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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-recommendations-group-3-clarification-group-2-gov
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations on Group 3, clarification to Group 2 to Gov. … Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) will send recommendations for prioritizing Group 3 plus one clarification on Group 2 …
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/news/dhw-seeks-input-idaho-behavioral-health-plan
… on Idaho Behavioral Health Plan January 6, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s … (IBHP) program. The vision of this program is to create a comprehensive system of care for behavioral health that … health and wellness. Stakeholder engagement is an essential component for building a high-quality system that best meets …
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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 … Incentive Program (RPIP), which provides loan repayment for qualifying physicians serving health professional …
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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 specifically, this initial shipment is destined for hospital staff and outpatient clinic staff who provide …
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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 … providers. Currently, enrolled healthcare providers are performing initial vaccinations to healthcare workers and to … 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/mpox-returns-idaho-health-authorities-stress-importance-vaccination
… importance of vaccination November 2, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … who have been exposed to someone with mpox should watch for symptoms for 21 days afterward and get vaccinated … at https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/vaccines/vaccine-recommendations.html . For more information about mpox and …
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/news/cvac-send-expanded-recommendation-group-3-gov-little-march-15
… CVAC to send expanded recommendation on Group 3 to Gov. Little by March 15 March 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee … send a recommendation to Gov. Brad Little on the process for vaccinating Idahoans between the ages of 16 and 44 in …
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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 … Idaho Treatment Center in Nampa and will provide treatment for up to 16 adolescents ages 12-17 years old and employ 51 …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… this season, we are concerned that the risk to Idahoans for both infections will increase as families and friends … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health … recover after a few days, some people may develop serious complications and even die. During recent influenza seasons, …
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/news/idaho-expands-crisis-standards-care-statewide-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring-0
… accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities. CSC is activated statewide because … Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Sept. 15. The committee recommended that CSC be activated statewide. “Our …
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/news/dhw-statement-about-fda-committee-meeting-covid-19-booster-doses
… DHW statement about FDA committee meeting on COVID-19 booster doses September 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications Here is a statement from the Department of … benefits of a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for people 65 years and older and those at high risk of …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-and-child-and-family-services-welcomes-your-comments-about-social
… DHW and Child and Family Services welcomes your comments about the Social Services Block Grant Plan Type of … The Department of Health and Welfare submits an annual plan for federal funds to be used for the purpose of achieving or …
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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) hosted a ribbon cutting Thursday, May 2, for a new 16-bed foster care facility in the city of … “With the dedication of our staff and support of our community, we stand committed to shaping bright futures for …
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/news/dhw-recommends-idaho-providers-follow-fda-and-cdc-guidance-temporarily-pause-administering
… DHW recommends Idaho providers follow FDA and CDC guidance to … the Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … not use the Johnson & Johnson vaccine until more information is available from the Centers for Disease Control …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-priority-group-clarifications-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends priority group clarifications to Gov. Little February 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee … next week. “These are hard decisions and we’re grateful for the thoughtful deliberation by CVAC members,” said Elke …
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/news/idaho-providing-race-and-ethnicity-data-vaccine-data-dashboard-starting-today
… data dashboard starting today March 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications Race and ethnicity data will be available … . The data will be updated by 5 p.m. daily, except for Sundays and holidays. “Idaho and DHW are committed to transparency, but we also want to make sure the …
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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 … foster children and foster families from across Idaho for an unforgettable experience on the iconic BLUE turf at … highlighting the importance of positive role models and community support. “We’re thrilled to welcome foster …
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/news/awards-community-partners-address-learning-loss-and-behavioral-health-supports-children
… Awards to community partners address learning loss and behavioral … health supports to children September 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is … funds are a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Child Care Development Fund and are targeted at …
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/news/statewide-naloxone-distribution-program-relaunched
… program relaunched December 18, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Widespread availability of naloxone is a critical component to reducing opioid overdose deaths in Idaho. The … kits on how to use them are also available. The process for requesting kits remains the same as the previous …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-preventive-health-and-health-services-block
… DHW seeks public comment on Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant … of notice/meeting Public Notice DHW is accepting public comment on the proposed use of funds during federal fiscal year 2022 for the Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant. A …
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/news/medicaid-members-offered-free-credit-and-theft-protection-monitoring-after-possible-data
… after possible data breach June 12, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … member identification numbers, billing codes, and dates for certain services received by 2,501 members, or 0.7% of … there is no evidence that any of the potentially exposed information has been used. Gainwell provides fiscal-agent …
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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-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/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/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/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 … the day this time of year.” Temperatures this weekend are forecast to get close to 100F in the southern areas of … forecasts and extreme heat alerts by checking your local news or www.weather.gov . Monitor your companions when …
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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-submits-waiver-request-exclude-soft-drinks-and-candy-snap-purchases
… and candy from SNAP purchases May 16, 2025 Author DHW Communications Following direction from Idaho Gov. Brad … the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare submitted a formal request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) … the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly referred to as food stamps. “My administration is …
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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/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/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/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/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/public-health-reports-first-heat-related-death-2023
… first heat-related death in 2023 July 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The first heat-related death in Idaho this … fluid instead of swallowing it. Heat exhaustion may occur before symptoms of heatstroke. Symptoms may include tiredness, … forecasts and extreme heat alerts by checking your local news or www.weather.gov . Monitor your companions when …
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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/division-behavioral-health-launches-survey-find-out-how-idahoans-are-faring-pandemic
… are faring in the pandemic October 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted … of the impacts COVID-19 has had on Idahoans will help inform policy decisions, resource deployment, and program and product development and dissemination. Once results are compiled, they will be posted to the Division of Behavioral …
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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/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 … 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/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-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/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 this child,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Idaho Division of Public Health. “Infection with the … "We were saddened to hear of the loss of one our newest community members. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the …