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Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/health-quality-planning-commission
… Health Quality Planning Commission The Health Quality Planning Commission … established by the Idaho Legislature in 2006 to help the Department of Health and Welfare promote improved quality of …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hold-stakeholder-engagement-meeting-about-managed-care-0
… Idaho Medicaid to hold stakeholder engagement meeting about managed care quality strategy for MMCP and IMPlus Duals Plan stakeholders at 11 a.m. MT March 1 Type of notice/meeting Public …
News
/news/measles-circulating-among-idaho-communities-health-officials-urge-consultation-healthcare
… Measles circulating among Idaho communities--Health officials urge consultation with healthcare provider if ill August 20, 2025 Author DHW Communications … as having been from Kootenai County. There was a separate, unrelated case in Kootenai County last week.) The …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… Health advisories issued for Lake Lowell in Canyon County and Van Wyck Boat Ramp on Lake Cascade in Valley County August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is …
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/providers/electronic-health-records-ehr/electronic-health-records-and-idaho-public
… Electronic Health Records and Idaho Public Health The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) Division of 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 …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-contract-awarded-magellan-healthcare-inc
… Idaho Behavioral Health Plan contract awarded to Magellan Healthcare, Inc. June 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The contracting stage of the Idaho Behavioral …
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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 consumption of … outbreak of Salmonella involving onions that has sickened 26 people in the state, and possibly more. As of August 5, … with the Division of Public Health in DHW. “We recommend that you throw away any onions you have in your …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-henrys-lake
… Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Henry’s Lake September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/idaho-reports-3-deaths-related-covid-19
… Idaho reports 3 deaths related to COVID-19 March 26, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The …
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/news/gov-little-declares-september-newborn-screening-awareness-month
… Gov. Little declares September Newborn Screening Awareness Month September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications Each year in Idaho between 20 and 40 babies …
/food-banks-food-sites-and-food-pantries/sulamita-food-pantry
… 1435 N Blackcat Rd Meridian , ID 83642 United States Monday - …
/dementia-friends-champions/deni-denise-williamson-bonner
… Deniwilliamson@gmail.com Sandpoint , ID 83864 United States …
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/dhw-voice/learn-about-dangers-lead-upcoming-idaho-classes
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/dhw-voice/more-200-attend-fostering-family-adventures-eagle-island-state-park
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/dhw-voice/idaho-bureau-laboratories-offers-foster-families-free-well-water-testing
News
/news/measles-reported-idaho-resident-public-health-officials-remind-idahoans-protect-themselves
… Measles reported in Idaho resident; public health officials remind Idahoans to protect … illness by getting immunized September 20, 2023 Author DHW Communications An adult male with confirmed measles has been … MOrtega@cdh.idaho.gov Monique Evancic, SWDH 208-800-1262 Monique.Evancic@phd3.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of …
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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 … fishing and enjoy safe meals by following the advisory guidelines. Who Should Be Careful Some fish in Idaho contain …
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/news/potentially-hazardous-conditions-lake-cascade-and-payette-river-avoid-contact-cyanobacterial
… Potentially hazardous conditions at Lake Cascade and Payette River; avoid contact with … harmful algal bloom October 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
News
/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… Gooding County man is Idaho's first influenza-related death of the season December 27, 2021 A Gooding County … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health …
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/news/public-health-reports-first-heat-related-death-2023
… Public Health reports first heat-related death in 2023 July 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The first heat-related death in Idaho this …
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/news/public-health-reports-first-heat-related-deaths-2024
… Public Health reports first heat-related deaths in 2024 June 21, 2024 Author DHW Communications The first two heat-related deaths in Idaho …
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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 …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-now-available-anyone-having-behavioral-health-crisis
… 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is now available for anyone having a behavioral health crisis July 18, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho residents now can call or text 988 at …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… Booster doses of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/statewide-naloxone-distribution-program-relaunched
… Statewide naloxone distribution program relaunched December 18, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/medicaid-accepting-public-input-notice-intent-seek-renewal-idahos-1915i
… notice of intent to seek renewal of Idaho’s 1915(i) State Plan HCBS Benefit for Children with Developmental Disabilities Notice of intent to seek renewal … solicitation of public input. A public hearing to accept comments for this renewal application will be held on …
/dhw/sandpoint-ponderay-office
… 207 Larkspur Street Ponderay , ID 83852 United States Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 … Services Phone Numbers Children & Family Services 208-265-4523 Adoption, Child Protection, Foster Care, Kinship … youth crisis centers please visit: https://magellanofidaho.com/crisis-support. Infant Toddler Program 208-265-4593 …
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/dhw-voice/after-decade-supporting-foster-kids-shane-hanson-becomes-foster-dad-himself
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/dhw-voice/dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-facts-figures-and-trends-valuable-tool-understand-department
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/dhw-voice/preventing-suicides-idaho-during-suicide-prevention-month-and-every-month
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/dhw-voice/understanding-dangers-carbon-monoxide-poisoning
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/dhw-voice/dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-year-progress-toward-strengthening-publics-trust-and
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/dhw-voice/covid-q-booster-doses-now-recommended-everyone-ages-5-years-and-older
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/dhw-voice/public-health-work-north-central-idaho-communities-are-newest-sign-provide-healthier
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News
/news/omicron-sub-lineage-ba2-identified-idaho-public-health-stresses-importance-reducing-spread
… Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 identified in Idaho; public health stresses importance of … reducing the spread of COVID-19 January 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications and Central District Health PIO The Idaho … sub-variants of each World Health Organization variant separately. Additional cases of BA.2 will be included in the …
/food-banks-food-sites-and-food-pantries/garden-valley-senior-center
… 261 S Middlefork Garden Valley , ID 83622 United States Monday - …
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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 … that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board’s seven citizen members are appointed …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-council-suicide-prevention
… Idaho Council on Suicide Prevention The Idaho Council on Suicide Prevention … oversee the implementation of the Idaho Suicide Prevention Plan, to ensure the continued relevance of the plan by … Prevention & Health Promotion Program Specialist Idaho Commission on Aging Boise Dotti Owens Ada County Coroner’s …
/dhw/pocatello-office-human-development-center
… Closed Closed on holidays. Some services are only available by phone. Please call before going to an office. Services Phone Numbers Children’s Developmental Disabilities Program 208-234-7942 … For more information, please visit: https://magellanofidaho.com/ or call the member line: 1-855-202-0973 (TTY 711) 24 …
/dhw/salmon-office-child-development-program
… Closed Closed on holidays. Some services are only available by phone. Please call before going to an office. Services Phone Numbers Children’s Developmental Disabilities Program / Infant Toddler 208-756-2016 DD & Infant Toddler eligibility determination, early intervention services for children from …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/panhandle-health-district
… 8500 N. Atlas Rd. Hayden , ID 83835 United States Services Phone … is offered in-person only. To enroll, call 208-415-5242 or complete the online submission form at the website. For more …
News
/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care in northern Idaho, … continues to monitor Omicron December 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … currently no longer exceeding the healthcare resources available. “While this is good news for Idaho, we’re still …
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/news/model-shows-continued-mitigation-will-effectively-slow-spread-covid-19
… Model shows continued mitigation will effectively slow the spread of COVID-19 April 15, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr A model developed by The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … slowing the spread of COVID-19, reducing contact rates, delaying the peak of the outbreak, and flattening the curve,” …
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/news/idaho-submits-waiver-request-exclude-soft-drinks-and-candy-snap-purchases
… Idaho submits waiver request to exclude soft drinks and candy from SNAP purchases May 16, 2025 Author DHW Communications Following direction from Idaho Gov. Brad … the waiver, a step that is required to implement the new law. House Bill 109 aims to promote healthier food choices …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1
… Vape/electronic smoking device retailers are required to get a tobacco permit, … to legally sell them in the state of Idaho. The Idaho Legislature has updated Section39-5700 . It is now called the … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1-0
… Vape/electronic smoking device retailers are required to get a tobacco permit, … to legally sell them in the state of Idaho. The Idaho Legislature has updated Section39-5700 . It is now called the … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain …
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/news/130-million-past-due-child-support-dhw-strengthen-enforcement-suspending-hunting-and-fishing
… enforcement by suspending hunting and fishing privileges of delinquent parents August 23, 2024 Author DHW Communications Starting Sept. 1, Child Support Services at … a parent owes past due child support. Since 1996, Idaho law has allowed Child Support Services to suspend …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… submits behavioral health transformation/IMD waiver for federal approval January 3, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The … 1115 waiver, undertaken in response to changes in Idaho law enacted during the 2019 legislative session, seeks … care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will …