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/news/dhw-opens-new-foster-care-facility-payette
… new foster care facility in Payette May 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Assessment and Care Center (PACC) is a place that will provide structure, safety, and a supportive environment for … “With the dedication of our staff and support of our community, we stand committed to shaping bright futures for …
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/news/dhw-marks-opening-state-hospital-west-new-standalone-adolescent-psychiatric-hospital-nampa
… psychiatric hospital in Nampa May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … opening of State Hospital West (SHW). The new facility provides a secure setting where youth will receive more intensive comprehensive behavioral health services than they could …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-clarifies-priority-groups-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee clarifies priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine January 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee … other clarifications in those groups using an online voting process. The votes are recommendations that will be …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/public-comment-accepted-behavioral-health-standards-through-aug-3
… Public comment accepted on behavioral health standards through Aug. … (DBH) is developing best practice standards aimed at improving behavioral health care across the state. DBH is inviting the public to review and comment on initial drafts of these standards. The draft …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/food-safety-advisory-committee-meet-june-18-webex
… Food Safety Advisory Committee to meet June 18 via Webex The Idaho Food Protection Program is hosting the annual Food Safety Advisory Committee meeting from 10 a.m. to noon (MDT) on June 16, …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-coronavirus-variant-sw-idaho
… variant in SW Idaho February 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … were possibly exposed to this person. Health officials will provide guidance to anyone identified as a close contact and … home when ill. In addition to getting vaccinated when it becomes available for you, those actions are the best things …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-inform-new-strategic-plan
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment to inform new strategic plan March 16, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council is … Supreme Court, and the Idaho Legislature) working to improve care for Idahoans with mental health and substance use …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-draft-new-strategic-plan
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment on draft of new strategic plan May 21, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council has today released the first draft of its strategic plan to improve care for Idahoans with mental health and substance use …
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/news/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-now-available-anyone-having-behavioral-health-crisis
… having a behavioral health crisis July 18, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho residents now can call or text 988 at any time to talk to a trained professional who can help them through a behavioral health … remember and will help Idahoans in crisis get connected to compassionate, accessible care and support.” All calls made …
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/news/pacific-northwest-kids-encouraged-enter-radon-poster-contest
… to enter radon poster contest January 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications Kids across the Northwest are encouraged to … are members of a sponsoring club, such as a scouting, art, computer, science, or 4-H club are eligible to participate. … with the Northwest Radon Coalition and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10. Media contacts: • Coeur …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-uk-coronavirus-variant-idaho
… coronavirus variant in Idaho February 24, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … and will not be released. Through the disease investigation process, epidemiologists with CDH will identify any close … potentially more severe variants,” said Kimberly Link, Communicable Disease Control Manger with Central District …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-hosts-family-friendly-outdoor-and-history-event-farragut-state
… event at Farragut State Park August 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho families are invited to a special event … part of the 2025 Idaho State Parks Foster Family Passport Program. Fostering Family Adventures at Farragut State Park … Idaho’s foster, kinship, and adoptive families, all are welcome. Activities will include: Exploration at the Museum at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-murtaugh-lake-twin-falls-county
… Murtaugh Lake in Twin Falls County July 3, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … samples from Murtaugh Lake showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-spring-valley-reservoir
… for Spring Valley Reservoir October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … from Spring Valley Reservoir showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/dhw-does-not-support-or-fund-any-porn-literacy-children-idaho
… for children in Idaho September 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … or fund any "porn literacy" for children in Idaho. DHW provides evidence-based, optional sex education curriculum, … and it is not a subject taught in the curriculum DHW provides. DHW does not collaborate with or seek the …
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/news/all-vaccinated-adults-idaho-are-now-eligible-booster-dose-covid-19-vaccine
… dose of COVID-19 vaccine November 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications In light of today’s CDC recommendation, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … on individual risk factors. “While the vaccines continue to provide good protection against hospitalization and death …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and … booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine the agencies approved last month. For those who received the second dose of …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … from Island Park Reservoir showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and … and raising awareness about the risks of radon in your community. Living in a home with high radon levels can be … health effects,” said Megan Larson, Environmental Health Program Manager. “The only way to know if you have a radon …
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/news/september-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-notices-dhw
… contains three notices for DHW September 3, 2020 Author DHW Communications The September edition of the Idaho … 16-0307-2001 - 16.03.07 – HOME HEALTH AGENCIES - Proposed Rule 16-0321-2001 - 16.03.21 – DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCIES (DDA) – Proposed Rule 16-0417-2001 - 16.04.17 – RESIDENTIAL …
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/news/minimize-covid-19-risk-division-welfare-offices-open-appointments-only
… Benefits will continue as normal. “We will continue to provide services while protecting the health of our employees and the Idahoans we … of breath, please stay home and call your healthcare provider. Other department information is available on the …
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Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case
/news/community-spread-covid-19-detected-south-central-idaho-associated-already-confirmed-case
… Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central … very mild symptoms and is recovering well at home. Community spread means at least one person has been infected … important that we take precautions to slow the spread and protect the most vulnerable among us,” said Logan Hudson, …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-henrys-lake
… for west side of Henry’s Lake September 25, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … samples from the Henry’s Lake showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… of American Falls Reservoir September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … samples from the water body showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… Reservoir near Twin Falls September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … samples from the water body showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… on Lake Cascade in Valley County August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … from the two bodies of water showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir August 21, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … from CJ Strike Reservoir showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-thorn-creek-reservoir-south
… for Thorn Creek Reservoir, south October 4, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … from Thorn Creek Reservoir showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-lowell
… advisory issued for Lake Lowell October 15, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … samples from Lake Lowell showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-cascade-and-below-cascade-dam
… Cascade and below Cascade Dam October 18, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … been tested. Recent samples showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… and Hells Canyon reservoirs August 4, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … and Hells Cayon reservoirs showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cottonwood-park-crane-creek-reservoir-and-hordemann-pond
… Reservoir, and Hordemann Pond August 12, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … from all three bodies of water showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-4
… media briefing set for Tuesday February 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … with Dr. Christine Hahn and Sarah Leeds, Idaho Immunization Program manager. Members of the working media who would like … American Sign Language Interpretation will be provided at the briefing. Attendees can pin the appropriate …
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/news/dhw-supports-recommendation-extra-dose-covid-19-vaccine-those-weakened-immune-systems
… DHW supports recommendation for extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those … with weakened immune systems August 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications An extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine has been … a second dose. There are no CDC or state requirements for proof of immune status. An additional dose should be …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-launches-survey-find-out-how-idahoans-are-faring-pandemic
… are faring in the pandemic October 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted … will help inform policy decisions, resource deployment, and program and product development and dissemination. Once results are compiled, they will be posted to the Division of Behavioral …
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/news/free-training-radon-gas-idaho-helps-homeowners-builders-and-others-build-safer-homes
… and others build safer homes December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) Indoor Environment Program is offering six free radon training courses starting … Two of every five homes tested in Idaho have higher-than-recommended radon levels. ”Because you can’t see, taste, or …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… continues to monitor Omicron December 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … their own policies. In addition, the state will continue to provide resources including healthcare personnel via FEMA … convened the Crisis Standards of Care Activation Advisory Committee on Dec. 17, 2021, to review the situation at …
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/news/dhw-statement-about-fda-committee-meeting-covid-19-booster-doses
… DHW statement about FDA committee meeting on COVID-19 booster doses September 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications Here is a statement from the Department of … and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee . The Food and Drug …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-meet-sept-18
… Council to meet Sept. 18 September 16, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) … YouTube. Agenda highlights include the review of a funding proposal for the Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC), an update on statewide surveys, as well as …
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/news/dhw-partners-get-tested-covid-19-help-idahoans-find-testing-their-communities
… Get Tested COVID-19 to help Idahoans find testing in their communities October 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is … in Idaho. Get Tested COVID-19 is a volunteer, community-led project founded to help people across the nation find …
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/news/october-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-dockets-public-hearings-0
… dockets with public hearings October 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications Three dockets in the October edition of the … information. 16-0309-2002 – MEDICAID BASIC PLAN BENEFITS – PROPOSED RULE - Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD) … for Oct. 20. 16-0309-2004 – MEDICAID BASIC PLAN BENEFITS – PROPOSED RULE - Peer Support and Recovering Coaching & …
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/news/boise-state-student-athletes-host-foster-families-iconic-blue-turf
… families on iconic BLUE turf October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to … will feature games, activities, and personal time with approximately 60 student-athletes from Boise State’s football, … highlighting the importance of positive role models and community support. “We’re thrilled to welcome foster …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-final-recommendations-group-3-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends final recommendations for Group 3 to Gov. Little March 19, 2021 … voting members and our ex-officio members all weighing in, providing comments, and being very thoughtful partners along …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-5
… media briefing set for Tuesday February 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … with Dr. Christine Hahn and Sarah Leeds, Idaho Immunization Program manager. Members of the working media who would like … American Sign Language Interpretation will be provided at the briefing. Attendees can pin the appropriate …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-7
… media briefing set for Tuesday March 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … from media, along with Sarah Leeds, Idaho Immunization Program manager. Members of the working media who would like … American Sign Language Interpretation will be provided at the briefing. Attendees can pin the appropriate …
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/news/dhw-updates-and-simplifies-covid-19-vaccine-data-dashboard
… COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard July 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications To continue to provide relevant, timely data about Idaho’s vaccine efforts, … which groups are vaccinated and unvaccinated. Vaccine Providers This tab has been removed because vaccine …
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/news/fish-advisory-coeur-dalene-basin-revised-after-high-levels-mercury-found-some-species
… in coordination with the Idaho Fish Consumption Advisory Program, have updated the fish consumption advisory for … This updated advisory provides location and fish-specific recommendations for three groups of people: adults, pregnant women, which includes women planning to become pregnant and nursing mothers, and children under the …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… for lodging and support for traveling healthcare staff Providing staff training Purchasing temporary physical space … hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should complete the attestation form at …
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/news/state-comm-host-news-conference-featuring-unique-partnership-helps-facilitate-eye-and-tissue
… State Comm to host news conference featuring unique partnership … eye and tissue donations November 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications Tissue donors save and change lives, but it … donors with those in need and to unveil a gubernatorial proclamation honoring November as Eye Donation Month. News …