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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… infections in humans this year September 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West … have been identified among two Owyhee County residents. Both residents were over the age of 50. One was diagnosed …
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/news/first-rabid-bats-season-found-bonneville-and-payette-counties-health-officials-urge-caution
… officials urge caution around bats June 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials are reporting … to the rabid bat and are seeking medical care from both their veterinarian and healthcare provider. In Payette … year; no area of Idaho is considered rabies-free. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings …
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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 … each day as reported to DHW on the coronavirus website by 10 a.m. The doses reported lag behind the total … local vaccinators they selected; an effort coordinated by both the local public health districts and the Idaho …
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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 … year have been reported to the Division of Public Health. Both Idaho residents were over the age of 60. “Please stay … get worse, or symptoms last longer than an hour. The best ways to prevent heat-related illness include staying …
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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 … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part … 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/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should complete the attestation form at … and email it to DHW at: PrimUrgCareCOVIDSpt@dhw.idaho.gov . Both of these opportunities are funded by The American …
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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 … to severe staffing and blood shortages. The high number of both clinical and non-clinical staff unable to work due to … healthcare providers and systems decide how to deliver the best care possible under the extraordinary circumstances of …
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/news/measles-circulating-among-idaho-communities-health-officials-urge-consultation-healthcare
… Measles circulating among Idaho communities--Health officials urge consultation with healthcare provider if ill August 20, 2025 Author DHW Communications Officials from the Department of Health and … measles or have documentation that they received both doses of the MMR vaccine. While most adults who are not …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-idaho-state-parks
… Adventures at Idaho State Parks April 29, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho State Park Foster Family Passport … 470-foot-tall dune, and learn what it takes to set up a campsite. “Our mission includes fostering experiences that renew … City Kiwanis Club, Charles Schwab Boise Branch, Idaho Botanical Garden, Micron, Idaho Department of Fish and …