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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 … The Division of Public Health is working closely with local, neighboring state, and federal public health and food … Thoroughly wash and sanitize all surfaces that may have come in contact with any raw dough products. Be sure to wash …
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/news/idaho-reports-three-additional-cases-covid-19-state-total-5
… of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health districts, is announcing an additional …
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/news/first-case-novel-coronavirus-idaho-has-been-confirmed
… including the Idaho Office of Emergency Management, local public health districts, and healthcare providers … breathing. If Idahoans have these symptoms and they become severe, they should call a healthcare provider to … For the general public, no additional precautions are recommended at this time beyond the simple daily precautions …
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/news/minimize-covid-19-risk-division-welfare-offices-open-appointments-only
… in person, DHW staff will schedule an appointment at the local office. The Division of Welfare (Self Reliance) …
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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 … to https://phd5.idaho.gov/coronavirus for the latest local numbers and https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ for …
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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 … safety and effectiveness, and presentations from the local public health districts about their plans for COVID-19 …
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/news/two-severe-allergic-reactions-reported-after-covid-19-vaccination-idaho
… COVID-19 vaccination in Idaho December 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Division of Public Health has … about the risk to people with such a history and recommend that anyone with a history of severe reaction or … vaccine is made available to them.” Federal, state, and local public health agencies are continuously monitoring …
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/news/idaho-reports-two-more-cases-covid-19-total-seven-state
… of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health districts, is announcing an additional …
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/news/dhw-announces-25m-funding-assist-laboratories-providing-covid-19-testing
… in providing COVID-19 testing October 28, 2020 Author DHW Communications To assist with the response to the current … help Idaho laboratories establish or increase capacity for community COVID-19 testing in Idaho. Funds may be used for … are communities in Idaho that don’t have enough testing locally available, and we are hoping to fill that gap.” …
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/news/update-contact-phd-first-case-novel-coronavirus-reported-south-central-idaho-second-state
… including the Idaho Office of Emergency Management, local public health districts, and healthcare providers … and preserve capacity in our healthcare facilities. We are committed to working with our partners to provide the public … of coronavirus.” If Idahoans have these symptoms and they become severe, they should call a healthcare provider to …
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/news/idaho-part-nationwide-outbreak-salmonella-recently-linked-consumption-red-onions
… with the Division of Public Health in DHW. “We recommend that you throw away any onions you have in your … Premium TLC Thomson International Tender Loving Care El Competitor Hartley’s Best Onions 52 Majestic Imperial Fresh … immune systems. Seek medical attention and contact your local public health district if you think you have …
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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 … the southeast side of Lake Cascade. DHW works closely with local public health districts and the Idaho Department of … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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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 … Pond in Kiwanis Park in Moscow. DHW works closely with local public health districts and the Idaho Department of … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/food-safety-advisory-committee-meet-june-18-webex
… Food Safety Advisory Committee to meet June 18 via Webex The Idaho Food … Program is hosting the annual Food Safety Advisory Committee meeting from 10 a.m. to noon (MDT) on June 16, 2021, via Webex. The general public, state and local regulators, industry partners, and academic …
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/news/idaho-steelheads-host-foster-family-night-feb-7
… host Foster Family Night Feb. 7 February 5, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is proud … across the region are invited to enjoy a night of hockey, community connection, and recognition. “This night is a … excitement of Steelheads hockey. Foster + Heart, a local nonprofit that connects people with children in need, …
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/news/possible-measles-exposure-occurs-boise-airport
… exposure occurs at Boise Airport April 9, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … Sunday, March 29, between 1:30 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. Idaho local public health districts notified Boise Airport … effective at preventing measles and is routinely recommended for children 12–15 months of age, with a second …
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/news/cdc-recommends-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-children-ages-5-11-doses-likely-available-next-week
… CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11; … available next week in Idaho November 3, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Centers for Disease Control and … child’s pediatrician, visit Vaccines.gov , or contact your local public health district . For more information about …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… disease found in Idaho deer November 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) … encourage Idaho residents to follow these precautions and recommendations: Do not shoot, handle, or eat tissue from any … contact DHW’s Epidemiology Section at 208-334-5939 or your local public health district . For questions about hunting …
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/news/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… dies from rabies infection November 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … rabies in the United States are rare, rabies exposures are common, with an estimated 60,000 Americans receiving the … recommended in case the bat was rabid. Call your doctor or local health department to help determine if you could have …
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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 … get ahead of the crisis that looms if nothing changes. An upcoming EMS Day event will provide a venue where lawmakers … of EMS personnel,” Denny said. Communities that now have a local ambulance service may have to rely on the ambulance …
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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 … information or to report an illness, contact your local public health district. For more information: CDC Raw …
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/news/booster-doses-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-some-people-who-have-had-pfizer-two-dose
… of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and … doses will not be available to the general public at local hospitals. Use the Vaccine Finder to find more … currently eligible for a booster dose. The CDC’s final recommendations are available at …
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/news/give-yourself-and-your-child-best-possible-gift-mothers-day-quitting-tobacco-and-receive-years
… worth of free diapers and wipes! May 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Quitting at any time during pregnancy is one … from the body. Quitting smoking also reduces other complications in pregnancy and birth. The likelihood … receive free diapers and wipes when you quit, contact your local public health district or call the Idaho CareLine at …
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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 Nile virus (WNV) infections this …
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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 … the ultra-cold vaccine. The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee, after reviewing CDC guidance and discussing Idaho … doses. The vaccine is being distributed to Idaho’s seven local public health districts based on the number of …
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/news/idaho-reports-3-deaths-related-covid-19
… The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and two local public health districts are reporting the state’s …
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/news/dhw-encourages-idaho-medicaid-providers-apply-funding-dec-18-deadline
… funding before Dec. 18 deadline December 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho Medicaid providers may be eligible for … do not owe any back taxes In good standing with the local, state, and federal government, meaning applicant is …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-inform-new-strategic-plan
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment to inform new strategic plan March 16, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council is … Thirteen members are working collaboratively with local government, educators, and community partners to …
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/news/dhw-updates-and-simplifies-covid-19-vaccine-data-dashboard
… COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard July 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications To continue to provide relevant, timely data … charts showing doses administered and distributed by local public health districts and statewide have been …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-draft-new-strategic-plan
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment on draft of new strategic plan May 21, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council has today … Thirteen members are working collaboratively with local government, providers, community partners, and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines Type of notice/meeting Public Notice Idaho’s … for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines effective July 1, 2024, that raise household … Income $27,861 $37,814 $47,767 $57,720 $67,673 Call the local WIC clinic *One pregnant woman counts as two household …
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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 … Input from rural health care providers, hospitals, clinics, community organizations, payers, workforce entities, universities, tribal nations, associations, local governments, and the public is critical to guiding the …
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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 … for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines effective July 1, 2020, that raise household … $31,894 3 $40,182 4 $48,470 5 $56,578 More than 5 Call the local WIC clinic *One pregnant woman counts as two household …
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/news/infant-botulism-case-ada-county-linked-national-baby-formula-recall
… national baby formula recall November 19, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … product as DO NOT USE. If your child develops symptoms your local public health district might want to collect the …
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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 … are being notified by Southwest District Health and other local health districts. However, it is possible that some … contacts to that individual who are not immune will also become infected. It can spread for up to four days before and …
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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 Communications An additional four people have been confirmed … are being notified by Southwest District Health and other local health districts. However, it remains possible that …
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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 … forecasts and extreme heat alerts by checking your local news or www.weather.gov . Monitor your companions when recreating or working in the heat. …
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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 … The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds (Fiscal Recovery Funds) – CDFA #21.07. …
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/news/free-home-covid-19-tests-are-available-idaho-dialing-2-1-1
… in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1 June 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications UPDATE (Jan. 5, 2022): DHW's supply of free, … tests has all been distributed. Additional tests will not become available from the state. The Department of Health and … hours. Test results are also reported to Idaho state or local public health departments by VAULT, per federal …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-1
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition … than 5 $25,142 $33,874 $42,606 $51,338 $60,070 Call the local WIC clinic *One pregnant woman counts as two household …
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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 … – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities in three local public health districts -- Southwest District Health, … Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Jan. 21. The committee recommended …
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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 … forecasts and extreme heat alerts by checking your local news or www.weather.gov . Monitor your companions when recreating or working in the heat. …
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/news/eagle-island-state-park-host-winter-event-idaho-foster-families
… event for Idaho foster families January 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho foster, kinship, and adoptive families … of children across Idaho,” said Laura Denner, family and community partnerships administrator with the Department of … City Kiwanis, Gateway Parks & Trails, and additional local partners. Families are encouraged to dress for winter …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-0
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 30, 2021 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition … than 5 $23,828 $32,227 $40,626 $49,025 $57,424 Call the local WIC clinic *One pregnant woman counts as two household …
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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 … to areas with known measles infections or in the event of a local outbreak of measles. If you or a family member are …
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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 … report and risk of exposure. Together they are working with local and government leaders on short-term and long-term … and encouraged. Public meetings with the Lemhi County Commission and a public open house will take place June 26, …