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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 across the Northwest are encouraged … entry per student will be allowed. The contest deadline is midnight on March 10, and winners will be announced by April …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… Blaine and Twin Falls counties claim first two flu-related deaths this season. Both also had COVID-19. November 4, 2020 Author DHW Communications A Blaine-County man older than 60 years of … COVID-19. “The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding Idahoans that both infections can be serious and …
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/news/two-idaho-children-have-died-flu-related-causes
… Two Idaho children have died from flu-related causes January 10, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Idaho public … among children in Idaho. ”Our hearts go out to the families of these children. This flu strain appears to be … important if you have a higher risk for severe illness and complications from influenza. Consult with a healthcare …
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/news/free-training-radon-gas-idaho-helps-homeowners-builders-and-others-build-safer-homes
… Idaho helps homeowners, builders, and others build safer homes December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … course is Dec. 28. Additional courses are available through mid-February. Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that can …
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/news/state-require-proof-residency-or-work-idaho-vaccine-appointments
… State to require proof of residency or work in Idaho for vaccine appointments February 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications CORRECTION: Some vaccine providers may scan … not be copied or kept. Initial press release: Given the limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine that is available at this …
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/news/dhw-publish-weekly-information-about-covid-19-and-long-term-care-facilities
… information about COVID-19 and long-term care facilities June 5, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department … that information regarding long-term care facilities with COVID-19 cases and deaths will now be published … to protect personal health information. “We have re-examined the data, which unfortunately includes an increasing …
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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/west-nile-virus-activity-rising-across-state-state-health-officials-say
… West Nile virus activity rising across the state, state health officials say September 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications Human West Nile virus (WNV) infections as … Sept. 1. “The conditions are right for mosquitoes to transmit the virus now until a killing frost eliminates the …
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/news/idaho-wic-temporarily-increases-food-benefits
… Idaho WIC temporarily increases food benefits May 27, 2021 Author DHW communications Participants in the U.S. Department of … of fresh fruits and vegetables. Idaho received $2.4 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to …
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/news/gov-little-commemorate-international-overdose-awareness-day-aug-31-idaho-capitol
… Gov. Little to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 at … ceremony and provide remarks about the overdose epidemic in Idaho. Additional speakers will include Dr. Sol …
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/news/dhw-launches-new-and-improved-website
… DHW launches new and improved website October 19, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … and all state cybersecurity standards. “The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated that it is more critical than ever for …
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/news/dhw-launches-internal-review-syringe-exchange-program
… DHW launches internal review of syringe exchange program February 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Under the direction of Governor Brad Little, … safe disposal of used syringes, and offers programming that refers users to treatment for substance use …
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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 The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … await more permanent placements. “The number of children coming into foster care rose in 2020 and 2021, and the …
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/news/idaho-reports-two-more-cases-covid-19-total-seven-state
… Idaho reports two more cases of COVID-19 for a total of seven in the state March 27, … public health districts, is announcing an additional two cases of novel coronavirus infection in Idaho. This brings the … well in her home under isolation and indicated experiencing mild symptoms that did not require hospitalization. This …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-tuesday
… COVID-19 media briefing set for Tuesday April 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … April 6. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen; Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-9
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 3, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … will give opening remarks, along with Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health; Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-18
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 8, 2021 The Department of Health and Welfare … media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, Nov. 9, via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing … DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator of the Division of Public Health, Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-17
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator of the Division of Public health, Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-12
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 27, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health; Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-11
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … March 30. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen, Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch, and Deputy State …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-7
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … will give opening remarks, along with Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health; Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-14
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator of the Division of Public health, Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-11
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … will give opening remarks, along with Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health; Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-0
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … briefing include Director Dave Jeppesen; Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch; Dr. Christine Hahn, Public …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-430-pm-tuesday
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday April 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … briefing include Director Dave Jeppesen; Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-tuesday-0
… COVID-19 media briefing set for Tuesday April 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … briefing include Director Dave Jeppesen; Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-2
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday June 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … briefing include Director Dave Jeppesen; Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch; Dr. Christine Hahn, Public …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-1
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday May 24, 2021 Author DHW communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … briefing include Director Dave Jeppesen; Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch; Dr. Christine Hahn, Public …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-27
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health, Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… COVID-19 Briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 31, 2022 The Department of Health and Welfare … media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday, Feb. 1, via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing … DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health, Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-25
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 7, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health, Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-26
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health, Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-28
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday March 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health, Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-22
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health, Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-23
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health, Dr. Christine …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-preventive-health-and-health-services-block
… DHW seeks public comment on Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Type of notice/meeting Public Notice DHW is … and Welfare at RRPSection@dhw.idaho.gov . Anyone may submit written comment regarding the proposed use of funds for …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-10
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … will give opening remarks, along with Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health; Dr. Christine …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-3
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday June 21, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Those who will attend the briefing include Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch; Dr. Christine Hahn, Public …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-6
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 16, 2021 The Department of Health and Welfare … media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, Aug. 17, via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from DHW include Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of Public Health, Dr. Christine …
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/news/child-measles-case-reported-southeast-idaho
… Child measles case reported in southeast Idaho August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications A case of measles in a child has been … 16, the child traveled through several states, including Wyoming and southeastern Idaho. Southeastern Idaho Public …
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/news/loan-repayment-program-seeks-retain-idahos-rural-nurses
… Loan repayment program seeks to retain Idaho’s rural nurses February 15, 2024 Author DHW Communications Fifty Idaho nurses have been selected for … practical nurses (LPNs) practicing patient care for a minimum of 32 hours per week in rural and underserved areas …
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/news/dhw-encourages-idaho-medicaid-providers-apply-funding-dec-18-deadline
… DHW encourages Idaho Medicaid providers to apply for funding before Dec. 18 deadline December 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho Medicaid providers may be eligible for … funds Idaho received to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the second round of the funding opportunity and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-9
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … March 16. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch will offer brief remarks and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-6
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday February 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Feb. 23. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch will offer brief remarks and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-8
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … March 9. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch will offer brief remarks and …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-13
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Director Dave Jeppesen, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hold-negotiated-rulemaking-three-rules-dockets
… DHW to hold negotiated rulemaking on three rules dockets Type of notice/meeting Public Notice DHW will … on three different dockets, as published in the Idaho Administrative Bulletin. All of the meetings are on Nov. 16. … Rulemaking Docket 16-0313-2101 – Consumer-Directed Services – Negotiated rulemaking Docket 16-0504-2101 – Grant …
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/news/division-collecting-comments-social-services-block-grant-plan-pre-expenditure-report
… Division is collecting comments on Social Services Block Grant Plan & … 20, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Division of Family and Community Services is collecting public comments on …
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/news/monkeypox-sample-handling-error-leads-internal-lab-investigation
… Monkeypox sample handling error leads to internal lab investigation August 2, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories yesterday … of Laboratories Chief Dr. Christopher Ball. “We remain committed to providing Idahoans accurate and timely information …
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/news/gov-little-speak-overdose-awareness-event-capitol-steps
… Gov. Little to speak at overdose awareness event on Capitol steps August 29, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … signing ceremony and remarks about the overdose epidemic in Idaho. Additional speakers will include Dr. Alicia …