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/news/two-idaho-children-have-died-flu-related-causes
… are taking precautions to stay safe this flu season,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, medical director for the … important if you have a higher risk for severe illness and complications from influenza. Consult with a healthcare … more severely than adults. For more information about flu, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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/news/minimize-covid-19-risk-division-welfare-offices-open-appointments-only
… the health of our employees and the Idahoans we serve,” said Dave Jeppesen, director of the Department of Health and … Preston, and Twin Falls. To make an appointment or visit by phone: call 1-877-456-1233. To apply for benefits, … a change, or discuss your case: call 1-877-456-1233 or visit www.livebetteridaho.org Customers also can fax …
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Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case
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… Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central … slow the spread and protect the most vulnerable among us,” said Logan Hudson, SCPHD Public Health Division … Avoid discretionary travel, shopping trips, and social visits. Cancel visits to nursing homes, retirement, and …
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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 … a precaution, but not contraindication, to vaccination,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, medical director for the Division of … more information about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho, please visit: https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/covid-19-vaccine/ The …
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/news/rules-waived-or-suspended-facilitate-idahos-response-covid-19
… Governor Brad Little has signed an emergency declaration to aid in the COVID-19 response effort in Idaho. Under Section …
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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 … excited to make this available for Idaho laboratories,” said Dr. Christopher Ball, Chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/november-administrative-bulletin-contains-dhw-public-hearing-notice
… on Nov. 13 for the Department of Health and Welfare, Medicaid Enhanced Plan Benefits (Behavioral Care Units). …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-recommends-idaho-accept-early-distribution-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee recommends Idaho accept early distribution of COVID-19 vaccine … to providing a safe and effective vaccine for Idahoans,” said Sarah Leeds, Idaho Immunization Program manager. “And it …
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/news/model-shows-continued-mitigation-will-effectively-slow-spread-covid-19
… the peak of the outbreak, and flattening the curve,” said DHW Director Dave Jeppesen. “The model was developed to …
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/news/new-covid-19-crisis-counseling-hotline-offers-support-struggling-idahoans
… COVID Help Now responders provide emotional support and aid for immediate crisis needs by connecting callers with resources in their own communities. The COVID Help Now Line is anonymous. … toll-free 866-947-5186. Resources can also be found by visiting www.ioem.idaho.gov/covidhelpnow . …
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/news/idaho-part-nationwide-outbreak-salmonella-recently-linked-consumption-red-onions
… consumers may still have these products in their homes,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, epidemiologist with the Division of Public Health in DHW. “We recommend that you throw away any onions you have in your … onions because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Visit the FDA recall website for details, including …
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/news/first-death-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… Nile virus in Idaho this year August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first reported death caused by West … of mosquitoes to protect themselves and their families,” said Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. Kathy Turner. “This … in the water from becoming adults. For more information, visit https://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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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
… to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … step in strengthening Idaho’s child welfare system,” said Deputy Director Monty Prow, who leads the state’s foster … For more information about job openings and how to apply, visit the state’s child welfare job listings . The Idaho …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-clarifies-priority-groups-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee clarifies priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine January 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee … as possible with the limited vaccine that is available,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, CVAC’s executive secretary and …
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/news/idaho-providing-race-and-ethnicity-data-vaccine-data-dashboard-starting-today
… data dashboard starting today March 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications Race and ethnicity data will be available … daily, except for Sundays and holidays. “Idaho and DHW are committed to transparency, but we also want to make sure the data we can provide has integrity,” said Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen. …
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/news/dhw-publish-weekly-information-about-covid-19-and-long-term-care-facilities
… or the cause of death for any individual resident,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-launches-survey-find-out-how-idahoans-are-faring-pandemic
… are faring in the pandemic October 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted … many aspects of our lives over the past year and a half,” said Danielle Pere, bureau chief in the Divison of Behavioral … and product development and dissemination. Once results are compiled, they will be posted to the Division of Behavioral …
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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; … sure they can return to the classroom and daycare safely,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, Division of Public Health … location near you, contact your child’s pediatrician, visit Vaccines.gov , or contact your local public health …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/cancelled-medical-care-advisory-committee-hold-special-meeting-april-4
… Cancelled: Medical Care Advisory Committee to hold special meeting April 4 Type of … This meeting has been cancelled: The Medical Care Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. April 4 via … focus of the meeting will be to review the Idaho Medicaid Managed Care Quality Strategy draft and provide …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… continues to monitor Omicron December 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … variant very closely because this is a precarious time,” said DHW Director Dave Jeppesen. “Omicron seems to spread … convened the Crisis Standards of Care Activation Advisory Committee on Dec. 17, 2021, to review the situation at …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats June 17, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials confirmed the … man died last year after being exposed to a rabid bat,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, state public health veterinarian. … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
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/news/idaho-expands-crisis-standards-care-statewide-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring-0
… Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Sept. 15. The committee recommended that CSC be activated statewide. “Our … and outdoors when it’s crowded to help slow the spread” said DHW Director Jeppesen. “The situation is dire – we don’t …
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/news/idaho-children-ages-12-15-now-eligible-receive-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine
… to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine May 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … next step to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Idaho,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, public health medical director and … activities.” To find a vaccine provider, please visit https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ . Read the CDC’s …
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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 … to stop smoking, but it's never too late to quit,” said Elizabeth Hoyt, Project Filter program manager. … to quit using tobacco products, free help is available by visiting: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) and …
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/news/dhw-announces-new-funding-opportunity-covid-19-vaccination-clinics
… for COVID-19 vaccination clinics April 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … clinics in underserved populations. That includes communities of high social vulnerabilities, racial and … to underserved populations and rural communities,” said Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch. “It’s …
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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 … of mosquitoes to protect themselves and their families,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, state public health veterinarian. … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit www.westnile.idaho.gov . Contact: Niki Forbing-Orr …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-meet-sept-18
… Council to meet Sept. 18 September 16, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) … a funding proposal for the Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC), an update on statewide surveys, as well as … Council, Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Program, and Medicaid. Read the full agenda. Meeting details : Time: 9 a.m. …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-coronavirus-variant-sw-idaho
… variant in SW Idaho February 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … “We are not surprised to find this virus in Idaho” said Dr. Christine Hahn, medical director in the Division of … information about the novel coronavirus, please visit https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ . The Idaho Department …
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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 clarifications, preliminary … really thoughtful about our next steps and be strategic,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, CVAC’s executive secretary and …
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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 … the Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … “We are monitoring it very closely until we learn more,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, an infectious disease physician and …
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/news/dhw-partners-get-tested-covid-19-help-idahoans-find-testing-their-communities
… Get Tested COVID-19 to help Idahoans find testing in their communities October 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The … are seeking testing for the virus that causes COVID-19,” said Sonja Schriever, chief of the Bureau of Community and … and testing sites that are close to home. Idahoans can visit get-tested-covid19.org and type in their ZIP code. The …
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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 … shipment to vaccinate all healthcare workers who want it,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, the state’s public health officer and …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… season. Both also had COVID-19. November 4, 2020 Author DHW Communications A Blaine-County man older than 60 years of … at increased risk of influenza-related complications,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, the Idaho influenza surveillance … information about influenza and how to stay healthy, please visit www.cdc.gov/flu or http://flu.idaho.gov For more …
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/news/idaho-reports-3-deaths-related-covid-19
… to the families and friends of each of these individuals,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of …
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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 Group 3 to Gov. Little March 19, 2021 … and being very thoughtful partners along the way,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, CVAC’s executive secretary 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 … in the categories served by WIC and currently receive Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or CHIP, you are automatically … go to signupwic.com , or call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …
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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 … Program is run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with the goal to improve rural health in all 50 … Input from rural health care providers, hospitals, clinics, community organizations, payers, workforce entities, …
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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 … in the categories served by WIC and currently receive Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or CHIP, you are automatically …
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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) … progress quickly and requires prompt medical attention,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, Idaho state epidemiologist and … throw your containers out. For details about the recall visit: …
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/news/dhw-offers-negotiated-rulemaking-opportunities-march
… rulemaking opportunities in March March 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The March edition of the Idaho Administrative … rulemakings for DHW. Docket 16-0317-2201 – Medicare/Medicaid Coordinated Plan Benefits – Negotiated Rulemaking - …
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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 … is reminding residents that flu can be very serious,” said Idaho Influenza Surveillance Coordinator Dr. Leslie … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications, including people with chronic health …
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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 … 60. “Please stay safe if you head outdoors this summer,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, Idaho public health medical … checking your local news or www.weather.gov . Monitor your companions when recreating or working in the heat. …
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/news/healthcare-workers-and-residents-long-term-care-facilities-now-receiving-covid-19-vaccine
… receiving the COVID-19 vaccine December 31, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho is in full swing getting vaccines out … and transfer to the state’s immunization registry. DHW is committed to providing data to the public as quickly as it … of long-term care facilities is proceeding well,” said Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch, Division of Public …
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/news/awards-community-partners-address-learning-loss-and-behavioral-health-supports-children
… Awards to community partners address learning loss and behavioral … health supports to children September 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is … supports to children and youth will have lasting effects,” said Ericka Rupp, Idaho’s Child Care Program manager. …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… urged to test for radon gas January 6, 2021 Author DHW Communications In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the … levels in their homes or be aware of the health effects,” said Hannah Day, health education specialist. “With more … tests are simple and inexpensive — and can help save lives. Visit www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted radon test …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-nov-12
… to hold regular meeting Nov. 12 November 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … the board’s purview, a presentation on the impact of Medicaid expansion and the pandemic on behavioral health, an …
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/news/first-rabid-bats-season-found-bonneville-and-payette-counties-health-officials-urge-caution
… officials urge caution around bats June 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials are reporting … Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, state public health veterinarian, said. “It is extremely important for people to avoid all bats … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
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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 … in the categories served by WIC and currently receive Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or CHIP, you are automatically … go to signupwic.com , call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-conditions-improve-some-hospitals-are-still-reporting
… are still reporting stress February 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … and the testing percent positivity is still very high,” said DHW Director Dave Jeppesen. “Please continue to take the recommended precautions and get vaccinated and boosted, wear a …
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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 … Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Jan. 21. The committee recommended … contagious Omicron variant has thrown us a curve ball,” said DHW Director Jeppesen. “Once again, the situation in our …