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/providers/rural-health-and-underserved-areas/rural-health-and-underserved-areas
… Health and Underserved Areas The Bureau of Healthcare Access implements programs and provides resources to improve … and safety of Idahoans. The residents of Idaho’s rural communities tend to be older, experience higher rates of … million in economic benefits. Educational Opportunities 2026 Events and Webinars Rural Health Clinic (RHCs) Webinars …
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/providers/idaho-time-sensitive-emergency/ems-children-program
… EMS for Children Program, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, is now part of the Idaho Military Division! The Health … Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Upcoming events & training If you have an upcoming event or … this important assessment before it closes on May 31, 2026! Take assessment now . Pediatric Education Courses - The …
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/health-wellness/healthy-infants-children/oral-health
… Oral Health The Idaho Oral Health Program (IOHP) was established in 1951 to address the lack of dental care and … as the primary source of oral health surveillance and community-based oral disease prevention programs. The IOHP … Homes in Idaho State Oral Health Improvement Plan 2021-2026 State Oral Health Improvement Plan 2024 Annual Partner …
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/providers/idaho-bureau-emergency-medical-services/ems-education
… of the Bureau of EMS. The Idaho Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced … to applying for an Idaho EMS license, you must successfully complete an initial EMS course from an Idaho approved EMS … for each session by clicking the titles below: March 4th, 2026 - Considerations for Rural Settings …
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/providers/idaho-bureau-emergency-medical-services/ems-grants
… The Bureau administers the annual Emergency Medical Services Agency Vehicle and Equipment (EMSAVE) grant and other … webinars are offered to help applicants and awardees become familiar with the application submission and subgrant … Process Webinar is Scheduled for Wednesday, 07/29/2026 - 7:00PM MT Awardees are encouraged to attend. Those who …
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/contact-us
… (DHW) is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Offices are closed for all state and federal holidays. Frequently … Email ChildSupport@dhw.idaho.gov 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine Community resources, child care questions, COVID-19 questions, and more. Dial 2-1-1, 800-926-2588, or visit the URL below. Phone 800-926-2588 URL …
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/providers/idaho-bureau-emergency-medical-services/idaho-state-medical-director
… Medical Director The Idaho state medical director advises the Bureau regarding clinical matters. This includes … sensitive emergencies (TSE) council and the EMS advisory committee (EMSAC). On This Page For more detailed … Clinical Updates DEA Rule Changes - Effective March 09, 2026 The DEA has released new EMS specific rules for …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/about-medicaid-children
… About Medicaid for Children Medicaid provides health coverage for children who meet certain eligibility … time, your child will need to be referred by a doctor to become eligible for the enhanced plan. Member Benefit Booklet … Cessation Title IV-E Foster Care (includes ages up to 26) Vision (vision services) Weight loss X-rays Children's …
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/services-programs/trainings-and-information
… is offering a number of trainings and information sessions about the new budget model. In the coming months as we begin to launch new services and budget … of the new model - Impact on self-direction - April 26, 2022 Service Coordinators An overview of the new model - …
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/services-programs/211
… Welcome to 211 The 211 Idaho CareLine is a free, statewide … of Health and Welfare. Our comprehensive database includes programs that offer free or low-cost health and human … housing, mental health, and more. Simply dial 211 or 800-926-2588 or text 898211 to be connected to a 211 community …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cottonwood-park-crane-creek-reservoir-and-hordemann-pond
… Health advisory issued for Cottonwood Park, Crane Creek Reservoir, and Hordemann Pond August 12, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Washington County. Crane Creek Reservoir is located seven miles southeast of Midvale, ID. Hordemann Pond in Kiwanis …
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/news/harmful-algal-blooms-identified-hells-canyon-and-brownlee-reservoirs
… algal blooms identified in Hells Canyon and Brownlee reservoirs August 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … protect yourself, loved ones, and pets. Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-winchester-lake-lewis-county
… Health advisory issued for Winchester Lake in Lewis County July 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … at Winchester Lake State Park and approximately a half mile south of the city of Winchester. DHW works closely with …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Health advisory expanded for CJ Strike Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … in or near the water. CJ Strike Reservoir is about 15 miles southwest of Mountain Home. Since Aug. 12, the …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-spring-valley-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for Spring Valley Reservoir October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … in or near the water. Spring Valley Reservoir is about 18 miles east of Moscow, Idaho, north of Highway 8. DHW works …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… Health advisories issued for Lake Lowell in Canyon County and Van Wyck Boat … on Lake Cascade in Valley County August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Lake Lowell in Canyon County. Lake Lowell is located 5 miles southwest of Nampa. Van Wyck Boat Ramp on Lake Cascade …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-thorn-creek-reservoir-south
… Health advisory issued for Thorn Creek Reservoir, south October 4, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … in or near the water. Thorn Creek Reservoir is about 22 miles north of Gooding, Idaho, on Highway 46. DHW works …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … precautions while the advisory is in effect: Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… Health advisory issued for Cedar Creek Reservoir near Twin Falls September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … in or near the water. Cedar Creek Reservoir is 30 miles southwest of Twin Falls along Three Creek Road, the …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon Reservoirs August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … precautions while the advisory is in effect: • Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-three-health-districts-southern-idaho
… Idaho activates crisis standards of care in three health districts in southern Idaho January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … infections coupled with a nation-wide staffing shortage limiting access to contracted traveling staff is impacting …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for Eagle Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir August 21, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … precautions while the advisory is in effect: Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… Health advisory issued for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs August 4, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … precautions while the advisory is in effect: Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-henrys-lake
… Health advisory issued for west side of Henry’s Lake September 25, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … precautions while the advisory is in effect: Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra …
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/news/nfls-scott-matlock-joins-boise-state-esports-game-night-foster-youth
… NFL’s Scott Matlock joins Boise State Esports for game night with foster youth April 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications Boise’s foster youth and families are invited to Game On at BSU Esports, an exciting …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-north-idaho-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring
… Idaho activates Crisis Standards of Care in North Idaho due to of surge … that CSC be activated. The CSC Activation Advisory Committee convened virtually on Sept. 6 and recommended that …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-arrives-idaho-week
… COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Idaho this week December 14, 2020 Author DHW Communications COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech is … ultra-cold vaccine. The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee, after reviewing CDC guidance and discussing Idaho …
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/news/first-death-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… First death from West Nile virus in Idaho this year August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first reported death caused by West … the bite of mosquitoes to protect themselves and their families,” said Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. Kathy Turner. …
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/news/pertussis-whooping-cough-rise-southwest-idaho
… Pertussis (whooping cough) on the rise in southwest Idaho March 8, 2024 Author DHW Communications The number of people reported with pertussis … same period last year,” said Southwest District Health Epidemiologist Lekshmi Venugopal. “Even taking into account the …
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/news/fish-advisory-coeur-dalene-basin-revised-after-high-levels-mercury-found-some-species
… revised after high levels of mercury found in some species June 18, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho … d’Alene Basin were tested for mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and lead. High mercury levels were found in … This updated advisory provides location and fish-specific recommendations for three groups of people: adults, pregnant …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-except-north-idaho-briefing-1-pm-today
… Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care except for north Idaho; briefing … remains in effect in the Panhandle Health District, which encompasses Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, and Shoshone … DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator of the Division of Public Health, and Dr. …
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/news/new-idaho-behavioral-health-plan-launches-today
… New Idaho Behavioral Health Plan launches today July 1, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … an improved behavioral health plan today with new administrator Magellan Healthcare at the helm. The Idaho …
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/news/dhw-announces-new-funding-opportunity-covid-19-vaccination-clinics
… DHW announces new funding opportunity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics April 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … of high social vulnerabilities, racial and ethnic minority populations, and rural communities, among others. A …
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/news/how-covid-19-cases-are-counted
… How COVID-19 cases are counted March 22, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Local … The state case counts are based on records submitted to the state by the local public health districts … submitted to the state. This is standard practice for all communicable diseases and done, in part, to ensure we count …
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/news/idaho-foster-youth-invited-connect-boise-state-student-athletes-blue
… youth invited to connect with Boise State student-athletes on the BLUE October 31, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care will have the … this special evening celebrates Idaho’s foster youth and families while highlighting the positive impact of sports, …
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/news/awards-community-partners-address-learning-loss-and-behavioral-health-supports-children
… Awards to community partners address learning loss and behavioral … that are helping Idaho’s children during the COVID-19 pandemic have been awarded more than $17 million in Idaho …
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/news/idaho-children-ages-12-15-now-eligible-receive-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine
… Idaho children ages 12-15 now eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine May 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Idahoans are eligible for the vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration (FD) issued an emergency-use authorization for …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/early-periodic-screening-diagnostic-and-treatment-epsdt
… benefit allows a child under 21 to receive medically necessary services that exceed the limits of the Idaho Medicaid … the federal Medicaid law, then it is coverable under EPSDT. Companies who provide these services to children enrolled in … regarding these services, please contact us: 1 (855) 233-6262 Visit MCNA Dental Early and Periodic Screening, …
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/providers/snap-candy-and-soda-restrictions/idaho-snap-retailer-information-page
… Idaho SNAP Retailer Information Page This page provides important information and updates about the Supplemental … role in implementing program requirements, including the upcoming candy and soda restriction. Important Change to Idaho SNAP Benefits Starting Feb. 15, 2026, SNAP benefits in Idaho can no longer be used to buy: …
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/news/surveyors-complete-115-infection-control-surveys-idaho-nursing-homes
… Surveyors complete 115 infection control surveys in Idaho nursing homes August 28, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Nursing homes in … “With the daily challenges facilities face during this pandemic, a deficiency-free survey is difficult to achieve, so …
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/news/department-health-and-welfare-central-district-health-and-idaho-department-labor-partner-offer
… and Idaho Department of Labor partner to offer services at same Mountain Home location August 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications To streamline services and provide a better … for child protection referrals and serve children and families in need of Foster Care services. DHW staff continue …
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/news/continuous-medicaid-enrollment-ends-april-1-first-batch-notices-issued-today-0
… Medicaid enrollment ends April 1. First batch of notices issued today February 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications During the federal COVID-19 public health … The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), which determines Medicaid eligibility and administers benefits, and …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… DHW announces COVID-19 funding for hospitals and free-standing … space support and/or establishing locations for the administration of monoclonal antibodies. Other … hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should …
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/news/influenza-contributes-washington-county-childs-death
… Influenza contributes to Washington County child’s death January 5, 2023 Author DHW Communications A Washington County child is Idaho’s first … data on the public-facing dashboard . “This is a tragic reminder that although deaths among children are unusual, flu …
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Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services
/news/department-health-and-welfare-begins-hiring-63-positions-strengthen-child-welfare-services
… hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … effort to enhance support for vulnerable children and families. The hiring initiative follows Gov. Brad Little’s …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-host-mental-health-awareness-event-idaho-capitol
… Division of Behavioral Health to host mental health awareness event at Idaho Capitol May 1, 2024 Author DHW Communications Gov. Brad Little will headline the speakers … of our communities,” said Division of Behavioral Health Administrator Ross Edmunds. “As we gather to shed light on the …
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/news/idaho-reports-three-additional-cases-covid-19-state-total-5
… Idaho reports three additional cases of COVID-19 in the state, for a total of 5 March 14, 2020 … health districts, is announcing an additional three cases of novel coronavirus infection in Idaho. This brings the … and recovering. At this time, the point of transmission is still under investigation. The health district …
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/news/first-human-infection-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… First human infection of West Nile virus in Idaho this year August 4, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) … the bite of mosquitoes to protect themselves and their families,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, state public health …
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/news/first-rabid-bats-season-found-bonneville-and-payette-counties-health-officials-urge-caution
… bats of the season found in Bonneville and Payette counties; health officials urge caution around bats June 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials are reporting … been bitten or scratched by a bat. Postexposure treatment administered to people after an animal bite or other exposure …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… With more time at home this winter, Idahoans urged to test for radon gas January 6, 2021 Author DHW Communications In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the … more people are working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Living in a home with high radon levels can be …