the risk of rabies exposure,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn. “Although deaths are rare, it …
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/news/measles-circulating-among-idaho-communities-health-officials-urge-consultation-healthcare
… Measles circulating among Idaho communities--Health officials urge consultation with … measles circulating,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist and Division of Public Health medical director at …
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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 … Fund. They help to elevate activities that support academic learning loss, expand access to programing, and enhance …
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/news/pacific-northwest-kids-encouraged-enter-radon-poster-contest
… Pacific Northwest kids encouraged to enter radon poster contest January 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications Kids across the Northwest are encouraged to … Only one entry per person is allowed and posters must be submitted by Feb. 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be …
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/news/statement-dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-about-legislative-services-office-audit
… Statement from DHW Director Dave Jeppesen about Legislative Services Office audit August 21, 2023 Author DHW Communications Department of Health and Welfare Director … Partner grants and the support they provide Idaho families and children. "While we agree with the many factual …
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/news/booster-doses-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-some-people-who-have-had-pfizer-two-dose
… Booster doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now available for some people … Welfare supports the authorization of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and …
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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; … said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, Division of Public Health administrator. “We are distributing doses to vaccine providers …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… Booster doses of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare supports authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for …
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/news/west-nile-virus-detected-elmore-county-mosquitoes
… West Nile virus detected in Elmore County mosquitoes August 3, 2022 Author DHW Communications Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus (WNV) … Elmore County on July 29, prompting health officials to remind people to take precautions to “Fight the Bite.” The …
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/news/dhw-updates-and-simplifies-covid-19-vaccine-data-dashboard
… DHW updates and simplifies COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard July 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications To continue to provide relevant, timely data … Data Dashboard to reflect the changing nature of the pandemic and the ready supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the state. …
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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 … 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and … radon levels can be fixed with the help of a licensed radon mitigation professional. For more information about how to …
Public Notices & Meetings
/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 Public Notice The Division of … Access Code 2763 084 1673 Meeting password: KkbcmayY388 (55226299 from phones and video systems) This information was …
Public Notices & Meetings
/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 … United States Meeting number (access code): 2761 050 6261 Meeting password: wAKNqJPd837 (92567573 from phones and …
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/providers/behavioral-health-providers/wits
… WITS Idaho Web Infrastructure for Treatment Services (WITS) is an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system owned … own accord, will begin the sunsetting process on July 1, 2026. At that time no new clients or any other information … billing IDOC, IDJC, and/or ISC will have until July 30th to complete their batching and billing. All SUD providers who …
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/managedcare
… Managed Care Do you or a loved one receive Medicaid services in Idaho? The way Medicaid services are administered in … if you would like an interpreter present. Who should come? Anyone currently receiving services through Medicaid … taking part! Future Listening Session Dates & Locations May 26, 2026 | Coeur d’Alene May 28, 2026 | Lewiston Next Stop: …
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/news/rules-waived-or-suspended-facilitate-idahos-response-covid-19
… Rules waived or suspended to facilitate Idaho's response to COVID-19 March 25, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr … has signed an emergency declaration to aid in the COVID-19 response effort in Idaho. Under Section 46-1008(5)(a), Idaho …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepts-public-comment-rules-domestic-violence-council-grants
… DHW accepts public comment on rules for Domestic Violence Council grants Type of notice/meeting Public …
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/providers/center-excellence/idaho-wins-wraparound-competency-center
… Idaho WInS (Wraparound) Competency Center Vision Leading the behavioral healthcare … system in High-fidelity Wraparound Care Coordination best practices. Mission The Wraparound Competency Center … to the scheduled date. Wraparound 101 Virtual May 14, 2026 2:00 pm MST https://app.keysurvey.com/f/41812636/3727/ …
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/about-dhw/language-assistance
… Notice of Availability of language assistance services and auxiliary aids and services. DHW provides language … auxiliary aids and services free of charge. 1-800-926-2588 (TTY: 711) Español (Spanish) Brindamos servicios de … 711) Ikinyarwanda (Kinyarwanda) Dutanga serivisi z’indimi n’izindi serivisi n’ubufasha bikwiye kandi …
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/providers/rural-health-transformation-program-grant/about-rural-health-transformation-program-grant
… (Section 71401 of Public Law 119-21) and empowers all states to strengthen rural communities by improving healthcare access, quality, and … 29, 2025: Initial award received from CMS January 30, 2026: Budget revision submitted to CMS Idaho's Budget …
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/services-programs/whats-new
… and developmental disability program. May 18, 2026 - KW Tool Selection Update May 18, 2026 - KW Tool … Selection Update - Spanish February 23, 2026 - Idaho Assessment Tool Final Recommendation February 9, 2026 - KW Update: Tool Selection …
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/providers/rural-health-and-underserved-areas/loan-repayment-and-grants
… and Grants There are a variety of funding opportunities for clinicians working in rural and underserved areas in … sites must implement a sliding fee scale for low-income and uninsured patients and accept Medicare and … and guidance are anticipated to be released September 2026. To receive updates via the notification list or ask …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-safety
… Sub-domain: Safety The Safety sub-domain covers goals 25-26 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see the age group you … objects and situations. Developmental Growth: Show discomfort or anxiousness in stressful situations. Child …
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/providers/behavioral-health-providers/driving-under-influence-evaluators
… Driving Under the Influence (DUI) evaluations must be completed by a substance use disorder service provider … listed under qualified Substance Use Disorders professional in IDAPA 16.07.17.200 . DUI evaluation screening … Blaine 208-788-5521 Boise 208-392-4431 Bonner 208-265-1432 Bonneville 208-529-1350 Boundary 208-267-5504 Butte …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health
… of Public Health's Bureau of Environmental Health and Communicable Diseases. We partner with local public health districts, state and … Events Mini-Cassia Groundwater Awareness May 20, 2026 12-6 pm Private Well Water Testing a the Minidoka-Cassia …
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/appeals-and-fair-hearings
… public assistance programs. Your Rights to Appeal or Request a Fair Hearing If you disagree with a decision from the … rights and find information on how to file a complaint on our non-discrimination page. Nondiscrimination … Self-Reliance Programs P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0026 mybenefits@dhw.idaho.gov 866-434-8278 (toll free) …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/hospitals
… Hospitals Brief intro to what's on the page -2-3 sentences General Information A hospital in Idaho is a facility … Certification as a hospital provider, an applicant must complete and submit an application packet. Application … through the Bureau of Facility Standards at 208-334-6626. All building construction plans must be submitted for …