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/news/first-confirmed-infection-coronavirus-variant-sw-idaho
… First confirmed infection with coronavirus variant in SW Idaho February 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … causes COVID-19 in an adult male living in southwest Idaho. Laboratory testing identified the B.1.351 variant of …
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/news/influenza-contributes-washington-county-childs-death
… Influenza contributes to Washington County child’s death January 5, 2023 Author DHW Communications A Washington County child is Idaho’s first influenza-related death among Idahoans younger than 18 years of age for …
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/news/lead-contaminated-cinnamon-applesauce-impacts-idaho-children-and-families
… Lead-contaminated cinnamon applesauce impacts Idaho children and families November 30, 2023 Author DHW Communications State and local public health officials have … the recall of WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée in late October. A collaborative investigation by Idaho …
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/news/continuous-medicaid-enrollment-ends-april-1-first-batch-notices-issued-today-0
… Continuous Medicaid enrollment ends April 1. First batch of notices issued today February 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications During the federal COVID-19 public health … are no longer qualified to get benefits. And recent federal law allows the department to remove Idahoans who no longer …
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/news/radon-poster-contest-now-open-students-idaho-oregon-and-washington
… Radon poster contest now open for students in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington January 10, 2023 Author DHW Communications Students across the Northwest are encouraged … be a member of a sponsoring club, such as a scouting, art, computer, science, or 4-H club. Only one entry per student … by April 17. Find contest submission forms, lesson plans, and rules at …
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/news/pacific-northwest-kids-encouraged-enter-radon-poster-contest
… Pacific Northwest kids encouraged to enter radon poster contest January 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications Kids across the Northwest are encouraged to … by March 28, 2024. Find contest submission forms, lesson plans, and rules at the Northwest Radon Poster Contest …
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/news/first-case-novel-coronavirus-idaho-has-been-confirmed
… First case of novel coronavirus in Idaho has been confirmed March 13, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho … specimens were collected and sent to the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories, where laboratory testing confirmed the … breathing. If Idahoans have these symptoms and they become severe, they should call a healthcare provider to …
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/news/teams-cdc-dhw-staff-fan-out-across-idaho-conduct-ppe-training-medical-providers
… Teams of CDC, DHW staff fan out across Idaho to conduct PPE training for medical providers June 8, 2020 … and to instruct their colleagues and other members of the community in that process as well. These “train the trainer” … residents, and patients as COVID-19 continues to circulate in Idaho communities. Thanks to resources offered up by …
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/news/measles-reported-idaho-resident-public-health-officials-remind-idahoans-protect-themselves
… officials remind Idahoans to protect themselves from highly contagious illness by getting immunized September 20, 2023 Author DHW Communications An adult male with confirmed measles has been … Health. “Measles can be prevented by the measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, which protects against all three …
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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 that helps … donors with those in need and to unveil a gubernatorial proclamation honoring November as Eye Donation Month. News media …
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/news/january-edition-idaho-administrative-bulletin-contains-several-dhw-rule-making-notices
… January edition of Idaho Administrative Bulletin contains several DHW rule-making notices January 2, 2020 … 0202-1901 ID Emergency Medical Services Physician Commission 0208-1901 Vital Statistics Rules - Vacation … for Families and Children 0309-1803 Medicaid Basic Plan Benefits - Children's DD 0309-2001 Medicaid Basic …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-confirm-first-covid-19-child-death
… Idaho public health officials confirm first COVID-19 child death November 9, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … the seriousness of COVID-19.” Nearly 900 COVID-19-related deaths have been reported among children in the U.S. …
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/news/administrative-bulletin-march-contains-changes-or-notices-about-dhw-rulemakings
… Administrative Bulletin for March contains changes or notices about DHW rulemakings March 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The March edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin is now available. It contains the following changes or notices about …
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/news/october-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-dockets-public-hearings-0
… October Administrative Bulletin contains three dockets with public hearings October 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications Three dockets in the October edition of the … below for more information. 16-0309-2002 – MEDICAID BASIC PLAN BENEFITS – PROPOSED RULE - Institutions for Mental …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/november-administrative-bulletin-contains-dhw-public-hearing-notice
… November Administrative Bulletin contains DHW public hearing notice Type of notice/meeting … of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin has been published and contains information on one public hearing on Nov. 13 for … the Department of Health and Welfare, Medicaid Enhanced Plan Benefits (Behavioral Care Units). Resources Docket …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… Idahoans urged to test homes for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in U.S. January 8, 2020 … 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and … their home or be aware of the health effects,” said Megan Larson, Environmental Health Program Manager. “The only way …
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April idaho Administrative Bulletin contains seven dockets with changes or notices about rulemakings
/news/april-idaho-administrative-bulletin-contains-seven-dockets-changes-or-notices-about
… April idaho Administrative Bulletin contains seven dockets with changes or notices about rulemakings April 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications The April Idaho Administrative Bulletin … in accordance with Executive Order 2020-01: Zero-Based Regulation . 16-0105-2101 - 16.01.05 – EMERGENCY MEDICAL …
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/news/idaho-administration-bulletins-contains-notice-rulemakings-month
… Idaho Administration Bulletins contains notice of rulemakings this month May 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The May Idaho Administrative Bulletin … 16-0225-2101 – Rewrite - FEES CHARGED BY THE STATE LABORATORY - NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING 16-0309-2101 – Audiology …
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/news/september-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-notices-dhw
… September Administrative Bulletin contains three notices for DHW September 3, 2020 Author DHW Communications The September edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin contains three notices about rulemaking for the Department …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-administrative-bulletin-contains-two-dhw-rules-dockets
… ‘Idaho Administrative Bulletin’ contains two DHW rules dockets Type of notice/meeting Public …
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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 … at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021. Members will vote on the concurrence of an appointment to the Time Sensitive … ps://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0f809cc16830b1d0fc1c6c7fc43cd9c0 The Board of Health and Welfare is a …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… Blaine and Twin Falls counties claim first two flu-related … season. Both also had COVID-19. November 4, 2020 Author DHW Communications A Blaine-County man older than 60 years of … Idahoans that both infections can be serious and there is concern that co-circulation and co-infection with influenza …
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/news/new-idaho-behavioral-health-plan-launches-today
… New Idaho Behavioral Health Plan launches today July 1, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Idaho better meet community needs to treat mental health conditions and substance use disorder. “When someone is …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… Health advisories issued for Lake Lowell in Canyon County and Van Wyck Boat Ramp on Lake Cascade in Valley County August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … the advisory is in effect: Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra care to ensure children …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… to identify additional diagnoses of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) January 28, 2021 Author DHW Communications Seven Idaho children diagnosed with MIS-C … of children reported to Idaho public health agencies with confirmed MIS-C since the beginning of the pandemic stands …
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/news/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-now-available-anyone-having-behavioral-health-crisis
… 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is now available for anyone having a behavioral health crisis July 18, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho residents now can call or text 988 at … in the improvement of our behavioral health crisis care continuum in the state,” said Dave Jeppesen, director of the …
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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, … voting process. The votes are recommendations that will be considered by Gov. Brad Little. “These votes are aimed at …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-priority-group-clarifications-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends priority group clarifications to Gov. Little February 5, 2021 Author DHW … follow spirited debate, and input from the public is always considered.” The committee’s recommendations to the Governor …
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/news/free-home-covid-19-tests-are-available-idaho-dialing-2-1-1
… Free, at-home COVID-19 tests are available in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1 June 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications UPDATE (Jan. 5, 2022): DHW's supply of free, … on any public websites at this time. We recommend people contact pharmacies and check with online retailers to …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comment-weatherization-bipartisan-infrastructure
… DHW accepting public comment on the Weatherization Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 2022-20273 State Plan Type of notice/meeting Public … from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. MT Sept. 8 and will accept public comments through Sept. 8 about the Weatherization Bipartisan …
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/news/dhw-seeks-input-idaho-behavioral-health-plan
… DHW seeks input on Idaho Behavioral Health Plan January 6, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho … (IBHP) program. The vision of this program is to create a comprehensive system of care for behavioral health that … practices in behavioral healthcare under a managed care model. This is a request for information only, not a …
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/services-programs/whats-new
… Search Update - English & Spanish September 11, 2025 - Upcoming Assessment Tool Criteria Overview Meeting February 3, … – Introduction to Medicaid/BDDS March 2, 2023 - Testing Plan Draft March 2, 2023 - Appeals Assistant Training Plan … Ways to request changes to your budget services Change in Condition Instructions Change in Condition Request Form …
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/news/papa-murphys-cookie-dough-likely-linked-salmonella-infections
… Papa Murphy’s cookie dough likely linked to Salmonella infections May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications Division of Public Health officials with the … The illnesses are believed to be associated with consuming chocolate chip or s’mores bar cookie dough items …
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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… Parents of infants: Urgent recall issued for infant formulas February 18, 2022 Abbott Laboratories announced … made at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-recommendations-group-3-clarification-group-2-gov
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations on Group 3, clarification to Group 2 to Gov. Little March 5, 2021 Author … committee has agreed on a basic framework that will now be considered by Gov. Little.” CVAC is recommending a process …
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/news/two-idaho-children-have-died-flu-related-causes
… Two Idaho children have died from flu-related causes January 10, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Idaho … in Idaho and around the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has noted they have seen more … important if you have a higher risk for severe illness and complications from influenza. Consult with a healthcare …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-implementation-update
… Idaho Behavioral Health Plan Implementation Update December 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP), which consolidates behavioral health services for Idahoans under a …
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/news/gov-little-declares-september-newborn-screening-awareness-month
… Gov. Little declares September Newborn Screening Awareness Month September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications Each year in Idaho between 20 and 40 babies are diagnosed with potentially life-threatening conditions through the state’s newborn screening program. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-lowell
… Health advisory issued for Lake Lowell October 15, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … advisory is in effect: Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra care to ensure children …
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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 approach for prioritizing Group 3 … and staff who provide face-to-face services at postsecondary settings as well as public library workers in Group …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-winchester-lake-lewis-county
… Health advisory issued for Winchester Lake in Lewis County July 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … the advisory is in effect: Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra care to ensure children …
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/news/department-health-and-welfare-central-district-health-and-idaho-department-labor-partner-offer
… Welfare, Central District Health, and Idaho Department of Labor partner to offer services at same Mountain Home location August 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications To streamline services and provide a better … Cash Assistance, and Child Care Assistance. They also conduct safety assessments for child protection referrals …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… Gooding County man is Idaho's first influenza-related death of the season December 27, 2021 A Gooding County … virus that causes COVID-19 circulating this season, we are concerned that the risk to Idahoans for both infections will … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-murtaugh-lake-twin-falls-county
… Health advisory issued for Murtaugh Lake in Twin Falls County July 3, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … the advisory is in effect: Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra care to ensure children …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-henrys-lake
… Health advisory issued for west side of Henry’s Lake September 25, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … the advisory is in effect: Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra care to ensure children …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-cascade-and-below-cascade-dam
… Health advisory issued for Lake Cascade and below Cascade Dam October 18, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … advisory is in effect: Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra care to ensure children …
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/news/booster-doses-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-some-people-who-have-had-pfizer-two-dose
… Booster doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now available for some people who have had Pfizer two-dose series … of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to administer booster doses of …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … the advisory is in effect: Avoid swimming, wading, or other contact with the water. Take extra care to ensure children …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… Booster doses of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to administer booster doses of …
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/news/dhw-launches-new-and-improved-website
… DHW launches new and improved website October 19, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … to navigate, and works on all platforms and devices. It contains much of the information on the older site, but it’s …