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/news/idaho-recognized-top-performing-state-critical-access-hospitals
… top performing state for critical access hospitals August 26, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Every year, the top-10 … states for critical access hospital data reporting rates and levels of improvement are recognized by the Health … across the state by improving healthcare access for rural communities, and 100 percent of Idaho’s critical access …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 23, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr … Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines … WIC in your area, call the Idaho CareLine at 211 or 1-800-926-2588. Information can also be found on the web at …
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/news/measles-reported-idaho-resident-public-health-officials-remind-idahoans-protect-themselves
… illness by getting immunized September 20, 2023 Author DHW Communications An adult male with confirmed measles has been reported in southwest Idaho. He was unvaccinated and was exposed during recent international travel. He was … MOrtega@cdh.idaho.gov Monique Evancic, SWDH 208-800-1262 Monique.Evancic@phd3.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of …
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/news/additional-measles-reported-southwest-idaho-public-health-officials-continue-recommend
… in Southwest Idaho; public health officials continue to recommend immunization September 27, 2023 Author DHW … in Nampa, Idaho. All are children that were unvaccinated and were exposed in the household of the initial measles … Greg.Stahl@dhw.idaho.gov Monique Evancic, SWDH 208-800-1262 Monique.Evancic@phd3.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of …
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/news/idaho-reports-3-deaths-related-covid-19
… Idaho reports 3 deaths related to COVID-19 March 26, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and two local public health districts are … the 21-day period. The official order, a list of essential services, and an FAQ are available on coronavirus.idaho.gov …
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 … notice/meeting Public Notice The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Division of Medicaid provides public notice of … End Date Fri, 12/31/2021 - 12:00 Event Start Date Fri, 11/26/2021 - 12:00 …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-welfare-accepting-public-comment-liheap-waiver-request
… Division of Welfare accepting public comment on LIHEAP waiver request Type of notice/meeting … virtual public hearing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (MT) June 24 and will accept public comment about the Low-Income Home … Access Code 2763 084 1673 Meeting password: KkbcmayY388 (55226299 from phones and video systems) This information was …
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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 Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and several Idaho public health districts … Public health officials also advise: Check your fridge and freezer and discard any Papa Murphy’s chocolate chip cookie …
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/news/boise-hawks-host-foster-family-night-june-6
… to host foster family night June 6 June 2, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is proud to partner with the Boise Hawks … slide, and obstacle course in the Kid Zone. Partners from Freedom Youth Foundation, Foster and Heart, and others will …
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/news/all-vaccinated-adults-idaho-are-now-eligible-booster-dose-covid-19-vaccine
… dose of COVID-19 vaccine November 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications In light of today’s CDC recommendation, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is encouraging all Idaho adults age 50 … is not required, and all doses of the vaccine are free of charge to the person getting the booster dose. For …
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/news/teams-cdc-dhw-staff-fan-out-across-idaho-conduct-ppe-training-medical-providers
… how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and to instruct their colleagues and other members of the community in that process as well. These “train the trainer” … number of people who have already signed up, and it’s free. Some participants are using their own PPE, while …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare supports authorization by the Food and Drug … prescription is required, and all doses of the vaccine are free of charge to the person getting the booster dose. The …
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/news/booster-doses-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-some-people-who-have-had-pfizer-two-dose
… two-dose series September 24, 2021 The Department of Health and Welfare supports the authorization of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and … prescription is required, and all doses of the vaccine are free of charge to the person getting the booster dose. The …
/dementia-friends-champions/laura-sant-franklin-county
… lsant@uidaho.edu 561 W Oneida Preston , ID 83263 United States …
/food-banks-food-sites-and-food-pantries/fremont-county-mobile-pantry
… 2266 East 600 North St St. Anthony , ID 83445 United States Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 11:00 am-1:00 pm Friday - Sunday: Closed 2nd Thursday of month. (except …
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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 … health medical director. “Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and a hat with a brim, and be aware that even if it’s cool … National Park Service: Beat the Heat: Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses: …
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/news/public-health-reports-first-heat-related-death-2023
… first heat-related death in 2023 July 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The first heat-related death in Idaho this … the Division of Public Health. An Idaho resident between 40 and 60 years of age died of heatstroke when hiking a … National Park Service: Beat the Heat: Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses: …
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/news/dhw-seeks-public-input-inform-rural-health-transformation-program-application
… Program application September 8, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is seeking input to help inform the … Program is run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with the goal to improve rural health in all 50 …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-tribal-input-medicaid-state-plan-amendment
… DHW seeks tribal input on Medicaid State Plan Amendment Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is seeking tribal input through March 31, … the amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by March 31, 2021. Resources Medicaid State Plan …
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/news/idaho-part-nationwide-outbreak-salmonella-recently-linked-consumption-red-onions
… Public health officials in the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) are urging Idahoans to be aware of a … outbreak of Salmonella involving onions that has sickened 26 people in the state, and possibly more. As of August 5, … with the Division of Public Health in DHW. “We recommend that you throw away any onions you have in your …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-4
… briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday July 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 … this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee26773a43ced7a7d8b7c26841d963e52 The Idaho Department of …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-conduct-negotiated-rulemaking-medicaid-program
… Program. This rulemaking covers 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 …
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/news/administrative-bulletin-march-contains-changes-or-notices-about-dhw-rulemakings
… or notices about DHW rulemakings March 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The March edition of the Idaho Administrative … or notices about rulemakings for the Department of Health and Welfare, some of which have public meetings: Exe. … IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE 16-0226-2101 - 16.02.26 – THE IDAHO CHILDREN’S SPECIAL HEALTH …
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/report-provider-fraud
… Report Provider Fraud Health care fraud is when a Medicaid provider submits false or fraudulent claims for payment of health care services. Use the following form to report Provider fraud. …
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/services-programs/financial-assistance/home-heating-and-utility-assistance/apply-telephone
… Apply for Telephone Assistance A family must meet eligibility requirements for … eligibility requirements: Live in Idaho Have a phone service in your name Have a provider who is participating in the telephone assistance program Have a household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Level at the …
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/news/foster-families-invited-fostering-family-adventures-event-massacre-rocks-state-park-near
… Massacre Rocks State Park near American Falls April 23, 2026 Author DHW Communications Foster and kinship families, and children across Idaho, are invited …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-henrys-lake-avoid-contact-harmful-algal-cyanobacterial-blooms
… algal cyanobacterial blooms October 7, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Division of Public Health in the Department of Health and Welfare has issued a health advisory for Henrys Lake in … DEQ area contact: Destiny Locke, 208-528-2650, destiny.locke@deq.idaho.gov DHW: Niki Forbing-Orr, …
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/news/idaho-steelheads-host-foster-family-night-feb-7
… Steelheads host Foster Family Night Feb. 7 February 5, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is proud to partner with the Idaho Steelheads …
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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 … over the age of 50. One was diagnosed with West Nile fever and the other was identified through blood donor screening. … Information Officer Southwest District Health (208) 899-1268 …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-henrys-lake
… Harmful algal bloom identified in Henry’s Lake September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Henry’s …
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/news/dhw-will-resume-applications-idaho-child-care-program-january
… Child Care Program in January November 14, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will resume accepting applications to the … for SFY2025. To operate within the program’s budget in SFY2026 and beyond and to avoid the need for future enrollment …
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/news/highly-poisonous-death-cap-mushroom-identified-boise
… cap mushroom identified in Boise April 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The first confirmation of death cap mushrooms … pathologist confirmed the identification. It may be present and undetected in other areas. Death cap mushrooms are … Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at 888-426-4435 or your veterinarian or veterinary emergency clinic. …
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/news/heath-officials-investigate-outbreak-linked-raw-milk
… Heath officials investigate outbreak linked to raw milk August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Public Health officials are … reports of 18 people who recently experienced symptoms of, and tested positive for, Campylobacter, and who also …
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/news/possible-measles-exposure-occurs-boise-airport
… Possible measles exposure occurs at Boise Airport April 9, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is notifying travelers and others of a possible …
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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) has changed the date and time for this … hw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef27202eef5e84321114dc7d26f14472a American Sign Language Interpretation will be …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-0
… media briefing set for Tuesday January 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e03257b2266283ec10689eb5f05f57e33 The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-2
… media briefing set for Tuesday January 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-1
… media briefing set for Tuesday January 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e65dc068eb1269ee40e9e2a62508ee8b2 The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-3
… media briefing set for Tuesday February 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=eca6ad50c75af5261fee930f374295e06 American Sign Language Interpretation …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday April 26, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-10
… media briefing set for Tuesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 … hw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef27202eef5e84321114dc7d26f14472a American Sign Language Interpretation will be …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed912665a67e9211affed8f22d462e4a7 The Idaho Department of Health …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e087bc0260438ac3924c85ea47eb0540d The Idaho Department of Health …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 … this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e268f383fb9faf49271c49d31a1a0573b The Idaho Department of …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, Oct. 26, via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from DHW …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-8
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 30, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 … /idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e66065e4cdcfa64b3fe0526c8e413b34a The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is …
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 … United States Meeting number (access code): 2761 050 6261 Meeting password: wAKNqJPd837 (92567573 from phones and video systems) …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/state-hospital-north-advisory-board
… State Hospital North Advisory Board Type of notice/meeting Department … Advisory Board will meet at 9 a.m. June 25 at the hospital and via 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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/public-meetings-and-notices/regional-early-childhood-committee-recc-region-2
… The Regional Early Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 2 Type of … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=me7a70ded15365e26299bb318e9edc63… ; Webex meeting call in number: 1-415-655-0003 Webex meeting number access code: …
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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 … 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Coeur d’Alene Tribe, in coordination … This updated advisory provides location and fish-specific recommendations for three groups of people: adults, pregnant …