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/news/idaho-expands-crisis-standards-care-statewide-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring-0
… Idaho expands Crisis Standards of Care statewide due to surge in … Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Sept. 15. The committee recommended … will move to that standard of care. If they are managing under their current circumstances, they can continue to do …
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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 meet and kick around with Boise State University student-athletes on the …
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/news/idaho-foster-youth-invited-connect-boise-state-student-athletes-blue
… Idaho 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 … Boise State Athletics, BroncoLife, and Freedom Youth Foundation, this special evening celebrates Idaho’s foster …
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/news/new-hiv-initiative-encourages-testing-promotes-prevention-and-awareness
… New HIV initiative encourages testing, promotes prevention and awareness December 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications A new Idaho-based initiative seeks to empower … and there are patient assistance programs for uninsured and underinsured people. People are living longer, healthier …
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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) … and protective clothing and reducing standing water around gardens and homes where mosquitoes can lay their eggs.” …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… Booster doses of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Residents of long-term care facilities People 50-64 with underlying medical conditions People 18-49 with underlying …
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/news/dhw-opens-new-foster-care-facility-payette
… DHW opens new foster care facility in Payette May 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … their time to clean, paint, and beautify the center’s grounds. We’re grateful for their contributions, and for the …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-preventive-health-and-health-services-block
… DHW seeks public comment on Preventive Health and Health Services … DHW is accepting public comment on the proposed use of funds during federal fiscal year 2022 for the Preventive …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-tse-system-council-meet-june-14-webex
… Idaho TSE System Council to meet June 14 via Webex Type of … TSE System Council to meet at 9 a.m. June 14 via Webex. Under Idaho Statute 56-1029, the council needs to hold a … upon proper application and verification, has been found by the council to meet the applicable level of trauma, …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-child-and-family-services-program-accepting-public-comment-social
… DHW Child and Family Services program accepting public comment for the Social Services Block Grant Plan Type of … Grant Plan. This plan is the proposed use of one federally funded block grant plan. The Department of Health and …
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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 … audit review and the transparency it affords the public to understand the Idaho Community Partner grants and the …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care in northern Idaho, continues to monitor Omicron December 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … had moved to contingency operations instead of operating under CSC conditions. DHW Director Jeppesen convened the …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-and-child-and-family-services-welcomes-your-comments-about-social
… DHW and Child and Family Services welcomes your comments about the Social Services Block Grant … Grant Plan: This plan is the proposed use of one federally funded Block Grant Plan. The Department of Health and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/public-hearings-docket-no-16-0000-2000f
… Public Hearings on Docket No. 16-0000-2000F Type of notice/meeting Public … Meeting Public Hearings on Criminal History and Background Checks under Docket No. 16-0000-2000F will be held in … Administrative Bulletin . Resources Prospective Analysis Comparison Table Event End Date Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:00 …
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 … families. DHW submits an annual application for federal funds to be used in the implementation of services under Part …
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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 Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … This case is part of a nationwide outbreak currently under investigation by federal and state health officials. …
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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 … systems decide how to deliver the best care possible under the extraordinary circumstances of a disaster. Crisis …
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 … the public to review its annual application for federal funds. It will be available for review through April 19, …
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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 … – Negotiated Rulemaking - Docket 16-0504-2101 – Grant Funding for the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-tse-system-council-meet-sept-13-boise
… Idaho TSE System Council to meet Sept. 13 in Boise Type of … 11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 8 - Training Room, Boise. Under Idaho Statute 57-2001 (3), the council will hold a … aggregated and de-identified analytical reports and for recommending benchmark quality measures and outcomes and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hold-negotiated-rulemaking-three-rules-dockets
… DHW to hold negotiated rulemaking on three rules dockets Type of notice/meeting Public Notice DHW will hold three … – Negotiated rulemaking Docket 16-0504-2101 – Grant funding for the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim …
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/news/dhw-launches-internal-review-syringe-exchange-program
… DHW launches internal review of syringe exchange program February 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Under the direction of Governor Brad Little, the Department …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comments-infant-toddler-grant
… DHW accepting public comments on Infant Toddler grant Type of notice/meeting … the public to review the annual application for federal funds and provide comment from Feb. 13 through April 14, …
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/news/new-idaho-behavioral-health-plan-launches-today
… New Idaho Behavioral Health Plan launches today July 1, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … coordination by bringing inpatient care and other services under the plan umbrella for the first time The transition is …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-tse-system-council-meet-9-am-july-12
… Idaho TSE System Council to meet at 9 a.m. July 12 Type of … from 9-10 a.m. MT July 12 via Webex. Details in the agenda. Under Idaho Statute 56-1028 (8) "Facilitate the …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-tse-system-council-meet-may-10-post-falls
… Idaho TSE System Council to meet May 10 in Post Falls Type of … p.m. May 10 at 5271 E Seltice Way, Post Falls. Post Falls. Under Idaho Statute 56-1028, the Council needs to hold a … and cooperate with the EMS bureau, the EMS physician commission, local governments, local EMS agencies and …
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/news/lead-contaminated-cinnamon-applesauce-impacts-idaho-children-and-families
… Lead-contaminated cinnamon applesauce impacts Idaho children and families November 30, 2023 Author DHW Communications State and local public health officials have … illnesses. Without a blood test, lead poisoning might go undiagnosed, especially since affected children often don’t …
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/news/mpox-returns-idaho-health-authorities-stress-importance-vaccination
… Mpox returns to Idaho: health authorities stress importance of vaccination November 2, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … in the skin of the forearm, upper back, or shoulder, or under the skin on the back of the arm. Records indicate …
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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) … clothing in addition to reducing standing water around our gardens and homes where mosquitoes can lay their …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-contract-awarded-magellan-healthcare-inc
… to Magellan Healthcare, Inc. June 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The contracting stage of the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan … and outpatient services as well as other state and federal funding for non-Medicaid beneficiaries and services. The new …
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/news/dhw-seeks-input-idaho-behavioral-health-plan
… DHW seeks input on Idaho Behavioral Health Plan January 6, 2020 … (IBHP) program. The vision of this program is to create a comprehensive system of care for behavioral health that … and identify best practices in behavioral healthcare under a managed care model. This is a request for …
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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 … not sure how or where they became infected. The individual under investigation did not travel and had no identified …
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/news/how-covid-19-cases-are-counted
… How COVID-19 cases are counted March 22, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Local … submitted to the state. This is standard practice for all communicable diseases and done, in part, to ensure we count … been submitted to the state as a confirmed case out of an abundance of caution and to communicate that people in Idaho …
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/news/cms-approves-idaho-medicaid-behavioral-health-transformation-1115-waiver-allowing
… CMS approves Idaho Medicaid Behavioral Health Transformation … Idaho’s behavioral health system of care.” The waiver, accompanied by a corresponding implementation plan, is an … federal government that allows Idaho to tap into federal funding for approved Medicaid benefits. This waiver benefits …
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/news/rules-waived-or-suspended-facilitate-idahos-response-covid-19
… Rules waived or suspended to facilitate Idaho's response to COVID-19 March 25, … to aid in the COVID-19 response effort in Idaho. Under Section 46-1008(5)(a), Idaho Code, the Governor may …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-recommends-idaho-accept-early-distribution-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee recommends Idaho accept early distribution of … essential workers, adults 65 years and older, and adults under the age of 65 with high-risk conditions. The Idaho …
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/news/update-contact-phd-first-case-novel-coronavirus-reported-south-central-idaho-second-state
… UPDATE CONTACT FOR PHD: First case of novel coronavirus reported in south central … local public health districts, and healthcare providers around the state, as well as CDC and other states. When someone … and preserve capacity in our healthcare facilities. We are committed to working with our partners to provide the public …
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/news/new-covid-19-crisis-counseling-hotline-offers-support-struggling-idahoans
… New COVID-19 crisis counseling hotline offers support to struggling Idahoans … needs by connecting callers with resources in their own communities. The COVID Help Now Line is anonymous. … calling toll-free 866-947-5186. Resources can also be found by visiting www.ioem.idaho.gov/covidhelpnow . …
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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 … the joy of fishing,” said Fish and Game Public Information Supervisor Roger Phillips “This program is about providing … their caregivers.” Idaho Sportsmen, Access & Opportunity Founder and Chairman Benn Brocksome said his group works to …
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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 DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … in child welfare budgeting in Idaho’s history. These funds will help expand services that keep families together …
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/news/boise-hawks-host-foster-family-night-june-6
… Boise Hawks to host foster family night June 6 June 2, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is proud … course in the Kid Zone. Partners from Freedom Youth Foundation, Foster and Heart, and others will offer resources …
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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 … and to instruct their colleagues and other members of the community in that process as well. These “train the trainer” … some provided by DHW. An initial session was conducted Sunday to prepare the teams for the week ahead. Four teams of …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… Idaho Medicaid submits behavioral health transformation/IMD waiver for … Services (CMS) for federal consideration. This 1115 waiver, undertaken in response to changes in Idaho law enacted … care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will …
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/news/idaho-providing-race-and-ethnicity-data-vaccine-data-dashboard-starting-today
… Idaho providing race and ethnicity data on vaccine data dashboard starting today March 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications Race and ethnicity data will be available … . The data will be updated by 5 p.m. daily, except for Sundays and holidays. “Idaho and DHW are committed to …
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/news/dhw-publish-weekly-information-about-covid-19-and-long-term-care-facilities
… DHW to publish weekly information about COVID-19 and long-term care facilities June 5, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department … and long-term care facilities, including guidance, can be found at https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ltc/(link is external) …
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/news/public-comment-accepted-behavioral-health-standards-through-aug-3
… Public comment accepted on behavioral health standards through Aug. … Homes for Adult Rehabilitation Treatment (HART) Wraparound Intensive Services (WInS) Substance Use Disorders (SUD) …
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/news/free-training-radon-gas-idaho-helps-homeowners-builders-and-others-build-safer-homes
… Free training on radon gas in Idaho helps homeowners, builders, and others build safer homes December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … and buildings through gaps and cracks in crawl spaces and foundations. Two of every five homes tested in Idaho have …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… 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 … finalized and will be posted at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov under Public Meetings when a draft is available. Read the …
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/news/idaho-sees-recent-increase-reported-illnesses-associated-raw-milk
… Idaho sees recent increase in reported illnesses associated with raw milk November 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … at least 23 cases of Campylobacter, including six children under the age of 12, and three cases of Shiga …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-parks-and-rec-partner-offer-opportunities-foster-families
… Idaho Health and Welfare and Idaho Parks and Rec Partner to Offer Opportunities for Foster Families August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … time in nature and connecting with the outdoors has a profoundly positive impact on overall health and wellbeing. The …