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Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/regional-early-childhood-committee-chair-call-set-11-am-mt-feb-26
… Regional Early Childhood Committee Chair Call is set for 11 a.m. (MT) Feb. 26 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Regional Early … Childhood Committee Chair Call is set for 11 a.m. (MT) Feb. 26 via Webex. Details in the agenda. Resources Agenda Event …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-march-26
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet March 26 March 22, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Tuesday, March 26, via Webex and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join …
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/providers/snap-candy-and-soda-restrictions/idaho-snap-retailer-information-page
… Important Change to Idaho SNAP Benefits Starting Feb. 15, 2026, SNAP benefits in Idaho can no longer be used to buy: • Candy • Soda This is in addition to the … combined with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of confections, bars, …
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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 … and no area of Idaho is considered rabies-free. Last year 26 bats tested positive for rabies in Idaho. As recently as 2021, an Idaho resident died from rabies after contact with a rabid bat. The most …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… First rabid bat of the season found in Bannock County; health officials urge caution around bats June 17, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials confirmed the … medical management early after exposure. An Idaho man died last year after being exposed to a rabid bat,” said Dr. …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-science
… Respect child’s explorations without predetermined outcomes or expectations. Download this goal Goal 43: Children … different materials (cloth, plastic toys, nuts and bolts, coins). Provide a variety of natural experiences that … Mathematics and Numeracy Go to sub-domain: Social Studies Go to sub-domain: Creative Arts …
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/news/two-rabid-bats-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-all-bats
… Two rabid bats found in Ada County; health officials urge caution around all … in Idaho each year from all areas of the state. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings … protect yourself and your pets, public health officials recommend these guidelines: Never touch a bat with your bare …
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/news/first-rabid-bats-season-found-bonneville-and-payette-counties-health-officials-urge-caution
… First rabid 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 … year; no area of Idaho is considered rabies-free. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/what-radon
… Videos Introduction to Radon Gas in Homes Webinar 2026 Northwest Radon Coalition Poster Contest Winners! Lin … USDA Home Repair Loans and Grants Radon and Housing Buying a Home: Ask for a radon test during the home … vocabulary flashcards, hands-on science activities, and websites made just for students and educators. The resources …
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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 primary/urgent care … locations for the administration of monoclonal antibodies. Other recruitment/retention needs Public and … hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should …
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/news/fish-advisory-coeur-dalene-basin-revised-after-high-levels-mercury-found-some-species
… Coeur d’Alene Basin revised after high levels of mercury found in some species June 18, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr … have updated the fish consumption advisory for water bodies in the Coeur d’Alene Basin because recent testing … This updated advisory provides location and fish-specific recommendations for three groups of people: adults, pregnant …
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/providers/idaho-time-sensitive-emergency/ems-children-program
… part of the Idaho Military Division! The Health and Welfare website is temporarily hosting online content until it is … this important assessment before it closes on May 31, 2026! Take assessment now . Pediatric Education Courses - The … Algorithm Suicide Prevention Eighty percent of teens who die by suicide show warning signs. Know the signs, prevent …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/fish-advisories
… Advisories The Idaho Fish Consumption Advisory Project (IFCAP) informs Idahoans about possible contamination of lakes … fish contain unsafe levels of contaminants, IFCAP may recommend limiting or avoiding those fish from specific water bodies. This recommendation is called a fish advisory. A fish …
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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 … Those interested in future applications can visit the DHW website for more information. This opportunity is funded by …
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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 … full announcement is posted on the coronavirus.idaho.gov website at: …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… Game officials urge caution after chronic wasting disease found in Idaho deer November 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) … current map here ). For questions about CWD, visit the CDC website below or contact DHW’s Epidemiology Section at …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/self-directed-services
… you, create a support and spending plan, hire workers, and buy goods and services that best meet your needs. … 1-208-736-3024 BDDSQA5@dhw.idaho.gov Region 6: 1-208-239-6260 BDDSQA6@dhw.idaho.gov Region 7: 1-208-528-5750 … how to become a support broker, visit the support broker website . Fiscal Employer Agent You'll need to sign up with …
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/about-dhw/dhw-careers
… Welfare divisions We demonstrate passion for our work and compassion for the people we serve. Every day, we are … Foreman Client Services Manager Clinician Clinical Dietitian Clinical Specialist Cook & Cook Senior Custodian … Buildings Operations Manager Business Operations Specialist Buyer (Senior) Deputy Director EBT Operations Supervisor EBT …
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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 … clinics in underserved populations. That includes communities of high social vulnerabilities, racial and …
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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 funding from the Medicaid Provider CFAC Stabilization …
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/news/idaho-continues-thrive-during-pandemic-and-moves-stage-3-stage-4-idaho-rebounds-plan
… the pandemic and moves from Stage 3 to Stage 4 in Idaho Rebounds Plan May 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … Stage 4 Stay Healthy Guidelines: Idaho remains open with recommendations to protect lives, healthcare access, and the …
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/news/dhw-does-not-support-or-fund-any-porn-literacy-children-idaho
… DHW does not support or fund any ‘porn literacy’ for children in Idaho September 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … sex education curriculum in Idaho. DHW does not support or fund any "porn literacy" for children in Idaho. DHW provides …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/ems-physician-commission-hold-roundtable-may-12-boise
… EMS Physician Commission to hold roundtable on May 12 in Boise Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting EMS Physician Commission to hold roundtable at 6 p.m. MT May 12 in Boise. …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hosts-negotiated-rulemakings-criminal-history-and-background-checks
… negotiated rulemakings for criminal history and background checks Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The … rulemakings for 16.05.06 – Criminal History and Background Checks Docket No. 16-0506-2201 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. MT …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hosts-negotiated-rulemakings-grant-funding-idaho-council-domestic
… DHW hosts negotiated rulemakings for grant funding for Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim … host virtual negotiated rulemakings for 16.05.04 – Grant funding for Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-plan-block-grant-funding
… DHW seeks public comment on plan for block grant funding Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department of Health and Welfare is seeking public comment on a plan for the Preventive Health and Health …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/public-hearings-criminal-history-and-background-checks-docket-no-16
… Public Hearings on Criminal History and Background Checks Docket No. 16-0506-2001 Type of notice/meeting …
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/health-wellness/community-health/brain-health
… 400,000 Idahoans serve as caregivers for adults in 2026 (AARP) , supporting older parents, spouses, neighbors, … with family and friends are good for your brain health. Studies have shown those with the most social interaction in … dementia, review the Alzheimer's Association's Depression website. If you are a caregiver, review the Family Caregiver …
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/services-programs/food-assistance/about-wic
… families WIC helps families by providing: WIC cards to buy healthy supplemental foods from local grocery stores … Nutrition education Help finding healthcare and other community services Breastfeeding information and support … certified lactation counselors/educators, and registered dietitians. Supplemental foods for breastfeeding women: …
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/managedcare
… taking part! Future Listening Session Dates & Locations May 26, 2026 | Coeur d’Alene May 28, 2026 | Lewiston Next Stop: … a flyer or postcard to supplement the social media and website forms of communication. Participants inquired about … mechanisms to address payment failures, including remedies when delays are not provider-caused. Providers …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/apply
… Apply to Become a Foster Parent Being a Foster Parent requires a … . If you are interested in treatment foster care ( TFC ), visit Clarvida . For more information Please call the Careline at 2-1-1 or 800-926-2588. Foster parent or foster-to-adopt application Start …
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/lead-poisoning
… old are at higher risk for lead poisoning because their bodies absorb more lead than adults. The brain and nervous … Visit the United States Consumer Product Commission (CPSC) website to check for recalls on consumer product that may … (1.76 oz plastic bottles, Lot #SLR123, Best By 04/2026) Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Recall Imported …
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/providers/child-support-partners/view-child-support-partner-resources
… Services you will first need to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between your organization and Idaho … Portal Child Support Partner Portal Child support partner website The partner website is where housing authorities and … information online for clients who receive housing subsidies. This website reduces paper use and lag time typical in …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/end-stage-renal-disease
… through the Bureau of Facility Standards at 208-334-6626, Option 4. Application process and forms The application … supervisory staff (physician, registered nurse in charge, dietician, social worker, etc.), 3. Fire, Life Safety, & … survey results Review ESRD survey results CMS compare website CMS End Stage Renal Disease compare website …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/medicare-savings-program
… programs for people on Medicare who have limited income and resources. These programs help those qualified to … (Part A, if applicable), deductibles, copayments and/or coinsurance. About Medicare Savings Programs To be eligible … disabilities or permanent kidney failure (even if you're under 65) Meet standard income and resource requirements . …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/psychiatric-residential-treatment-facility
… is located on the Children’s Residential Program Website. To establish Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services … through the Bureau of Facility Standards at (208) 334-6626, option 2. The PRTF application packet includes the … speech language pathologist, audiologist, registered dietician, and/or any other contracted services. f. Policies …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/about-medicaid-children
… Cessation Title IV-E Foster Care (includes ages up to 26) Vision (vision services) Weight loss X-rays Children's … improve their lifestyle through: Physical fitness Balanced diet Personal health education If you qualify, you can earn … 877-503-1261, by visiting MTM's Medicaid Transportation website, or by using MTM's Transport Service Management …
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/providers/immunization-providers/participating-vaccines-children-program
… Program (IIP) manages the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and houses and maintains Idaho’s Immunization … federal Vaccines for Children program in Idaho. Vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization … (ACIP) are supplied at no cost, through federal or state funding, for eligible Idaho children ages 0 through 18 years. …
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/services-programs/children-families/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/treatment-foster-care
… Treatment Foster Care Treatment Foster Care (TFC) is a special type of family-based care. TFC is for youth … center, youth in TFC live with trained TFC families in the community. These TFC families work as active members of a … the justice system. This happens because TFC focuses on understanding the youth's needs and teaching their families …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/about-medicaid-adults
… improve their lifestyle through: Physical fitness Balanced diet Personal health education If you qualify, you can earn … may reach MTM to request transportation by calling 877-503-1261, by visiting MTM's Medicaid Transportation website , or by using MTM's Transport Service Management …
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/providers/skilled-nursing/cmsfederal-resources
… and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintains oversight for compliance with the Medicare health and safety standards … address: Noridian Administrative Services P.O. Box 6726 Fargo, ND 58108-6726 Telephone: 888-608-8816 Email … 1-866-686-4272 which is the Provider line or go to Medicaid website and look under the Provider tab for information on …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/drinking-water-and-private-wells
… Well Water Testing (Currently Unavailable Until July 2026) The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is offering … Resources: PFAS Brochure Spanish PFAS Brochure PFAS website Need Help Treating Your Water? Water Treatment … damage, especially for young children because their bodies are still developing. Bacteria* ZERO Most coliform …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/air-quality-wildfire-smoke
… can be caused by everyday sources such as radon, mold, combustion appliances, cleaning products, wildfire smoke, … right away. Staying inside could make you pass out or even die. Leave your home immediately and call 911. Tell them you … way to know if you have it is to test . Visit our radon website for more information. Mold Tips and Resources Mold …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/heart-disease
… the leading cause of death in Idaho 3,430 Idaho residents died from heart disease 752 Idaho residents died from a … preventing heart disease. High blood pressure In 2021, 432,264 Idaho adults reported their healthcare provider told … and Pericarditis After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination website to learn more. Stroke Stroke is a time-sensitive …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/adult-immunization
… safest preventive care measures available. Vaccination recommendations for specific adult populations external … the following vaccines without charging a copayment or coinsurance when provided by an in-network provider. This is … formularies. Part D plan formularies must include all commercially available vaccines (except those covered by …
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/providers/diabetes-heart-disease-stroke-prevention-program/provider-resources
… between each level of care and integrates existing community resources to improve patient outcomes and reduce … have a diagnosis of overweight or obesity. Visit the USPSTF website for additional information on screening for … diabetes to a diabetes educator for DSME/T and a registered dietitian for MNT. The standardized referral form can be …
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/about-dhw/accessibility
… At the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, we’re committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including people with … and Welfare program The Idaho CareLine at 2-1-1 or 800-926-2588 7-1-1 (TTY) Website Accessibility If you have …
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/providers/brain-health-alzheimers-dementia-family-caregivers-across-lifespan-providers/brain-health
… ). Visit the Alzheimer's Association Risk Reduction website for summaries and videos on the evidence behind … intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet Commission. The Lancet . 2024;404(10452):572-628. Brain … patients to nutrition professionals (i.e., Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) for individualized and …
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/providers/electronic-health-records-ehr/electronic-health-records-and-idaho-public
… providers enrolled in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program in Idaho must manage their Idaho Immunization Program-supplied vaccine inventory and complete their vaccine ordering and accountability … vaccinations. Registry users include medical providers (VFC and non-VFC), Public Health District staff, school …
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/providers/time-sensitive-emergency
… part of the Idaho Military Division! The Health and Welfare website is temporarily hosting online content until it is … between each level of care and integrates existing community resources to improve patient outcomes and reduce … Stacy Rodgers, EMSC Program Manager Phone 208-334-5526 Email stacy.rodgers@dhw.idaho.gov …