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/about-dhw/nondiscrimination
… Nondiscrimination The Department of Health and Welfare is committed to equal opportunity in the delivery of programs … or 7-1-1 (TTY) This notice is available at the department's website: … is an equal opportunity provider. For any other information dealing with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …
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/providers/home-and-community-based-long-term-care/long-term-care-provider-enrollment-and-general
… for providers of personal care services and home- and community-based waivers. Bureau of Long Term Care (BLTC) The … non-medical transportation, attendant care, chore services, companion services, consultation, home-delivered meals, … The General BLTC Staff Directory has been removed from this website. If you have questions or concerns, please call the …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/self-directed-services
… Idaho's self-direction program. The training must be completed before starting a self-direction plan and can be … also help you with other duties such as finding and hiring community support workers and reviewing your monthly budget … how to become a support broker, visit the support broker website . Fiscal Employer Agent You'll need to sign up with …
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/providers/idaho-medicaid-providers/information-medicaid-providers
… medical, dental, and vision services for members who meet income standards. Enhanced – Benefits include Basic Plan … the state to talk to Medicaid members, providers, and community partners. Find a session near you Gainwell Health … Authorization Form , available on the Gainwell Technologies website (under Reference Material - DHW Forms). The form …
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/2026-northwest-radon-poster-contest
… should include only one: What is radon? Where does radon come from? How does radon get into our homes? Radon can … (watercolor, tempera, and acrylic), collage, pencil, or computer graphics. (No AI-generated work accepted). … their risk of exposure. Winning posters will be featured on websites and social media. Prizes: 1st Place $100 2nd Place …
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/providers/home-and-community-based-services-adult-developmental-disabilities/developmental
… disability (DD) services. DD Program information Home- and community-based settings information Home- and community-based settings (HCBS) include all locations where … representative training, visit the Our Health and Welfare website developed by ACLU of Idaho. The link is listed as …
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/providers/home-and-community-based-services-children-developmental-disabilities/childrens
… needs. Services can be delivered in settings that are comfortable and natural for the child: In their home In community locations (such as parks, schools, or childcare … . For more information, visit Telligen's Idaho Medicaid website . The provider portion of the registration takes …
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/providers/idaho-time-sensitive-emergency/education-and-resources
… Education and Resources Do you have an upcoming community event? Need help announcing your training courses? … - Annual Data Summary 2019 Trauma in Idaho Other websites ImageTrend Click on the link below to access …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-council-suicide-prevention
… for the Governor and Legislature. The Governor appoints all members of the council with state regional … each serve a three-year renewable term. The Governor appoints the council chair. The council meets annually and … Prevention & Health Promotion Program Specialist Idaho Commission on Aging Boise Dotti Owens Ada County Coroner’s …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/beneficiary-advisory-council
… beneficiaries that provide guidance, feedback, and recommendations to the Idaho Medicaid program. The BAC gives … works, what doesn’t, and suggest changes. Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) Website The BAC provides input to the Medicaid Advisory …
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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 … for rabies in Idaho. As recently as 2021, an Idaho resident died from rabies after contact with a rabid bat. The most … Maintain tight-fitting screens on windows to reduce entry points. Always vaccinate your dogs, cats, ferrets, and …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) January 28, 2021 Author DHW Communications Seven Idaho children diagnosed with MIS-C … have since been improved to prevent these delays in the future. In addition, one previously reported case is being … 3 years old, oldest: 16 years old). No Idaho children have died of MIS-C. Idaho public health agencies are committed to …
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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) … populations, to ensure we continued to serve Idaho’s neediest families while remaining within our appropriation as … budget in SFY2026 and beyond and to avoid the need for future enrollment pauses, the department will implement an …
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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 throughout Idaho. When recreating near or in Island …
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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 … in or near the water. Recent samples from both water bodies showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. … Please visit the Idaho Recreational Water health Advisories website for sampled locations at each reservoir. When …
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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 … Late summer and fall is the season when water bodies are most likely to experience cyanoHABs, and the hazard … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural …
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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 … Late summer and fall is the season when water bodies are most likely to experience cyanoHABs, and the hazard … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural …
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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 … Late summer and fall is the season when water bodies are most likely to experience cyanoHABs, and the hazard … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural …
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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 … Late summer and fall is the season when water bodies are most likely to experience cyanoHABs, and the hazard … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural …
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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 … accumulate in fish and the risk to people is still being studied. Avoid water if you have increased risk of illness from … activities in the water. Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Symptoms of cyanotoxin …
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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 issuing health advisories for two bodies of water after harmful algal blooms were identified, … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural …
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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 issuing health advisories for three bodies of water after harmful algal blooms were identified, … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural …
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/news/dhw-announces-next-round-community-program-grants-available-address-learning-loss-and
… DHW announces next round of Community Program grants available to address learning loss … to be able to offer this to families.” Those interested in future applications can visit the DHW website for more information. This opportunity is funded by …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-priority-group-clarifications-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends priority group clarifications to Gov. Little … Those slide decks will be available on the committee’s website . Additional clarifying votes will be made in the future. CVAC’s next meetings are scheduled for Feb. 19, …
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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 of Idaho’s water bodies. When temperatures rise, their populations can bloom …
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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 of Idaho’s water bodies. When temperatures rise, their populations can bloom …
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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 … algae@deq.idaho.gov . • Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part of Idaho’s recreational bodies of water. When temperatures rise, populations can bloom …
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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 … algae@deq.idaho.gov . • Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part of Idaho’s recreational bodies of water. When temperatures rise, populations can bloom …
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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 of Idaho’s water bodies. When temperatures rise, their populations can bloom …
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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 of Idaho’s water bodies. When temperatures rise, their populations can bloom …
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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 of Idaho’s water bodies. When temperatures rise, their populations can bloom …
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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 of Idaho’s water bodies. When temperatures rise, their populations can bloom …
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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 of Idaho’s water bodies. The amount of bacteria usually increases rapidly when …
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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 … accumulate in fish and the risk to people is still being studied. It will be announced when the public health advisory … more information about harmful algal blooms, visit DEQ’s website at …
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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 of Idaho’s water bodies. When temperatures rise, their populations can bloom …
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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 of Idaho’s water bodies. When temperatures rise, their populations can bloom …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/pharmacy-therapeutics-committee
… Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee The Idaho Medicaid Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T Committee) is comprised of Idaho health … standards. Non-compliance may result in exclusion from future participation. Resources P&T Committee Policy …
/food-banks-food-sites-and-food-pantries/cambridge-midvale-senior-center
… 40 N Superior St Cambridge , ID 83610 United States Pantry: 3rd …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health … some people may develop serious complications and even die. During recent influenza seasons, an average of 34 … COVID-19 vaccination series Resources: 1. Idaho influenza website: http://flu.idaho.gov 2. CDC Influenza website: …
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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 … days, some people can have serious complications and even die. In addition to getting vaccinated against flu and … Cover 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 … secondary bacterial respiratory infections, and even die. In addition to getting vaccinated against flu and … Cover your coughs and sneezes. Resources: Idaho influenza website: http://flu.idaho.gov CDC Influenza website: …
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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 you’re able to … program by fax or online, both available on the Quitline website or by helping individuals call the Quitline …
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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 … the grants due to his conflict of interest, unless the AG appoints a special prosecutor. AG Labrador’s office, through a …
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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 … tools, skills, and support they need to build successful futures. Meeting student-athlete role models will further … wear athletic shoes and dress for the weather. Fostering Future Broncos event details: Fostering Future Broncos Date: …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-state-museum-partner-give-foster-families-free-museum
… families free museum access December 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … have access to enriching experiences that can shape their futures. “Providing foster families with perks like free … in enriching experiences like these, we’re investing in the futures of Idaho’s foster children and their families.” The …
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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) … The Idaho Foster Family Park Pass nurtures Idaho’s future by developing a sense of confidence and connectedness … to join the program and ensure its longevity well into the future. If you are interested in contributing, please reach …
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/news/omicron-sub-lineage-ba2-identified-idaho-public-health-stresses-importance-reducing-spread
… reducing the spread of COVID-19 January 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications and Central District Health PIO The Idaho … of Public Health. “We will continue to monitor this and future variants and are committed to transparency in … infection with prior variants may not be protective against future variants. “It is important to take steps to reduce …
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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 … famous BLUE turf at Albertsons Stadium during the Fostering Future Broncos event on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. … to wear athletic shoes and dress for the weather. Fostering Future Broncos Date : Tuesday, Nov. 4 Time : 6–7:30 p.m. …
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/news/gilmore-townsite-health-risk-information-released-public-meetings-scheduled
… public meetings scheduled June 22, 2023 Author DHW Communications LEMHI COUNTY— The Agency for Toxic Substances … A summary of survey responses is available on DEQ’s website at www.deq.idaho.gov/gilmore and will be available … consultation report. This report will be posted to ATSDR’s website on June 26, 2023. Program Contacts: Drew Pendleton, …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-seeks-public-input-transition-comprehensive-managed-care
… Idaho Medicaid seeks public input on transition to comprehensive managed care November 21, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is seeking public input to help shape the future of Medicaid services as Idaho begins its transition …