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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 … by a bloom or consuming fish caught in affected waterbodies. Swallowing water impacted by a bloom can cause stomach … active health advisories before visiting Idaho’s water bodies. Following health advisories will reduce your chance of …
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/news/continuous-medicaid-enrollment-ends-april-1-first-batch-notices-issued-today-0
… batch of notices issued today February 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications During the federal COVID-19 public health … unless they moved out of the state, asked to be removed, or died. This was called continuous Medicaid enrollment or Medicaid Protection . As people’s situations or incomes changed, some of the people enrolled in Medicaid are …
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/news/first-probable-monkeypox-case-reported-idaho
… monkeypox case reported in Idaho July 6, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … for patients who might have severe disease or develop complications. Individuals with monkeypox should isolate … people identified with monkeypox in the United States have died. “This is a virus that does not naturally occur in the …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) January 28, 2021 Author DHW Communications Seven Idaho children diagnosed with MIS-C … but public health investigations were only recently completed. Processes have since been improved to prevent … 3 years old, oldest: 16 years old). No Idaho children have died of MIS-C. Idaho public health agencies are committed to …
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/news/fish-advisory-coeur-dalene-basin-revised-after-high-levels-mercury-found-some-species
… have updated the fish consumption advisory for water bodies in the Coeur d’Alene Basin because recent testing … This updated advisory provides location and fish-specific recommendations for three groups of people: adults, pregnant women, which includes women planning to become pregnant and nursing mothers, and children under the …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats June 17, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials confirmed the … medical management early after exposure. An Idaho man died last year after being exposed to a rabid bat,” said Dr. … year. No area of Idaho is considered rabies-free. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… locations for the administration of monoclonal antibodies. Other recruitment/retention needs Public and … hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should complete the attestation form at …
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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 … that identified the source of the error and established remedies to ensure that it will not happen again. Testing for … of Laboratories and is also available through several commercial laboratories. “We are confident this was a …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats July 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications A bat found in Ada County tested positive for … for rabies in Idaho. As recently as 2021, an Idaho resident died from rabies after contact with a rabid bat. The most common ways people come into contact with a bat is when a …
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/news/first-death-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… Nile virus in Idaho this year August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first reported death caused by West … about one in 10 people with severe West Nile virus die. Older adults and people with certain medical … tanks weekly to prevent mosquito larvae in the water from becoming adults. For more information, visit …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-special-meeting-nov-18
… hold special meeting Nov. 18 November 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … Nov. 17 because the Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die on that same day. Due to COVID-19 precautions, meeting … 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-wic-temporarily-increases-food-benefits
… temporarily increases food benefits May 27, 2021 Author DHW communications Participants in the U.S. Department of … breastfeeding information and support, help from registered dietitians, and referrals to community services. The average Idahoan enrolled in WIC …
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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 … an Idaho child due to COVID-19. The child was an infant and died in October. To protect the privacy of the child’s … "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/public-health-reports-first-heat-related-deaths-2024
… first heat-related deaths in 2024 June 21, 2024 Author DHW Communications The first two heat-related deaths in Idaho … drink. Talk to your doctor first if you are on a low-salt diet, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or other chronic … checking your local news or www.weather.gov . Monitor your companions when recreating or working in the heat. …
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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 … variants. This is being closely investigated and more studies are under way. “As we work to offer vaccine to more … potentially more severe variants,” said Kimberly Link, Communicable Disease Control Manger with Central District …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/portneuf-medical-center
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: https://www.portneuf.org/services/diabetes-education …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/gritman-medical-center-diabetes
… or email DPP@gritman.org. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/intermountain-healthcare-cassia
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/bonner-general-health-diabetes
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: https://bonnergeneral.org/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/north-canyon-medical-center
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/madison-memorial-hospital
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/bingham-healthcare-dsmes
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: https://www.binghamhealthcare.org/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/syringa-hospital-clinic
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/syringa-hospital-clinic-kooskia
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/mountain-view-hospital-0
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: https://www.mountainviewhospital.org/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/family-health-services
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/kootenai-clinic-diabetes-and
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: https://www.kh.org/diabetes-endocrinology/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/kootenai-clinic-family-care
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: https://www.kh.org/diabetes-endocrinology/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/kootenai-clinic-family-0
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: https://www.kh.org/diabetes-endocrinology/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/kootenai-clinic-obstetrics-and
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: https://www.kh.org/diabetes-endocrinology/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/family-health-services-0
… achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: https://fhsid.org/locations/twin-falls/388-martin/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/st-marys-health-clearwater
… ADCES accreditation. For more information, visit the website: https://smh-cvh.org/diabetes-education/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/st-marys-health-clearwater-0
… ADCES accreditation. For more information, visit the website: https://smh-cvh.org/diabetes-education/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/saint-alphonsus-diabetes-care
… ADCES accreditation. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/saint-alphonsus-diabetes-care-0
… ADCES accreditation. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/saint-alphonsus-diabetes-care-1
… ADCES accreditation. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/st-marys-health-kamiah-clinic-0
… ADCES accreditation. For more information, visit the website: https://smh-cvh.org/diabetes-education/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/st-marys-health-grangeville-0
… ADCES accreditation. For more information, visit the website: https://smh-cvh.org/diabetes-education/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/saint-alphonsus-diabetes-care-2
… ADCES accreditation. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/central-district-health
… email skistler@cdh.idaho.gov. For more information, visit website at https://cdh.idaho.gov/diabetesprevention. …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/university-idaho-extension
… or email ada@uidaho.edu. For more information, visit the website: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/diabetes-prevention …
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/news/healthcare-workers-and-residents-long-term-care-facilities-now-receiving-covid-19-vaccine
… receiving the COVID-19 vaccine December 31, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho is in full swing getting vaccines out … administered each day as reported to DHW on the coronavirus website by 10 a.m. The doses reported lag behind the total … and transfer to the state’s immunization registry. DHW is committed to providing data to the public as quickly as it …
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/news/covid-19-now-leading-cause-death-idaho
… cause of death in Idaho December 10, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … This exemplifies why it’s so important to follow the recommended COVID-19 precautions to protect ourselves and … deaths which are shown on Idaho's coronavirus.idaho.gov website, and therefore, will not match the mortality counts …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/state-behavioral-health-planning-council-will-meet-person-and-virtually
… the agendas and on the Behavioral Health Planning Council website at … https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees… . Resources Behavioral Health Planning Council website Agendas Event End Date Fri, 10/14/2022 - 12:00 Event …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-workgroups-meet-dec-1-7
… can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) website . Commitments Workgroup is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m., MT, … Dec. 7. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) website Event End Date Mon, 12/07/2020 - 12:00 Event Start …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-meet-10-am-mst-march-10
… March 10 via Webex. More information on past and upcoming IGT Meetings can be found on the DHW Children’s Behavioral Health website as well as the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) website . Resources Agenda Event End Date Wed, 03/10/2021 - …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-arrives-idaho-week
… arrives in Idaho this week December 14, 2020 Author DHW Communications COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech is … the ultra-cold vaccine. The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee, after reviewing CDC guidance and discussing Idaho … more through press releases and our coronavirus.idaho.gov website as we find out more about how many doses we will …
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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 … assistance under a new state program designed to help rural communities attract and retain nurses. The Idaho Legislature … about this year’s 50 recipients is available at the DHW website at: …
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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who … in Idaho. Parents of infants should check www.similacrecall.com to find out if the formula they use is included in the … encourage families to take precautions and check the website to make sure their baby’s formula is safe.” What …
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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, … tests has all been distributed. Additional tests will not become available from the state. The Department of Health and … and the available inventory is not tracked on any public websites at this time. We recommend people contact …