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Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/child-welfare-advisory-board
… child welfare in Idaho. The board reflects and represents community and stakeholder interests, provides input and … regarding public policy. About Board members are appointed by the Director of the Department of Health and Welfare. … 450 W State Street 5th Floor Boise , ID 83720 United States Phone 1-208-334-5700 Email CFSinquiries@dhw.idaho.gov …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/regional-early-childhood-committees
… Regional Early Childhood Committees Regional Early Childhood Committees (RECCs) are … delays or disabilities and their families. Overview and Bylaws The primary function of the Regional Early Childhood … us. Address 450 W State Street Boise , 83720 United States Phone 208-332-7235 Email Lindsay.Leyva@dhw.idaho.gov URL …
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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 … are subject to approval, rejection, or modification by Gov. Little. “CVAC made significant strides in charting a … organizations. Learn more about the committee and find meeting materials at …
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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 … the balance. “We’re proud to support Idaho’s foster youth by making it easier for them to experience the joy of … be accessible to all, especially foster youth who can find solace and adventure in nature,” Brocksome said. “By …
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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 … and subject to approval, rejection, or modification by Gov. Brad Little, which is expected to happen early next … organizations. Learn more about the committee and find meeting materials at …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-recommendations-group-2-clarifications-preliminary
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations for Group 2 clarifications, … that are subject to approval, rejection, or modification by Gov. Little. The committee’s recommendations for … organizations. Learn more about the committee and find meeting materials at …
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/news/west-nile-virus-detected-elmore-county-mosquitoes
… are the first detected in Idaho this year, were collected by the Elmore County Mosquito Abatement District. Last year, … “This is the time of year when we typically start finding positive mosquitoes and reports of human and horse … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit http://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/lead-contaminated-cinnamon-applesauce-impacts-idaho-children-and-families
… Idaho children and families November 30, 2023 Author DHW Communications State and local public health officials have … Purée in late October. A collaborative investigation by Idaho state and local partners, FDA’s Coordinated … should check their homes and throw away any pouches they find. WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée is distributed …
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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 … department respectfully disagrees with all of the report’s findings. "A judge recently threw out the case involving … audit, or investigation with cooperation because we stand by our work. We await the AG’s next step with confidence …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-clarifies-priority-groups-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee clarifies priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine … The votes are recommendations that will be considered by Gov. Brad Little. “These votes are aimed at ensuring … organizations. Learn more about the committee and find meeting materials at …
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/news/new-hiv-initiative-encourages-testing-promotes-prevention-and-awareness
… initiative is in line with a similar initiative launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Today, … care providers, community organizations, and Idahoans. Visit www.FindIdahoTesting.com and …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/citizen-review-panels
… a Citizen Review Panel to evaluate and provide recommendations for the improvement of the child protection system in their districts. Panels are comprised of members from diverse backgrounds who … Idaho Citizen Review Panel Dept Response Reports to CRP Findings …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-final-recommendations-group-3-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends final recommendations for Group 3 to Gov. … The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee was formed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at the … organizations. Learn more about the committee and find meeting materials at …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… tests are simple and inexpensive — and can help save lives. Visit www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted radon test … can protect your family’s health during Radon Action Month by: Testing your home for radon. Encouraging friends and … more information about how to test your home or where to find a test kit, call the Idaho Careline at 2-1-1 or visit …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-hosts-family-friendly-outdoor-and-history-event-farragut-state
… Exploration at the Museum at the Brig, where families will find authentic military artifacts, interactive displays, and … Family Adventures is a cooperative effort spearheaded by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Department … Foster Families will experience at Farragut State Park. Visit the Idaho Family Passport Dropbox for downloads. Idaho …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/region-4-behavioral-health-board-meet-oct-13-boise
… monthly on the second Thursday of every month.The meeting location varies; the October meeting will be at PEER …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-conduct-negotiated-rulemaking-medicaid-program
… changes necessary for implementation of a new resource allocation model for Medicaid's Adult Developmental … dockets 16-0310-2101 and 16-0313.2101. Formal written comments are being accepted through Nov. 26, 2021. Verbal comments will be accepted in a virtual public meeting at 2 …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-medicaid-seeks-comment-amendments-regarding-new-model-idahos
… Division of Medicaid seeks comment on amendments regarding new model for idaho's Adult … in connection with the implementation of a new resource allocation model for Idaho’s Adult Developmental Disabilities … about the proposed changes and the process for submitting comments can be found in document attached to this notice. …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Please visit the Idaho Recreational Water Health Advisories tab at the Get Healthy Idaho website for advisories and sampled locations at water bodies throughout Idaho. When recreating …
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/news/papa-murphys-cookie-dough-likely-linked-salmonella-infections
… linked to Salmonella infections May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications Division of Public Health officials with the … from Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza sold from multiple locations. A total of 18 illnesses are being reported in six … Thoroughly wash and sanitize all surfaces that may have come in contact with any raw dough products. Be sure to wash …
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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 … pets, and livestock. When recreating near water at these locations, take the following precautions while the advisory … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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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 … of worship, colleges and universities, salons, and other locations. An initial funding cap of $500,000 per applicant …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-programs-services-workgroup-meeting
… on Monday, November 2nd, 2020 from 2pm - 4pm MST. The location of the meeting is online and in the Lincoln …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-commitments-workgroup-meeting
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council Commitments Workgroup Meeting Type of notice/meeting Council Meeting The Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) Commitments Workgroup will be meeting on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 from 10am - 12pm MST. The location of the meeting is online and in the Lincoln …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-housing-workgroup-meeting
… on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 from 2pm - 4pm MST. The location of the meeting is online and in the Lincoln …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-criminal-justice-workgroup-meeting
… on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 from 10am - 12pm MST. The location of the meeting is online and in the Lincoln …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-prevention-early-intervention-workgroup
… on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 from 1pm - 3pm MST. The location of the meeting is online and in the Lincoln …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-children-youth-workgroup-meeting
… on Thursday, November 5th, 2020 from 1pm - 3pm MST. The location of the meeting is online and in the Lincoln …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-henrys-lake
… identified in Henry’s Lake September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Please visit: … for sampled locations at each reservoir. When recreating near or in … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/harmful-algal-blooms-identified-hells-canyon-and-brownlee-reservoirs
… Canyon and Brownlee reservoirs August 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Please visit the Idaho Recreational Water health Advisories website for sampled locations at each reservoir. When recreating near or in …
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/news/state-comm-host-news-conference-featuring-unique-partnership-helps-facilitate-eye-and-tissue
… State Comm to host news conference featuring unique partnership … eye and tissue donations November 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications Tissue donors save and change lives, but it … person, StateComm sends the name, date of birth, and location of the deceased to a referral center, which …
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 … Call-in: Dial in: 1-415-527-5035 United States Meeting number (access code): 2761 050 6261 Meeting password: wAKNqJPd837 (92567573 from phones and video systems) …
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/news/surveyors-complete-115-infection-control-surveys-idaho-nursing-homes
… infection control surveys in Idaho’s 82 nursing homes by the July 31 deadline. Some nursing homes have had more … Infection Control Surveys Conducted (as of Aug. 21, 2020) Number of surveys completed: 115 Number of deficiency-free … Screening staff, outside healthcare providers, and visitors “With the daily challenges facilities face during …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-recommends-idaho-accept-early-distribution-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee recommends Idaho accept early distribution of … Program manager. “And it would help us get a small number of doses of the vaccine here sooner, so we could … administered in the state until a recommendation is issued by the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-except-north-idaho-briefing-1-pm-today
… Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities. While the number of COVID-19 patients remains high and continues to … remains in effect in the Panhandle Health District, which encompasses Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, and Shoshone … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/dhw-launches-new-and-improved-website
… new and improved website October 19, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Oct. 18. The new site is focused on helping Idahoans find the services and information they need at critical, … on the older site, but it’s organized so it’s easier to find. The new site meets ADA requirements and all state …
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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 … Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities. While the number of COVID-19 patients remains high and continues to … and we all need to keep taking precautions against COVID-19 by getting vaccinated or getting a booster dose, wearing …
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/news/idaho-newborns-be-screened-additional-illnesses-and-conditions
… illnesses and conditions January 26, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s Newborn Screening Program (NBS) has … list of conditions for which it screens, lifting the total number from 47 to 51 effective Feb. 1, 2022. Idaho state law … Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), can drastically impact a baby’s health, and adding it to our screenings will no doubt …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-15
… and Welfare to meet Aug. 15 August 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … on progress to date regarding child welfare, concurrence by the board of division administrator appointments, and … the link at the top of the agenda and enter the meeting id number and password. In accordance with title 74, chapter 2, …
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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 … introduction of incoming Director Alex Adams, remarks by Adams, and introductions for key staff changes Adams is … the link at the top of the agenda and enter the meeting id number and password. In accordance with title 74, chapter 2, …
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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” … in Idaho communities. Thanks to resources offered up by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and … a training elsewhere.” The sessions are for a limited number of people who have already signed up, and it’s free. …
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/news/free-training-radon-gas-idaho-helps-homeowners-builders-and-others-build-safer-homes
… and others build safer homes December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … a house is being built, what products are needed, where to find them, and how to install them. “A radon mitigation … to find a test kit, call the Idaho Careline at 2-1-1 or visit www.radonidaho.org . The Idaho Department of Health …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/community-care-advisory-council-meet-1-pm-4-pm-oct-25-boise-and-webex
… Community Care Advisory Council to meet from 1 p.m. to 4 … Meeting number (access code): 2760 655 6460 450 W State St. … Meeting password: DKIxsUn2bR44 (35978622 from phones and Boise, ID 83702 …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hosts-public-hearing-aged-and-disabled-waiver-renewal
… 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 posted when …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hosts-public-hearing-may-12-about-medicaid-plus-waiver
… of Medicaid, 450 West State St., Boise https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m40c3a5aa6abc72ce0d6b6ac07c996281 … Meeting Number: 2458 029 8818 Password: 7vnFm2PfGA3 (78636273 from phone or video system) Resources Agenda will be posted when …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-march-26
… and Welfare to meet March 26 March 22, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should follow the link at the top of the agenda and enter the meeting id number and password. In accordance with title 74, chapter 2, …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-november-14
… and Welfare to meet November 14 November 8, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should follow the link at the top of the agenda and enter the meeting id number and password. In accordance with title 74, chapter 2, …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… must live in Idaho, have a need that can be helped by WIC foods and nutrition counseling, and have a … Guidelines Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Number of Household Members* 1 2 3 4 5 More than 5 Maximum … go to signupwic.com , or call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/new-covid-19-crisis-counseling-hotline-offers-support-struggling-idahoans
… emotional support and aid for immediate crisis needs by connecting callers with resources in their own … and no case records are taken. Responders are available via phone or text, with a chat feature coming soon. Callers may … toll-free 866-947-5186. Resources can also be found by visiting www.ioem.idaho.gov/covidhelpnow . …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-holds-public-hearing-160733-adult-mental-health-services-docket-no
… p.m. (MT) Join from the meeting link https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m5a1a42bd9dbe63b717dd807fbc9baca0 Join by Phone: 1-415-527-5035 or 1-303-498-7536 Meeting access code: … 2761 289 2093 Meeting password: eDA7ZxEAy55 (33279932 from phones and video systems) Resources Details Event End Date …