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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… up in homes over time. Radon gas forms from naturally occurring uranium in Idaho soil. The gas enters homes and … tests are simple and inexpensive — and can help save lives. Visit www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted radon test … to find a test kit, call the Idaho Careline at 2-1-1 or visit www.radonidaho.org . Media contact: Zachary Clark …
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/news/free-home-covid-19-tests-are-available-idaho-dialing-2-1-1
… of Public Health. “Combined with efforts to increase vaccinations, this important initiative can help to get us … of a trained VAULT Medical observer via a virtual Zoom visit on a smart phone or tablet. To use VAULT tests, … department. VAULT Medical is available to offer Zoom visits to observe saliva collection from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. …
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/news/eagle-island-state-park-host-winter-event-idaho-foster-families
… and meaningful connection. The park remains open to all visitors, but event offerings are focused on Idaho’s foster, … interested in fostering can learn more by calling 211 or visiting the Department of Health and Welfare’s foster care …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-hosts-family-friendly-outdoor-and-history-event-farragut-state
… Foster Families will experience at Farragut State Park. Visit the Idaho Family Passport Dropbox for downloads. Idaho … a child’s life forever. For more information, call 211 or visit the Department of Health and Welfare’s foster care …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-seeks-public-input-transition-comprehensive-managed-care
… voices will help us build a system that supports better access, strong outcomes, and long-term sustainability.” In … with MCOs to provide all Medicaid services — from doctor visits to prescriptions to hospital care. Member and …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-murtaugh-lake-twin-falls-county
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/nfls-scott-matlock-joins-boise-state-esports-game-night-foster-youth
… families. How to participate Foster families can RSVP by visiting this link or emailing Casie.Jones@dhw.idaho.gov …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-winchester-lake-lewis-county
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-spring-valley-reservoir
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisories-idaho-water-bodies-lifted-winter-approaches
… are a natural part of Idaho’s water bodies. When blooms occur, toxic chemical compounds called cyanotoxins can be … peak bloom season. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit: DEQ’s website at …
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/news/west-nile-virus-detected-elmore-county-mosquitoes
… in horses and some species of birds. Although there is no vaccine for people, there are several vaccines for horses, which should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit http://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/gov-little-declares-september-newborn-screening-awareness-month
… the results of the blood spot of metabolic screen alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … organizations, newborn screening is one of the most successful public health achievements in modern history. … the lives of Idaho’s babies. For more information, visit healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/newbornscreening. The Idaho …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-cedar-creek-and-salmon-falls-creek-reservoirs
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/idaho-snap-benefits-can-now-be-used-online-purchases-amazon-and-walmart
… locations in Jerome and Caldwell. All Walmart stores will accept online orders starting Thursday, May 7. Idaho has been … are the only retailers currently approved by USDA to accept SNAP benefits online in Idaho. Other retailers may … purchasing is available. For more information on SNAP, visit livebetteridaho.org or call 855-289-1427 to apply. …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/first-probable-monkeypox-case-reported-idaho
… States have died. “This is a virus that does not naturally occur in the United States,” said Victoria O’Dell, staff … and community organizations throughout Idaho to share accurate information about monkeypox — especially to people … voices. For more information about monkeypox, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/monkeypox The Idaho Department of …
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/news/dhw-announces-next-round-community-program-grants-available-address-learning-loss-and
… activities that support academic learning loss, expand access to programing, and enhance behavioral health supports … needed for children in Idaho. Applications will be accepted through July 22. Many communities have had limited … to families.” Those interested in future applications can visit the DHW website for more information. This opportunity …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Please visit the Idaho Recreational Water Health Advisories tab at …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… the first rabid bat reported in the state this year. Two vaccinated dogs were exposed to the rabid bat. The owner of … believe their pets had contact with a bat, regardless of vaccination status, “It is extremely important for people and … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit DHW's rabies webpage: …
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/news/first-human-infection-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… in horses and some species of birds. Although there is no vaccine for people, there are several vaccines for horses, which should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit https://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/988-lifeline-answers-nearly-5-million-calls-texts-and-chats-its-first-year-including-12657
… mental health and crisis care systems.” Despite its success across the nation and in Idaho, 988 still faces … a challenge that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is working to solve. There’s also demand for stronger … and press 1 when prompted. For more information about 988, visit www.call988idaho.com . The Idaho Department of Health …
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/news/rural-healthcare-grants-awarded-16-seek-attract-and-retain-providers
… State Loan Repayment Program helps provide Idahoans with access to services closer to home.” Comments submitted with … writes Caribou Memorial Hospital, one of 27 critical access hospitals in Idaho. “Any retention incentive we are … Program, including a list of this year’s recipients, visit: …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-contract-awarded-magellan-healthcare-inc
… Corrections. For more information about the new IBHP visit: www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/newIBHP . The Idaho …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… given how complicated and serious MIS-C can be.” According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … Section at 208-334-5939. For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/mis-c/index.html The Idaho …
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/news/idaho-administration-bulletins-contains-notice-rulemakings-month
… published today. Please select the docket number below to visit the Office of the Administrative Rules website to …
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/news/two-rabid-bats-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-all-bats
… home. Maintain tight-fitting screens on windows. Always vaccinate your dogs, cats, ferrets, and horses. Even indoor … know if they find one. For more information about rabies visit Rabies page or call your local public health district …
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/news/two-severe-allergic-reactions-reported-after-covid-19-vaccination-idaho
… Two severe allergic reactions reported after COVID-19 vaccination in Idaho December 22, 2020 Author DHW … events, after they received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The events happened in northern Idaho and the … more information about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho, please visit: https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/covid-19-vaccine/ The …
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/news/new-covid-19-crisis-counseling-hotline-offers-support-struggling-idahoans
… toll-free 866-947-5186. Resources can also be found by visiting www.ioem.idaho.gov/covidhelpnow . …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-henrys-lake
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/first-death-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… in the water from becoming adults. For more information, visit https://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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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
… For more information about job openings and how to apply, visit the state’s child welfare job listings . The Idaho …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-thorn-creek-reservoir-south
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-lowell
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-cascade-and-below-cascade-dam
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cottonwood-park-crane-creek-reservoir-and-hordemann-pond
… drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… Medicaid team. For more information on Medicaid expansion, visit https://medicaidexpansion.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 weakened immune systems August 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications An extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug … their healthcare providers to discuss their options, or visit the nearest vaccine clinic . More information is …
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/news/idaho-steelheads-host-foster-family-night-feb-7
… Partnerships team at CommunityBuilders@dhw.idaho.gov or visit www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/communitybuilders . …
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/news/free-training-radon-gas-idaho-helps-homeowners-builders-and-others-build-safer-homes
… to find a test kit, call the Idaho Careline at 2-1-1 or visit www.radonidaho.org . The Idaho Department of Health …
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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… consumers not to use or purchase the infant formulas. According to the FDA, all four infants were hospitalized … out if the product you have is included in this recall, visit www.similacrecall.com and type in the code on the …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… nodes. Animals may not appear ill early in the infection. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … maintains a current map here ). For questions about CWD, visit the CDC website below or contact DHW’s Epidemiology …
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/news/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… an estimated 60,000 Americans receiving the post-exposure vaccination series each year. The rabies virus infects the … Program Manager Lindsay Haskell. “We want our residents and visitors to Idaho to be informed of the risk of rabies, to … there has been a possible exposure, treatment with rabies vaccine and rabies immune globulin may be recommended in case …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… veterinarian if they believe their pets, regardless of vaccination status, were in contact with a bat. Bats are the … home. Maintain tight-fitting screens on windows. Always vaccinate your dogs, cats, ferrets, and horses. Even indoor … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
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/news/make-new-years-resolution-quit-tobacco-good-new-resources-quit-are-available-people-behavioral
… Make a New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco for good! New resources to quit are available for people … it may take several tries before you’re able to quit tobacco for good. Quitting can be challenging, but the right … to quit using tobacco products, free help is available by visiting: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) and …