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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 … in Idaho. The centers will provide a place for youth to go if they are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The … Health Initiative 1. Idaho Behavioral Health Council. Gov. Brad Little adopted the IBHC’s recommendation as part …
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/news/dhw-launches-internal-review-syringe-exchange-program
… of syringe exchange program February 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Under the direction of Governor Brad Little, the Department of Health and Welfare … illicit drug use.” Director Cameron submitted a letter to Governor Little today with details about the immediate …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-implementation-update
… Plan Implementation Update December 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP), … services for Idahoans under a single plan, is scheduled to go-live on July 1, 2024. Under the IBHP, one managed care … shift between outpatient and inpatient services. The July 1 go-live date is the result of a collaborative effort among …
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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 … Information Officer Greg Stahl at Greg.Stahl@dhw.idaho.gov for a video link. In accordance with title 74, chapter … The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor, and each represents one of seven geographic …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-2
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday January 20, 2021 Author DHW … Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at the direction of Gov. Brad Little in October and its members represent … Learn more about the committee at https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee/ . The Idaho …
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/news/first-case-novel-coronavirus-idaho-has-been-confirmed
… DHW to determine reasonable risk criteria for locations visited by this patient upon their return to Idaho, and any … domestically and internationally. We are working with the Governor’s Office and other state agencies including the … breathing. If Idahoans have these symptoms and they become severe, they should call a healthcare provider to …
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/news/idaho-administration-bulletins-contains-notice-rulemakings-month
… notice of rulemakings this month May 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The May Idaho Administrative Bulletin … below to visit the Office of the Administrative Rules website to review the notice from the bulletin for changes or … – EDUCATION, INSTRUCTOR, AND EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS - NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING 16-0225-2101 – Rewrite - FEES CHARGED …
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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 … of serving people in need, starting more than a century ago with the Idaho State School and Hospital. I am proud of … population can feel at home and for helping with all the good work being done.” Idaho has prioritized behavioral …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-0
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday December 15, 2020 Author DHW … Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at the direction of Gov. Brad Little in October and its members represent … Learn more about the committee at https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee/ . The Idaho …
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/news/idaho-submits-waiver-request-exclude-soft-drinks-and-candy-snap-purchases
… and candy from SNAP purchases May 16, 2025 Author DHW Communications Following direction from Idaho Gov. Brad Little, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … seeking approval to implement House Bill 109, signed by Gov. Little in April. Idaho is among just a few states to …
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/news/usda-approves-idahos-request-remove-sugary-drinks-and-candy-snap
… sugary drinks and candy from SNAP June 11, 2025 Author DHW Communications The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and … this waiver approval is a critical milestone,” said Idaho Gov. Brad Little. “With the backing of the Idaho Legislature … Department of Health and Welfare at the direction of Idaho Gov. Little. Idaho is among the first states to take this …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-7
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday March 17, 2021 Author DHW … populations and will vote on recommendations to send to Gov. Brad Little. Read the full agenda. The meeting is open … Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at the direction of Gov. Brad Little in October and its members represent …
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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 … pandemic continues.” The survey results will offer state government and the public relevant and timely insights about … The DBH COVID-19 website provides substantial resources, information, and real …
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/news/possible-measles-exposure-occurs-boise-airport
… exposure occurs at Boise Airport April 9, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … U.S., so the risk of travel-related measles exposure is ongoing. People planning to travel, especially by air, are … For more information about measles, see https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/index.html . For international travel …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… for crisis standards of care December 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … finalized and will be posted at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov under Public Meetings when a draft is available. Read … The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic regions …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-1
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday January 6, 2021 Author DHW … Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at the direction of Gov. Brad Little in October and its members represent … Learn more about the committee at https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee/ . The Idaho …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday
… media briefing set for Tuesday January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5. Gov. Brad Little, DHW Director Dave Jeppesen, and Public … in email to Niki Forbing-Orr, Niki.Forbing-Orr@dhw.idaho.gov . You will receive a link to attend the briefing as a …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-may-20
… to hold regular meeting on May 20 May 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic regions … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees …
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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 … when it becomes available for you, those actions are the best things we can do now.” Idaho Public Health officials … novel coronavirus, please visit https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ . The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday December 3, 2020 Author DHW … Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at the direction of Gov. Brad Little in October and its members represent … Learn more about the committee at https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee/ . The Idaho …
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/news/idaho-reports-3-deaths-related-covid-19
… Public Health in DHW. “This underscores the importance of Gov. Little’s order to stay home – we all have to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives.” Gov. Brad Little issued a statewide stay-home order and … was effective immediately and in place for 21 days. The Governor and public health officials will assess whether to …
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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 … The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic regions … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-5
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday March 4, 2021 Author DHW … Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at the direction of Gov. Brad Little in October and its members represent … Learn more about the committee at https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee/ . The Idaho …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-6
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday March 11, 2021 Author DHW … Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at the direction of Gov. Brad Little in October and its members represent … Learn more about the committee at https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee/ . The Idaho …
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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 … The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic regions … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees …
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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 … The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic regions … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees …
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/news/idaho-wic-temporarily-increases-food-benefits
… temporarily increases food benefits May 27, 2021 Author DHW communications Participants in the U.S. Department of … for WIC or for more information about WIC in your area, go to signupwic.com , call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is …
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 … annually. If you or a family member are in the categories served by WIC and currently receive Medicaid, SNAP, … for WIC or for more information about WIC in your area, go to signupwic.com , or call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-confirm-first-covid-19-child-death
… first COVID-19 child death November 9, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … further details will be released to the public. “Our hearts go out to the family of this child,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, … one our newest community members. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time," …
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/news/free-home-covid-19-tests-are-available-idaho-dialing-2-1-1
… in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1 June 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications UPDATE (Jan. 5, 2022): DHW's supply of free, … and the available inventory is not tracked on any public websites at this time. We recommend people contact pharmacies … online retailers to inquire about current inventory and go to the doctor for diagnostic testing if they’re feeling …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-1
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications … $40,626 annually. If you or a family member are in the categories served by WIC and currently receive Medicaid, SNAP, … for WIC or for more information about WIC in your area, go to signupwic.com , call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or …
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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 … get worse, or symptoms last longer than an hour. The best ways to prevent heat-related illness include staying … heat alerts by checking your local news or www.weather.gov . Monitor your companions when recreating or working in …
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/news/eagle-island-state-park-host-winter-event-idaho-foster-families
… event for Idaho foster families January 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho foster, kinship, and adoptive families … of Parks and Recreation, William.Armbruster@idpr.idaho.gov AJ McWhorter , Department of Health and Welfare, AJ.McWhorter@dhw.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is dedicated …
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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 learn more about how these variants behave, our best defense is to stay consistent with our health and … been identified in the state, and an investigation is ongoing. With variants of public health concern emerging in …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-2
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications … $42,606 annually. If you or a family member are in the categories served by WIC and currently receive Medicaid, SNAP, … for WIC or for more information about WIC in your area, go to signupwic.com , or call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-adopts-rule-timely-activation-crisis-standards-care
… of crisis standards of care December 11, 2020 Author DHW Communications At an emergency board meeting today, the … providers and healthcare systems decide how to deliver the best care possible under the extraordinary circumstances of … the usual standard of care to people who need it. The goal of crisis standards of care is to save as many lives as …
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/news/surveyors-complete-115-infection-control-surveys-idaho-nursing-homes
… Surveyors complete 115 infection control surveys in Idaho nursing … are one way to know whether they are meeting their goal to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their facilities. … control surveys in the following circumstances: Perform on-site surveys of nursing homes with previous COVID-19 …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-nov-10
… The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic regions … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the …
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/news/ems-101-idaho-capitol-set-jan-22
… Idaho Capitol set for Jan. 22 January 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications An upcoming Emergency Medical Services (EMS) … Performance Evaluation published a study in 2010 about the governance of EMS agencies. In 2012 and 2018, the Bureau of … 44 counties to document current EMS response capabilities, best practices, and resource requirements for a sustained …
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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 … assistance under a new state program designed to help rural communities attract and retain nurses. The Idaho Legislature … about this year’s 50 recipients is available at the DHW website at: …
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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 … The board’s seven citizen members are appointed by the governor, and each represents one of seven geographic … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees …
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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 … The board’s seven citizen members are appointed by the governor, and each represents one of seven geographic … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-march-26
… and Welfare to meet March 26 March 22, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … The board’s seven citizen members are appointed by the governor, and each represents one of seven geographic … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees …
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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 … The board’s seven citizen members are appointed by the governor, and each represents one of seven geographic … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees …
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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 … The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor, and each represents one of seven geographic … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees …
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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 … The board’s seven citizen members are appointed by the governor, and each represents one of seven geographic … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees …
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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 … The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic regions … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees …
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/news/first-human-infection-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… Nile virus in Idaho this year August 4, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) … veterinarian. “Confirmation of a human infection is a good reminder for all of us to take protective measures … For more information, please visit https://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is …
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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 … The board’s seven citizen members are appointed by the governor, and each represents one of seven geographic … includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) January 28, 2021 Author DHW Communications Seven Idaho children diagnosed with MIS-C … 208-334-5939. For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/mis-c/index.html The Idaho Department of Health and … of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . Media contact: Niki Forbing-Orr Public …