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/news/public-health-reports-first-heat-related-death-2023
… first heat-related death in 2023 July 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The first heat-related death in Idaho this … at greater risk are young children, older adults, and people who are overweight or have underlying health conditions … loose-fitting clothing Limit outdoor activity to the coolest hours of morning and evening Stop activity and get into …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/state-behavioral-health-planning-council-will-meet-person-and-virtually
… agendas and on the Behavioral Health Planning Council website at … https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees… . Resources Behavioral Health Planning Council website Agendas Event End Date Fri, 10/14/2022 - 12:00 Event …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-meeting
… via Webex only. More information can be found on the YES website. Resources YES Website Event End Date Fri, 11/06/2020 - 12:00 Event Start Date …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-meet-10-am-mst-march-10
… March 10 via Webex. More information on past and upcoming IGT Meetings can be found on the DHW Children’s Behavioral Health website as well as the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) website . Resources Agenda Event End Date Wed, 03/10/2021 - …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-programs-services-workgroup-meeting
… can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council website. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council website Event End Date Mon, 11/02/2020 - 12:00 Event Start Date …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-commitments-workgroup-meeting
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council Commitments Workgroup Meeting Type of notice/meeting Council … can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council website. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council website Event End Date Tue, 11/03/2020 - 12:00 Event Start Date …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-housing-workgroup-meeting
… can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council website. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council website Event End Date Tue, 11/03/2020 - 12:00 Event Start Date …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-criminal-justice-workgroup-meeting
… can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council website. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council website Event End Date Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00 Event Start Date …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-prevention-early-intervention-workgroup
… can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council website. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council website Event End Date Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00 Event Start Date …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-children-youth-workgroup-meeting
… can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council website. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council website Event End Date Thu, 11/05/2020 - 12:00 Event Start Date …
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/news/two-rabid-bats-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-all-bats
… fatal viral illness without proper medical management. People should call their healthcare providers promptly if they … is extremely effective in preventing rabies,” says Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, state public health veterinarian. “It is … in Idaho each year from all areas of the state. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings …
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/news/update-contact-phd-first-case-novel-coronavirus-reported-south-central-idaho-second-state
… case in south central Idaho of novel coronavirus in a female over the age of 50. This is the first in this area and … to prepare our investigation team. They are now working tirelessly to identify who might have been exposed and make sure … and preserve capacity in our healthcare facilities. We are committed to working with our partners to provide the public …
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/news/papa-murphys-cookie-dough-likely-linked-salmonella-infections
… linked to Salmonella infections May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications Division of Public Health officials with the … Idaho public health districts have identified four people in Idaho with Salmonella infections (salmonellosis). The … dough and feel that you need medical attention," said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen with the Division of Public Health. Public …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-nov-12
… to hold regular meeting Nov. 12 November 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Boise and via … Agenda highlights include presentations on administrative rules under the board’s purview, a presentation on the impact …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-feb-18
… regular meeting on Feb. 18 February 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … receive updates on the Department of Health and Welfare’s rules and proposed legislation, on COVID-19 in Idaho and …
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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 … June 15, via Webex to vote on the approval of omnibus fee rules. Read the full agenda. The general public can join the …
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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 … ID 83801. Located on the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille, Farragut State Park is rich with natural beauty and … may also bring a blanket or picnic lunch. Limited tables are available. “Farragut State Park is one of Idaho’s …
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/news/community-program-grants-fully-distributed-partners-announced
… Community Program grants fully distributed, partners … has supported more than 80 community partners through multiple rounds of Community Program funding. The grants were a … Program Manager Ericka Rupp. “We had anticipated funding cycles through 2023, but due to demand reached our funding …
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/news/new-idaho-behavioral-health-plan-launches-today
… Health Plan launches today July 1, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … exists to help Idaho’s Medicaid members and other eligible people find and receive behavioral health care from local … of contact to manage multiple health needs. We’re able to lessen the burden for many Idahoans, and we’re confident …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-clarifies-priority-groups-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee clarifies priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine … recommendations that will be considered by Gov. Brad Little. “These votes are aimed at ensuring Idaho’s critical and … and funeral services personnel to Group 2.1 and homeless shelter residents to Group 2.3 on Jan. 15. On Friday, …
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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 … Hahn. “Although deaths are rare, it is critical that people exposed to a bat receive appropriate treatment to prevent … where there may have been a bite or scratch,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, state public health veterinarian. Bats are …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… season. Both also had COVID-19. November 4, 2020 Author DHW Communications A Blaine-County man older than 60 years of … risk of influenza-related complications,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, the Idaho influenza surveillance …
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/news/new-hiv-initiative-encourages-testing-promotes-prevention-and-awareness
… prevention and awareness December 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications A new Idaho-based initiative seeks to empower … and promote HIV testing, prevention, and treatment. Called Let’s Stop HIV Together – Idaho, the initiative is in … of adult Idahoans have been tested. Rural Idahoans are even less likely to be tested. Early testing allows people to get …
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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 … case was announced Wednesday, March 18 th , in a press release. The individual is a male from Blaine County in his … nursing homes, retirement, and long-term care facilities unless to provide critical assistance. So far, the …
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/news/dhw-encourages-idaho-medicaid-providers-apply-funding-dec-18-deadline
… funding before Dec. 18 deadline December 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho Medicaid providers may be eligible for funding from the Medicaid Provider CFAC … the funding helps. One provider called it an ‘unexpected blessing.’ We hope to see more applications for more …
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/news/state-require-proof-residency-or-work-idaho-vaccine-appointments
… Idaho for vaccine appointments February 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications CORRECTION: Some vaccine providers may scan … record as part of their existing process, but copies of letters, utility bills, or vouchers will not be copied or … so we can stop the spread of COVID-19 in our state.” Regardless of citizenship or immigration status, all eligible …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines Type of notice/meeting Public Notice Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children … supplemental foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, juice, beans, and peanut …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… can start applying immediately for funding made available by Gov. Brad Little last week to address the dire … hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should … Seen Annually Available Funding per Applicant Small Less than 2,500 patients $100,000 Medium 2,500 – 10,000 …
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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 … The first course is Dec. 28. Additional courses are available through mid-February. Radon is an invisible radioactive … install them. “A radon mitigation system is much easier and less expensive to install during construction than after the …
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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 hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Aug. 15, via Webex and in … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board’s seven …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-june-6
… Health and Welfare to meet June 6 June 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, June 6, via Webex and in … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board’s seven …
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/news/infant-botulism-case-ada-county-linked-national-baby-formula-recall
… national baby formula recall November 19, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … suspected botulism, believed to be linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. This case is part of a … in a baby’s intestines and produce toxins that weaken muscles. Symptoms can begin from 18 hours up to 30 days after …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-nov-10
… Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Wednesday, Nov. 10, via Webex and … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board's seven … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the …
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 … Public Notice A comment period has been scheduled to invite you to review and submit comments about the … community-based care, home-based care, or other forms of less intensive care; and securing referral or admission for …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-18
… and Welfare to meet Aug. 18 August 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Aug. 18, via Webex and in … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board's seven …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-feb-17
… and Welfare to meet Feb. 17 February 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Feb. 17, via Webex and in … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board's seven …
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 prevention of dependency; preventing or remedying neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children who are unable to … community-based care, home-based care, or other forms of less intensive care; and securing referral or admission for …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-nov-10-0
… and Welfare to meet Nov. 10 November 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Nov. 10, via Webex and in … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board's seven …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-feb-16
… and Welfare to meet Feb. 16 February 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Feb. 16, via Webex and in … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board's seven …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-may-18
… Health and Welfare to meet May 18 May 15, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, May 18, via Webex and in … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board’s seven …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-may-19
… Health and Welfare to meet May 19 May 16, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT thursday, May 19, via Webex and in … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board's seven …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-november-14
… and Welfare to meet November 14 November 8, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Tuesday, Nov. 14, via Webex and in … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board’s seven …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-august-17
… and Welfare to meet August 17 August 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Aug. 17, via Webex and in … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board’s seven …
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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 … across the state. These positions, approved by the Idaho Legislature earlier this year, are part of a broader effort … children and families. The new positions span a range of roles that will strengthen every stage of child welfare work …
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/news/omicron-sub-lineage-ba2-identified-idaho-public-health-stresses-importance-reducing-spread
… reducing the spread of COVID-19 January 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications and Central District Health PIO The Idaho … However, COVID-19 treatments and vaccines may become less effective as mutations continue to emerge. In addition, …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday November 19, 2020 Author DHW … include the committee’s finalized goals and principles, discussion about the phases and priority groups in the …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-9
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 3, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories; and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program. A special guest, Dr. Robert Scoggins, who has many titles at Kootenai Health including chief of staff, pulmonary …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-parks-and-rec-partner-offer-opportunities-foster-families
… Opportunities for Foster Families August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … generosity. This is what I hope will be one of many examples of employers and organizations working together for …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-19
… and Welfare to meet Aug. 19 August 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Aug. 19, via Webex and in … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board's seven …
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/news/model-shows-continued-mitigation-will-effectively-slow-spread-covid-19
… Welfare (DHW), the University of Idaho, and four other colleges and universities has shown that continued mitigation … on Idahoans. The Working Group reviewed the effect of multiple assumptions and scenarios using the model. “Based on … however, the model shows a second wave of infections unless testing and contact tracing capacity increases so …