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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-final-recommendations-group-3-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends final recommendations for … to Gov. Little March 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) on Friday, March 19, …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… urge caution after chronic wasting disease found in Idaho deer November 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) announced the first … 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/eagle-island-state-park-host-winter-event-idaho-foster-families
… Eagle Island State Park to host winter event for Idaho foster families January 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho foster, kinship, and adoptive families are invited to … open to all visitors, but event offerings are focused on Idaho’s foster, kinship, and adoptive families. Planned …
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/news/highly-poisonous-death-cap-mushroom-identified-boise
… Highly poisonous death cap mushroom identified in Boise April 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications … first confirmation of death cap mushrooms ( Amanita phalloides ) in Idaho was recently reported to the Idaho Division … days. Then jaundice, loss of strength, coma, and death can occur from liver failure and kidney failure. Early treatment …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… Gooding County man is Idaho's first influenza-related death of the season December … first influenza-related death of the 2021-22 season. “The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding … illness for Idahoans is to get an annual influenza vaccine.” Everyone over six months of age should get an annual …
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/news/ems-101-idaho-capitol-set-jan-22
… EMS 101 at Idaho Capitol set for Jan. 22 January 19, 2024 Author DHW … Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 101 event will provide a venue where lawmakers, reporters, and the public can … 22, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Auditorium at the Idaho State Capitol. EMS in Idaho is at a crossroads. …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-host-mental-health-awareness-event-idaho-capitol
… Behavioral Health to host mental health awareness event at Idaho Capitol May 1, 2024 Author DHW Communications Gov. Brad Little will headline the speakers gathered Friday, May 3, from 1-3 p.m. at the Idaho Capitol to update the public about the state of the …
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/news/grant-program-seeks-retain-doctors-rural-idaho
… Grant program seeks to retain doctors in rural Idaho November 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The … of Health and Welfare has selected 16 rural healthcare providers who will receive grants to help pay down their student … Idahoans.” An appointed board called the Rural Healthcare Access and Rural Physician Incentive Program Grant Review …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… First rabid bat of the season found in Ada County, health officials … tested positive for rabies July 12, making it the first rabid bat reported in the state this year. Two vaccinated dogs were exposed to the rabid bat. The owner of …
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/news/dhw-announces-new-funding-opportunity-covid-19-vaccination-clinics
… DHW announces new funding opportunity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics April 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications … and operate mobile, off-site, walk-in, and special COVID-19 vaccination clinics in underserved populations. That …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-idaho-state-parks
… Fostering Family Adventures at Idaho State Parks April 29, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho State Park Foster Family Passport program provides a … IDPR Director Susan Buxton. “Providing extra support and access to these experiences for foster families is our way of …
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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 … $15 million to establish facilities called psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs), which provide …
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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 … caution around bats June 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials are reporting two bats have … 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/idaho-lawmakers-help-raise-more-66k-youth-foster-care
… Idaho lawmakers help raise more than $66k for youth in … Communications For the second year in a row, members of the Idaho Legislature’s Republican Caucus helped spearhead a Christmas gift drive to support Idaho youth in foster care, raising $66,000 for young people …
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/news/ems-day-idaho-capitol-set-jan-23
… EMS Day at Idaho Capitol set for Jan. 23 January 18, 2023 Author DHW Communications Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Idaho are at a crossroads. Challenged by population growth, a fragmented system of volunteers and paid staff, and Idaho’s inherently rural character, EMS …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… First rabid bat of the season found in Bannock County; health … caution around bats June 17, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials confirmed the first rabid bat … veterinarian if they believe their pets, regardless of vaccination status, were in contact with a bat. Bats are the …
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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 District Health … States have died. “This is a virus that does not naturally occur in the United States,” said Victoria O’Dell, staff …
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/news/first-case-novel-coronavirus-idaho-has-been-confirmed
… First case of novel coronavirus in Idaho has been confirmed March 13, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Central … of weeks. Public health officials recommend getting a flu vaccine, taking everyday preventive actions to stop the spread …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-recommendations-group-2-clarifications-preliminary
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations for Group 2 … Gov. Little February 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) will send recommendations …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-clarifies-priority-groups-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee clarifies priority groups for … vaccine January 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) on Jan. 22 …
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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 … Gov. Little February 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) voted on a new round of …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-recommendations-group-3-clarification-group-2-gov
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations on Group 3, … to Gov. Little March 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) will send recommendations …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-conditions-improve-some-hospitals-are-still-reporting
… Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care as conditions … stress February 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has … in southern Idaho in which they had been activated in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For …
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/news/first-influenza-death-season-reported-idaho
… First influenza death of season reported in Idaho November 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications A Nez Perce County man older than 65 years of age is Idaho’s first reported influenza-related death of the … seasons in Idaho, the first influenza-related death had occurred in the first week of November. However, the date has …
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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 … are: Glycogen storage disease type II (Pompe) Mucopolysaccharidosis Type-1 (MPS-1) Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) …
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/news/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… Idaho adult dies from rabies infection November 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Central District … an estimated 60,000 Americans receiving the post-exposure vaccination series each year. The rabies virus infects the …
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/news/rural-healthcare-grants-awarded-16-seek-attract-and-retain-providers
… grants awarded to 16 seek to attract and retain providers May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department … (DHW) issued grants this month to 16 rural healthcare providers to help repay their student loan debts and retain them … State Loan Repayment Program helps provide Idahoans with access to services closer to home.” Comments submitted with …
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/news/department-health-and-welfare-central-district-health-and-idaho-department-labor-partner-offer
… of Health and Welfare, Central District Health, and Idaho Department of Labor partner to offer services at same … Author DHW Communications To streamline services and provide a better experience for customers, the Department of … County residents from one convenient location will make access considerably easier,” said Russ Duke, District …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-launches-survey-find-out-how-idahoans-are-faring-pandemic
… of Behavioral Health launches survey to find out how Idahoans are faring in the pandemic October 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economies, businesses, schools, healthcare services, and the lives of Idahoans throughout the state. The Division of Behavioral …
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/news/four-organizations-chosen-operate-youth-crisis-centers-idaho
… Four organizations chosen to operate youth crisis centers in Idaho December 20, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections (IDJC) have awarded …
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/news/idaho-foster-youth-invited-connect-boise-state-student-athletes-blue
… Idaho foster youth invited to connect with Boise State … on the BLUE October 31, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care will have the chance to meet and … softball, gymnastics, golf, beach volleyball, and soccer. The goal is to provide a fun, encouraging environment …
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/news/medicaid-members-offered-free-credit-and-theft-protection-monitoring-after-possible-data
… Medicaid members offered free credit and theft protection … data breach June 12, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Gainwell … that on April 18, 2023, an unauthorized person gained access to a payment account belonging to a Medicaid …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… first two flu-related deaths this season. Both also had COVID-19. November 4, 2020 Author DHW Communications A … also infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. “The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is … “I encourage everyone to get their annual flu vaccine as soon as possible to reduce the chance of getting …
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/news/additional-measles-reported-southwest-idaho-public-health-officials-continue-recommend
… Additional measles reported in Southwest Idaho; public health officials continue to recommend … four people have been confirmed to have measles in Nampa, Idaho. All are children that were unvaccinated and were exposed in the household of the initial …
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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 Author DHW … steps to conduct heightened reviews of child care subsidies that were previously disbursed. The department has … hold any fraudulent child care providers and participants accountable in accordance with state and federal laws. …
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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 DHW Communications In an effort to prevent Idaho youth from entering foster care and to facilitate … process to help families and youth working with CYFS access substance use disorder treatment and recovery support …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-implementation-update
… Idaho Behavioral Health Plan Implementation Update December 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP), which consolidates … Healthcare, Inc., all of whom are committed to ensuring a successful transition and launch. The July go-live slightly …
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/news/mpox-returns-idaho-health-authorities-stress-importance-vaccination
… Mpox returns to Idaho: health authorities stress importance of vaccination November 2, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central District Health …
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/news/gov-little-commemorate-international-overdose-awareness-day-aug-31-idaho-capitol
… commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 at Idaho Capitol August 28, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will host an event at the Idaho Capitol Aug. 31 to commemorate International Overdose …
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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 Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Divisions of … system of care for behavioral health that Idahoans can access across the state to maintain health and wellness. …
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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 … of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has approved Idaho’s request to implement House Bill 109, clearing the … for new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) guidelines that promote healthier food choices for families …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-inform-new-strategic-plan
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment to … strategic plan March 16, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council is hosting an event from 5-7 … p.m. MDT (4-6 p.m. PDT) on Tuesday, March 30, via Zoom, to accept public comment that will help develop a strategic plan …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-draft-new-strategic-plan
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment on … strategic plan May 21, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council has today released the first … an event at 5 p.m. MDT on Tuesday, June 1, via Zoom, to accept public comment that will help further develop the …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a … to people, pets, and livestock. DHW works closely with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) to …
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/news/first-death-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… First death from West Nile virus in Idaho this year August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first reported death caused by West Nile virus this year was identified in a Twin Falls County resident over the age of …
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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 … and free-standing primary and urgent care clinics in Idaho can start applying immediately for funding made … to address the dire situation in the state caused by COVID-19. 1. Hospitals: The funding, $1,000 per licensed bed, …
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/news/potentially-hazardous-conditions-lake-cascade-and-payette-river-avoid-contact-cyanobacterial
… hazardous conditions at Lake Cascade and Payette River; avoid contact with cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom October 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) Division of … 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/idaho-parents-who-are-past-due-child-support-payments-lose-their-us-passports-new-national
… Idaho parents who are past-due on child support payments to … policy takes effect May 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho Child Support Services stands ready to collect … income Reporting debts to credit bureaus Garnishing bank accounts and assets Suspending Idaho driver’s hunting, …
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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 … to people, pets, and livestock. DHW works closely with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to identify, …
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/news/how-covid-19-cases-are-counted
… How COVID-19 cases are counted March 22, 2020 Author Niki … Local public health districts may be announcing cases of COVID-19 that are not reflected in the state’s numbers at … by all 50 states and U.S. territories since 2003 to ensure accurate state and national case counts. When a disease is …