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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 … featuring NFL star and Idaho native Scott Matlock. Hosted by Boise State Esports in partnership with the Department of … families. How to participate Foster families can RSVP by visiting this link or emailing Casie.Jones@dhw.idaho.gov …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-nov-10-0
… and Welfare to meet Nov. 10 November 8, 2022 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 RSVP to Public Information Officer Greg … department. The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hosts-zero-based-rulemaking-public-hearing-docket-16-0317-2201
… Zero Based Regulation. · Please submit additional feedback by close of business on Friday, April 1. Submit your comments by Email: Jennifer.Pinkerton@dhw.idaho.gov · Stay informed …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-feb-16
… and Welfare to meet Feb. 16 February 14, 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 RSVP to Public Information Officer Greg … department. The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor, and each represents one of seven geographic …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-may-18
… Health and Welfare to meet May 18 May 15, 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 register at the link provided at the top of … department. The board’s seven citizen members are appointed by the governor, and each represents one of seven geographic …
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/news/idaho-expands-mental-healthcare-children-and-youth-complex-needs
… Idaho expands mental healthcare for children and youth with complex needs March 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications … The $15 million in earmarked funds were appropriated by the Idaho Legislature in 2022, and DHW conducted a series … would be prioritized, and how PRTFs could work with nearby states. With that feedback in hand, an application …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-tse-system-council-meet-june-14-webex
… upon proper application and verification, has been found by the council to meet the applicable level of trauma, … stroke or heart attack center criteria as established by the council." Resources Agenda Event End Date Tue, …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-18
… and Welfare to meet Aug. 18 August 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … via Webex. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should RSVP to Public Information Officer Greg … department. The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic …
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/news/first-human-infection-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… Nile virus in Idaho this year August 4, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) … in neighboring Malheur County, Ore. WNV is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito and can lead to severe … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit https://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-august-17
… and Welfare to meet August 17 August 14, 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 register at the link provided at the top of … department. The board’s seven citizen members are appointed by the governor, and each represents one of seven geographic …
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/news/gov-little-commemorate-international-overdose-awareness-day-aug-31-idaho-capitol
… Gov. Little to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 at … are encouraged to attend, particularly those impacted by overdose. News media are also invited. The full event … and provide support to families and communities impacted by overdose. The event will feature 381 picture frames …
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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 … Members of the general public can listen to the meeting by selecting this link: … The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee was formed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at the …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday November 19, 2020 Author DHW … . Members of the general public can listen to the meeting by selecting this link: … The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee was formed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at the …
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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 … exceptions; for example, products authorized for sale by the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food, Drug, and … to apply for a permit, which must be renewed annually: Visit www.tobaccopermits.com and fill out the online …
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Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services
/news/department-health-and-welfare-begins-hiring-63-positions-strengthen-child-welfare-services
… to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … outcomes across the state. These positions, approved by the Idaho Legislature earlier this year, are part of a … For more information about job openings and how to apply, visit the state’s child welfare job listings . The Idaho …
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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 … at coronavirus.idaho.gov . The data will be updated by 5 p.m. daily, except for Sundays and holidays. “Idaho and … patient provides this data, it is required to be reported by enrolled COVID-19 vaccine providers. It is new for the …
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/news/dhw-supports-recommendation-extra-dose-covid-19-vaccine-those-weakened-immune-systems
… DHW supports recommendation for extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those … An extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) and … their healthcare providers to discuss their options, or visit the nearest vaccine clinic . More information is …
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/news/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… dies from rabies infection November 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Program Manager Lindsay Haskell. “We want our residents and visitors to Idaho to be informed of the risk of rabies, to … necessary.” People usually know when they have been bitten by a bat, but bats have very small teeth and the bite mark …
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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 … raw milk, and 17 reported drinking raw milk produced by Paradise Grove Dairy in Jefferson County prior to getting … production Aug. 12. Anyone who bought raw milk produced by Paradise Grove Dairy from July 19 through Aug. 2 should …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-may-20
… to hold regular meeting on May 20 May 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … public can join the meeting in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: … department. The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-rescheduled-wednesday
… rescheduled for Wednesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … media briefing was rescheduled to follow an announcement by Gov. Little regarding the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho. Gov. … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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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 … Members of the general public can listen to the meeting by selecting this link: … The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee was formed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at the …
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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 … supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the state. Below is a summary by tab of the main changes, which took effect today. Landing … charts showing doses administered and distributed by local public health districts and statewide have been …
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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 … public can join the meeting in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: … department. The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic …
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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 … past, and take part in Junior Ranger programming led by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation staff. … opportunities for foster families and all those who visit.” Fostering Family Adventures is a collaborative …
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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 … for the 2022-2023 season. The pediatric death was announced by the Department of Health and Welfare today ahead of … care facilities where they could be exposed to influenza by family and friends. Talk to your healthcare provider or …
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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 … is pleased to announce that 61 facilities represented by 35 organizations in Idaho that are helping Idaho’s … applications in early winter. This opportunity is funded by The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Organizations that …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-winchester-lake-lewis-county
… Winchester Lake in Lewis County July 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Recent samples taken by Nez Perce Tribe Water Resources Division from Winchester … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisories-idaho-water-bodies-lifted-winter-approaches
… lifted as winter approaches December 1, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … has lifted health advisories for water bodies affected by cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) but … peak bloom season. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit: DEQ’s website at …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-27
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-25
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 7, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-26
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-28
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday March 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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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 … of Laboratories and is also available through several commercial laboratories. “We are confident this was a … We sincerely apologize to all those who were impacted by this unfortunate situation.” The Idaho Department of …
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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 by the COVID-19 pandemic is fully distributed earlier than …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-18
… join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-19
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … nurse who has conducted COVID-19 outreach in Hispanic communities in Idaho, also will be available to answer … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-21
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-24
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-20
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-16
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-17
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-22
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-23
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … join the briefing as attendees in listen/watch-only mode by selecting this link: …
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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 … metabolic screen covers more than 50 conditions recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In … the lives of Idaho’s babies. For more information, visit healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/newbornscreening. The Idaho …
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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 … must meet the following criteria: A rural area designated by the US Secretary of Health and Human Services as a health …
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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 … has been relaunched. Naloxone is a medication, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), designed to … Widespread availability of naloxone is a critical component to reducing opioid overdose deaths in Idaho. The …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-block-grant
… DHW seeks public comment on Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant … The Department of Health and Welfare is seeking public comment through July 31 on the Title V Maternal and Child … and emerging issues to make sure the MCH Program is guided by the needs of Idaho. To provide feedback on this year’s …
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/news/dhw-announces-next-round-community-program-grants-available-address-learning-loss-and
… DHW announces next round of Community Program grants available to address learning loss … to families.” Those interested in future applications can visit the DHW website for more information. This opportunity is funded by The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The Idaho …