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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 loan repayment assistance under a new state program designed to help rural communities attract and retain nurses. The Idaho Legislature …
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/news/influenza-contributes-washington-county-childs-death
… Washington County child’s death January 5, 2023 Author DHW Communications A Washington County child is Idaho’s first … death among Idahoans younger than 18 years of age for the 2022-2023 season. The pediatric death was announced … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications, including people with chronic health …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-three-health-districts-southern-idaho
… districts in southern Idaho January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities in three local public health … Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Jan. 21. The committee recommended …
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/news/community-program-grants-fully-distributed-partners-announced
… Community Program grants fully distributed, partners announced September 20, 2022 Author DHW Communications Funding allocated to reach children impacted … distributed earlier than anticipated. No new applications for the Idaho Community Program grants will be accepted. The …
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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 Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … from the local public health districts about their plans for COVID-19 vaccine. Read the full agenda. Members of the …
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/news/idaho-sees-recent-increase-reported-illnesses-associated-raw-milk
… associated with raw milk November 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … people who indicate that they consumed raw milk prior to becoming ill. STEC is a type of E. coli that can cause very … brands. People should be aware of possible health risks before consuming raw, unpasteurized dairy products or …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… continues to monitor Omicron December 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities. While the number of COVID-19 … the healthcare resources available. “While this is good news for Idaho, we’re still watching the Omicron variant …
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/news/dhw-expects-2-5-percent-increase-weekly-covid-19-vaccine-doses
… weekly COVID-19 vaccine doses January 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … Idaho is anticipating receiving 20,950 doses each week for the foreseeable future. Along with other states, Idaho … Idaho will receive from the federal government. DHW has committed to being transparent as we quickly work to support …
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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 Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … groups 1 and 2 and will discuss additional considerations for Group 3. Read the full agenda. The meeting is open to …
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/news/dhw-updates-and-simplifies-covid-19-vaccine-data-dashboard
… COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard July 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications To continue to provide relevant, timely data about Idaho’s vaccine efforts, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has made … state’s supply because there is more than enough vaccine for those who want it and toward how many people are getting …
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/news/idaho-foster-youth-invited-connect-boise-state-student-athletes-blue
… student-athletes on the BLUE October 31, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care will have the … and mentorship. “We’re excited to once again offer this unforgettable experience for foster youth and families from across Idaho,” said DHW Family and Community Partnerships Administrator Laura Denner. “The BLUE …
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/news/monkeypox-sample-handling-error-leads-internal-lab-investigation
… to internal lab investigation August 2, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories yesterday … in the reporting of a false positive monkeypox test result for one patient in southwest Idaho, and a false negative … of Laboratories and is also available through several commercial laboratories. “We are confident this was a …
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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 Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … American Sign Language services is available for committee meetings. The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory …
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April idaho Administrative Bulletin contains seven dockets with changes or notices about rulemakings
/news/april-idaho-administrative-bulletin-contains-seven-dockets-changes-or-notices-about
… or notices about rulemakings April 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications The April Idaho Administrative Bulletin … Rules website to review the notice from the bulletin for changes or notices about rulemakings within the … and Welfare. These notices of negotiated rulemaking are all for chapters that are being rewritten this year in …
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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 public health districts may be announcing … submitted to the state. This is standard practice for all communicable diseases and done, in part, to ensure we count … example, if someone who is a resident of another state becomes sick in Idaho and gets tested in Idaho. This is a …
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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 COVID-19 vaccine … our commitment to providing a safe and effective vaccine for Idahoans,” said Sarah Leeds, Idaho Immunization Program …
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/news/boise-hawks-host-foster-family-night-june-6
… to host foster family night June 6 June 2, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is proud to partner with the Boise Hawks baseball team for a special Foster Family Night on Friday, June 6, at Memorial Stadium in Boise. The event will celebrate the commitment of Idaho’s foster families during the Hawks’ home …
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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 Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … American Sign Language services is now available for committee meetings. The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory …
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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 Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … American Sign Language services is available for committee meetings. The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory …
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/news/first-influenza-death-season-reported-idaho
… of season reported in Idaho November 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications A Nez Perce County man older than 65 years of … averages 45 reported influenza-related deaths each year for the last five seasons, with most reported deaths among … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications, including people with chronic health …
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/news/pacific-northwest-kids-encouraged-enter-radon-poster-contest
… to enter radon poster contest January 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications Kids across the Northwest are encouraged to … will help educate about radon and encourage people to test for radon in their homes. Radon is a colorless, odorless, … are members of a sponsoring club, such as a scouting, art, computer, science, or 4-H club are eligible to participate. …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-conditions-improve-some-hospitals-are-still-reporting
… are still reporting stress February 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities. CSC has been deactivated in … DHW Director Dave Jeppesen. “Please continue to take the recommended precautions and get vaccinated and boosted, wear a …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-nov-10
… from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the Idaho Legislature. The Idaho Department of …
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/news/model-shows-continued-mitigation-will-effectively-slow-spread-covid-19
… slow the spread of COVID-19 April 15, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr A model developed by The Department of Health … and universities has shown that continued mitigation efforts are effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19. The … on those, we can conclude that continued mitigation efforts are effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19, …
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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 Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee was formed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at the …
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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 … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the Idaho …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-draft-new-strategic-plan
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment on draft of new strategic plan May 21, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council has today … the first draft of its strategic plan to improve care for Idahoans with mental health and substance use disorders. …
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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 … mode by selecting this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=mcc5bb5b31b9cd8e048b4717a361f15bd The … governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the Idaho …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-north-idaho-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring
… accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities. CSC is activated in the Panhandle … that CSC be activated. The CSC Activation Advisory Committee convened virtually on Sept. 6 and recommended that CSC be activated in the Panhandle and North …
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/news/dhw-offers-negotiated-rulemaking-opportunities-february
… opportunities in February February 3, 2022 Author DHW Communications The February edition of the Idaho … It features an Executive Order 2022-01, GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON CHILDREN AT RISK. Please select the docket number … more about negotiated rulemaking opportunities in February for Department of Health and Welfare programs. Docket …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-nov-10-0
… and Welfare to meet Nov. 10 November 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … like to join the meeting by Webex should RSVP to Public Information Officer Greg Stahl ( Greg.Stahl@dhw.idaho.gov ) … 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/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-implementation-update
… Plan Implementation Update December 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP), which consolidates behavioral health services for Idahoans under a single plan, is scheduled to go-live on … current contractors, Optum Idaho and BPA Health, and the incoming new IBHP contractor, Magellan Healthcare, Inc., all …
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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 … like to join the meeting by Webex should RSVP to Public Information Officer Greg Stahl at Greg.Stahl@dhw.idaho.gov … 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/lead-contaminated-cinnamon-applesauce-impacts-idaho-children-and-families
… Idaho children and families November 30, 2023 Author DHW Communications State and local public health officials have … Response & Evaluation (CORE) Network, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is ongoing. The … products sold at Schnucks and Weis Markets have become subject to the recall, though they are not available in …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-block-grant-application
… DHW seeks public comment on block grant application Type of notice/meeting … summary also highlights the state's Title V program efforts to address its identified MCH priority needs and … The MCH program seeks to gain public comment from June 1-16. To submit a comment, email …
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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 … like to join the meeting by Webex should RSVP to Public Information Officer Greg Stahl at the email address above for … 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/statement-dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-about-legislative-services-office-audit
… Services Office audit August 21, 2023 Author DHW Communications Department of Health and Welfare Director … Office’s audit released today, Aug. 21: "The department welcomes the LSO audit review and the transparency it affords the public to understand the Idaho Community Partner …
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/news/january-edition-idaho-administrative-bulletin-contains-several-dhw-rule-making-notices
… several DHW rule-making notices January 2, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Administrative Bulletin published … 0202-1901 ID Emergency Medical Services Physician Commission 0208-1901 Vital Statistics Rules - Vacation … Pools - Vacation of Rule 0301-1901 Eligibility for Health Care Assistance for Families and Children …
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/news/new-idaho-covid-19-hotline-available-monday-march-30
… available Monday, March 30 March 27, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has announced a new toll-free number for Idahoans to call with questions about COVID-19 or the … stay-home order was effective immediately and is in place for 21 days. The Governor and public health officials will …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-workgroups-meet-dec-1-7
… 1-7 Type of notice/meeting Public Notice Several workgroups for the Idaho Behavioral Health Council have scheduled … Supreme Court Building, 451 W. State St., Boise. More information for each meeting can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) website . Commitments Workgroup is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m., MT, …
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/news/rules-waived-or-suspended-facilitate-idahos-response-covid-19
… Idaho's response to COVID-19 March 25, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Governor Brad Little has signed an emergency declaration to aid in the COVID-19 response effort in Idaho. Under Section 46-1008(5)(a), Idaho Code, the … is a list of the rules that have been waived or suspended for the Department of Health and Welfare to facilitate the …
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/news/dhw-announces-25m-funding-assist-laboratories-providing-covid-19-testing
… in providing COVID-19 testing October 28, 2020 Author DHW Communications To assist with the response to the current … to help Idaho laboratories establish or increase capacity for community COVID-19 testing in Idaho. Funds may be used for …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/food-safety-advisory-committee-meet-june-18-webex
… Food Safety Advisory Committee to meet June 18 via Webex The Idaho Food … Program is hosting the annual Food Safety Advisory Committee meeting from 10 a.m. to noon (MDT) on June 16, … from retail food establishments, state regulators, and information on a risk factor study being completed in …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-nov-12
… to hold regular meeting Nov. 12 November 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . Media contact: Niki Forbing-Orr, public information manager 208-334-0668 …
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/news/covid-19-data-be-updated-daily-website-including-sundays-and-holidays
… including Sundays and holidays June 29, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare wants to make sure Idahoans have the most current information about cases of COVID-19 in their communities in light of the recent significant increases in …
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 … Program invites the public to review its annual application for federal funds. It will be available for review through April 19, 2022. Written comments from the public will be accepted March 20 - April …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-drug-utilization-review-program-meet-jan-19-webex
… counseling of patients, and reduce growth in expenditures for drugs. Resources Agenda and meeting information Event End Date Thu, 01/19/2023 - 12:00 Event Start …
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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 … Webex and in Boise. Agenda items include introduction of incoming Director Alex Adams, remarks by Adams, and introductions for key staff changes Adams is implementing. Read the full …
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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 … There will be limited in-person attendance (allowing for social distancing) available in Conference Room 10A, PTC … 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/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-3
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday February 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … American Sign Language services is available for committee meetings. The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory …