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Crisis prevention training paying off for SWITC; new video helps residents and families get oriented
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-parks-and-rec-partner-offer-opportunities-foster-families
… Idaho Health and Welfare and Idaho Parks and Rec Partner to Offer Opportunities for Foster Families … 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and the Idaho Department of Parks and …
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/news/give-yourself-and-your-child-best-possible-gift-mothers-day-quitting-tobacco-and-receive-years
… Give yourself and your child the best possible gift this Mother’s Day by quitting tobacco – and receive up to a year’s worth of free diapers and wipes! …
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/news/department-health-and-welfare-central-district-health-and-idaho-department-labor-partner-offer
… Department of Health and Welfare, Central District Health, and Idaho Department of Labor partner to offer services at … County residents from one convenient location will make access considerably easier,” said Russ Duke, District …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-adopts-rule-timely-activation-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare adopts rule for timely activation of crisis standards of care December 11, 2020 Author DHW Communications … feedback from external microphones. Questions will be accepted in the chat, and by raised hands in the Webex …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… DHW announces COVID-19 funding for hospitals and free-standing primary/urgent care clinics August 31, 2021 The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is announcing that hospitals and …
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/news/usda-approves-idahos-request-remove-sugary-drinks-and-candy-snap
… USDA approves Idaho’s request to remove sugary drinks and candy from SNAP June 11, 2025 Author DHW Communications The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has approved Idaho’s request to …
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/news/idaho-continues-thrive-during-pandemic-and-moves-stage-3-stage-4-idaho-rebounds-plan
… Idaho continues to thrive during the pandemic and moves from Stage 3 to Stage 4 in Idaho Rebounds Plan May … in protecting their neighbors and getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Idaho’s schools and businesses have stayed open …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-state-museum-partner-give-foster-families-free-museum
… Idaho Health and Welfare and Idaho State Museum partner to give foster families free museum access December 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho …
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/news/idaho-submits-waiver-request-exclude-soft-drinks-and-candy-snap-purchases
… Idaho submits waiver request to exclude soft drinks and candy from SNAP purchases May 16, 2025 Author DHW … the role of nutrition in federal food assistance programs. According to USDA data, a significant portion of SNAP …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet Friday to vote on rule for crisis standards of care December 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet via WebEx and in Boise at 9 a.m. …
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/news/idaho-expands-mental-healthcare-children-and-youth-complex-needs
… Idaho expands mental healthcare for children and youth with complex needs March 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s children and youth with complex mental health needs will be better …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet Friday to vote on rule for crisis standards of care Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet via WebEx and in Boise at 9 a.m. …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-and-child-and-family-services-welcomes-your-comments-about-social
… DHW and Child and Family Services welcomes your comments about the Social … from April 15 through April 22, 2021. Comments will be accepted only during this time . Requests for a hard copy of … year 2022. Please note that the department will not accept comment by phone, fax, or e-mail to Department or …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/pharmacy-and-therapeutics-committee-meet-may-20-webex-and-boise
… Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee to meet May 20 via Webex and in Boise Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/pharmacy-and-therapeutics-committee-meet-nov-18-boise-and-webex
… Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee to meet Nov. 18 in Boise and via Webex Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/board-health-and-welfare-meet-nov-10-boise-and-webex
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet Nov. 10 in Boise and via Webex Type of notice/meeting Department Board Meeting The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet at 8 a.m. Nov. 10 in Boise and via …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/pharmacy-and-therapeutics-committee-meet-april-22-webex-and-boise
… Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee to meet April 22 via Webex and in Boise Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee to meet at 9 a.m. April 22 via …
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… Board of Health and Welfare to meet Aug. 18 in Boise and via Webex Type of notice/meeting Department Board Meeting Board of Health and Welfare to meet at 8 a.m. Aug. 18 in Boise and via …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-infant-toddler-coordinating-council-will-meet-may-5-and-6-boise
… Idaho Infant Toddler Coordinating Council will meet May 5 and 6 in Boise and via Webex The Idaho Infant Toddler Coordinating Council will meet at 9 a.m. on May 5 and 6 at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Pete T. …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-hosts-family-friendly-outdoor-and-history-event-farragut-state
… Fostering Family Adventures hosts family-friendly outdoor and history event at Farragut State Park August 25, 2025 … Oreille, Farragut State Park is rich with natural beauty and history. This event is designed to bring families together for a day of outdoor fun, exploration, and meaningful connection. While it’s focused around …
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/news/potentially-hazardous-conditions-lake-cascade-and-payette-river-avoid-contact-cyanobacterial
… Potentially hazardous conditions at Lake Cascade and Payette River; avoid contact with cyanobacterial harmful … Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) Division of Public Health and the Idaho … all fat, skin, and organs before cooking. Cyanotoxins can accumulate in fish and the risk to people is still being …
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/news/new-hiv-initiative-encourages-testing-promotes-prevention-and-awareness
… New HIV initiative encourages testing, promotes prevention and awareness December 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications A … initiative seeks to empower Idahoans to reduce HIV stigma and promote HIV testing, prevention, and treatment. Called … partners and health care providers and promoting improved access to HIV testing via at-home testing methods. National …
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/news/fish-and-game-commission-grants-free-fishing-youth-foster-care
… Fish and Game Commission grants free fishing for youth in foster … November 7, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted today to approve a program that … of Health and Welfare (DHW), and Idaho Sportsmen, Access & Opportunity , a hunting and fishing advocacy group …
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/news/dhw-ramps-work-prevent-fraud-waste-and-abuse-idaho-child-care-program
… DHW ramps up work to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in Idaho Child Care Program January 12, 2026 … in child care program integrity, the Department of Health and Welfare has been working closely with Gov. Brad Little … hold any fraudulent child care providers and participants accountable in accordance with state and federal laws. …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… DHW, Fish and Game officials urge caution after chronic wasting … 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) announced the first detection of chronic … nodes. Animals may not appear ill early in the infection. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …
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/news/healthcare-workers-and-residents-long-term-care-facilities-now-receiving-covid-19-vaccine
… Healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities now receiving the COVID-19 vaccine December 31, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho is … hospitals, Idaho’s local public health districts , and other healthcare providers. Currently, enrolled …
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/news/dhw-launches-new-and-improved-website
… DHW launches new and improved website October 19, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has developed and launched a new and improved website on Sunday, Oct. 18. …
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/news/protect-yourself-and-your-pets-harmful-algal-blooms-summer
… Protect yourself and your pets from harmful algal blooms this summer June 28, … Author DHW Communications Track water sampling locations and health advisories: Idaho Recreational Water Health … in and around water. Cyanobacteria are naturally occurring aquatic organisms. However, under certain …
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/news/988-lifeline-answers-nearly-5-million-calls-texts-and-chats-its-first-year-including-12657
… 988 Lifeline answers nearly 5 million calls, texts, and chats in its first year, including 12,657 in Idaho July … Communications In its first year, the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline answered nearly 5 million calls, texts, … mental health and crisis care systems.” Despite its success across the nation and in Idaho, 988 still faces …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-cedar-creek-and-salmon-falls-creek-reservoirs
… Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Cedar Creek and Salmon Falls Creek Reservoirs July 26, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a harmful algal bloom health advisory for Cedar Creek and Salmon Falls Creek reservoirs, urging caution when …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon Reservoirs August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a harmful algal bloom health advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs, urging caution when recreating …
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/news/harmful-algal-blooms-identified-hells-canyon-and-brownlee-reservoirs
… Harmful algal blooms identified in Hells Canyon and Brownlee reservoirs August 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) issued health advisories for Hells Canyon and Brownlee reservoirs , urging the public to use caution …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-cascade-and-below-cascade-dam
… Health advisory issued for Lake Cascade and below Cascade Dam October 18, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Lake Cascade (two hours north of Boise on Highway 55) and the North Fork of the Payette River below Cascade Dam, …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… Health advisory issued for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs August 4, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs, urging caution when recreating …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cottonwood-park-crane-creek-reservoir-and-hordemann-pond
… advisory issued for Cottonwood Park, Crane Creek Reservoir, and Hordemann Pond August 12, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing health advisories for three … in or near the water. The Cottonwood Creek Boat Ramp and adjacent area on the Bruneau Arm in Owyhee County. The …
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/news/idaho-newborns-be-screened-additional-illnesses-and-conditions
… Idaho newborns to be screened for additional illnesses and conditions January 26, 2022 Author DHW Communications … Idaho’s Newborn Screening Program (NBS) has expanded the list of conditions for which it screens, lifting … are: Glycogen storage disease type II (Pompe) Mucopolysaccharidosis Type-1 (MPS-1) Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… Health advisories issued for Lake Lowell in Canyon County and Van Wyck Boat Ramp on Lake Cascade in Valley County … 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing health advisories for two … DHW works closely with local public health districts and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to …
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/news/lead-contaminated-cinnamon-applesauce-impacts-idaho-children-and-families
… Lead-contaminated cinnamon applesauce impacts Idaho children and families November 30, 2023 Author DHW Communications State and local public health officials have identified two … applesauce products . The affected children live in Elmore and Ada counties. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… Blaine and Twin Falls counties claim first two flu-related deaths … A Blaine-County man older than 60 years of age and a woman older than 80 years of age from Twin Falls … “I encourage everyone to get their annual flu vaccine as soon as possible to reduce the chance of getting …
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/news/rural-healthcare-grants-awarded-16-seek-attract-and-retain-providers
… Rural healthcare grants awarded to 16 seek to attract and retain providers May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) issued grants this month to 16 rural … State Loan Repayment Program helps provide Idahoans with access to services closer to home.” Comments submitted with …
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/news/first-rabid-bats-season-found-bonneville-and-payette-counties-health-officials-urge-caution
… First rabid bats of the season found in Bonneville and Payette counties; health officials urge caution around … two bats have tested positive for rabies in Bonneville and Payette counties. These are the first rabid bats detected this season. In Bonneville County, a vaccinated dog found the rabid bat. The dog and the owner had …
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/news/new-program-eases-path-recovery-and-reunification-idaho-families
… New program eases path to recovery and reunification for Idaho families January 14, 2025 Author … an effort to prevent Idaho youth from entering foster care and to facilitate youth returning to their homes through … process to help families and youth working with CYFS access substance use disorder treatment and recovery support …
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/news/dhw-recommends-idaho-providers-follow-fda-and-cdc-guidance-temporarily-pause-administering
… DHW recommends Idaho providers follow FDA and CDC guidance to temporarily pause administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is recommending that Idaho vaccine …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-feb-18
… Board of Health and Welfare to hold regular meeting on Feb. 18 February 12, … 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet via WebEx and in Boise at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Members will …
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/news/radon-poster-contest-now-open-students-idaho-oregon-and-washington
… Radon poster contest now open for students in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington January 10, 2023 Author DHW Communications … across the Northwest are encouraged to get creative and help raise awareness about the dangers of radon gas by … contest is open Jan. 10 to March 10. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can build up in homes, both …