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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-4
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday February 18, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … ps://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e779028bd14b3f52dfcda85eacc549796 American Sign Language services is …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-15
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 18, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0fc22ae982616633028587a8f66aa9f2 The Idaho Department of …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-except-north-idaho-briefing-1-pm-today
… remains in effect in the Panhandle Health District, which encompasses Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, and Shoshone … ebex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e87d1112737cf94dbcad4b2e78f4fc22d A recording of the briefing will be available later in … convened the Crisis Standards of Care Activation Advisory Committee on Nov. 19, 2021, to review the situation at …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-0
… briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e5ffcea4be9bf5622e2a1ab5c04836dda The Idaho Department of …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idahos-covid-19-advisory-committee-meet-feb-19-webex
… Idaho’s COVID-19 Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 19 via Webex Type of notice/meeting … Public Notice Idaho’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will meet from noon to 2 p.m. on Feb. 19, 2021 via … ps://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e779028bd14b3f52dfcda85eacc549796 ASL interpretation will be provided. …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in U.S. January 8, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and … are simple and inexpensive — and they can help save lives. Visit http://www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… 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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/news/eagle-island-state-park-host-winter-event-idaho-foster-families
… State Park to host winter event for Idaho foster families January 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho foster, kinship, and adoptive families … and meaningful connection. The park remains open to all visitors, but event offerings are focused on Idaho’s foster, …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) January 28, 2021 Author DHW Communications Seven Idaho children diagnosed with MIS-C … Section at 208-334-5939. For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/mis-c/index.html The Idaho …
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/news/make-new-years-resolution-quit-tobacco-good-new-resources-quit-are-available-people-behavioral
… are available for people with behavioral health conditions January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications Studies show it may take several tries before … to quit using tobacco products, free help is available by visiting: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) and …
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/news/department-health-and-welfare-central-district-health-and-idaho-department-labor-partner-offer
… at same Mountain Home location August 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications To streamline services and provide a better … other offices throughout Idaho that are open to the public. Visit healthandwelfare.idaho.gov to learn more. About … Health & Welfare,” said Department of Labor Director Jani Revier. Media contacts: Niki Forbing-Orr Public …
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/news/update-contact-phd-first-case-novel-coronavirus-reported-south-central-idaho-second-state
… store testing kits. “We have been preparing for this since January when the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in … and preserve capacity in our healthcare facilities. We are committed to working with our partners to provide the public … please call your healthcare provider in advance of a visit to discuss your symptoms and next steps. Everyone …
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/news/first-case-novel-coronavirus-idaho-has-been-confirmed
… DHW to determine reasonable risk criteria for locations visited by this patient upon their return to Idaho, and any … and other states. “We have been preparing for this since January when the first confirmed case of coronavirus was … breathing. If Idahoans have these symptoms and they become severe, they should call a healthcare provider to …
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/news/two-idaho-children-have-died-flu-related-causes
… Two Idaho children have died from flu-related causes January 10, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Idaho public health … important if you have a higher risk for severe illness and complications from influenza. Consult with a healthcare … more severely than adults. For more information about flu, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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/news/free-home-covid-19-tests-are-available-idaho-dialing-2-1-1
… in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1 June 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications UPDATE (Jan. 5, 2022): DHW's supply of free, at-home COVID-19 tests … of a trained VAULT Medical observer via a virtual Zoom visit on a smart phone or tablet. To use VAULT tests, …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-seeks-public-input-transition-comprehensive-managed-care
… Idaho Medicaid seeks public input on transition to comprehensive managed care November 21, 2025 Author DHW … with MCOs to provide all Medicaid services — from doctor visits to prescriptions to hospital care. Member and … Upcoming sessions include Rexburg (Dec. 15), Caldwell (Jan. 6), a virtual-only session (Feb. 3), Gooding (Mar. 10), …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… Reservoir near Twin Falls September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Road, the primary route connecting the Twin Falls area with Jarbidge, Nevada. DHW works closely with South Central … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Home. Since Aug. 12, the Cottonwood Creek Boat Ramp and adjacent area on the Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike in Owyhee County … 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
… Reservoir, and Hordemann Pond August 12, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … in or near the water. The Cottonwood Creek Boat Ramp and adjacent area on the Bruneau Arm in Owyhee County. The … 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
… health transformation/IMD waiver for federal approval January 3, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department … 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/ . …
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/news/dhw-partners-get-tested-covid-19-help-idahoans-find-testing-their-communities
… Get Tested COVID-19 to help Idahoans find testing in their communities October 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The … testing for the virus that causes COVID-19,” said Sonja Schriever, chief of the Bureau of Community and … and testing sites that are close to home. Idahoans can visit get-tested-covid19.org and type in their ZIP code. The …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-uk-coronavirus-variant-idaho
… coronavirus variant in Idaho February 24, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … wastewater samples submitted from the Boise area in late January. The tested wastewater samples also detected the … information about the novel coronavirus, please visit https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ . Media contacts: …
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/news/measles-circulating-among-idaho-communities-health-officials-urge-consultation-healthcare
… Measles circulating among Idaho communities--Health officials urge consultation with … App. A person is considered immune if they were born before Jan. 1, 1957, have a documented history of … healthcare provider For more information about measles, visit www.cdc.gov/measles/about/index.html . (Note that …
/dementia-friends-champions/karen-kouba-mciver-ada
… Kkouba@jannus.org Boise , ID 83702 United States …
/dementia-friends-champions/lesley-myricks-canyon-county
… lesleyjack@live.com Nampa , ID 83687 United States …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/emsc-advisory-committee
… EMSC Advisory Committee The EMS for Children Advisory Committee is responsible for guiding the EMSC Program. … Meeting Minutes 2026 Meeting Minutes 2025 Meeting Minutes January 22nd February 18th April 9th April 10th July TBD …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/drug-utilization-review
… serving since 2012) 2024 Meeting Dates Meeting Information January 18, 2024 Agenda Call-In Information April 18, 2024 …
/food-banks-food-sites-and-food-pantries/north-bingham-county-community-food-bank
… 10:00 am-11:30 am Wednesday - Sunday: Closed 4th Tuesday of Jan, Mar, May, July,Sept, Nov, (except holidays) Services …
/food-banks-food-sites-and-food-pantries/owyhee-county-mobile-pantry-homedale-elementary
… 8:00 am-10:00 am Saturday - Sunday: Closed Mobile Pantry: Jan - Nov - 4th Friday Dec - 1st & 3rd Friday Services Phone …
/food-banks-food-sites-and-food-pantries/society-st-vincent-de-paul-our-lady-good-counsel
… 342 East Jackson Street Mountain Home , ID 83647 United States … - Sunday: Closed Pantry: 4th Tuesday of month. Note: Community dinners have been suspended due to COVID. Services …
/food-banks-food-sites-and-food-pantries/latah-county-mobile-genesee
… 138 Jackson St Genesee , ID 83832 United States Monday - …
/food-banks-food-sites-and-food-pantries/lincoln-county-mobile-pantry-shoshone
… 3:00 pm-6:00 pm Friday - Sunday: Closed Quarterly Mobile: Jan, April, July, Oct - 1st Thursday of month. Services …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias-adrd-alliance
… of Idahoans, individuals, caregivers, public officials, and community agencies throughout Idaho who work on or are … ADRD Alliance Documents ADRD Alliance Charter ADRD Alliance Communication Plan ADRD 2023-2028 Strategic Plan for Idaho … interested in learning more or joining, contact Karen Kkuba@jannus.org or 208-947-4283. Contact Us To get involved in …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-behavioral-health-planning-council-bhpc
… care system that cultivates and supports healthy lives and communities. PRINCIPLES We believe prevention is key. … Fulfill reporting requirements. Support the development of community crisis centers in each region. Conduct a statewide … Agency /Provider of Services Juvenile Corrections (IDJC) Jamie Simpson Agency /Stakeholder Idaho Housing and …
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/news/gilmore-townsite-health-risk-information-released-public-meetings-scheduled
… public meetings scheduled June 22, 2023 Author DHW Communications LEMHI COUNTY— The Agency for Toxic Substances … soil. Children, pregnant women, and adults living in or visiting the townsite multiple times a year are exposed to … (DHW) are working together to inform those who live in and visit the townsite and surrounding area about the report and …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-three-health-districts-southern-idaho
… of care in three health districts in southern Idaho January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Jan. 21. The committee recommended …
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/news/idaho-lawmakers-help-raise-more-66k-youth-foster-care
… $66k for youth in foster care December 23, 2025 Author DHW Communications For the second year in a row, members of the … Organized by Luisa Uribe-Holtzclaw and her husband, Rep. James Holtzclaw, R-Meridian, the drive more than tripled … showing them they are seen, valued, and supported by their community, especially during the holidays.” The gift cards …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-clarifies-priority-groups-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee clarifies priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine January 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee …
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/news/radon-poster-contest-now-open-students-idaho-oregon-and-washington
… now open for students in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington January 10, 2023 Author DHW Communications Students across the Northwest are encouraged … be a member of a sponsoring club, such as a scouting, art, computer, science, or 4-H club. Only one entry per student …
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/news/new-program-eases-path-recovery-and-reunification-idaho-families
… eases path to recovery and reunification for Idaho families January 14, 2025 Author DHW Communications In an effort to prevent Idaho youth from … 06, 2025. “This new referral process demonstrates our commitment to supporting families and helping them access …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-24
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday, Jan. 25, via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-22
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday, Jan. 11, via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-23
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday, Jan. 18, via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from …
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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 …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-0
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday January 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. MT Tuesday, Jan. 12. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health …
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/news/teams-cdc-dhw-staff-fan-out-across-idaho-conduct-ppe-training-medical-providers
… and to instruct their colleagues and other members of the community in that process as well. These “train the trainer” … and patients as COVID-19 continues to circulate in Idaho communities. Thanks to resources offered up by the Centers … and outreach were accomplished by a DHW team made up of Jathan Nalls, Stephanie Sayehg, Dharmaraj “Raj” Giri, all …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-2
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday January 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-1
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday January 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health …
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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 …
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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 … DHW Director Dave Jeppesen. “Please continue to take the recommended precautions and get vaccinated and boosted, wear a … stabilizes. Deactivation process Since entering CSC in late January, the situation in the region and across the state …