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/news/child-measles-case-reported-southeast-idaho
… case reported in southeast Idaho August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications A case of measles in a child has been … Idaho Public Health is working with healthcare facilities visited by the child to identify potentially exposed workers … measles should contact their healthcare provider and not go into clinics, pharmacies, or other healthcare settings …
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/news/new-idaho-behavioral-health-plan-launches-today
… Health Plan launches today July 1, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … The more unified plan helps Idaho better meet community needs to treat mental health conditions and … providers deserve high praise for working to transition into the new plan,” Charron said. “They have stepped up, and …
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/news/988-lifeline-answers-nearly-5-million-calls-texts-and-chats-its-first-year-including-12657
… year, including 12,657 in Idaho July 17, 2023 Author DHW Communications In its first year, the 988 National Suicide … their stress and keep them safe. We are the front door into Idaho’s mental health and crisis care systems.” Despite … and press 1 when prompted. For more information about 988, visit www.call988idaho.com . The Idaho Department of Health …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1-0
… 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/idaho-lawmakers-help-raise-more-66k-youth-foster-care
… $66k for youth in foster care December 23, 2025 Author DHW Communications For the second year in a row, members of the … showing them they are seen, valued, and supported by their community, especially during the holidays.” The gift cards … critical areas for older foster youth navigating the turn into adulthood. “This is one of the few drives in Idaho that …
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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 … toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. Blooms can vary in appearance, and may look …
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/news/grant-program-seeks-retain-doctors-rural-idaho
… retain doctors in rural Idaho November 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … loan debts while they continue to serve the rural Idaho communities where they’re needed. The grants will be issued … seats. Preference is given to physicians who paid into the fund, but funding isn’t limited to those …
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/news/booster-doses-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-some-people-who-have-had-pfizer-two-dose
… of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and … Pfizer vaccine at least six months earlier and who falls into one of these categories: People ages 65 years and older … currently eligible for a booster dose. The CDC’s final recommendations are available at …
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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 … coolest hours of morning and evening Stop activity and get into shade if your heart is pounding and you are gasping for … checking your local news or www.weather.gov . Monitor your companions when recreating or working in the heat. …
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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 … regionally. Other regions of the state are likely to move into CSC if current COVID-19 trends continue. “The highly …
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/news/public-health-reports-first-heat-related-death-2023
… first heat-related death in 2023 July 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The first heat-related death in Idaho this … coolest hours of morning and evening Stop activity and get into shade if your heart is pounding and you are gasping for … checking your local news or www.weather.gov . Monitor your companions when recreating or working in the heat. …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-hosts-family-friendly-outdoor-and-history-event-farragut-state
… event at Farragut State Park August 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho families are invited to a special event … Foster Families will experience at Farragut State Park. Visit the Idaho Family Passport Dropbox for downloads. Idaho … You could be the difference that turns a story of struggle into one of hope and belonging. Contacts: Alyssa Leavit t, …
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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) … of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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/news/covid-19-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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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) … of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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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) … of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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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) … of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-18
… of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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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) … of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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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) … of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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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) … of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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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) … of Public health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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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) … of Public health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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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) … of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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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) … of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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/news/first-probable-monkeypox-case-reported-idaho
… monkeypox case reported in Idaho July 6, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … in the United States,” said Victoria O’Dell, staff epidemiologist with Central District Health. “The cases we have seen … voices. For more information about monkeypox, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/monkeypox The Idaho Department of …
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/news/papa-murphys-cookie-dough-likely-linked-salmonella-infections
… linked to Salmonella infections May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications Division of Public Health officials with the … Salmonella and Food page: https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/salmonella-and-food FoodSafety.gov’s Salmonella page: https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/tags/salmonella The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-11
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … of Public Health; Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr, Marcia Witte, state physician; Dr. Christopher …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-12
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 27, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … of Public Health; Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-11
… media briefing set for Tuesday March 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch, and Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. Kathryn Turner will offer brief remarks and an … questions from media. Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist, Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-10
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … of Public Health; Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr, Marcia Witte, state physician; Dr. Christopher …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-tuesday
… media briefing set for Tuesday April 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Bureau of Laboratories; Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; and Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, will offer brief updates on the status of COVID-19 …
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Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case
/news/community-spread-covid-19-detected-south-central-idaho-associated-already-confirmed-case
… Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central … the spread and protect the most vulnerable among us,” said Logan Hudson, SCPHD Public Health Division Administrator. … Avoid discretionary travel, shopping trips, and social visits. Cancel visits to nursing homes, retirement, and …
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/news/teams-cdc-dhw-staff-fan-out-across-idaho-conduct-ppe-training-medical-providers
… and to instruct their colleagues and other members of the community in that process as well. These “train the trainer” … the trainer” sessions on putting on and removing PPE. The logistical planning and outreach were accomplished by a DHW … in the agency, and Dr. Kris Carter, who is a CDC epidemiologist embedded with DHW. “We knew this training was needed …
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/news/dhw-supports-recommendation-extra-dose-covid-19-vaccine-those-weakened-immune-systems
… DHW supports recommendation for extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those … not limited to: Active treatment for solid tumor and hematologic malignancies Receipt of solid-organ transplant and … their healthcare providers to discuss their options, or visit the nearest vaccine clinic . More information is …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-6
… of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist, Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization … . For more information: Kelly Petroff, Director of Communications, 208-334-0668 …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-9
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 3, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … of Public Health; Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-7
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … of Public Health; Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-8
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 30, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … of Public Health; Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-13
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Director Dave Jeppesen, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-14
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … of Public health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-15
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 18, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … of Public health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist; Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of …
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/news/dhw-media-briefing-set-2-pm-thursday-discuss-triple-demic-flu-rsv-and-covid-19-idaho
… RSV, and COVID-19 in Idaho December 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; and Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist. A special guest, Dr. Jim Souza, chief physician …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… disease found in Idaho deer November 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) … and Utah, as well as four Canadian provinces (U.S Geological Survey ( USGS) maintains a current map here ). For questions about CWD, visit the CDC website below or contact DHW’s Epidemiology …
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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, … the Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee . The Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee met today and voted that …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday April 26, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Hahn, Public Health medical director and state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-0
… briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Hahn, Public Health medical director and state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-430-pm-tuesday
… set for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday April 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Bureau of Laboratories; Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-tuesday-0
… media briefing set for Tuesday April 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Hahn, Public Health medical director and state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-3
… briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday June 21, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Hahn, Public Health medical director and state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state epidemiologist, Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization …