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/news/west-nile-virus-detected-elmore-county-mosquitoes
… West Nile virus detected in Elmore County mosquitoes August 3, 2022 Author DHW Communications Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus (WNV) … horse infections. We strongly encourage Idahoans to take measures against biting mosquitoes. these include wearing …
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/news/first-human-infection-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… First human infection of West Nile virus in Idaho this year August 4, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) … is a good reminder for all of us to take protective measures against mosquito bites. This includes wearing insect …
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/news/statement-dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-about-legislative-services-office-audit
… Statement from DHW Director Dave Jeppesen about Legislative Services Office audit August 21, 2023 Author DHW Communications Department of Health and Welfare Director … office. In addition, adequate controls were in place to ensure the grants went only to eligible purchases on behalf of …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/about-substance-use-disorder
… clinically significant impairment including health problems, legal issues, disability, and failure to meet major … responsibilities at work, school, or home. This disorder is common, recurrent and often serious, but SUD is treatable, … visit the Department of Health & Welfare Opioids website . If you are looking for help to quit using opioids, …
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/services-programs/211
… Welcome to 211 The 211 Idaho CareLine is a free, statewide … housing, mental health, and more. Simply dial 211 or 800-926-2588 or text 898211 to be connected to a 211 community … Request Are you raising a child when their parents are unable to? Resources and support are available. Kinship Support …
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/about-dhw/public
… transparency and provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed rules and waivers, the Department of Health and Welfare posts … meeting notices on the Idaho Public Meetings website, Townhall Idaho . …
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/services-programs/trainings-and-information
… and information sessions about the new budget model. In the coming months as we begin to launch new services and budget model the department will schedule and host these sessions. This information is subject to … of the new model - Impact on self-direction - April 26, 2022 Service Coordinators An overview of the new model - …
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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, starting July 1 … 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, starting July 1 … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-collecting-public-comments-division-family-and-community
… Division is collecting public comments for Division of Family and Community Services is collecting public comments Type of notice/meeting Public Notice …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/infant-toddler-coordinating-council-scheduled-meet-nov-5
… The Infant Toddler Coordinating Council is scheduled to meet Nov. 5 The Infant Toddler Coordinating Council is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. MDT …
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 Assistance Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The department will host virtual negotiated rulemakings for 16.05.04 – Grant funding for Idaho Council on …
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/news/covid-19-now-leading-cause-death-idaho
… COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in Idaho December 10, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … deaths which are shown on Idaho's coronavirus.idaho.gov website, and therefore, will not match the mortality counts on …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-recommendations-group-2-clarifications-preliminary
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations for Group 2 clarifications, … preliminary approach for prioritizing Group 3 to Gov. Little February 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho … against including Bureau of Reclamation dam workers, “on-site” apartment staff, Airbnb hosts, hotel workers, and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-priority-group-clarifications-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends priority group clarifications to Gov. Little February 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho … Those slide decks will be available on the committee’s website . Additional clarifying votes will be made in the …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-implementation-update
… Idaho Behavioral Health Plan Implementation Update December 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP), … Idahoans who have Medicaid, other types of health insurance, and who do not have health insurance. The IBHP …
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/news/cvac-send-expanded-recommendation-group-3-gov-little-march-15
… CVAC to send expanded recommendation on Group 3 to Gov. Little by March 15 March 12, … on supply and demand, all Idahoans in that age range regardless of medical condition would become eligible for vaccine. …
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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 Author DHW Communications The Idaho … eligible for COVID-19 vaccine now as part of Group 3, regardless of age distribution or medical condition. CVAC is also …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/flu-seasonal-and-pandemic
… lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting … and prevention Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or … Control and Prevention (CDC): FAQs on Flu Season 2025-2026 Learn what's new this flu season and how the CDC …
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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 … and Welfare will implement stronger policies to help ensure more timely and complete child support payments from …
Service & Program Gateway
/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care-7
… so they grow up to be happy and productive members of our communities. Report Abuse, Neglect, and Abandonment Idaho receives nearly 23,000 calls per … are a current or former foster youth between the ages of 14-26, find out what services you may be eligible for. Services …
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/news/awards-community-partners-address-learning-loss-and-behavioral-health-supports-children
… Awards to community partners address learning loss and behavioral … Inc. & The Idaho Out-of-School Network United Way of Treasure Valley Basin School District - Basin Early Learning …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-mch-block
… DHW seeks public comment on Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block … infrastructure-building services such as quality assurance and policy development, and filling in gaps in …
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/radon-contest-poster-form
… Radon Contest Poster Form Please fill out the form below in its entirety. At the bottom … No entry forms will be accepted prior to January 1, 2026. Entry forms must be received by 11:59 PM on February 28, … airquality@nezperce.org lucas.bair@spokanetribe.com brittney.nomee@cdatribe-nsn.gov Radon Poster Contest …
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/news/idaho-foster-youth-invited-connect-boise-state-student-athletes-blue
… foster youth invited to connect with Boise State student-athletes on the BLUE October 31, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care will have the … look forward to this event each year,” said Sara Whiles, Boise State associate athletic director, BroncoLife and …
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/news/boise-state-student-athletes-host-foster-families-iconic-blue-turf
… Boise State student-athletes to host foster families on iconic BLUE turf October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to … day,” said Boise State Associate Athletic Director Sara Whiles. “Our student-athletes are eager to spend time with …
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/news/west-nile-virus-activity-rising-across-state-state-health-officials-say
… West Nile virus activity rising across the state, state health officials say September 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications Human West Nile virus (WNV) infections as … frost eliminates the mosquito populations,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, Idaho state public health veterinarian in …
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/news/october-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-dockets-public-hearings-0
… October Administrative Bulletin contains three dockets with public hearings October 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications Three dockets in the October edition of the … about changes to Department of Health and Welfare rules. Click on the Docket number below for more information. …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet Friday to vote on rule for crisis standards of care December 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board's seven …
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/news/dhw-hold-public-meetings-negotiated-rulemaking
… DHW to hold public meetings for negotiated rulemaking February 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The February issue of the Idaho … to the Department of Health and Welfare’s administrative rules that require public meetings on the negotiated …
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/news/first-death-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… First death from West Nile virus in Idaho this year August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first reported death caused by West … is a good reminder for all of us to take protective measures against mosquito bites. Wear long sleeves and pants …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-recommendations-group-3-clarification-group-2-gov
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations on Group 3, clarification to Group 2 to Gov. Little March 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho … understanding information or practicing preventative measures, such as hand washing and social distancing; and …
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/news/cdc-recommends-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-children-ages-5-11-doses-likely-available-next-week
… CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11; doses likely available next week in Idaho November 3, 2021 Author DHW … in time to protect children for the holidays and to make sure they can return to the classroom and daycare safely,” …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-block-grant
… DHW seeks public comment on Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant … and programs, population needs, and emerging issues to make sure the MCH Program is guided by the needs of Idaho. To …
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/news/dhw-media-briefing-set-2-pm-thursday-discuss-triple-demic-flu-rsv-and-covid-19-idaho
… DHW media briefing set for 2 p.m. Thursday to discuss ‘triple-demic’ of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 in Idaho December 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about the surge in respiratory diseases in Idaho at 2 p.m. (MT) …
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/services-programs/food-assistance/apply-wic
… eligibility requirements: Be a resident of Idaho Meet income guidelines Pregnant women Breastfeeding women Women who … WIC income eligibility guidelines July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 - based on maximum gross household income Household size … person, add $10,175/year. Resources Find a WIC clinic File a complaint/report fraud Interpreter Non-discrimination …
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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 … emergency phone number launched on July 16 and is available nationwide. Anyone experiencing behavioral-health related …
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/news/idaho-expands-mental-healthcare-children-and-youth-complex-needs
… Idaho expands mental healthcare for children and youth with complex needs March 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s children and youth with complex mental health needs will be better served thanks to $15 …
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/news/dhw-offers-negotiated-rulemaking-opportunities-february
… DHW offers negotiated rulemaking opportunities in February February 3, 2022 Author DHW Communications The February edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin is available. It features an Executive Order 2022-01, …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… Idahoans urged to test homes for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in U.S. January 8, 2020 Author … 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and the Department of …
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/news/one-year-later-support-group-series-highlights-resilience-strategies-learned-year-covid-19
… Support group series highlights resilience strategies learned from a year of COVID-19 March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with Empower Idaho, is pleased to announce a series of virtual, interactive support …
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/news/gov-little-speak-overdose-awareness-event-capitol-steps
… Gov. Little to speak at overdose awareness event on Capitol steps August 29, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … start at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Idaho Gov. Brad Little will kick things off with a proclamation signing ceremony …
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/news/gov-little-commemorate-international-overdose-awareness-day-aug-31-idaho-capitol
… Gov. Little to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 at … rotunda. At the start of the event, Idaho Gov. Brad Little will conduct a proclamation signing ceremony and provide …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/infant-toddler-program-offers-application-review-comment
… Infant Toddler Program offers application for review comment Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Idaho Infant Toddler Program in the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is …
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/news/medicaid-members-offered-free-credit-and-theft-protection-monitoring-after-possible-data
… free credit and theft protection monitoring after possible data breach June 12, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … and reported it to the FBI. Notifications were mailed on June 9 to the members whose information may have been …
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/news/idaho-children-ages-12-15-now-eligible-receive-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine
… Idaho children ages 12-15 now eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine May 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … announcing that all Idaho children ages 12-15 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. With this …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet Friday to vote on rule for crisis standards of care Type of notice/meeting … Friday, Dec. 11, to review and vote on an administrative rule for crisis standards of care. Members will consider … Crisis Standards of Care for Healthcare Entities . The rule is still being finalized and will be posted in this …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/medicaid-submit-aged-and-disabled-waiver-amendments
… Medicaid to submit aged and disabled waiver amendments Type of notice/meeting Public Notice … and Medicaid Services (CMS) amendments to the Aged and Disabled §1915(c) waiver and to the Medicaid State Plan/CHIP … in the Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plan (MMCP). Public comment will be accepted through Jan. 9, 2022. Resources ID …
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/news/division-collecting-comments-social-services-block-grant-plan-pre-expenditure-report
… Division is collecting comments on Social Services Block Grant Plan & Pre-Expenditure Report October 20, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Division of Family and Community Services is collecting public comments on the Social Services Block Grant …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/infant-toddler-program-seeks-comment-annual-grant-application
… Infant Toddler Program seeks comment on annual grant application Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Infant Toddler Program invites the public to review its annual …