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/news/additional-measles-reported-southwest-idaho-public-health-officials-continue-recommend
… surprised,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, Idaho state epidemiologist and medical director for the Division of Public … should contact their healthcare provider and should not go into clinics, pharmacies, or other healthcare settings … public health officials. For more information on measles, visit www.cdc.gov/measles . Media Contacts: Greg Stahl, …
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/news/pertussis-whooping-cough-rise-southwest-idaho
… period last year,” said Southwest District Health Epidemiologist Lekshmi Venugopal. “Even taking into account the rapid population growth in the area, the … 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/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… aware of the risk of rabies exposure,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn. “Although deaths are rare, it is … subsequently died. It was not until after the investigation into his illness began that the bat exposure was discovered. … Program Manager Lindsay Haskell. “We want our residents and visitors to Idaho to be informed of the risk of rabies, to …
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/news/state-comm-host-news-conference-featuring-unique-partnership-helps-facilitate-eye-and-tissue
… State Comm to host news conference featuring unique partnership … police and other first responders can become their gateway into the donor system. Based in Meridian, StateComm is a … calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week—making it a logical point of contact for first responders reporting …
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/news/gilmore-townsite-health-risk-information-released-public-meetings-scheduled
… soil. Children, pregnant women, and adults living in or visiting the townsite multiple times a year are exposed to … tramway that travelled through the townsite before emptying into waiting railroad cars. High concentrations of lead in … on June 26, 2023. Program Contacts: Drew Pendleton, Toxicologist, Department of Health and Welfare, …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/tse-regional-committees
… TSE Regional Committees The state has been divided into six regions. Each … Region 5 tertiary facilities. Idaho TSE System website Visit the website to learn how the TSE Branch creates a …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-council-suicide-prevention
… Lives Loss survivor Idaho Falls Linda Hatzenbuehler Psychologist Mental Health Professional/ Council Chair Pocatello … Prevention & Health Promotion Program Specialist Idaho Commission on Aging Boise Dotti Owens Ada County Coroner’s …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/kootenai-clinic-family-care
… program has achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: https://www.kh.org/diabetes-endocrinology/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/kootenai-clinic-family-0
… program has achieved ADA recognition. For more information, visit the website: https://www.kh.org/diabetes-endocrinology/ …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/panhandle-health-district
… is offered in multiple sites (Hayden, St. Marie’s, Kellogg, Bonners Ferry, and Sandpoint), and can be offered … is offered in-person only. To enroll, call 208-415-5242 or complete the online submission form at the website. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/panhandle-health-district-0
… is offered in multiple sites (Hayden, St. Marie’s, Kellogg, Bonners Ferry, and Sandpoint), and can be offered … is offered in-person only. To enroll, call 208-415-5242 or complete the online submission form at the website. For more information, visit the website: …
/idaho-diabetes-self-management-education-and-support-dsmes-services/panhandle-health-district-st
… is offered in multiple sites (Hayden, St. Marie’s, Kellogg, Bonners Ferry, and Sandpoint), and can be offered … is offered in-person only. To enroll, call 208-415-5242 or complete the online submission form at the website. For more information, visit the website: …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/health-quality-planning-commission
… Health Quality Planning Commission The Health Quality Planning Commission (HQPC) was established by the Idaho Legislature … outcomes through investment in health information technology and in patient safety and quality initiatives in Idaho. …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats July 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications A bat found in Ada County tested positive for … contact with a rabid bat. The most common ways people come into contact with a bat is when a pet brings one into the … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit DHW's rabies webpage: …
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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 … on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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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), … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-spring-valley-reservoir
… for Spring Valley Reservoir October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-cedar-creek-and-salmon-falls-creek-reservoirs
… and Salmon Falls Creek Reservoirs July 26, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … on them. • Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… and Hells Canyon Reservoirs August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … on them. • Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … 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-island-park-reservoir
… in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Please visit the Idaho Recreational Water Health Advisories tab at … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean …
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/news/statement-dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-about-legislative-services-office-audit
… Services Office audit August 21, 2023 Author DHW Communications Department of Health and Welfare Director … involving Attorney General Raul Labrador’s investigation into the administration of the grants due to his conflict of … whether AG Labrador has the legal authority at all to look into the matter. "All along, we have welcomed independent, …
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/news/two-rabid-bats-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-all-bats
… in Idaho each year from all areas of the state. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings one into the home or a bat enters a home through a small opening … know if they find one. For more information about rabies visit Rabies page or call your local public health district …
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/news/cms-approves-idaho-medicaid-behavioral-health-transformation-1115-waiver-allowing
… Idaho’s behavioral health system of care.” The waiver, accompanied by a corresponding implementation plan, is an … with the federal government that allows Idaho to tap into federal funding for approved Medicaid benefits. This … 17. The waiver also describes how inpatient services fit into the overall system of behavioral health care for Idaho …
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/news/update-contact-phd-first-case-novel-coronavirus-reported-south-central-idaho-second-state
… and preserve capacity in our healthcare facilities. We are committed to working with our partners to provide the public … please call your healthcare provider in advance of a visit to discuss your symptoms and next steps. Everyone … and well Staying home when you are sick Coughing/sneezing into a tissue and throwing it away immediately Practicing …
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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 … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … 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) … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … 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 … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … 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 … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … 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 … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … 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 … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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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 … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … 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 … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … 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 … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … 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 … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … 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 … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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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) … will give foster families annual park passes for free entry into all 30 Idaho state parks. In addition, the program will … sponsors to join the program and ensure its longevity well into the future. If you are interested in contributing, …
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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 … ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings one into the home or a bat enters a home through a small opening … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
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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: … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean …
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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 … water on them. Ensure pets and livestock do not drink or go into the water. If they have contact with the water, clean …
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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 … due to time required to enter reports of vaccinations into medical records, and transfer to the state’s … program. Long-term care facilities that did not opt into the Partnership are being vaccinated by local …
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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 … ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings one into the home or a bat enters a home through a small opening … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
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/news/highly-poisonous-death-cap-mushroom-identified-boise
… cap mushroom identified in Boise April 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The first confirmation of death cap mushrooms … to the Idaho Division of Public Health. An amateur mycologist spotted the mushroom under an oak tree in an … neighborhood in Boise. DNA testing by a laboratory pathologist confirmed the identification. It may be present and …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) January 28, 2021 Author DHW Communications Seven Idaho children diagnosed with MIS-C … said Dr. Kathryn Turner, Idaho deputy state epidemiologist. “We appreciate help from our medical colleagues to … Section at 208-334-5939. For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/mis-c/index.html The Idaho …
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/news/foster-families-invited-fostering-family-adventures-event-massacre-rocks-state-park-near
… State Park near American Falls April 23, 2026 Author DHW Communications Foster and kinship families, and children … and history. Participants can explore topics such as geology, wildlife, and the Oregon Trail while enjoying time … opportunities for foster families and all those who visit.” Fostering Family Adventures is a collaborative …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1
… Smoking Devices Act. The new code requirements go into effect on July 1, 2020. The changes expanded the type … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … to apply for a permit, which must be renewed annually: Visit www.tobaccopermits.com and fill out the online …
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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. “The number of children coming into foster care rose in 2020 and 2021, and the department …
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/news/130-million-past-due-child-support-dhw-strengthen-enforcement-suspending-hunting-and-fishing
… privileges of delinquent parents August 23, 2024 Author DHW Communications Starting Sept. 1, Child Support Services at … implement stronger policies to help ensure more timely and complete child support payments from non-custodial parents. … on 24,251 child support cases. The new policy will go into effect Sept. 1, and impacts hunting and fishing …
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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) … toxic chemical compounds called cyanotoxins can be released into the water. Blooms can have a foul odor and may look … peak bloom season. 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 … toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. Blooms can vary in appearance, and may look …
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/news/terry-reilly-health-services-launches-certified-community-behavioral-health-clinic-system
… Terry Reilly Health Services launches Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic system April 25, 2023 Author DHW Communications Terry Reilly Health Services is hosting a … Health Association of Spokane (CHAS Health expanding into the Lewiston area) Family Health Services (based in …