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/news/ems-101-idaho-capitol-set-jan-22
… Idaho Capitol set for Jan. 22 January 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications An upcoming Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 101 event will … from Grangeville. The EMS Sustainability Task Force is comprised of EMS professionals from throughout Idaho and has …
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/news/grant-program-seeks-retain-doctors-rural-idaho
… retain doctors in rural Idaho November 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … loan debts while they continue to serve the rural Idaho communities where they’re needed. The grants will be issued … shortage areas. While specific needs vary from one community to the next, nearly all of Idaho is designated a …
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/news/ems-day-idaho-capitol-set-jan-23
… Idaho Capitol set for Jan. 23 January 18, 2023 Author DHW Communications Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Idaho are … get ahead of the crisis that looms if nothing changes. An upcoming EMS Day event will provide a venue where lawmakers … models, but a consistent thread in Idaho is that rural communities tend to rely on volunteers, who are often the …
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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 … at Memorial Stadium in Boise. The event will celebrate the commitment of Idaho’s foster families during the Hawks’ home … enjoy a fun evening at the ballpark filled with baseball, community, and recognition. The Boise Hawks will honor …
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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 … healthcare systems impacted are: Panhandle (PHD1) Benewah Community Hospital Bonner General Hospital Boundary …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-adopts-rule-timely-activation-crisis-standards-care
… of crisis standards of care December 11, 2020 Author DHW Communications At an emergency board meeting today, the … as possible. The new rule creates an activation advisory committee that will help Department of Health and Welfare … around the end of March or April. The adoption of the rule comes at a time when COVID-19 cases are surging throughout …
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/news/four-organizations-chosen-operate-youth-crisis-centers-idaho
… youth crisis centers in Idaho December 20, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … to four applicants to operate youth behavioral health community crisis centers in Idaho. The centers will provide … Medical screening Assessment Crisis intervention services Community-based referrals “By giving young people a place to …
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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 … Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Jan. 21. The committee recommended that CSC be activated statewide. …
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/news/nfls-scott-matlock-joins-boise-state-esports-game-night-foster-youth
… for game night with foster youth April 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications Boise’s foster youth and families are invited … BSU Esports, an exciting evening of gaming, mentorship, and community featuring NFL star and Idaho native Scott Matlock. … the chance to test their gaming skills in a fun and competitive environment. Boise State Esports athletes will …
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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 … showing them they are seen, valued, and supported by their community, especially during the holidays.” The gift cards … a goal of reaching 150 families per 100 children in the coming year. “Every gift card represents more than financial …
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/news/idaho-expands-crisis-standards-care-statewide-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring-0
… Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Sept. 15. The committee recommended that CSC be activated statewide. “Our hospitals …
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/news/idaho-continues-thrive-during-pandemic-and-moves-stage-3-stage-4-idaho-rebounds-plan
… 3 to Stage 4 in Idaho Rebounds Plan May 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … Stage 4 Stay Healthy Guidelines: Idaho remains open with recommendations to protect lives, healthcare access, and the … are encouraged to help keep Idaho open. There are no more recommended gathering size limitations, but recommended …
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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. … enjoy something special as a family,” said DHW Family and Community Partnerships Administrator Laura Denner. “Events …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-hosts-family-friendly-outdoor-and-history-event-farragut-state
… event at Farragut State Park August 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho families are invited to a special event … Idaho’s foster, kinship, and adoptive families, all are welcome. Activities will include: Exploration at the Museum at … Idaho,” said Department of Health and Welfare Family and Community Partnerships Administrator Laura Denner. “We’re …
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/news/gov-little-declares-september-newborn-screening-awareness-month
… Screening Awareness Month September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications Each year in Idaho between 20 and 40 babies … month, Gov. Brad Little signed a proclamation to honor and commemorate the program’s importance, declaring September … Today, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico have newborn screening …
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/news/new-idaho-behavioral-health-plan-launches-today
… Health Plan launches today July 1, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … The more unified plan helps Idaho better meet community needs to treat mental health conditions and … plan after the department put the contract out for bid. The company was selected in June 2023 and has spent more than a …
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/news/dhw-opens-new-foster-care-facility-payette
… new foster care facility in Payette May 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … “With the dedication of our staff and support of our community, we stand committed to shaping bright futures for those in need.” …
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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 grants and the support they provide Idaho …
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/news/rural-healthcare-grants-awarded-16-seek-attract-and-retain-providers
… to attract and retain providers May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … to help repay their student loan debts and retain them in communities where they’re crucial threads in the rural … Idahoans each year. While specific needs vary from one community to the next, nearly all of Idaho is designated a …
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/news/dhw-marks-opening-state-hospital-west-new-standalone-adolescent-psychiatric-hospital-nampa
… psychiatric hospital in Nampa May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … a secure setting where youth will receive more intensive comprehensive behavioral health services than they could receive in a community hospital environment, 24 hours a day, 365 days a …
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/news/dhw-announces-new-funding-opportunity-covid-19-vaccination-clinics
… for COVID-19 vaccination clinics April 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … clinics in underserved populations. That includes communities of high social vulnerabilities, racial and ethnic minority populations, and rural communities, among others. A total of $9 million is …
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/news/foster-families-invited-fostering-family-adventures-event-massacre-rocks-state-park-near
… State Park near American Falls April 23, 2026 Author DHW Communications Foster and kinship families, and children … for foster families and foster children, while also welcoming other families from the community to participate. Those interested are asked to …
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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 … Input from rural health care providers, hospitals, clinics, community organizations, payers, workforce entities, … and how this funding may be best used to serve rural Idaho communities. Input will be accepted from Sept. 5 to Sept. …
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/news/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-now-available-anyone-having-behavioral-health-crisis
… having a behavioral health crisis July 18, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho residents now can call or text 988 at … remember and will help Idahoans in crisis get connected to compassionate, accessible care and support.” All calls made … and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). “I am committed to continued work with our national partners to …
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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 … convened the Crisis Standards of Care Activation Advisory Committee on Feb. 15, 2022, to review the situation at …
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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, … via at-home testing methods. National physician groups recommend that everyone be tested for HIV at least once, but …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-state-museum-partner-give-foster-families-free-museum
… families free museum access December 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … for all ages. The partnership highlights the importance of community collaboration to support foster families and … children build a sense of identity and connection to the community.” The new museum passes build on initiatives …
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/news/dhw-successfully-ends-temporary-housing-program-youth-foster-care
… for youth in foster care November 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … rentals to temporarily house foster children with complex needs while they await more permanent placements. “The number of children coming into foster care rose in 2020 and 2021, and the …
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/news/idaho-recognized-top-performing-state-critical-access-hospitals
… across the state by improving healthcare access for rural communities, and 100 percent of Idaho’s critical access … and experience, and improving emergency department transfer communication, among others. As part of the project, the hospitals compared their individual data outcomes to one another, …
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/news/all-vaccinated-adults-idaho-are-now-eligible-booster-dose-covid-19-vaccine
… dose of COVID-19 vaccine November 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications In light of today’s CDC recommendation, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization …
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/news/pertussis-whooping-cough-rise-southwest-idaho
… on the rise in southwest Idaho March 8, 2024 Author DHW Communications The number of people reported with pertussis … as cases from spread in a school, several households, and community settings. "Twenty-five cases have been reported in southwest Idaho this year in comparison with five in the same period last year,” said …
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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 … removing PPE. The logistical planning and outreach were accomplished by a DHW team made up of Jathan Nalls, Stephanie …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will … entire behavioral health continuum of care. Idaho recently completed a 30-day state comment period and has delivered documentation of those …
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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 … convened the Crisis Standards of Care Activation Advisory Committee on Dec. 17, 2021, to review the situation at … healthcare facilities in the Panhandle Health District. The committee determined that healthcare systems in the …
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/news/idaho-children-ages-12-15-now-eligible-receive-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine
… to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine May 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. With this recommendation, 85 percent of all Idahoans are eligible for … the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended it at …
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/news/measles-reported-idaho-resident-public-health-officials-remind-idahoans-protect-themselves
… illness by getting immunized September 20, 2023 Author DHW Communications An adult male with confirmed measles has been … contacts to that individual who are not immune will also become infected. It can spread for up to four days before and … at 12 months of age in the United States but is sometimes recommended for children as young as 6 months who are …
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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 … However, COVID-19 treatments and vaccines may become less effective as mutations continue to emerge. In …
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/news/highly-poisonous-death-cap-mushroom-identified-boise
… cap mushroom identified in Boise April 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The first confirmation of death cap mushrooms … symptoms for a few days. Then jaundice, loss of strength, coma, and death can occur from liver failure and kidney … soil. Dispose of the mushrooms in the garbage. Do not compost at home or put in the city compost cart. Do not put …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1
… from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … through inspections, citations, and fines for non-compliance. There are some product exceptions; for example, … (FDA) Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as drugs, devices, or combinations of products are exempt from enforcement under …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and … work in an institutional setting A booster dose also is recommended for those who received the Johnson & Johnson …
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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), … current contractors, Optum Idaho and BPA Health, and the incoming new IBHP contractor, Magellan Healthcare, Inc., all of whom are committed to ensuring a successful transition and launch. …
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/news/child-measles-case-reported-southeast-idaho
… case reported in southeast Idaho August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications A case of measles in a child has been … visitors to the facilities. Because travel history is incomplete, there may be some people who were exposed and have … can get measles, too, if they are not immune.” Serious complications can include encephalitis, pneumonia, and, …
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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 … 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-contract-awarded-magellan-healthcare-inc
… to Magellan Healthcare, Inc. June 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The contracting stage of the Idaho Behavioral … the new plan, participants and providers will receive communications from DHW and Magellan Healthcare, Inc. about … transition with all interested Idahoans as information becomes available. This new contract encompasses critical …
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/news/how-covid-19-cases-are-counted
… 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 … cases of COVID-19 among people who were tested in their communities before they have been submitted to the state as …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1-0
… from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … through inspections, citations, and fines for non-compliance. There are some product exceptions; for example, … (FDA) Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as drugs, devices, or combinations of products are exempt from enforcement under …
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/news/possible-measles-exposure-occurs-boise-airport
… exposure occurs at Boise Airport April 9, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … effective at preventing measles and is routinely recommended for children 12–15 months of age, with a second … age 4–6 years. Infants under 12 months are not routinely recommended to receive the vaccine and are not protected. …
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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 … pregnant women, the elderly, and those who are immunocompromised. What is raw milk? Raw milk is unpasteurized …
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/news/heath-officials-investigate-outbreak-linked-raw-milk
… outbreak linked to raw milk August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Public Health officials are … young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. People in these groups are encouraged to consume pasteurized dairy products. Common symptoms of campylobacteriosis infection include …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… season. Both also had COVID-19. November 4, 2020 Author DHW Communications A Blaine-County man older than 60 years of … among adults already at increased risk of influenza-related complications,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, the Idaho … recover after a few days, some people may develop serious complications, leading to hospitalization and even death. …