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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 … to these diagnoses. Both people diagnosed with mpox are Ada County residents. There is currently no evidence of ongoing …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/apply-adult-developmental-disabilities-programs
… The Medicaid Program has special provisions for people with … your disability must: Be chronic Appear before the age of twenty-two (22) Be caused by impairments such as … (F) 1-208-799-5167 BDDSQA2@dhw.idaho.gov Region 3: Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Washington 1720 …
Service & Program Gateway
/services-programs/behavioral-health
… Services & Programs Behavioral Health We provide services of the highest quality by working together to inspire hope, … New Implementation Assurance Plan On January 25, 2022, the court approved a new implementation assurance plan (IAP) …
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/providers/diabetes-heart-disease-stroke-prevention-program/provider-resources
… Provider Resources Find resources and other information for: Prediabetes and the National Diabetes … Idaho resources Stay up to date with the rapid delivery of time-critical, health-related information with the Idaho … of Diabetes Educators, American Diabetes Association (ADA), and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics issued an …
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/health-wellness/community-health/brain-health
… Brain Health The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. It is the body's control system that impacts every aspect of life. It is never too early to start improving your brain … course. Many factors influence how our brains develop and adapt which contributes to the overall health of our brains. …
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/services-programs/financial-assistance/about-tafi
… households to help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials. Overview TAFI is Idaho's cash assistance … programs you may be eligible for provide food assistance, child care assistance, and Medicaid. Eligible families can … Cash benefit amount The TAFI Program pays up to a maximum of $309 per month for eligible families - up to the lifetime …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias
… Disease and Related Dementias Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and is a specific disease. Dementia, not a … is to expand ADRD awareness, educational opportunities, supports, and services. To learn more or get involved, …
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/services-programs/food-assistance/manage-my-snap
… Using your SNAP benefits You'll receive your EBT card the first time you apply and are approved. If anything … need to get a new card. Report any name changes and change of address right away, because your card might not be … or gaming Someone who is aged 18-49 and does not have children in their household begins working fewer than 20 …
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/services-programs/children-families/newborn-hearing-screening
… program is called Idaho Sound Beginnings. Hearing loss is the most common birth disorder in newborns. A hearing … screening should be completed within the first month of life. Children born in Idaho birth centers receive a hearing …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-adopts-rule-timely-activation-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare adopts rule for timely activation of crisis standards of care December 11, 2020 Author DHW Communications At an emergency board meeting today, the Board of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/lead-poisoning
… Lead Lead is a naturally occurring metal, and exposure often goes unnoticed because people may have no symptoms and appear healthy. Lead can enter the bloodstream through breathing or swallowing. Children … behavioral problems, hearing issues, slowed growth, and headaches. Younger children are at increased risk for lead …
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/about-dhw/nondiscrimination
… Nondiscrimination The Department of Health and Welfare is committed to equal … The Emergency Food Assistance Program, Women Infants and Children (WIC), and other USDA Food and Nutrition programs …
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/news/idaho-part-nationwide-outbreak-salmonella-recently-linked-consumption-red-onions
… Idaho part of nationwide outbreak of Salmonella recently linked to … 6, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Public health officials in the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) are urging … People most likely to have severe illness are children younger than 5years, adults 65 years and older, and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-advisory-board-meet-march-17
… The Idaho Behavioral health Advisory Board to meet March 17 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Behavioral Health … via Webex and in the Lincoln Conference Room, Idaho Supreme Court Building, 451 W State Street, Boise. The agenda will …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-set-meet-may-21-boise
… The Idaho Behavioral Health Council set to meet May 21 in Boise Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Behavioral Health … virtually and in the Lincoln Conference Room, Idaho Supreme Court Building, 451 W. State St. The agenda will be provided …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-scheduled-meet-oct-22
… The Idaho Behavioral Health Council is scheduled to meet Oct. 22 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Behavioral Health … via Webex and in the Lincoln Conference Room, Idaho Supreme Court Building, 451 W State St., Boise . Resources Agenda …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comment-weatherization-bipartisan-infrastructure
… DHW accepting public comment on the Weatherization Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 2022-20273 State Plan Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Idaho Department of Health Welfare is holding a virtual public hearing from 9 …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-creative-arts
… Sub-domain: Creative Arts The Creative Arts sub-domain covers goals 46 and 47 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide … materials, paints, paper, scissors, glue, crayons). Make adaptations by adding handles or grips to art tools to make …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-clinical-care-workgroup-meet-march-19
… The Idaho Behavioral Health Clinical Care Workgroup to meet March 19 The Idaho Behavioral Health Clinical Care Workgroup is … via Webex and in the Lincoln Conference Room, Idaho Supreme Court Building, 451 W State Street, Boise. The agenda will …
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/news/dhw-recommends-idaho-providers-follow-fda-and-cdc-guidance-temporarily-pause-administering
… FDA and CDC guidance to temporarily pause administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is recommending that Idaho … received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath …
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/services-programs/domain-2-physical-well-being-health-and-motor-development
… 2: Physical Well-Being, Health and Motor Development During the first years of life, the human body changes continuously and … delays may benefit from assistive technology or adaptive equipment, specialized activities, space, play …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-children-youth-workgroup-meeting
… Health Council Children & Youth Workgroup Meeting Type of notice/meeting Council Meeting The Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) Children & Youth … is online and in the Lincoln Conference Room, Idaho Supreme Court Building, 451 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83702. The …
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/providers/opioid-use-disorder/training-continuing-education
… Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Section 1262 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 removed the … and technical assistance to child welfare, dependency court and substance abuse treatment professionals to improve …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/youth-empowerment-services-yes
… Services (YES) Youth Empowerment Services (YES) is the mental health system of care in Idaho for children with serious emotional disturbance (SED) — a term …
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/services-programs/domain-4-general-knowledge
… Domain 4: General Knowledge During the first few years of life, children gain greater knowledge … or who are at risk for developmental delays, may require adaptations to support their development. Summary of …
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/providers/behavioral-health-providers/idaho-transformational-collaborative-outcomes-management-tcom
… through community-wide collaboration. About Idaho TCOM The Idaho TCOM Institute promotes collaboration between … system partners to standardize the delivery and application of the TCOM tools, including the Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) and Crisis …
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/health-wellness/community-health/food-safety
… Food safety regulations protect and improve the health of Idaho citizens and visitors by assuring foods are safe … health district. A complete listing of health districts (by county) may be found at the bottom of this page. Foodborne … Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties Southwest District Health Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington Counties …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet Friday to vote on rule for crisis standards of care Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet via WebEx …
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/services-programs/children-families/eligibility-and-contacts
… Participating families gain knowledge and skills to support their children’s health and well-being, ensuring a great … in your area? (Programs may not be available in all areas of the state.) Home visiting program offices Find the home … Parents as Teachers website 3. Southwest District Health (Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, Owyhee) …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/overdose-response
… rates continue to rise, likely due to increased presence of fentanyl within illicit drugs. Below you will find … one have Medicaid? Naloxone is covered. Friends, family, or the individual may request a prescription at their local … status of your order, or additional questions for Kootenai County Fire & Rescue about available naloxone and naloxone …
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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 … Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the West side of American Falls Reservoir, between the boat … stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or dizziness. If your liver is …
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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 issuing a … stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or dizziness. If your liver is …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-15
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet Aug. 15 August 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its … in Boise. Agenda items include an update from Director Alex Adams on progress to date regarding child welfare, …
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/news/statement-dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-about-legislative-services-office-audit
… from DHW Director Dave Jeppesen about Legislative Services Office audit August 21, 2023 Author DHW Communications … of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen issued the following statement in response to the State of Idaho … advice of his office. In a related case, the Idaho Supreme Court will hear on appeal a case that gets to the heart of …
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/services-programs/children-families/more-resources
… about your Local Market Rates (LMR) rates based on your county. Local Market Rates Child Care Information Idaho … Programs Grant Resources IdahoSTARS Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children Monthly Dependent Care Charges Form (MDCC) …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-block-grant
… DHW seeks public comment on Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department of Health and Welfare is seeking public …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-mch-block
… DHW seeks public comment on Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department of Health and Welfare is seeking public …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-parks-and-rec-partner-offer-opportunities-foster-families
… Idaho Health and Welfare and Idaho Parks and Rec Partner to Offer Opportunities for Foster Families August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and the Idaho … the lives of Idaho’s children,” said DHW Director Alex Adams. The agencies would like to invite the press to a …
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/providers/community-water-fluoridation/community-water-fluoridation
… Community Water Fluoridation For 75 years, people in the United States have been drinking water with added fluoride and enjoying the benefits of better dental health. Fluoride: Nature's way to prevent … can eat, speak, and smile with confidence. Both adults and children benefit from water fluoridation. Optimally …
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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 in southwest Idaho during … pregnant women and those who come in contact with young children, including their families, to get vaccinated …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-june-6
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet June 6 June 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its … Agenda items include introduction of incoming Director Alex Adams, remarks by Adams, and introductions for key staff …
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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, the Department of … a pervasive and devastating impact on Idaho families and children. The department supports all efforts to protect …
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/providers/developmental-disabilities-and-residential-habilitation-agencies/developmental
… and Residential Habilitation Agencies Portal on the right side of this page; once in the portal click on "Complaint Form," … Occupancy permit Sample fire escape plan/chart A completed ADA checklist Step 4: Once certified, if you are wanting to …
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/news/lead-contaminated-cinnamon-applesauce-impacts-idaho-children-and-families
… Author DHW Communications State and local public health officials have identified two children in Idaho whose blood … after eating recalled cinnamon applesauce products . The affected children live in Elmore and Ada counties. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/board-health-and-welfare-meet-may-20
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet May 20 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet via WebEx … and see a presentation called “The Link Between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Family Breakdown from Dr. …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/about-medicaid-elderly-or-adults-disabilities
… individuals who may need additional services to help them live as independently as possible. The goal of the Medicaid program is to get the right care at the … Non-medical transportation Environmental accessibility adaptations Specialized medical equipment and supplies …
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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 issue of lack of dental care and poor oral health in children. … and a constituent of the American Dental Association (ADA). Idaho Community Health Center Association A non-profit …
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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 in COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization September 7, 2021 The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet Friday to vote on rule for crisis standards of care December 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet via WebEx …
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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 … to add to a person’s confidential medical record as part of their existing process, but copies of letters, utility …