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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 … the first probable case of monkeypox in an Idaho resident. The investigation is ongoing, but it appears this … officials are working with the patient’s healthcare providers and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-north-idaho-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring
… requiring hospitalization September 7, 2021 The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis … that CSC be activated. The CSC Activation Advisory Committee convened virtually on Sept. 6 and recommended that CSC be activated in the Panhandle and North Central …
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/news/ems-day-idaho-capitol-set-jan-23
… Idaho Capitol set for Jan. 23 January 18, 2023 Author DHW Communications Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Idaho are … paid staff, and Idaho’s inherently rural character, EMS leaders are working to get ahead of the crisis that looms if nothing changes. An upcoming EMS Day event will provide a venue where lawmakers and reporters are invited to …
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/news/new-hiv-initiative-encourages-testing-promotes-prevention-and-awareness
… encourages testing, promotes prevention and awareness December 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications A new Idaho-based initiative seeks to empower … by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Today, Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day, and we encourage communities …
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/news/dhw-opens-new-foster-care-facility-payette
… new foster care facility in Payette May 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) hosted a ribbon … Assessment and Care Center (PACC) is a place that will provide structure, safety, and a supportive environment for …
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/news/first-human-infection-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… Nile virus in Idaho this year August 4, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) infection this year was identified in a Washington County resident over the age of 50 on Thursday, Aug. 3. This person has …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-coronavirus-variant-sw-idaho
… variant in SW Idaho February 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Southwest … adult male living in southwest Idaho. Laboratory testing identified the B.1.351 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was first …
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/news/all-vaccinated-adults-idaho-are-now-eligible-booster-dose-covid-19-vaccine
… dose of COVID-19 vaccine November 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications In light of today’s CDC recommendation, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is encouraging all Idaho adults age 50 years and older who received the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech or …
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/news/two-severe-allergic-reactions-reported-after-covid-19-vaccination-idaho
… reactions reported after COVID-19 vaccination in Idaho December 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Division of Public Health has … Idaho and the Treasure Valley. Investigation of both incidents is ongoing, but one person has recovered fully, and …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-recommends-idaho-accept-early-distribution-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee recommends Idaho accept early distribution of … Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee on Friday recommended the state accept what’s called early distribution of a … Doing so would allow the vaccine to reach enrolled providers 24 to 48 hours sooner than the standard distribution …
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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 … is expected to happen early next week. “These are hard decisions and we’re grateful for the thoughtful deliberation by CVAC members,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-uk-coronavirus-variant-idaho
… coronavirus variant in Idaho February 24, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Central District … case-specific information about this individual is confidential and will not be released. Through the disease …
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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 … against measles. The child was seen by health care providers for symptoms of measles and was not hospitalized. The … working with healthcare facilities visited by the child to identify potentially exposed workers and other visitors to …
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/news/dhw-announces-new-funding-opportunity-covid-19-vaccination-clinics
… for COVID-19 vaccination clinics April 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is pleased to … walk-in, and special COVID-19 vaccination clinics in underserved populations. That includes communities of high …
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/news/dhw-marks-opening-state-hospital-west-new-standalone-adolescent-psychiatric-hospital-nampa
… psychiatric hospital in Nampa May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is pleased to announce … opening of State Hospital West (SHW). The new facility provides a secure setting where youth will receive more intensive …
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/news/dhw-launches-new-and-improved-website
… new and improved website October 19, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has developed and launched a new and improved website on Sunday, …
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/news/medicaid-members-offered-free-credit-and-theft-protection-monitoring-after-possible-data
… after possible data breach June 12, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Gainwell … a payment account belonging to a Medicaid healthcare provider. This access may have exposed the names, member …
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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 Dave Jeppesen … Services Office’s audit released today, Aug. 21: "The department welcomes the LSO audit review and the …
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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 … and Payette counties. These are the first rabid bats detected this season. In Bonneville County, a vaccinated dog … care from both their veterinarian and healthcare provider. In Payette County, one person was exposed to the rabid …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-state-museum-partner-give-foster-families-free-museum
… Museum partner to give foster families free museum access December 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and the Idaho State …
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/news/idaho-expands-mental-healthcare-children-and-youth-complex-needs
… Idaho expands mental healthcare for children and youth with complex needs March 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications … will be better served thanks to $15 million in grants awarded in December 2022. In his 2022 budget, Gov. Brad Little included …
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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 (DHW) is issuing a harmful … public health districts and DHW work closely with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to identify, …
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/news/fish-and-game-commission-grants-free-fishing-youth-foster-care
… Fish and Game Commission grants free fishing for youth in foster care … is a cooperative effort between Idaho Fish and Game, Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), and Idaho Sportsmen, … discounted fishing licenses for youth ages 18 to 20 in extended foster care and one foster parent per family. In short, …
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/news/boise-hawks-host-foster-family-night-june-6
… to host foster family night June 6 June 2, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is proud to partner with … foster families during the Hawks’ home game against the Ogden Raptors. Baseball fans from across the Treasure Valley …
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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 … veterinarian. “People should call their healthcare providers promptly if they believe they may have been bitten or … sick or are acting aggressively or abnormally,” she added. Tengelsen also strongly encourages owners to contact …
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/news/dhw-updates-and-simplifies-covid-19-vaccine-data-dashboard
… COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard July 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications To continue to provide relevant, timely data about Idaho’s vaccine efforts, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has made some changes to …
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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 … Idaho Recreational Water Health Advisories I daho Department of Environmental Quality cyanobacteria web page … harmful algal bloom: Online form (866) 671-5385 algae@deq.idaho.gov Summer is peak season for harmful algal blooms …
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/news/dhw-seeks-public-input-inform-rural-health-transformation-program-application
… Program application September 8, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is seeking input to help inform the department’s application for the Rural Health Transformation …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-nov-12
… to hold regular meeting Nov. 12 November 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … Nov. 12, in Boise and via WebEx. Agenda highlights include presentations on administrative rules under the board’s purview, a presentation on the impact of …
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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 issuing a health … closely with South Central Public Health and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to identify, …
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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), in coordination with … closely with Idaho North Central Public Health, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and the Nez Perce …
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/news/health-advisories-idaho-water-bodies-lifted-winter-approaches
… for Idaho water bodies lifted as winter approaches December 1, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has lifted health …
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/news/dhw-announces-next-round-community-program-grants-available-address-learning-loss-and
… DHW announces next round of Community Program grants available to address learning loss … children July 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is pleased to … are a part of the American Rescue Plan Act for Child Care Development Fund. They help to elevate activities that …
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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 issuing a health … Canyon Road. DHW works closely with PHD3 and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to identify, …
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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 (DHW) is issuing a health … is about 5 miles south of the Nampa, Caldwell area, in the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge. DHW works closely with …
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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 issuing a health … closely with Southwest District Health (SWDH) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to identify, …
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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 … by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ) for those with weakened immune systems. The Department of Health and Welfare encourages those with …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… to meet Friday to vote on rule for crisis standards of care December 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet via WebEx and in Boise at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, to review and vote on an administrative rule for …
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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 (DHW) is issuing a health … Public Health - Idaho North Central District and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality to identify, respond to, …
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/news/gov-little-speak-overdose-awareness-event-capitol-steps
… awareness event on Capitol steps August 29, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will host an event at the … signing ceremony and remarks about the overdose epidemic in Idaho. Additional speakers will include Dr. Alicia …
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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) will hold a media … via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator …
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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 … two months of this year has recently spiked. Cases include a newborn hospitalized for the infection, as well as … same period last year,” said Southwest District Health Epidemiologist Lekshmi Venugopal. “Even taking into account the …
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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) will hold a media … via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator …
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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 (DHW) is issuing a health … with South Central Public Health District and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality to identify, respond to, …
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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 (DHW) is issuing a health … closely with South Central Public Health and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality to identify, respond to, …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-6
… briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 16, 2021 The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media … via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from DHW include Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator for the Division of … . For more information: Kelly Petroff, Director of Communications, 208-334-0668 …
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/news/dhw-partners-get-tested-covid-19-help-idahoans-find-testing-their-communities
… Get Tested COVID-19 to help Idahoans find testing in their communities October 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is partnering with Get … COVID-19 to maintain an active, accurate database for designated COVID-19 testing centers in Idaho. Get Tested …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-draft-new-strategic-plan
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment on draft of new strategic plan May 21, 2021 Author … care for Idahoans with mental health and substance use disorders. The council will host an event at 5 p.m. MDT on … via Zoom, to accept public comment that will help further develop the strategic plan. Registration is required by May …
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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) will hold a media … via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator …
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/news/covid-19-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… Briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 31, 2022 The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media … via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from DHW include Director Dave Jeppesen, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, administrator … the Division of Public Health, Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist; Dr. Kathryn Turner, deputy state …