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/news/fostering-family-adventures-idaho-state-parks
… Fostering Family Adventures at Idaho State Parks April 29, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho State Park Foster Family Passport … practical outdoor skills, science-based experiences, and the opportunity to be an Idaho State Park Junior Ranger. …
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/news/dhw-statement-about-fda-committee-meeting-covid-19-booster-doses
… DHW statement about FDA committee meeting on COVID-19 booster doses September 17, 2021 … Here is a statement from the Department of Health and Welfare regarding today’s meeting of the Food and Drug …
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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… Parents of infants: Urgent recall issued for infant formulas February … powdered infant formulas (including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare) made at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-administrative-bulletin-contains-two-dhw-rules-dockets
… ‘Idaho Administrative Bulletin’ contains two DHW rules … of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department of Health and Welfare has two dockets in the December Idaho … which is now published. Docket No. 16-0209-2102 – Crisis Standards of Care for Healthcare Entities – temporary rule …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-communication
… Sub-domain: Communication The Communication sub-domain covers goals … Developmental Growth: Respond to environmental sounds and recognize familiar voices. Child Indicators: Turns to … expression on the face and in the voice. Read stories and nursery rhymes. Play a variety of music. Rock and move child …
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/health-wellness/healthy-infants-children/obesity
… Obesity Every child deserves the best start in life. Teaching … they grow older. About childhood obesity Weight management and the increase in obesity are health concerns for children … that play a role in one's weight and general health outcomes. The ability to make healthy choices and lead a …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/mpox
… Mpox Mpox is a rare disease caused by infection with the mpox virus. … 50 U.S. states. In the current outbreak, hospitalization and death from mpox have been rare, but symptoms can be … mpox What are the signs and symptoms of mpox? The most common symptom is a rash or sores that can look like …
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/services-programs/about-idaho-early-learning-eguidelines
… About Idaho Early Learning eGuidelines The Idaho Early Learning … are designed to assist in guiding children’s development and learning. Why have Guidelines? Children are active … and learn in inclusive settings in child care, school, and community activities. Learning is most meaningful when it is …
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/health-wellness/emergency-planning/emergency-preparedness
… Emergency Preparedness Emergency preparedness means planning ahead for an emergency. During an emergency, you may … health emergency, access to food, water, daily medications, and other resources may be limited. Individuals, families, businesses, and communities can prepare for all public health emergencies by …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/about-opioids
… About Opioids An opioid is a strong medication used to treat moderate to severe short-term or chronic pain. Heroin and illicitly manufactured fentanyl are examples of … Opioid Overdose [Excluding Deaths] 2024 Opioid information Common opioids GENERIC NAME Brand names Street/Slang names …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/rabies
… Rabies All mammals can become infected with the rabies virus …
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/services-programs/idaho-kinship-family-day-celebration
… Idaho Kinship Family Day Celebration Are you caring for a … Family Day celebration with games, information on resources and supports, and food to celebrate and honor kinship … at Heritage Park, and Coeur d’Alene (more information coming soon). Please join us for the celebration and fun! …
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/using-third-party-app-access-your-health-data
… Using a Third-Party App to Access your Health Data The Interoperability and Patient Access final rule (CMS-9115-F) put patients … app have a process for collecting and responding to user complaints? If I no longer want to use this app, or if I no …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/about-immunizations
… About Immunizations Immunizations allow a person to … low-cost in Idaho. Overview Protecting your child's health and safety is very important to you. That's why most parents …
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/providers/idaho-tobacco-project/prevent-sale-law
… Prevent the Sale Law Welcome to PREVENT THE SALE! A training resource for Idaho tobacco and electronic smoking device product retailers and their …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care-4
… Definitions To help protect the children in our communities, … the public needs to know how Idaho defines neglect, abuse, and abandonment. What is considered neglect, abuse, or …
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/providers/idaho-child-care-program-360-review/idaho-child-care-program-360-review-0
… Idaho Child Care Program 360 Review The Department of Health … staff are working to identify any ICCP providers out of compliance with IDAPA 16.06.12, 16.05.07, other federal or …
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/providers/idaho-medicaid-providers/idahos-medicaid-lead-program
… Idaho's Medicaid Lead Program Lead poisoning can still be a … lead levels have been linked to developmental disabilities and other serious conditions in children, including reduced … with LeadCare Analyzers Environmental Health - Lead Website Nutritional Guidelines Risk Factors Environmental Protection …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/asthma
… Asthma Asthma is a lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. … agencies to coordinate and aggregate information for Idaho communities affected by wildfire smoke. The information is …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions
… Diseases & Conditions DHW monitors infectious diseases and … management and prevention. In this section Learn more about common diseases and conditions in Idaho and how to prevent …
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/providers/brain-health-alzheimers-dementia-family-caregivers-across-lifespan-providers
… Neurocognitive Crisis Hold, 56-2101 (Idaho Code) Idaho Code 56-2101 … laws. This law was established to provide a "safe, prompt, and dignified response to assess and treat people with a neurocognitive disorder (66-317) who …
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/health-wellness/womens-health-pregnancy/breastfeeding
… Breastfeeding provides health benefits for infants and mothers. About … and nutrition. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for approximately 6 months …
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/providers/behavioral-health-providers/recovery-coaching
… Recovery Coaching Recovery coach: a person who removes barriers for … recovery. What is a recovery coach? A personal guide and mentor for people who are seeking or are in recovery. … obstacles, linking the recovering person to the recovery community. The department supports the use of recovery …
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/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/start-your-advance-directive
… Start Your Advance Directive An Advance Directive is a written plan that helps your loved ones and healthcare providers make important decisions about your … you to make decisions about healthcare options if you become seriously ill. This planning worksheet may help you …
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/providers/wic/wic-partners
… WIC Partners This section provides essential materials for … Available resources include parts of the Idaho WIC formula handbook and the medical documentation form used to prescribe formula or nutritional drinks for WIC participants. Formula handbook …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/prediabetes
… Prediabetes Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are … It increases the risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The good news is, prediabetes is reversible! … go undetected until type 2 diabetes develops. What are the complications of prediabetes? Without health behavior …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/public-hearings-docket-no-16-0000-2000f
… Public Hearings on Docket No. 16-0000-2000F Type of … Public Meeting Public Hearings on Criminal History and Background Checks under Docket No. 16-0000-2000F will … Administrative Bulletin . Resources Prospective Analysis Comparison Table Event End Date Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:00 …
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/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/idaho-healthcare-directive-registry
… Idaho Healthcare Directive Registry The Idaho Healthcare … cloud-based system that allows you to safely create, store, and share your Advance Directive and POST (Physician Orders … It safeguards your wishes in the event you are unable to communicate or make decisions about your medical care. About …
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/services-programs/assisted-care-and-facilities/nursing-home-coverage
… Nursing Home Coverage If you or your spouse are entering a … bills yourself, you will need to carefully review your income, resources, and household circumstances. Eligibility for Nursing Home …
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/providers/hiv-std-and-hepatitis-providers/sexually-transmitted-diseases
… Sexually Transmitted Diseases In this section, healthcare providers can … about Idaho’s expedited partner therapy (EPT) manual and the CDC’s STD treatment guidelines and screening recommendations. Doxy PEP for Bacterial STI Prevention CDC …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/idaho-child-care-program
… Idaho Child Care Program The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) … care. The parent’s share is based on the size of the family and the amount of their income. Qualify for child care assistance We help Idaho …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/about-suicide-prevention
… About Suicide Prevention Suicide is a serious public health problem … can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. Suicide in Idaho Suicide is a critical public …
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/about-dhw/resources-for-lawmakers
… For Lawmakers Idaho state lawmakers set the budget and policy direction … in 2025. 2025 Idaho Medicaid Overview Idaho Foster Parent Manual A Guide to Fostering in Idaho: Nurturing Kids, Building …
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/tse-patient-follow-request-form
… TSE Patient Follow-up Request Form Healthcare providers, from both EMS and hospitals, can use this communication form to help them and their …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus
… Respiratory Syncytial Virus Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. RSV in Idaho In Idaho, the 2024-2025 RSV …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/complete-developmental-screening
… Complete a Developmental Screening Families visiting this page can take a developmental … a questionnaire to tell us what your child is doing and learning. We recommend completing a new questionnaire … communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and social-emotional skills. Ages & Stages Questionnaires …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/find-local-program
… Find a Local Program Participating families gain knowledge … on the program in your area.) Families with a limited income. (If you qualify for WIC, you will also qualify for …
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/about-dhw/public
… For the Public Find information on public meetings, surveys, and … transparency and provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed rules and waivers, the Department of …
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/about-dhw/style-guide
… Style Guide This guide is designed to help the department create a consistent online visual style and voice, while also allowing the divisions to tell their … Traits: Caring, maternal, nurturing, selfless, generous, compassionate Marketing niche: Help people care for …
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/services-programs/children-families/find-quality-child-care
… Find Quality Child Care Use the resources below to find … providers. To find a safe place where your child can learn and grow when you can’t be home, visit IdahoSTARS.org or … the child care provider that’s right for you, or to make a complaint, visit 2-1-1.idaho.gov or dial 2-1-1. Quality …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis
… Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called … any part of the body, including the the kidney, spine, and brain. About tuberculosis Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/about-newborn-screening
… About Newborn Screening Newborn screening identifies conditions that can affect … long-term health or survival. Early detection, diagnosis, and intervention can prevent death or disability and enable … screening They are even tested for hearing loss, the most common birth disorder in newborns. Newborn screening is a …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/west-nile-virus
… West Nile Virus West Nile Virus is transmitted to people, birds and other animals by the bite of an infected mosquito and can can cause serious illness. About West Nile Virus …
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/health-wellness/community-health
… Community Health Health and Welfare is committed to providing … Excessive Alcohol Use Food Safety Physical Activity and Nutrition Public Health Districts Sexual Violence Prevention …
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/health-wellness/womens-health-pregnancy
… Women's Health & Pregnancy Idaho's Maternal and Child Health Program is committed to improving the health and well-being of mothers. …
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/providers/developmental-disabilities-and-residential-habilitation-agencies/agency-information
… Agency Information Below you will find links to agency information … including lists of developmental disability agencies and residential habilitation providers as well as results of current and historical licensing surveys. Residential Habilitation …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-behavioral-health-planning-council-bhpc
… mission is to promote advocacy, collaboration, education, and policy development to create a seamless behavioral … care system that cultivates and supports healthy lives and communities. PRINCIPLES We believe prevention is key. … system is an effective system. Advocacy is all-inclusive. Services should be accessible throughout a person's life. …
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/providers/childrens-residential-licensing/organization-information
… Organization Information Below you will find links to … that are posted here have been approved by Licensing and Certification. Review Children's Residential Care … that are posted here have been approved by Licensing and Certification. Review Children's Agency Plan of …
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/healthcare-directive-registry-form
… Healthcare Directive Registry Form This form is for individuals that previously registered their Advance Directive and/or POST with the Secretary of State. Advance Directive … Healthcare Directive Registry at the Department of Health and Welfare. Please fill out this form to create your …
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/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/about-birth-records
… About Birth Records The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health … certified copy serves as official proof of your citizenship and age , which are often required to verify your identity. …