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/news/idaho-part-nationwide-outbreak-salmonella-recently-linked-consumption-red-onions
… infected suggest that contaminated red onions are the most likely source of the Salmonella bacteria. People reported … 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/health-advisory-issued-thorn-creek-reservoir-south
… for Thorn Creek Reservoir, south October 4, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … summer and fall is the season when water bodies are most likely to experience cyanoHABs, and the hazard does not … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-lowell
… advisory issued for Lake Lowell October 15, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … summer and fall is the season when water bodies are most likely to experience cyanoHABs, and the hazard does not … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-cascade-and-below-cascade-dam
… Cascade and below Cascade Dam October 18, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … summer and fall is the season when water bodies are most likely to experience cyanoHABs, and the hazard does not … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-henrys-lake
… identified in Henry’s Lake September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Please visit: … the water. Blooms don’t all look the same. They may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a …
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/news/protect-yourself-and-your-pets-harmful-algal-blooms-summer
… harmful algal blooms this summer June 28, 2024 Author DHW Communications Track water sampling locations and health … prone to cyanobacteria exposure because they are more likely to swim in or drink affected water. If your pet or … Health Advisories Map for active health advisories before visiting Idaho’s water bodies. Following health advisories …
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/news/harmful-algal-blooms-identified-hells-canyon-and-brownlee-reservoirs
… Canyon and Brownlee reservoirs August 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Please visit the Idaho Recreational Water health Advisories website … the water. Blooms don’t all look the same. They may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-murtaugh-lake-twin-falls-county
… Murtaugh Lake in Twin Falls County July 3, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … the water. Blooms don’t all look the same. They may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/nfls-scott-matlock-joins-boise-state-esports-game-night-foster-youth
… for game night with foster youth April 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications Boise’s foster youth and families are invited … families. How to participate Foster families can RSVP by visiting this link or emailing Casie.Jones@dhw.idaho.gov … and getting to share the space with a Boise State legend like Scott Matlock—that’s a win for everyone. We’re all …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-winchester-lake-lewis-county
… Winchester Lake in Lewis County July 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … the water. Blooms don’t all look the same. They may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-henrys-lake-avoid-contact-harmful-algal-cyanobacterial-blooms
… algal cyanobacterial blooms October 7, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Division of Public Health in the … are at an increased risk of illness. The division urges visitors to Henrys Lake to use caution when recreating in or … Dogs are often the first affected because they are more likely to swim in or drink contaminated water or lick …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-henrys-lake
… for west side of Henry’s Lake September 25, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … the water. Blooms don’t all look the same. They may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… of American Falls Reservoir September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … the water. Blooms don’t all look the same. They may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… Reservoir near Twin Falls September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … the water. Blooms don’t all look the same. They may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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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 water. Blooms don’t all look the same. They may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir August 21, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … the water. Blooms don’t all look the same. They may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … the water. Blooms don’t all look the same. They may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… and Hells Canyon reservoirs August 4, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … the water. Blooms don’t all look the same. They may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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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 … the water. Blooms don’t all look the same. They may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/potentially-hazardous-conditions-lake-cascade-and-payette-river-avoid-contact-cyanobacterial
… harmful algal bloom October 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … to determine the degree of concern for humans. DPH urges visitors to Lake Cascade and the Payette River from Cascade … Dogs are often the first affected because they are more likely to swim in or drink contaminated water or lick …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-parks-and-rec-partner-offer-opportunities-foster-families
… Opportunities for Foster Families August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … events across the state teaching practical outdoor skills like how to set up a tent and how to properly put out a … children,” said DHW Director Alex Adams. The agencies would like to invite the press to a media event, August 7, 2024, …
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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 … reduces other complications in pregnancy and birth. The likelihood increases for a healthier pregnancy and a … to quit using tobacco products, free help is available by visiting: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) and …
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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 … the ability of hospitals to maintain capacity for things like intensive care beds due to inadequate staffing. … capacity regionally. Other regions of the state are likely to move into CSC if current COVID-19 trends continue. …
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/news/new-hiv-initiative-encourages-testing-promotes-prevention-and-awareness
… prevention and awareness December 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications A new Idaho-based initiative seeks to empower … Idahoans have been tested. Rural Idahoans are even less likely to be tested. Early testing allows people to get the … care providers, community organizations, and Idahoans. Visit www.FindIdahoTesting.com and …
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/news/dhw-successfully-ends-temporary-housing-program-youth-foster-care
… for youth in foster care November 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … rentals to temporarily house foster children with complex needs while they await more permanent placements. … and Care Center (PACC), it is designed to serve as a homelike setting for foster youth until an ideal placement in a …
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/news/covid-19-data-be-updated-daily-website-including-sundays-and-holidays
… most current information about cases of COVID-19 in their communities in light of the recent significant increases in … Sundays and holidays. Public health officials also would like to remind everyone that the best way to slow the spread …
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/news/surveyors-complete-115-infection-control-surveys-idaho-nursing-homes
… Surveyors complete 115 infection control surveys in Idaho nursing … Screening staff, outside healthcare providers, and visitors “With the daily challenges facilities face during … the positive results, but not as quickly as we would have liked. The department now has a policy and process in place …
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/news/health-advisories-idaho-water-bodies-lifted-winter-approaches
… lifted as winter approaches December 1, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … into the water. Blooms can have a foul odor and may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum. Mats can … peak bloom season. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit: DEQ’s website at …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-27
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Program. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Niki …
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/news/covid-19-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… Program. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Greg Stahl, …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-25
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 7, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Program. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Niki …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-26
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Program. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Greg Stahl, …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-28
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday March 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Program. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Niki …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-nov-10-0
… and Welfare to meet Nov. 10 November 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … Nov. 10, via Webex and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should RSVP to Public … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the …
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/news/monkeypox-sample-handling-error-leads-internal-lab-investigation
… to internal lab investigation August 2, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories yesterday … of Laboratories and is also available through several commercial laboratories. “We are confident this was a … we have implemented corrective actions to ensure an error like this does not happen again,” said Idaho Bureau of …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-18
… to answer questions. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Niki …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-19
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … nurse who has conducted COVID-19 outreach in Hispanic communities in Idaho, also will be available to answer questions. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Niki …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-21
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … to answer questions. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Greg Stahl at …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-24
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … to answer questions. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Niki …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-20
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Program. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Niki …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-16
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Program. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Niki …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-17
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … to answer questions. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Niki …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-22
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Program. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Niki …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-23
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Program. Members of the working media who would like to participate should RSVP in email to Greg Stahl, …
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/news/statewide-naloxone-distribution-program-relaunched
… program relaunched December 18, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Widespread availability of naloxone is a critical component to reducing opioid overdose deaths in Idaho. The … Program webpages. If your organization would also like training on how to administer naloxone, you may …
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/news/pertussis-whooping-cough-rise-southwest-idaho
… on the rise in southwest Idaho March 8, 2024 Author DHW Communications The number of people reported with pertussis … early symptoms are similar to a cold and some symptoms are like allergic bronchitis. When diagnosed by a health … should receive their first dose of DTaP during their doctor visit at 2 months of age, with additional doses at the 4, 6, …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-feb-16
… and Welfare to meet Feb. 16 February 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … Feb. 16, via Webex and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should RSVP to Public … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-may-18
… Health and Welfare to meet May 18 May 15, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … May 18, via Webex and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should register at the … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-15
… and Welfare to meet Aug. 15 August 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … care licensing. Read the full agenda . Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should follow the link at … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-march-26
… and Welfare to meet March 26 March 22, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … March 26, via Webex and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should follow the link at … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the …