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/providers/newborn-screening-providers
… infants born in Idaho for a number of rare but treatable disorders using a dried blood spot specimen. On this page, … resources on dried blood spot screening. Announcements Upcoming Cost Increase Due to rising laboratory costs, the … newborn screening collection card effective February 1, 2026 . New Specimen Collection Cards New specimen collection …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/hospice-agencies
… Hospice Agencies A Hospice provider is an agency that provides palliative care (relief of pain and uncomfortable symptoms) as opposed to curative care. In … through the Bureau of Facility Standards at (208) 334-6626. Prior to referring to the information below, please …
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/providers/intermediate-care-individuals-intellectual-disabilities/provider-application-and
… care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) is designed and functions to meet the … contact the Bureau of Facility Standards at (208) 334-6626, option 2 or fsb@dhw.idaho.gov to set up an initial … and state licensure as an ICF/IID must complete and submit an application packet. Application …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care-7
… so they grow up to be happy and productive members of our communities. Report Abuse, Neglect, and Abandonment Idaho … what to do if you need to make a report as we answer this and other questions about Idaho’s reporting law. Make a … are a current or former foster youth between the ages of 14-26, find out what services you may be eligible for. Services …
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/services-programs/food-assistance/apply-wic
… WIC services are provided by the seven Idaho public health districts and two Native American health agencies. There … eligibility requirements: Be a resident of Idaho Meet income guidelines Pregnant women Breastfeeding women Women who … WIC income eligibility guidelines July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 - based on maximum gross household income Household size …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care-1
… supplies, personal items, child care, transportation needs, computer and other required equipment, at an eligible … Eligibility for youth and young adults Between 16 and 26 who have a high school diploma/equivalent Are attending a … and email the application and additional information listed above to IL-ETV@dhw.idaho.gov ETV application and …
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/news/eagle-island-state-park-host-winter-event-idaho-foster-families
… Eagle Island State Park to host winter event for Idaho foster families January 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho foster, kinship, and adoptive families …
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/providers/managed-care-providers/dental
… Dental MCNA Dental is the Medicaid dental plan for the entire state of Idaho. … visit MCNA Dental or call Idaho Smiles at 855-233-6262 or TTY (Hearing Impaired): 711. MCNA Dental Find … Visit the MCNA Dental Contacts MCNA Dental 1-855-233-6262 or TTY (Hearing Impaired) 711 …
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/news/administrative-bulletin-march-contains-changes-or-notices-about-dhw-rulemakings
… Administrative Bulletin for March contains changes or notices about DHW rulemakings March 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The March edition of the Idaho Administrative … IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE 16-0226-2101 - 16.02.26 – THE IDAHO CHILDREN’S SPECIAL HEALTH …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/child
… 1 208-769-1515 - Coeur d'Alene 208-784-1352 - Kellogg 208-265-4523 - Ponderay 2 877-799-4360 - Lewiston 208-983-2522 - Grangeville 208-882-0670 - Moscow 3 … 208-678-0974 - Burley 208-734-4000 - Twin Falls 6 208-782-2600 - Blackfoot 208-239-6200 - Pocatello 7 208-528-5900 - …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idahos-covid-19-advisory-committee-set-meet-friday-march-12
… Idaho’s COVID-19 Advisory Committee is set to meet Friday, March 12 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting Idaho’s COVID-19 Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet from noon to 1 p.m. (MST), …
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/news/division-collecting-comments-social-services-block-grant-plan-pre-expenditure-report
… Division is collecting comments on Social Services Block Grant Plan & Pre-Expenditure Report October 20, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Division of Family and Community Services …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-scheduled-meet-april-13-webex-and-boise
… The Interagency Governance Team is scheduled to meet April 13 via Webex and in Boise The Interagency Governance Team is scheduled to meet from 10 a.m. to noon MT on Wednesday, …
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/radon-contest-poster-form
… No entry forms will be accepted prior to January 1, 2026. Entry forms must be received by 11:59 PM on February 28, 2026. Do you have any questions about this form? We cannot provide legal advice but can help … airquality@nezperce.org lucas.bair@spokanetribe.com brittney.nomee@cdatribe-nsn.gov Radon Poster Contest …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-cedar-creek-and-salmon-falls-creek-reservoirs
… Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Cedar Creek and Salmon Falls Creek Reservoirs July 26, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-henrys-lake
… Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Henry’s Lake September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/give-yourself-and-your-child-best-possible-gift-mothers-day-quitting-tobacco-and-receive-years
… Give yourself and your child the best possible gift this Mother’s Day by quitting tobacco – and receive up to a … worth of free diapers and wipes! May 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Quitting at any time during pregnancy is one … district or call the Idaho CareLine at 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 for free, in-person support. If you or someone you …
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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… Idaho’s first West Nile virus infections in humans this year September 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West … Information Officer Southwest District Health (208) 899-1268 …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-welfare-accepting-public-comment-liheap-waiver-request
… Division of Welfare accepting public comment on LIHEAP waiver … Access Code 2763 084 1673 Meeting password: KkbcmayY388 (55226299 from phones and video systems) This information was …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-welfare-accepting-public-comment-community-services-block
… Division of Welfare accepting public comment on Community … Webex: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=mf64a0228262e6744e7dca09341b4a739 Anyone may submit written comments …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hosts-public-hearing-aged-and-disabled-waiver-renewal
… Idaho Medicaid hosts public hearing for Aged and Disabled Waiver renewal on May 19 Type of notice/meeting … MT at 450 W. State. St., Boise. Webex: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m7ba075be4ef0dcd6010934eabaad2cb6 … Meeting Number: 2458 247 8486 Password: CSd2Mc4FYN8 (77326243 from phone or video system) Resources Agenda will be …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee
… The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The … webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e63cfe74f85b2590ce31121375e26724d Event End Date Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:00 Event Start …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comment-rules-low-income-home-energy-assistance
… DHW accepting public comment on rules for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Type of notice/meeting Public Notice … United States Meeting number (access code): 2761 050 6261 Meeting password: wAKNqJPd837 (92567573 from phones and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/state-hospital-north-advisory-board
… State Hospital North Advisory Board Type of notice/meeting Department Board Meeting State Hospital North Advisory Board will meet at 9 a.m. June 25 at the hospital and … WebEx. Resources Details & Agenda Event End Date Fri, 06/26/2020 - 12:00 Event Start Date Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:00 …
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/news/infant-botulism-case-ada-county-linked-national-baby-formula-recall
… Infant botulism case in Ada County linked to national baby formula recall November 19, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … currently under investigation by federal and state health officials. The only identified case in Idaho so far is in …
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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… Parents of infants: Urgent recall issued for infant formulas February 18, 2022 Abbott … at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who consumed the products. Idaho Public Health officials have confirmed some of the Similac formulas …
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/news/dhw-media-briefing-set-2-pm-thursday-discuss-triple-demic-flu-rsv-and-covid-19-idaho
… DHW media briefing set for 2 p.m. Thursday to discuss ‘triple-demic’ of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 in Idaho December 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, state health official and administrator for the Division of Public …
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/immunizationrecords
… from Idaho's Immunization Reminder Information System (IRIS) using a health record mobile app called Docket®. About … your records You can access your and your minor child’s official immunization records directly with Docket®. You can … or send the PDF as you choose. New! Access Docket® on your computer The same easy, secure access to your immunization …
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/providers/idaho-tobacco-project/tobacco-permits-electronic-smoking-device-information
… from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories to the public in Idaho, retailers must have an Idaho Tobacco Permit, issued by the Department's Idaho Tobacco Project. It is a … related to tobacco use. For more information refer to the official statement on the FDA’s website. FDA enforcement …
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/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/file-out-facility-birth-or-homebirth-certificate
… to wait 15 days to begin the process. We will prepare the official birth certificate with the information reported on … and return it to you for your review and signature. There is no fee to file the official birth certificate if it is completed and submitted to us on time. Certificates of …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/covid-19
… Other parts of your body may also be affected by the disease. Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill resulting in hospitalization or death. About COVID-19 in Idaho Idaho public health officials continue to monitor developments related to …
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/news/fish-advisory-coeur-dalene-basin-revised-after-high-levels-mercury-found-some-species
… Fish advisory for Coeur d’Alene Basin revised after high … 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/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-three-health-districts-southern-idaho
… Idaho activates crisis standards 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/fish-and-game-commission-grants-free-fishing-youth-foster-care
… Fish and Game Commission grants free fishing for youth in foster care November 7, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-winchester-lake-lewis-county
… Health advisory issued for Winchester Lake in Lewis County July 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part …
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/health-wellness/community-health/food-safety
… rules help protect everyone in Idaho by ensuring food is safe and free from harmful bacteria and other … form Food Establishment Resources Idaho Direct-to-Consumer Commerce Act Senate Bill 1283 was signed into law, effective March 20, 2026. It replaces and supersedes the cottage food rule that …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/psychiatric-residential-treatment-facility
… A Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) is any non-hospital facility that provides inpatient … of restraint and seclusion. Application process and forms Becoming a PRTF is a multi-stepped process. PRTFs are … through the Bureau of Facility Standards at (208) 334-6626, option 2. The PRTF application packet includes the …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/resources
… Substance Abuse & Mental Health Block Grant Reports Leisure Resource Manual Division of Behavioral Health ATC … The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. … South Resources State Hospital South Resources - Videos FY2026 SHS Hospital Charges Right to Receive a Good Faith …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/self-directed-services
… Self-Directed Services My Voice, My Choice is Idaho’s self-direction program for people on the … Idaho's self-direction program. The training must be completed before starting a self-direction plan and can be … 1-208-736-3024 BDDSQA5@dhw.idaho.gov Region 6: 1-208-239-6260 BDDSQA6@dhw.idaho.gov Region 7: 1-208-528-5750 …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/diabetes
… Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that affects how your … behaviors, and prevents or delays diabetes-related complications. With a healthcare provider referral, diabetes … DIABETES RANGE A1C 6.5% or higher Fasting plasma glucose 126 mg/dl or higher Oral glucose tolerance test 200 mg/dl or …
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/providers/opioid-use-disorder/training-continuing-education
… Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Section 1262 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 removed … to prescribe buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). This gave practitioners with a current DEA … which requires new or renewing DEA registrants to attest to completing eight hours of training on the treatment and …
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/providers/family-planning-providers/pregnancy-abortion-and-adoption-resources
… Resources Idaho Statute 18-609 requires the department to compile a free ultrasound provider list and provide information directing patients to further … "Get Help" on the left side menu or dial 2-1-1 or 800-926-2588 to reach a customer service specialist. Contacts Us …
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/services-programs/children-and-youth
… in Idaho deserve to live happy, healthy lives in their communities and should be protected from abuse, neglect or … what to do if you need to make a report as we answer this and other questions about Idaho’s reporting law. Keep … and assists families who have children from birth to age 26. IPUL works with parents, family members, and caregivers …
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/about-dhw/job-openings-and-internships
… of Health and Welfare (DHW) seeks individuals who are committed to lifelong learning, who enjoy building relationships, and who believe in the mission of our department: dedicated to strengthening the … process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov …
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/providers/behavioral-health-providers/idaho-behavioral-health-transformation-waiver
… 1115 demonstration waiver in April 2020 About the waiver This demonstration will run for five years and provide the … care focused on increasing support for individuals in the community and home, outside of institutions, and improve … the demonstration will now expire on September 30, 2026. The state will continue to work with CMS on gaining …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… Gooding County man is Idaho's first influenza-related death of the season … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health … vaccination series Resources: 1. Idaho influenza website: http://flu.idaho.gov 2. CDC Influenza website: …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/about-pregnancy-abortion-and-adoption-resources
… requires the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) to compile a Free Ultrasound Provider List and provide information directing patients where to … 'Get Help' on the left side menu or dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 to reach a customer service specialist. Visit the …
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/news/covid-19-now-leading-cause-death-idaho
… COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in Idaho December 10, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … deaths which are shown on Idaho's coronavirus.idaho.gov website, and therefore, will not match the mortality counts on …
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/providers/skilled-nursing/skilled-nursing-provider-resources
… for nursing home facility providers to ensure quality care is possible. Review the information below to become familiar with important considerations as you open and … If you have any questions, please contact (208)334-6626 or email: fsb@dhw.idaho.gov . Resources for New Training …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/apply-katie-beckett
… Beckett The Katie Beckett program provides additional assistance to eligible children who have long-term disabilities, mental illness, or complex medical needs, and are living at home with their … Self Reliance Programs, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0026 Be prepared to provide this information with the …