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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will … entire behavioral health continuum of care. Idaho recently completed a 30-day state comment period and has delivered … Medicaid team. For more information on Medicaid expansion, visit https://medicaidexpansion.idaho.gov/ . …
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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who … in Idaho. Parents of infants should check www.similacrecall.com to find out if the formula they use is included in the … out if the product you have is included in this recall, visit www.similacrecall.com and type in the code on the …
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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 … convened the Crisis Standards of Care Activation Advisory Committee on Dec. 17, 2021, to review the situation at … healthcare facilities in the Panhandle Health District. The committee determined that healthcare systems in the …
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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 … year. No area of Idaho is considered rabies-free. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
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/news/make-new-years-resolution-quit-tobacco-good-new-resources-quit-are-available-people-behavioral
… behavioral health conditions January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications Studies show it may take several tries before … ADHD and substance use disorders. New research suggests communities are facing increased mental health challenges, … 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-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 … to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. With this recommendation, 85 percent of all Idahoans are eligible for … activities.” To find a vaccine provider, please visit https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ . Read the CDC’s …
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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 … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications, including people with chronic health … flu recover after a few days, some people can have serious complications and even die. In addition to getting …
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/news/measles-reported-idaho-resident-public-health-officials-remind-idahoans-protect-themselves
… illness by getting immunized September 20, 2023 Author DHW Communications An adult male with confirmed measles has been … contacts to that individual who are not immune will also become infected. It can spread for up to four days before and … any chance of spread. For more information on measles, visit www.cdc.gov/measles . Media Contacts: Greg Stahl, DHW …
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/news/influenza-contributes-washington-county-childs-death
… Washington County child’s death January 5, 2023 Author DHW Communications A Washington County child is Idaho’s first … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications, including people with chronic health … flu recover after a few days, some people can have serious complications, including secondary bacterial respiratory …
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/news/free-home-covid-19-tests-are-available-idaho-dialing-2-1-1
… in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1 June 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications UPDATE (Jan. 5, 2022): DHW's supply of free, … tests has all been distributed. Additional tests will not become available from the state. The Department of Health and … of a trained VAULT Medical observer via a virtual Zoom visit on a smart phone or tablet. To use VAULT tests, …
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/news/omicron-sub-lineage-ba2-identified-idaho-public-health-stresses-importance-reducing-spread
… reducing the spread of COVID-19 January 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications and Central District Health PIO The Idaho … will continue to monitor this and future variants and are committed to transparency in informing the public what we … However, COVID-19 treatments and vaccines may become less effective as mutations continue to emerge. In …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1
… from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … through inspections, citations, and fines for non-compliance. There are some product exceptions; for example, … to apply for a permit, which must be renewed annually: Visit www.tobaccopermits.com and fill out the online …
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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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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), … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and … work in an institutional setting A booster dose also is recommended for those who received the Johnson & Johnson …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-implementation-update
… Plan Implementation Update December 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP), … current contractors, Optum Idaho and BPA Health, and the incoming new IBHP contractor, Magellan Healthcare, Inc., all of whom are committed to ensuring a successful transition and launch. …
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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 … visitors to the facilities. Because travel history is incomplete, there may be some people who were exposed and have …
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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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. • Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. • Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-june-6
… Health and Welfare to meet June 6 June 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … Webex and in Boise. Agenda items include introduction of incoming Director Alex Adams, remarks by Adams, and … 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/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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-contract-awarded-magellan-healthcare-inc
… to Magellan Healthcare, Inc. June 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The contracting stage of the Idaho Behavioral … the new plan, participants and providers will receive communications from DHW and Magellan Healthcare, Inc. about … Corrections. For more information about the new IBHP visit: www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/newIBHP . The Idaho …
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/news/how-covid-19-cases-are-counted
… submitted to the state. This is standard practice for all communicable diseases and done, in part, to ensure we count … example, if someone who is a resident of another state becomes sick in Idaho and gets tested in Idaho. This is a … cases of COVID-19 among people who were tested in their communities before they have been submitted to the state as …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1-0
… from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … through inspections, citations, and fines for non-compliance. There are some product exceptions; for example, … 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-part-nationwide-outbreak-salmonella-recently-linked-consumption-red-onions
… 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 … Premium TLC Thomson International Tender Loving Care El Competitor Hartley’s Best Onions 52 Majestic Imperial Fresh …
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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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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) … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … 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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/possible-measles-exposure-occurs-boise-airport
… exposure occurs at Boise Airport April 9, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … effective at preventing measles and is routinely recommended for children 12–15 months of age, with a second … age 4–6 years. Infants under 12 months are not routinely recommended to receive the vaccine and are not protected. …
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/news/idaho-sees-recent-increase-reported-illnesses-associated-raw-milk
… associated with raw milk November 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … people who indicate that they consumed raw milk prior to becoming ill. STEC is a type of E. coli that can cause very … pregnant women, the elderly, and those who are immunocompromised. What is raw milk? Raw milk is unpasteurized …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health … recover after a few days, some people may develop serious complications and even die. During recent influenza seasons, … and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization …
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/news/heath-officials-investigate-outbreak-linked-raw-milk
… outbreak linked to raw milk August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Public Health officials are … young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. People in these groups are encouraged to consume pasteurized dairy products. Common symptoms of campylobacteriosis infection include …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-may-20
… to hold regular meeting on May 20 May 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the Idaho Legislature. The Idaho Department of …
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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 … among adults already at increased risk of influenza-related complications,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, the Idaho … 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/boise-state-student-athletes-host-foster-families-iconic-blue-turf
… families on iconic BLUE turf October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to … highlighting the importance of positive role models and community support. “We’re thrilled to welcome foster families to Albertsons Stadium for this special …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-special-meeting-june-15
… to hold special meeting on June 15 June 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … mode by selecting this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=mcc5bb5b31b9cd8e048b4717a361f15bd 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/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: … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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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 … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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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 … who want the vaccine will be able to get it when they become eligible.” For more information: About the vaccine and …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should complete the attestation form at … provide financial support. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free-standing primary and urgent …
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/news/eagle-island-state-park-host-winter-event-idaho-foster-families
… event for Idaho foster families January 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho foster, kinship, and adoptive families … and meaningful connection. The park remains open to all visitors, but event offerings are focused on Idaho’s foster, … of children across Idaho,” said Laura Denner, family and community partnerships administrator with the Department of …