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/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/panhandle-health-district-st
… Full Plus Recognition. This program is offered in multiple sites (Hayden, St. Marie’s, Kellogg, Bonners Ferry, and … is offered in-person only. To enroll, call 208-415-5242 or complete the online submission form at the website. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/panhandle-health-district-1
… Full Plus Recognition. This program is offered in multiple sites (Hayden, St. Marie’s, Kellogg, Bonners Ferry, and … is offered in-person only. To enroll, call 208-415-5242 or complete the online submission form at the website. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/panhandle-health-district-0
… Full Plus Recognition. This program is offered in multiple sites (Hayden, St. Marie’s, Kellogg, Bonners Ferry, and … is offered in-person only. To enroll, call 208-415-5242 or complete the online submission form at the website. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/panhandle-health-district
… Full Plus Recognition. This program is offered in multiple sites (Hayden, St. Marie’s, Kellogg, Bonners Ferry, and … is offered in-person only. To enroll, call 208-415-5242 or complete the online submission form at the website. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/university-idaho-extension
… or email ada@uidaho.edu. For more information, visit the website: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/diabetes-prevention …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/gritman-medical-center-diabetes
… email DPP@gritman.org. For more information, visit the website: https://www.gritman.org/events/tags/dpp-class-startup/ …
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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 … provider or pharmacist to determine which vaccines are best for you. Symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore … your coughs and sneezes. Resources: Idaho influenza website: http://flu.idaho.gov CDC Influenza website: …
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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 … provider or pharmacist to determine which vaccines are best for you and your family. Symptoms of the flu include … your coughs and sneezes. Resources: Idaho influenza website: http://flu.idaho.gov CDC Influenza website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/central-district-health
… to 4 cohorts a year, depending on interest, and is offered both in-person and online. To enroll, call 208-559-0279, … skistler@cdh.idaho.gov. For more information, visit website at https://cdh.idaho.gov/diabetesprevention. …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias-adrd-alliance
… of Idahoans, individuals, caregivers, public officials, and community agencies throughout Idaho who work on or are … Anderson, AARP Idaho Susan Melchiore, Geriatrician, One Site for Seniors Sarah Toevs, Boise State’s Center for the … credible resources from organizations and agencies across both the public and private sectors. Resources CDC Healthy …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-tse-system-council
… 46-916 Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency System - Council - Composition - Duties , for further information on the Idaho … Center Dr. Joseph Walsh Heart Attack Center Jeremy Schabot Urban EMS Bill Spencer Rural EMS Mike Weimer Air Medical … of Care: 2025 Idaho TSE Council Bylaws Idaho TSE System website Visit the website to learn how the TSE Branch creates a …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/tse-regional-committees
… improvement. The committees establish guidelines that best serve the uniqueness of their specific community, as … Patient Follow-up Request Form Healthcare providers, from both EMS and hospitals, may use this form to obtain follow … Documents NEW... TSE Regional Committee Resource SharePoint Site - A new communication tool has been created to upload …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hosts-zero-based-rulemaking-public-hearing-docket-16-0317-2201
… by close of business on Friday, April 1. Submit your comments by Email: Jennifer.Pinkerton@dhw.idaho.gov · Stay informed about updates to Medicaid Policy via DHW website: … · Updated draft rules will publish in an upcoming Administrative Bulletin at … Public hearings will be hosted to solicit additional public comments later this year. Resources Agenda Event End Date …
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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… recall issued for infant formulas February 18, 2022 Abbott Laboratories announced Thursday, Feb. 17, it was … at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who … encourage families to take precautions and check the website to make sure their baby’s formula is safe.” What …
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/news/two-severe-allergic-reactions-reported-after-covid-19-vaccination-idaho
… COVID-19 vaccination in Idaho December 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Division of Public Health has … in northern Idaho and the Treasure Valley. Investigation of both incidents is ongoing, but one person has recovered … fever, fatigue, headache, chills, soreness at the injection site, among others. They usually don’t last longer than a …
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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 … II (Pompe) and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type-1 (MPS-1) are both inherited metabolic diseases characterized by build-up … cells and can affect many different parts of the body. Both conditions cause undigested sugar molecules and other …
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/news/gov-little-sign-executive-order-support-suicide-prevention-idaho
… suicide prevention in Idaho September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Gov. Brad Little this Wednesday, Sept. … and is 12 th highest among states in 2021,” said Teresa Abbott, a health program manager with the Suicide Prevention … people who are struggling to reach out for help,” Abbott said. “Suicide is preventable, and treatment is …
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/news/mpox-returns-idaho-health-authorities-stress-importance-vaccination
… in Idaho since last year. Investigation is ongoing, but both persons reported traveling outside the state, which may … People should get two doses four weeks apart for the best protection against mpox. People who should not get … Central District Health.” Resources: Find an mpox vaccine site near you by using the mpox vaccine locator at …
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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 wipes in the process. Stopping smoking will help both the quitter and the baby immediately and throughout … program by fax or online, both available on the Quitline website or by helping individuals call the Quitline in-person. …
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/news/potentially-hazardous-conditions-lake-cascade-and-payette-river-avoid-contact-cyanobacterial
… harmful algal bloom October 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … animals. Cyanotoxin levels detected in water samples from both sources are considered potentially harmful to animals. … activities in the water. Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Symptoms of cyanotoxin exposure …
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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 … when recreating in or near the water. Recent samples from both water bodies showed high amounts of toxin-producing … visit the Idaho Recreational Water health Advisories website for sampled locations at each reservoir. When …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-infant-toddler-coordinating-council-will-meet-may-5-and-6-boise
… in the third floor Conference Room 3A. A Webex option for both days is available; details in the agenda. Resources …
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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 … bonding and healing, providing a therapeutic escape for both children in foster care and their caregivers.” Idaho …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-thorn-creek-reservoir-south
… for Thorn Creek Reservoir, south October 4, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-spring-valley-reservoir
… for Spring Valley Reservoir October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-henrys-lake
… for west side of Henry’s Lake September 25, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … scum, and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… of American Falls Reservoir September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho 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 … and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… Reservoir near Twin Falls September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-lowell
… advisory issued for Lake Lowell October 15, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-cascade-and-below-cascade-dam
… Cascade and below Cascade Dam October 18, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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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 … that the funds were distributed legally, in compliance with both federal and state law, and he cannot sue his client for …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-cedar-creek-and-salmon-falls-creek-reservoirs
… and Salmon Falls Creek Reservoirs July 26, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … . • Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … scum, and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can get …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… and Hells Canyon Reservoirs August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … . • Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … scum, and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can get …
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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 … Water Health Advisories tab at the Get Healthy Idaho website for advisories and sampled locations at water bodies … and have a foul odor. Algal mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/cms-approves-idaho-medicaid-behavioral-health-transformation-1115-waiver-allowing
… Idaho’s behavioral health system of care.” The waiver, accompanied by a corresponding implementation plan, is an … for approved Medicaid benefits. This waiver benefits both the Medicaid expansion population as well as the …
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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 … on the investigation since it is possible that people in both states may have been exposed. The local public health …
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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), … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … scum, and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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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 … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … scum, and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… on Lake Cascade in Valley County August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … scum, and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/first-death-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… Nile virus in Idaho this year August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first reported death caused by West … for Disease Control and Prevention’s Insect Repellent Chatbot at https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/prevention/index.html … tanks weekly to prevent mosquito larvae in the water from becoming adults. For more information, visit …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-murtaugh-lake-twin-falls-county
… Murtaugh Lake in Twin Falls County July 3, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … scum, and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir August 21, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … scum, and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… and Hells Canyon reservoirs August 4, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … scum, and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … scum, and have a foul odor. Mats can be out of sight on the bottom of the water body. Pets, livestock, and wildlife can …
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/news/radon-poster-contest-now-open-students-idaho-oregon-and-washington
… Idaho, Oregon, and Washington January 10, 2023 Author DHW Communications Students across the Northwest are encouraged … occurring radioactive gas that can build up in homes, both old and new. Testing is the only way to know if a home … be a member of a sponsoring club, such as a scouting, art, computer, science, or 4-H club. Only one entry per student …
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/news/continuous-medicaid-enrollment-ends-april-1-first-batch-notices-issued-today-0
… batch of notices issued today February 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications During the federal COVID-19 public health … or Medicaid Protection . As people’s situations or incomes changed, some of the people enrolled in Medicaid are … YHI Director Pat Kelly . Watch the full clip, featuring both directors . The Division of Medicaid provides …
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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. Little March 19, 2021 … support from all of you and great representation. We’ve had both our voting members and our ex-officio members all …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-parks-and-rec-partner-offer-opportunities-foster-families
… Opportunities for Foster Families August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … AM , at the Discovery Park Unit of Lucky Peak State Park. Both Director Adams and Director Buxton will be present as … a sense of confidence and connectedness to the greater community and natural landscape. “The benefits of being …
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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 … and retention of qualified family medicine physicians is both challenging and expensive,” wrote Syringa Hospital in …
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/news/make-new-years-resolution-quit-tobacco-good-new-resources-quit-are-available-people-behavioral
… behavioral health conditions January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications Studies show it may take several tries before … can refer individuals to the program by fax or online, both available on the Quitline website or by helping individuals call the Quitline in-person. …