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/news/dhw-will-resume-applications-idaho-child-care-program-january
… DHW will resume applications to Idaho Child Care Program in January November 14, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … market survey rates for all age groups. This is a rate increase compared to today’s rates for all age groups. With …
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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 … or filtering the water does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in …
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/news/idaho-part-nationwide-outbreak-salmonella-recently-linked-consumption-red-onions
… Idaho part of nationwide outbreak of Salmonella recently linked to consumption of red onions August … with the Division of Public Health in DHW. “We recommend that you throw away any onions you have in your …
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/news/first-probable-monkeypox-case-reported-idaho
… First probable monkeypox case reported in Idaho July 6, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … about monkeypox — especially to people and groups at increased risk — through representative voices. For more …
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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 17, 2023 Author DHW Communications In its first year, the 988 National Suicide … 988. In total, the ICSH received 23,836 calls, a 10.6% increase from 2022. “Crisis intervention support is very …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… man is Idaho's first influenza-related death of the season December 27, 2021 A Gooding County man older than 65 … that the risk to Idahoans for both infections will increase as families and friends gather for the holidays. … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… Falls counties claim first two flu-related deaths this season. Both also had COVID-19. November 4, 2020 Author DHW Communications A Blaine-County man older than 60 years of … be especially harmful, particularly among adults already at increased risk of influenza-related complications,” said Dr. …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… time at home this winter, Idahoans urged to test for radon gas January 6, 2021 Author DHW Communications In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the … your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer increases. Radon, an invisible radioactive gas, builds up in …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for Eagle Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir August 21, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … or filtering the water does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in …
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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… Owyhee County reports Idaho’s first West Nile virus infections in humans this year September 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West … “The detection of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes has increased significantly during the last few weeks and we …
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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 … or filtering the water does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. • Wash hands …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon Reservoirs August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … or filtering the water does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. • Wash hands …
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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 new Idaho-based initiative seeks to empower … lives. HIV testing and treatment have advanced Due to increased awareness and ongoing research, there have been …
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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 … or filtering the water does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-north-idaho-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring
… due to of surge in COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization September 7, 2021 The Idaho Department of Health and … beds in the northern area of the state caused by a massive increase in patients with COVID-19 who require … that CSC be activated. The CSC Activation Advisory Committee convened virtually on Sept. 6 and recommended that …
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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 care November 7, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted today to … This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to increase outdoor opportunities for everyone in our …
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Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services
/news/department-health-and-welfare-begins-hiring-63-positions-strengthen-child-welfare-services
… Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … in DHW’s child welfare division, constituting the largest increase in child welfare budgeting in Idaho’s history. …
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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 Author DHW Communications Here is a statement from the Department of Health and …
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/news/dhw-seeks-input-idaho-behavioral-health-plan
… DHW seeks input on Idaho Behavioral Health Plan January 6, 2020 Author Niki … The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Divisions of Medicaid and Behavioral Health are working together … (IBHP) program. The vision of this program is to create a comprehensive system of care for behavioral health that …
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/news/gov-little-speak-overdose-awareness-event-capitol-steps
… Gov. Little to speak at overdose awareness event on Capitol steps August 29, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will host an …
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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 released …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-preventive-health-and-health-services-block
… DHW seeks public comment on Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant … Public Notice DHW is accepting public comment on the proposed use of funds during federal fiscal year 2022 …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-may-20
… Board of Health and Welfare to hold regular meeting on May 20 May 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet via …
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/news/public-comment-accepted-behavioral-health-standards-through-aug-3
… Public comment accepted on behavioral health standards through Aug. 3 July 21, 2021 Author DHW Communications As the Behavioral Health Authority for the State of …
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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 …
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/news/idaho-providing-race-and-ethnicity-data-vaccine-data-dashboard-starting-today
… Idaho providing race and ethnicity data on vaccine data dashboard starting today March 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications Race and ethnicity data will be available starting today …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-plan-block-grant-funding
… DHW seeks public comment on plan for block grant funding Type of … Department of Health and Welfare is seeking public comment on a plan for the Preventive Health and Health Services …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-special-meeting-june-15
… Board of Health and Welfare to hold special meeting on June 15 June 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet at 1 …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-will-meet-wednesday-may-12
… The Interagency Governance Team will meet on Wednesday, May 12 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting … Interagency Governance Team will meet from 10 a.m. to noon MDT on Wednesday, May 12. This meeting will take place online …
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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 …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/medicaid-accepting-public-input-notice-intent-seek-renewal-idahos-1915i
… Medicaid accepting public input on notice of intent to seek renewal of Idaho’s 1915(i) State … for Children with Developmental Disabilities and solicitation of public input. A public hearing to accept comments for this renewal application will be held on …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/public-comment-accepted-behavioral-health-standards-through-aug-3
… Public comment accepted on behavioral health standards through Aug. 3 Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is developing best practice … across the state. DBH is inviting the public to review and comment on initial drafts of these standards. The draft …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hosts-public-hearing-aged-and-disabled-waiver-renewal
… hosts public hearing for Aged and Disabled Waiver renewal on May 19 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The current Aged and Disabled §1915(c) waiver is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2022, and the department will request an … MT at 450 W. State. St., Boise. Webex: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m7ba075be4ef0dcd6010934eabaad2cb6 …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hosts-public-hearing-may-12-about-medicaid-plus-waiver
… Idaho Medicaid hosts public hearing on May 12 about Medicaid Plus Waiver renewal Type of … Idaho Medicaid Plus §1915(b) waiver is set to expire on Oct. 31, 2022, and the department will request an … of Medicaid, 450 West State St., Boise https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m40c3a5aa6abc72ce0d6b6ac07c996281 …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-feb-18
… Board of Health and Welfare to hold regular meeting on Feb. 18 The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet … a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Members will receive updates on the Department of Health and Welfare’s rules and proposed legislation, on COVID-19 in Idaho and crisis standards of care, and …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hold-negotiated-rulemaking-three-rules-dockets
… DHW to hold negotiated rulemaking on three rules dockets Type of notice/meeting Public Notice DHW will hold three negotiated rulemakings on three different dockets, as published in the Idaho Administrative Bulletin. All of the meetings are on Nov. 16. Docket 16-0310-2101 – Medicaid Enhanced Plan …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepts-public-comment-state-plan-low-income-home-energy-assistance
… DHW accepts public comment on state plan for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance … is holding a virtual public hearing from 10 a.m. to noon MT July 28 and will accept public comments through July …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comments-infant-toddler-grant
… DHW accepting public comments on Infant Toddler grant Type of notice/meeting … Program invites the public to review the annual application for federal funds and provide comment from Feb. 13 …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-block-grant
… DHW seeks public comment on Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant … and Welfare is seeking public comment through July 31 on the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant . …
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/news/idahos-covid-19-data-dashboard-will-not-be-updated-thanksgiving-day
… Idaho’s COVID-19 data dashboard will not be updated on Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare staff will update …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-mch-block
… DHW seeks public comment on Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block … and Welfare is seeking public comment through July 23 on the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant . …
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/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 … and in Boise at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, to review and vote on an administrative rule for crisis standards of care. Members will consider Docket No. 16-0209-2101 Crisis Standards of Care for …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-holds-public-hearing-160602-child-care-and-foster-care-licensing
… DHW holds public hearing on 16.06.02 – CHILD CARE AND FOSTER CARE LICENSING DOCKET … p.m. (MT) Join from the meeting link https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m2479a71d7d04956c8df82935987d003b Join … 209 9532 Meeting password: 4xXM4K3X85s (49964539 from phones and video systems) Tap to join from a mobile device …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-holds-public-hearing-160219-idaho-food-code-docket-no-16-0219-2201
… DHW holds public hearing on 16.02.19 – IDAHO FOOD CODE DOCKET NO. 16-0219-2201 Type … p.m. (MT) JJoin from the meeting link https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m242a7c198b591df61f8703f3cab44e7c Join … 996 3055 Meeting password: PgKzK7YCP73 (74595792 from phones and video systems) Tap to join from a mobile device …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-holds-public-hearing-160733-adult-mental-health-services-docket-no
… DHW holds public hearing on 16.07.33 – ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DOCKET NO. … p.m. (MT) Join from the meeting link https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m5a1a42bd9dbe63b717dd807fbc9baca0 Join by Phone: 1-415-527-5035 or 1-303-498-7536 Meeting access code: …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-holds-public-hearing-160602-child-care-and-foster-care-licensing-0
… DHW holds public hearing on 16.06.02 – CHILD CARE AND FOSTER CARE LICENSING DOCKET … p.m. (MT) Join from the meeting link https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m76d5d134d0e6b722493699e4837da1d9 Join … 142 2199 Meeting password: TSw4x8tJ4bm (87949885 from phones and video systems) Tap to join from a mobile device …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-meet-may-11-webex-and-boise
… Interagency Governance Team to meet on May 11 via Webex and in Boise Type of notice/meeting … The Interagency Governance Team will meet from 10 a.m. to noon MT Wednesday, May 11, via Webex and in Conference Room 3A, 3rd Floor of the PTC Building, 450 W …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comment-rules-low-income-home-energy-assistance
… DHW accepting public comment on rules for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance … 050 6261 Meeting password: wAKNqJPd837 (92567573 from phones and video systems) …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/public-hearings-docket-no-16-0000-2000f
… Public Hearings on Docket No. 16-0000-2000F Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting Public Hearings on Criminal History and Background Checks under Docket No. … Administrative Bulletin . Resources Prospective Analysis Comparison Table Event End Date Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:00 …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/department-health-and-welfare-holds-public-hearings-omnibus-dockets
… Department of Health and Welfare holds public hearings on omnibus dockets Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting DHW will host a virtual public hearing on the two omnibus rules dockets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. Resources Health & Welfare Proposed NON-FEE OMNIBUS Docket Health & Welfare Proposed FEE OMNIBUS …