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/public-meetings-and-notices/regional-early-childhood-committee-recc-region-7-meet-aug-18-webex
… Regional Early Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 7 to meet Aug. 18 via Webex Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Regional Early Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 7 is scheduled to meet from 8:30 …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-suicide-prevention-action-collective
… Idaho Suicide Prevention Action Collective Type of notice/meeting Council Meeting Join …
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/news/first-probable-monkeypox-case-reported-idaho
… First probable monkeypox case reported in Idaho July 6, 2022 Author DHW … voices. For more information about monkeypox, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/monkeypox The Idaho Department of … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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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 … the lives of Idaho’s babies. For more information, visit healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/newbornscreening. The Idaho … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/988-lifeline-answers-nearly-5-million-calls-texts-and-chats-its-first-year-including-12657
… 988 Lifeline answers nearly 5 million calls, texts, and chats in its first year, including … and press 1 when prompted. For more information about 988, visit www.call988idaho.com . The Idaho Department of Health … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/healthcare-workers-and-residents-long-term-care-facilities-now-receiving-covid-19-vaccine
… Healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities now receiving the COVID-19 vaccine December 31, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho is in full swing getting vaccines out … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov. Media contact: …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… man is Idaho's first influenza-related death of the season December 27, 2021 A Gooding County man older than 65 … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . For more …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… Falls counties claim first two flu-related deaths this season. Both also had COVID-19. November 4, 2020 Author DHW … information about influenza and how to stay healthy, please visit www.cdc.gov/flu or http://flu.idaho.gov For more … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov. Contact: Niki …
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/news/mpox-returns-idaho-health-authorities-stress-importance-vaccination
… to Idaho: health authorities stress importance of vaccination November 2, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . CDH, Public Health …
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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 … by simply dialing or texting 988. For more information, visit call988idaho.com . Idaho residents should still call … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov. Media contact: …
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/news/first-influenza-death-season-reported-idaho
… First influenza death of season reported in Idaho November 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications A Nez Perce County man older than 65 years of … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… officials work with healthcare providers to identify additional diagnoses of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in … Section at 208-334-5939. For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/mis-c/index.html The Idaho … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . Media …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-henrys-lake-avoid-contact-harmful-algal-cyanobacterial-blooms
… Health advisory issued for Henrys Lake; avoid contact with harmful algal cyanobacterial blooms October 7, … are at an increased risk of illness. The division urges visitors to Henrys Lake to use caution when recreating in or … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/infant-botulism-case-ada-county-linked-national-baby-formula-recall
… Infant botulism case in Ada County linked to national baby formula recall November 19, 2025 Author DHW … throw your containers out. For details about the recall visit: … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for Eagle Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir August 21, 2025 Author DHW Communications The … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… Idaho adult dies from rabies infection November 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho … Program Manager Lindsay Haskell. “We want our residents and visitors to Idaho to be informed of the risk of rabies, to … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . Contact: …
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/news/idaho-continues-thrive-during-pandemic-and-moves-stage-3-stage-4-idaho-rebounds-plan
… Idaho continues to thrive during the pandemic and moves from Stage … Face coverings continue to be required for people who are visiting or working in a long-term care facility, to protect … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . Media contact: …
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/news/dhw-will-resume-applications-idaho-child-care-program-january
… DHW will resume applications to Idaho Child Care Program in January November 14, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/dhw-supports-recommendation-extra-dose-covid-19-vaccine-those-weakened-immune-systems
… DHW supports recommendation for extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those with … their healthcare providers to discuss their options, or visit the nearest vaccine clinic . More information is … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/gov-little-sign-executive-order-support-suicide-prevention-idaho
… Little to sign executive order to support suicide prevention in Idaho September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Gov. Brad Little this Wednesday, Sept. … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… Health advisory issued for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs August 4, 2025 Author DHW Communications The … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/highly-poisonous-death-cap-mushroom-identified-boise
… Highly poisonous death cap mushroom identified in Boise April 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The first confirmation of death cap mushrooms … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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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), … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/dhw-announces-new-funding-opportunity-covid-19-vaccination-clinics
… DHW announces new funding opportunity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics April 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . Media …
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/news/dhw-marks-opening-state-hospital-west-new-standalone-adolescent-psychiatric-hospital-nampa
… DHW marks opening of State Hospital West, a new standalone adolescent psychiatric hospital in Nampa May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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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 … Corrections. For more information about the new IBHP visit: www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/newIBHP . The Idaho … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-launches-survey-find-out-how-idahoans-are-faring-pandemic
… Division of Behavioral Health launches survey to find out how … are faring in the pandemic October 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/new-program-eases-path-recovery-and-reunification-idaho-families
… New program eases path to recovery and reunification for Idaho families January 14, 2025 Author DHW Communications In an effort to prevent Idaho youth from … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-host-mental-health-awareness-event-idaho-capitol
… Division of Behavioral Health to host mental health awareness event at Idaho Capitol May 1, 2024 Author DHW Communications Gov. Brad Little will headline the speakers … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/fish-and-game-commission-grants-free-fishing-youth-foster-care
… Fish and Game Commission grants free fishing for youth in foster care November 7, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted today to … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-adopts-rule-timely-activation-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare adopts rule for timely activation of crisis standards of care December 11, 2020 Author DHW Communications At an emergency board meeting today, the … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov. Media contact: …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-confirm-first-covid-19-child-death
… Idaho public health officials confirm first COVID-19 child death November 9, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . DHW Media …
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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 … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/130-million-past-due-child-support-dhw-strengthen-enforcement-suspending-hunting-and-fishing
… With $130 million in past due child support, DHW to strengthen enforcement … privileges of delinquent parents August 23, 2024 Author DHW Communications Starting Sept. 1, Child Support Services at … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/ . …
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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
… Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author … For more information about job openings and how to apply, visit the state’s child welfare job listings . The Idaho … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/providers/home-and-community-based-services-adult-developmental-disabilities/support-broker
… disability (DD) waiver and choose the self-direction option. You will help them develop their Support and … 3,120 hours per calendar year, unless otherwise authorized. Visit the children's Support Broker or Family Directed … develop and maintain a circle of support, Help the member learn and implement the skills needed to recruit, hire, and …
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/about-dhw/explore-dhw-careers
… As Idaho’s largest state agency, we have a variety of positions within our department, including jobs in IT, healthcare, … see what opportunities are offered in our Divisions, visit the DHW Careers page . Administrative Assistants … and participate in the Child Welfare Academy in order to learn Idaho Child Welfare practices and standards and …
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/providers/idaho-tobacco-project/prevent-sale-law
… THE SALE! A training resource for Idaho tobacco and electronic smoking device product retailers and their employees. … to Tobacco Products or Electronic Smoking Devices to learn more about how to comply with the Idaho law preventing … 21. 0 Amount of warning state inspections must give before visiting a store. Did you know? It is against the law to …
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/health-wellness/healthy-infants-children/safe-sleep
… deaths during sleep since the 1990s, when recommendations were introduced to place babies on their back for sleep. … on safe sleep practices and during pregnancy and baby care visits. Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Sudden Unexpected … Crib. Every nap. Every night. Protect your newborn by learning the ABCs of Safe Sleep Video embed More resources on …
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/about-dhw/healthcare-careers
… and human services. Enjoy meaningful work in a professional, challenging, and rewarding atmosphere, with … we use at the institutions and in our Divisions, visit the DHW Careers page . We offer opportunities for … with various client/patient populations and programs. To learn more about these positions, you can you can view their …
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/about-dhw/state-hospitalcare-facility-careers
… State Hospital/Care Facility Careers Learn about State Hospital and Institutions and find the position for you. State Hospitals SWITC … whose mission is to support individuals in crisis to become stable, develop skills, and to successfully transition …
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/providers/time-sensitive-emergency
… Medical Services, is now part of the Idaho Military Division! The Health and Welfare website is temporarily hosting … metrics to achieve in order to become TSE EMS designated. Visit the TSE EMS Designation Program subpage to download … an open forum Q&A. Please contact the TSE Branch staff to learn how you can participate. TSE Regional Committee …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… time at home this winter, Idahoans urged to test for radon gas January 6, 2021 Author DHW Communications In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the … tests are simple and inexpensive — and can help save lives. Visit www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted radon test …
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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 Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case March 19, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr South … Avoid discretionary travel, shopping trips, and social visits. Cancel visits to nursing homes, retirement, and …
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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… Owyhee County reports Idaho’s first West Nile virus infections in humans this year September 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit www.westnile.idaho.gov . Contact: Niki Forbing-Orr …
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/news/teams-cdc-dhw-staff-fan-out-across-idaho-conduct-ppe-training-medical-providers
… Teams of CDC, DHW staff fan out across Idaho to conduct PPE training for medical providers June 8, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Beginning today, on-site training sessions will be conducted across the … and to instruct their colleagues and other members of the community in that process as well. These “train the trainer” …
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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 … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … to apply for a permit, which must be renewed annually: Visit www.tobaccopermits.com and fill out the online …
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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 … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … to apply for a permit, which must be renewed annually: Visit www.tobaccopermits.com and fill out the online …
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/news/idaho-reports-three-additional-cases-covid-19-state-total-5
… Idaho reports three additional cases of COVID-19 in the state, for a total of 5 March … Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health districts, is …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… Idaho Medicaid submits behavioral health transformation/IMD waiver for federal approval January 3, 2020 Author … care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will … Medicaid team. For more information on Medicaid expansion, visit https://medicaidexpansion.idaho.gov/ . …