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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 …
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/news/surveyors-complete-115-infection-control-surveys-idaho-nursing-homes
… Surveyors complete 115 infection control surveys in Idaho nursing … control surveys in the following circumstances: Perform on-site surveys of nursing homes with previous COVID-19 … resident case in a facility that was previously COVID-19-free. Starting in Federal Fiscal Year 2021 (which begins in …
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/news/two-rabid-bats-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-all-bats
… be avoided. No area of the state is considered rabies-free. While most bats do not carry rabies, an average of 15 … in Idaho each year from all areas of the state. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings … pet may be at risk of rabies, the bat can be tested for free through the state public health laboratory. If you must …
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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 … “We are excited to be able to fund such a diverse group of organizations for this final year,” said Idaho …
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/news/first-probable-monkeypox-case-reported-idaho
… monkeypox case reported in Idaho July 6, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … for patients who might have severe disease or develop complications. Individuals with monkeypox should isolate … information about monkeypox — especially to people and groups at increased risk — through representative voices. …
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Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case
/news/community-spread-covid-19-detected-south-central-idaho-associated-already-confirmed-case
… Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central … very mild symptoms and is recovering well at home. Community spread means at least one person has been infected … from home whenever possible. Avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people. Avoid eating or drinking at …
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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 Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … highlights include a vaccine planning update, a vote on subgroups in the priority populations, a presentation on …
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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 Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … and principles, discussion about the phases and priority groups in the interim vaccine plan, and the latest updates …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-7
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … A special guest, Dr. David Peterman, Primary Health Medical Group, will also be available to answer questions. Members …
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/news/idaho-lawmakers-help-raise-more-66k-youth-foster-care
… $66k for youth in foster care December 23, 2025 Author DHW Communications For the second year in a row, members of the … showing them they are seen, valued, and supported by their community, especially during the holidays.” The gift cards … continued commitment to supporting youth in foster care. A group gathered at DHW’s downtown Boise office on Tuesday, …
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/news/idaho-sees-recent-increase-reported-illnesses-associated-raw-milk
… associated with raw milk November 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … people who indicate that they consumed raw milk prior to becoming ill. STEC is a type of E. coli that can cause very … In some cases, particularly among people in high-risk groups, complications can be severe. In Idaho, raw milk can …
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/news/ems-day-idaho-capitol-set-jan-23
… Idaho Capitol set for Jan. 23 January 18, 2023 Author DHW Communications Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Idaho are … in June 2022 and will continue to meet as needed. Four workgroups were formed to explore solutions between monthly … 44 counties to document current EMS response capabilities, best practices, and resource requirements for a sustained …
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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 … young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. People in these groups are encouraged to consume pasteurized dairy products. …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-1
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday January 6, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … in Idaho, adverse event reporting in Idaho, and priority subgroup clarification, among others. Read the full agenda. …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-arrives-idaho-week
… arrives in Idaho this week December 14, 2020 Author DHW Communications COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech is … through press releases and our coronavirus.idaho.gov website as we find out more about how many doses we will … use. For more information: About the vaccine and priority groups About the Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/covid-19-advisory-committee-meet-friday
… COVID-19 Advisory Committee to meet Friday Type of notice/meeting Public … will also attend the meeting. To comment on the priority groups or other committee-related business, please email: … Resources COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee website Agenda Event End Date Fri, 01/08/2021 - 12:00 Event …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-6
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday March 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … will discuss further considerations regarding Idaho Group 3. Read the full agenda. The meeting is open to the …
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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 … County Fire & Rescue, organizations may once again request free 4-milligram nasal spray kits (two doses each) of Narcan, a name-brand naloxone. Free training kits on how to use them are also available. …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats July 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications A bat found in Ada County tested positive for … Idaho each year, and no area of Idaho is considered rabies-free. Last year 26 bats tested positive for rabies in Idaho. … pet may be at risk of rabies, the bat can be tested for free through the state public health laboratory with …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats June 17, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials confirmed the … in Idaho each year. No area of Idaho is considered rabies-free. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is … pet may be at risk of rabies, the bat can be tested for free through the state public health laboratory. If you must …
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/news/boise-state-student-athletes-host-foster-families-iconic-blue-turf
… families on iconic BLUE turf October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to … of Health and Welfare, Boise State University, and Freedom Youth Foundation, will be Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 … everyone who comes.” Shane Hanson is president and CEO of Freedom Youth Foundation, an organization that brings kids …
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/news/idaho-foster-youth-invited-connect-boise-state-student-athletes-blue
… student-athletes on the BLUE October 31, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care will have the … and Welfare (DHW), Boise State Athletics, BroncoLife, and Freedom Youth Foundation, this special evening celebrates … foster families.” Shane Hanson, founder and CEO of the Freedom Youth Foundation, said sports play a powerful role …
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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-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-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/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 …
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/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/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/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/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/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/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-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/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-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/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-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/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-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/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/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/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/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/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/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 …