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/news/first-influenza-death-season-reported-idaho
… of season reported in Idaho November 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications A Nez Perce County man older than 65 years of … the last five seasons, with most reported deaths among people over 65 years of age. “The Department of Health and … your coughs and sneezes. Resources: Idaho influenza website: http://flu.idaho.gov CDC Influenza website: …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… that flu is here, and it can be very serious” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, Idaho influenza surveillance coordinator. … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health … vaccination series Resources: 1. Idaho influenza website: http://flu.idaho.gov 2. CDC Influenza website: …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/maternal-mortality-review-committee
… Maternal Mortality Review Committee The committee was established in 2019 to identify, … per Idaho statute. About the MMRC The committee was a state level, multidisciplinary committee. It met at least … risk factors Provide recommendations to guide preventive measures and strategies Disseminate the findings and …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-behavioral-health-planning-council-bhpc
… education, and policy development to create a seamless behavioral health delivery system. The council … care system that cultivates and supports healthy lives and communities. PRINCIPLES We believe prevention is key. … Rubino, Tammy K 1 Advocacy/ Consumer /Family Suicide Survivor (Self or family member) Shackelford, Dr. Ryan 4 …
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/news/dhw-announces-new-funding-opportunity-covid-19-vaccination-clinics
… for COVID-19 vaccination clinics April 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity to establish and operate mobile, off-site, walk-in, and special COVID-19 vaccination clinics in …
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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 … older,” said Idaho Influenza Surveillance Coordinator Dr. Leslie Tengelsen. “Influenza activity is currently very high … your coughs and sneezes. Resources: Idaho influenza website: http://flu.idaho.gov CDC Influenza website: …
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/news/mpox-returns-idaho-health-authorities-stress-importance-vaccination
… importance of vaccination November 2, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … District Health are announcing the first two reported people diagnosed with mpox in Idaho since last year. … Central District Health.” Resources: Find an mpox vaccine site near you by using the mpox vaccine locator at …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-4
… briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday July 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program, and Dr. … this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee26773a43ced7a7d8b7c26841d963e52 The Idaho Department of …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/regional-early-childhood-committee-recc-region-2
… The Regional Early Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 2 Type of notice/meeting Council … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=me7a70ded15365e26299bb318e9edc63… ; Webex meeting call in number: … meeting number access code: 2458 228 7678 Password: 99477926 Resources Meeting Agenda Event End Date Wed, 05/18/2022 …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/ems-advisory-committee
… EMS Advisory Committee The Idaho EMS Advisory Committee (EMSAC) … Idaho Military Division (IMD)! The Health and Welfare website is temporarily hosting online content until it is … EMS Agency Administrator Emergency Management Trauma Surgeon Emergency Department Physician Pediatric Emergency …
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/news/terry-reilly-health-services-launches-certified-community-behavioral-health-clinic-system
… Terry Reilly Health Services launches Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic system April 25, 2023 … and open house for Caldwell Behavioral Health, 524 Cleveland Blvd., Suite 180, Caldwell, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. Attendees will be able to experience a walk-through tour …
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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 (DHW) and the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections (IDJC) have awarded grant funding to four … a result of the Idaho Senate’s Concurrent Resolution No. 126, Executive Order No. 2020-04 and the Certified Court …
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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 Department of Health … A man over the age of 60 from Blaine County. It is not clear if he had underlying health issues. A man over the age of 80 from Blaine County. It is not clear if he had underlying health issues. A man over the age …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-10
… media briefing set for Tuesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … in Idaho, and then will answer questions from media. Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program, also will … hw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef27202eef5e84321114dc7d26f14472a American Sign Language Interpretation will be …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-19
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 15, 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 … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e087bc0260438ac3924c85ea47eb0540d The Idaho Department of Health …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-21
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday December 13, 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 … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed912665a67e9211affed8f22d462e4a7 The Idaho Department of Health …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-24
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 24, 2022 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 … this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e268f383fb9faf49271c49d31a1a0573b The Idaho Department of …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-3
… media briefing set for Tuesday February 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=eca6ad50c75af5261fee930f374295e06 American Sign Language Interpretation …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-16
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, Oct. 26, via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from DHW … Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories; and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program. Members of …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-welfare-accepting-public-comment-liheap-waiver-request
… Division of Welfare accepting public comment on LIHEAP waiver request Type of notice/meeting … services. The public hearing will be presented via teleconference: Dial +1-415-527-5035 Access Code 2763 084 1673 Meeting password: KkbcmayY388 (55226299 from phones and video systems) This information was …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-8
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 30, 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. Members of … /idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e66065e4cdcfa64b3fe0526c8e413b34a The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday April 26, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program, and Dr. …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-welfare-accepting-public-comment-community-services-block
… Division of Welfare accepting public comment on Community Services Block Grant State Plan July … Year 2023. The public hearing will be presented via teleconference: Dial: 1-415-527-5035 Access Code: 2762 070 … Webex: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=mf64a0228262e6744e7dca09341b4a739 Anyone may submit written comments …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-2
… media briefing set for Tuesday January 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health … public can join the briefing in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-0
… media briefing set for Tuesday January 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … public can join the briefing in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e03257b2266283ec10689eb5f05f57e33 The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-1
… media briefing set for Tuesday January 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … public can join the briefing in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e65dc068eb1269ee40e9e2a62508ee8b2 The Idaho Department of Health and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-medicaid-seeks-comment-amendments-regarding-new-model-idahos
… Division of Medicaid seeks comment on amendments regarding new model for idaho's Adult … Medicare and Medicaid Services in connection with the implementation of a new resource allocation model for Idaho’s … End Date Fri, 12/31/2021 - 12:00 Event Start Date Fri, 11/26/2021 - 12:00 …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/state-hospital-north-advisory-board
… WebEx. Resources Details & Agenda Event End Date Fri, 06/26/2020 - 12:00 Event Start Date Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:00 …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee
… The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will meet at noon, Oct. 23, via WebEx. Details, … webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e63cfe74f85b2590ce31121375e26724d Event End Date Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:00 Event Start …
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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 … in Idaho. Get Tested COVID-19 is a volunteer, community-led project founded to help people across the nation find … for individuals about testing availability and testing sites that are close to home. Idahoans can visit …
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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 … Public health officials are actively following up on exposures. “Rabies is a fatal viral illness if not treated with … last year after being exposed to a rabid bat,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, state public health veterinarian. “People …
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/news/radon-poster-contest-now-open-students-idaho-oregon-and-washington
… Idaho, Oregon, and Washington January 10, 2023 Author DHW Communications Students across the Northwest are encouraged … way to know if a home has radon because the gas is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Long-term radon exposure is the number one cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers, …
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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 … tirelessly to identify who might have been exposed and make sure they are evaluated.” Additional case-specific … and preserve capacity in our healthcare facilities. We are committed to working with our partners to provide the public …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-arrives-idaho-week
… arrives in Idaho this week December 14, 2020 Author DHW Communications COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech is … the first phases of Idaho’s vaccine rollout plan is available at https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/covid-19-vaccine/ “We … through press releases and our coronavirus.idaho.gov website as we find out more about how many doses we will …
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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 … causes COVID-19. The individual infected is an adult female who lives in Ada County. The woman had traveled out of … defense is to stay consistent with our health and safety measures. We know that the choices we’ve made in the last year …
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/news/public-health-reports-first-heat-related-deaths-2024
… first heat-related deaths in 2024 June 21, 2024 Author DHW Communications The first two heat-related deaths in Idaho … Health. Both Idaho residents were over the age of 60. “Please stay safe if you head outdoors this summer,” said Dr. … season in Idaho, and Idahoans should take precautions to ensure they stay safe. Anyone can get heat-related illness, …
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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 … fever, and abdominal cramping one to seven days after exposure to Salmonella germs. The illness usually lasts four to …
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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) … (PACC) represents a beacon of hope for Idaho’s vulnerable children, offering a safe haven for healing and growth,” … youth’s needs. Each child will be provided a dedicated on-site case manager to help with their immediate needs. …
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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 … administered to people after an animal bite or other exposure is extremely effective in preventing rabies,” says Dr. … 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/first-confirmed-infection-coronavirus-variant-sw-idaho
… variant in SW Idaho February 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … of concern of the virus that causes COVID-19 in an adult male living in southwest Idaho. Laboratory testing identified … is confidential and will not be released. “We are not surprised to find this virus in Idaho” said Dr. Christine …
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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 … it is that Idahoans are aware of the risk of rabies exposure,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn. “Although deaths are rare, it is critical that people exposed to a bat receive appropriate treatment to prevent …
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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 loan repayment assistance under a new state … about this year’s 50 recipients is available at the DHW website at: …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-idaho-state-parks
… Adventures at Idaho State Parks April 29, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho State Park Foster Family Passport … Family Adventures events. These activities range from learning practical outdoor skills, science-based … 470-foot-tall dune, and learn what it takes to set up a campsite. “Our mission includes fostering experiences that renew …
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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 … home. Order a free HIV test at www.TakeMeHome.org . Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): PrEP is a medication that reduces …
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/news/dhw-announces-25m-funding-assist-laboratories-providing-covid-19-testing
… in providing COVID-19 testing October 28, 2020 Author DHW Communications To assist with the response to the current … testing in Idaho. Funds may be used for supplies, consumables, and laboratory equipment. “We’re excited to make this … full announcement is posted on the coronavirus.idaho.gov website at: …
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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 … you are on a low-salt diet, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or other chronic conditions. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, …
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/news/first-case-novel-coronavirus-idaho-has-been-confirmed
… the first positive case of novel coronavirus in a female over the age of 50 in the southwestern part of the state. … DHW to determine reasonable risk criteria for locations visited by this patient upon their return to Idaho, and any … breathing. If Idahoans have these symptoms and they become severe, they should call a healthcare provider to …
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/news/rural-healthcare-grants-awarded-16-seek-attract-and-retain-providers
… to attract and retain providers May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … services to an estimated 39,928 Idahoans each year. While specific needs vary from one community to the next, … funding is provided through a federal grant. Participating sites see all patients and must implement a sliding fee …
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/news/minimize-covid-19-risk-division-welfare-offices-open-appointments-only
… as normal. “We will continue to provide services while protecting the health of our employees and the Idahoans … appointments only, we can minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure for all.” The department already serves a majority of … department information is available on the department’s website or Live Better Idaho . Up-to-date information on …
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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) … the first detection of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in mule deer in Idaho on Nov. 17. CWD is a fatal disease caused … map here ). For questions about CWD, visit the CDC website below or contact DHW’s Epidemiology Section at …