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/news/board-health-and-welfare-adopts-rule-timely-activation-crisis-standards-care
… 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 approved a temporary administrative rule that allows for … For the best possible experience, please download the Webex app on your mobile device or computer. Join the meeting …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1
… from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … under this law. There are three ways for retailers to apply for a permit, which must be renewed annually: Visit www.tobaccopermits.com and fill out the online …
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/news/loan-repayment-program-seeks-retain-idahos-rural-nurses
… to retain Idaho’s rural nurses February 15, 2024 Author DHW Communications Fifty Idaho nurses have been selected for … their nursing education debt, over three years. Qualifying applicants must be registered nurses (RNs) or licensed … center less than 20,000 people Any critical access hospital Applications were accepted from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30, …
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/news/idaho-snap-benefits-can-now-be-used-online-purchases-amazon-and-walmart
… online orders starting Thursday, May 7. Idaho has been approved to participate in the United States Department of … them.” Walmart and Amazon are the only retailers currently approved by USDA to accept SNAP benefits online in Idaho. … purchasing is available. For more information on SNAP, visit livebetteridaho.org or call 855-289-1427 to apply. …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1-0
… from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … under this law. There are three ways for retailers to apply for a permit, which must be renewed annually: Visit www.tobaccopermits.com and fill out the online …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… disease found in Idaho deer November 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) … eye, brain, spinal cord, and lymph nodes. Animals may not appear ill early in the infection. According to the U.S. … maintains a current map here ). For questions about CWD, visit the CDC website below or contact DHW’s Epidemiology …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats June 17, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials confirmed the … avoid all bats and other wild animals, particularly if they appear sick or are acting aggressively or abnormally,” she … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
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/news/idaho-parents-who-are-past-due-child-support-payments-lose-their-us-passports-new-national
… as new national policy takes effect May 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho Child Support Services stands ready to … letter. After they pay their debt, they will be able to apply for a new passport. Parents who have already applied for a passport should pay their debt immediately to …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… to listen to the meeting via WebEx should download the appropriate app for their device, such as WebEx for IOS for Apple devices, and join the meeting in the app. Resources …
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/news/dhw-ramps-work-prevent-fraud-waste-and-abuse-idaho-child-care-program
… in Idaho Child Care Program January 12, 2026 Author DHW Communications In response to national interest in child … and necessary actions, including provider termination when appropriate. The department aims to prevent fraud, waste, … about child care fraud, DHW always has and always will take appropriate action to review concerns, conduct audits and …
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/news/first-probable-monkeypox-case-reported-idaho
… monkeypox case reported in Idaho July 6, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … in an Idaho resident. The investigation is ongoing, but it appears this infection was acquired during travel to a … voices. For more information about monkeypox, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/monkeypox The Idaho Department of …
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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 … of Health and Welfare (DHW) is pleased to announce the next application phase of Community Program grants is now open. … to families.” Those interested in future applications can visit the DHW website for more information. This opportunity …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-child-and-family-services-program-accepting-public-comment-social
… DHW Child and Family Services program accepting public comment for the Social Services Block Grant Plan Type of … or reuniting families; preventing or reducing inappropriate institutional care by providing for … for institutional care when other forms of care are not appropriate, or providing services to individuals in …
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/news/statement-dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-about-legislative-services-office-audit
… Services Office audit August 21, 2023 Author DHW Communications Department of Health and Welfare Director … the grants due to his conflict of interest, unless the AG appoints a special prosecutor. AG Labrador’s office, through … In a related case, the Idaho Supreme Court will hear on appeal a case that gets to the heart of whether AG Labrador …
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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
… to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … child welfare outcomes across the state. These positions, approved by the Idaho Legislature earlier this year, are … For more information about job openings and how to apply, visit the state’s child welfare job listings . The Idaho …
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/news/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… dies from rabies infection November 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … rare, it is critical that people exposed to a bat receive appropriate treatment to prevent the onset of rabies as soon … Program Manager Lindsay Haskell. “We want our residents and visitors to Idaho to be informed of the risk of rabies, to …
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/news/dhw-recommends-idaho-providers-follow-fda-and-cdc-guidance-temporarily-pause-administering
… DHW recommends Idaho providers follow FDA and CDC guidance to … and Idaho’s lead epidemiologist. “If you have a scheduled appointment to get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, please work with your vaccine provider to postpone your appointment until we learn more or consider getting a …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-and-child-and-family-services-welcomes-your-comments-about-social
… DHW and Child and Family Services welcomes your comments about the Social Services Block Grant … or reuniting families; preventing or reducing inappropriate institutional care by providing for … for institutional care when other forms of care are not appropriate, or providing services to individuals in …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… primary and urgent care clinics in Idaho can start applying immediately for funding made available by Gov. Brad … hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should … follows: Size Patients Seen Annually Available Funding per Applicant Small Less than 2,500 patients $100,000 Medium …
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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 … hours after an infected person has left. Symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days after exposure and include high … healthcare provider For more information about measles, visit www.cdc.gov/measles/about/index.html . (Note that …
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/news/new-program-eases-path-recovery-and-reunification-idaho-families
… for Idaho families January 14, 2025 Author DHW Communications In an effort to prevent Idaho youth from … to help find a treatment provider and set up their first appointment. Magellan will also provide timely feedback to … did they respond to Magellan’s outreach and is their first appointment scheduled? The new process should ease the …
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/news/monkeypox-sample-handling-error-leads-internal-lab-investigation
… to internal lab investigation August 2, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories yesterday … error and established remedies to ensure that it will not happen again. Testing for monkeypox has resumed at the Bureau … corrective actions to ensure an error like this does not happen again,” said Idaho Bureau of Laboratories Chief Dr. …
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/news/four-organizations-chosen-operate-youth-crisis-centers-idaho
… youth crisis centers in Idaho December 20, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Corrections (IDJC) have awarded grant funding to four applicants to operate youth behavioral health community … health resources by $50 million. A one-time general fund appropriation of $4.42 million was allocated to support …
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/news/west-nile-virus-detected-elmore-county-mosquitoes
… in Elmore County mosquitoes August 3, 2022 Author DHW Communications Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus (WNV) … everyone should: Cover up exposed skin when outdoors and apply DEET or other EPA-approved insect repellent to exposed … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit http://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/community-program-grants-fully-distributed-partners-announced
… Community Program grants fully distributed, partners … is fully distributed earlier than anticipated. No new applications for the Idaho Community Program grants will be … Counseling Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition The Green Apple Project Tidwell Social Work Services & Consulting Inc. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-henrys-lake-avoid-contact-harmful-algal-cyanobacterial-blooms
… algal cyanobacterial blooms October 7, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Division of Public Health in the … are at an increased risk of illness. The division urges visitors to Henrys Lake to use caution when recreating in or … severe symptoms affecting the liver and nervous system may happen if the water is ingested. If symptoms persist, consult …
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/news/ems-101-idaho-capitol-set-jan-22
… Idaho Capitol set for Jan. 22 January 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications An upcoming Emergency Medical Services (EMS) … often the only emergency response available for calls that happen well outside their communities,” Spencer said. The … the work of six EMS planners who were contracted with funds appropriated by the Legislature last session. The planners …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comments-infant-toddler-grant
… DHW accepting public comments on Infant Toddler grant Type of notice/meeting … Toddler Program invites the public to review the annual application for federal funds and provide comment from Feb. 13 through April 14, 2023. Resources Read the grant application and the notice Event End Date Fri, 04/14/2023 - …
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/news/idaho-expands-mental-healthcare-children-and-youth-complex-needs
… Idaho expands mental healthcare for children and youth with complex needs March 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications … in Idaho.” The $15 million in earmarked funds were appropriated by the Idaho Legislature in 2022, and DHW … work with nearby states. With that feedback in hand, an application process involving multiple state agencies …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-15
… and Welfare to meet Aug. 15 August 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … welfare, concurrence by the board of division administrator appointments, and adoption of a temporary rule docket for … of the department. The board’s seven citizen members are appointed by the governor, and each represents one of seven …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-tse-system-council-meet-june-14-webex
… or heart attack center when such hospital, upon proper application and verification, has been found by the council to meet the applicable level of trauma, stroke or heart attack center …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats July 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications A bat found in Ada County tested positive for … avoid all bats and other wild animals, particularly if they appear sick or are acting aggressively or abnormally,” she … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit DHW's rabies webpage: …
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/news/first-human-infection-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… Nile virus in Idaho this year August 4, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) … everyone should: Cover up exposed skin when outdoors and apply DEET or other EPA-approved insect repellent to exposed … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit https://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/two-idaho-children-have-died-flu-related-causes
… third child, also from the eastern part of the state, which appears to be related to influenza. Most influenza-related … important if you have a higher risk for severe illness and complications from influenza. Consult with a healthcare … more severely than adults. For more information about flu, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/medicaid-accepting-public-input-notice-intent-seek-renewal-idahos-1915i
… solicitation of public input. A public hearing to accept comments for this renewal application will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at 3 p.m. … in the public notice. Resources Public notice and renewal application Event End Date Wed, 12/16/2020 - 12:00 Event …
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/news/fish-and-game-commission-grants-free-fishing-youth-foster-care
… Fish and Game Commission grants free fishing for youth in foster care … The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted today to approve a program that will give youth in foster care and … parents a way to pass along their fishing knowledge and appreciation for the outdoors while providing a fun family …
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/news/boise-hawks-host-foster-family-night-june-6
… to host foster family night June 6 June 2, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is proud … will offer resources and support. The evening will be capped with post-game fireworks. “This is more than just a … a chance for foster families to relax, connect, and feel appreciated by their community. Let’s come together for a …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-priority-group-clarifications-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends priority group clarifications to Gov. Little … The recommendations are preliminary and subject to approval, rejection, or modification by Gov. Brad Little, which is expected to happen early next week. “These are hard decisions and we’re …
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/news/public-comment-accepted-behavioral-health-standards-through-aug-3
… Public comment accepted on behavioral health standards through Aug. … Each standard contains guidelines that are intended to apply only to those entities that offer the services or … additional standards may be developed in the future that apply to all behavioral health treatment and recovery …
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/news/potentially-hazardous-conditions-lake-cascade-and-payette-river-avoid-contact-cyanobacterial
… harmful algal bloom October 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … to determine the degree of concern for humans. DPH urges visitors to Lake Cascade and the Payette River from Cascade … severe symptoms affecting the liver and nervous system may happen if the water is ingested. If symptoms persist, consult …
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/news/continuous-medicaid-enrollment-ends-april-1-first-batch-notices-issued-today-0
… batch of notices issued today February 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications During the federal COVID-19 public health … setting up their account. Once their account is set up and application submitted, they will immediately know the amount … DHW at 877-456-1233 , email MyBenefits@dhw.idaho.gov , or visit idalink.idaho.gov DHW is in compliance with Centers …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-may-20
… to hold regular meeting on May 20 May 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … May 20, 2021. Members will vote on the concurrence of an appointment to the Time Sensitive Emergency Council, omnibus … of the department. The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven …
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/news/west-nile-virus-activity-rising-across-state-state-health-officials-say
… state health officials say September 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications Human West Nile virus (WNV) infections as … everyone should: Cover up exposed skin when outdoors and apply DEET or other EPA-approved insect repellent to exposed … annual vaccines for horses. For more information, please visit www.westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… infections in humans this year September 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West … everyone should: Cover up exposed skin when outdoors and apply DEET or other EPA-approved insect repellent to exposed … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit www.westnile.idaho.gov . Contact: Niki Forbing-Orr …
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/news/cvac-send-expanded-recommendation-group-3-gov-little-march-15
… CVAC to send expanded recommendation on Group 3 to Gov. Little by March 15 March 12, … by Monday, March 15. CVAC’s recommendations are subject to approval, modification, or rejection by Gov. Little. CVAC … 16. Based on CVAC’s recommendation, Gov. Little has already approved a process like the one proposed in Option B for …
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/news/dhws-preston-office-close-june-services-continue-be-available
… services continue to be available May 25, 2021 Author DHW communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … represent various programs and assist Idahoans as they apply for Medicaid, Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, and Child … services.” Before the pandemic began, individuals primarily visited the office to apply for self-reliance benefits, such …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-special-meeting-june-15
… to hold special meeting on June 15 June 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … at 1 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, June 15, via Webex to vote on the approval of omnibus fee rules. Read the full agenda. The … of the department. The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven …
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/news/idaho-wic-temporarily-increases-food-benefits
… temporarily increases food benefits May 27, 2021 Author DHW communications Participants in the U.S. Department of … services. The average Idahoan enrolled in WIC receives approximately $45 of healthy foods per month. There are … go to signupwic.com , call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/influenza-contributes-washington-county-childs-death
… Washington County child’s death January 5, 2023 Author DHW Communications A Washington County child is Idaho’s first … in Idaho. While in some parts of the country the flu season appears to be on the decline, data from the Centers for … part in physical activity to stay healthy. Avoid people who appear sick. Stay home from work or school when sick. Cover …
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/news/fish-advisory-coeur-dalene-basin-revised-after-high-levels-mercury-found-some-species
… This updated advisory provides location and fish-specific recommendations for three groups of people: adults, pregnant … Fish Consumption Advisory and guidance on eating fish, visit fish advisory page. Coeur d’Alene Lake and Spokane … was not updated from 2003. e. Panfish include bluegill, crappie, perch Coeur d’Alene River and Chain Lakes The Coeur …