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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 … this person. Health officials will provide guidance to anyone identified as a close contact and will monitor them … home when ill. In addition to getting vaccinated when it becomes available for you, those actions are the best things …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-recommendations-group-2-clarifications-preliminary
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations for Group 2 clarifications, preliminary … they work. Also, between this meeting and the previous one, CVAC made the following recommendations: CVAC voted …
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/news/boise-state-student-athletes-host-foster-families-iconic-blue-turf
… families on iconic BLUE turf October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to … highlighting the importance of positive role models and community support. “We’re thrilled to welcome foster … their families, and we hope this event will inspire everyone who comes.” Shane Hanson is president and CEO of Freedom …
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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 … members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic regions of the state. The board also … 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/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 … members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic regions of the state. The board also … 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/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 … members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic regions of the state. The board also …
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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 … relief during this difficult time. The additional money will also increase revenue for Idaho’s WIC-authorized … support, help from registered dietitians, and referrals to community services. The average Idahoan enrolled in WIC …
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 … for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines effective July 1, 2024, that raise household … $37,814 $47,767 $57,720 $67,673 Call the local WIC clinic *One pregnant woman counts as two household members WIC …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… draft is available. To avoid potential technical issues, anyone planning to listen to the meeting via WebEx should …
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/news/dhw-seeks-public-input-inform-rural-health-transformation-program-application
… Program application September 8, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Rural Health Transformation Program, created through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The federal $50 billion Rural … Input from rural health care providers, hospitals, clinics, community organizations, payers, workforce entities, …
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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 … of the pandemic. "We were saddened to hear of the loss of one our newest community members. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the …
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/news/protect-yourself-and-your-pets-harmful-algal-blooms-summer
… harmful algal blooms this summer June 28, 2024 Author DHW Communications Track water sampling locations and health … irritation. Pets, livestock, and wildlife are especially prone to cyanobacteria exposure because they are more likely …
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/news/harmful-algal-blooms-identified-hells-canyon-and-brownlee-reservoirs
… Canyon and Brownlee reservoirs August 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Hells Canyon or Brownlee Reservoirs protect yourself, loved ones, and pets. Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/omicron-sub-lineage-ba2-identified-idaho-public-health-stresses-importance-reducing-spread
… reducing the spread of COVID-19 January 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications and Central District Health PIO The Idaho … will continue to monitor this and future variants and are committed to transparency in informing the public what we … in high transmission and now is the time that everyone should take action to help reduce the spread.” The BA.2 …
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/news/state-require-proof-residency-or-work-idaho-vaccine-appointments
… Idaho for vaccine appointments February 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications CORRECTION: Some vaccine providers may scan … COVID-19 vaccine that is available at this time and Idaho’s commitment to equitable and fair access to vaccine, the … with any vaccine provider in Idaho will be asked to provide one of the following: A driver's license or work or school …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-north-idaho-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring
… 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 … Hospital Boundary Community Hospital Kootenai Health Shoshone Medical Center North Central (PHD2) Clearwater Valley …
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/news/state-comm-host-news-conference-featuring-unique-partnership-helps-facilitate-eye-and-tissue
… State Comm to host news conference featuring unique partnership … eye and tissue donations November 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications Tissue donors save and change lives, but it … the donor system. Based in Meridian, StateComm is a component of the Bureau of EMS and Preparedness in the Division …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-idaho-state-parks
… Adventures at Idaho State Parks April 29, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho State Park Foster Family Passport … fostering experiences that renew the human spirit and bring communities together,” said IDPR Director Susan Buxton. … family – and Idaho state parks are an outdoor home for everyone.” “We’re thrilled to help offer a day where Idaho’s …
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/news/new-hiv-initiative-encourages-testing-promotes-prevention-and-awareness
… prevention and awareness December 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications A new Idaho-based initiative seeks to empower … “Today, Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day, and we encourage communities across Idaho to help reduce HIV infections, … methods. National physician groups recommend that everyone be tested for HIV at least once, but fewer than 30% of …