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/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hold-stakeholder-engagement-meeting-about-managed-care-1
… Idaho Medicaid to hold stakeholder engagement meeting about managed care quality strategy for dental plan stakeholders at 8 a.m. MT March 10 Type of notice/meeting Public …
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/about-dhw/surveys
… Below you will find a list of active surveys within the Department of Health and Welfare. This page will be updated … confidential, and personally identifiable information is separated from the data before analysis. Only summary data is … surrounding pregnancy which man affect pregnancy outcomes and infant health. PRATS data are supplemental to …
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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 …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/department-host-negotiated-rulemaking-may-18-idaho-food-code-docket-no
… Department to host negotiated rulemaking May 18 for Idaho Food Code Docket No. 16-0219-2201 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Department of Health and Welfare will conduct a virtual …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hold-stakeholder-engagement-meeting-about-managed-care-0
… Idaho Medicaid to hold stakeholder engagement meeting about managed care quality strategy for MMCP and IMPlus Duals Plan stakeholders at 11 a.m. MT March 1 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting Idaho Medicaid to hold stakeholder engagement meeting about managed care quality strategy …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-council-suicide-prevention-meet-dec-1
… Idaho Council on Suicide Prevention to meet Dec. 1 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Council on Suicide Prevention will meet at 1 p.m. Dec. 1 via WebEx. Details …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-0
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 30, 2021 Author DHW Communications … the new guidelines a family of three can earn up to $40,626 annually; under the old guidelines a family of three …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-2
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications …
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/news/idaho-part-nationwide-outbreak-salmonella-recently-linked-consumption-red-onions
… Idaho part of nationwide outbreak of Salmonella recently linked to consumption of … outbreak of Salmonella involving onions that has sickened 26 people in the state, and possibly more. As of August 5, … with the Division of Public Health in DHW. “We recommend that you throw away any onions you have in your …
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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 …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-1
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications … guidelines a family of three could have earned up to $40,626 annually. If you or a family member are in the categories …
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/news/idaho-reports-3-deaths-related-covid-19
… Idaho reports 3 deaths related to COVID-19 March 26, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and two local public …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-henrys-lake
… Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Henry’s Lake September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 23, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr … WIC in your area, call the Idaho CareLine at 211 or 1-800-926-2588. Information can also be found on the web at …
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/news/idaho-continues-thrive-during-pandemic-and-moves-stage-3-stage-4-idaho-rebounds-plan
… Idaho continues to thrive during the pandemic and moves from Stage 3 to Stage 4 in Idaho Rebounds Plan May 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … and getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Idaho’s schools and businesses have stayed open longer than almost every other …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… urge caution after chronic wasting disease found in Idaho deer November 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) … harvested an animal that appeared sick. During field dressing, use rubber or latex gloves and minimize handling of …
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/news/130-million-past-due-child-support-dhw-strengthen-enforcement-suspending-hunting-and-fishing
… enforcement by suspending hunting and fishing privileges of delinquent parents August 23, 2024 Author DHW Communications Starting Sept. 1, Child Support Services at … parents. The department will accomplish this by raising minimum child support payments required to maintain …
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/news/teams-cdc-dhw-staff-fan-out-across-idaho-conduct-ppe-training-medical-providers
… out across Idaho to conduct PPE training for medical providers June 8, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Beginning today, … and to instruct their colleagues and other members of the community in that process as well. These “train the trainer” … us do the training, we immediately started planning and focusing on rural parts of the state where it would be difficult …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-conditions-improve-some-hospitals-are-still-reporting
… Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care as conditions improve, … are still reporting stress February 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … direction.” Healthcare systems statewide are generally using contingency operations as circumstances are improving …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care in northern Idaho, … continues to monitor Omicron December 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … 22. However, healthcare systems statewide are generally using contingency operations. This means they remain stressed …
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/news/healthcare-workers-and-residents-long-term-care-facilities-now-receiving-covid-19-vaccine
… Healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities now receiving the COVID-19 vaccine December 31, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho is in full swing getting vaccines out … and employees of Idaho’s long-term care facilities (nursing homes and assisted living facilities) began receiving …
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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 … South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case … shopping trips, and social visits. Cancel visits to nursing homes, retirement, and long-term care facilities unless …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-launches-survey-find-out-how-idahoans-are-faring-pandemic
… survey to find out how Idahoans are faring in the pandemic October 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economies, businesses, schools, healthcare services, and the lives of …
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/news/model-shows-continued-mitigation-will-effectively-slow-spread-covid-19
… Model shows continued mitigation will effectively slow the … of COVID-19 April 15, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr A model developed by The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … reviewed the effect of multiple assumptions and scenarios using the model. “Based on those, we can conclude that …
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/news/first-death-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… First death from West Nile virus in Idaho this year August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first reported death caused by West … for children. Find the repellent that is right for you by using EPA’s search tool at …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Health advisory expanded for CJ Strike Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Reservoir is about 15 miles southwest of Mountain Home. Since Aug. 12, the Cottonwood Creek Boat Ramp and adjacent …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-contract-awarded-magellan-healthcare-inc
… Idaho Behavioral Health Plan contract awarded to Magellan Healthcare, Inc. June 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The contracting stage of the Idaho Behavioral … beneficiaries and services. The new IBHP will be a single plan administering medically necessary behavioral …
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/news/free-training-radon-gas-idaho-helps-homeowners-builders-and-others-build-safer-homes
… Free training on radon gas in Idaho helps homeowners, builders, and others build safer homes December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … because many people are now working from home, increasing the amount of time they may be exposed to radon.” The …
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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 … deaths have been reported among children in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic. "We were saddened to hear …
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/news/statewide-naloxone-distribution-program-relaunched
… Statewide naloxone distribution program relaunched December 18, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … overdose deaths in Idaho. The program has been paused since April 2023, and due to a new partnership with Kootenai …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… submits behavioral health transformation/IMD waiver for federal approval January 3, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The … care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will detail changes DHW is proposing to improve and broaden the entire behavioral health …
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Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services
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… Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 … to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Prow, who leads the state’s foster care programs. “By increasing staffing, we can build our support for families in …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-workgroups-meet-dec-1-7
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council workgroups to meet Dec. 1-7 Type of notice/meeting Public Notice Several … on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) website . Commitments Workgroup is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m., MT, Tuesday, Dec. 1. Housing Workgroup is scheduled to meet at 2 p.m., MT, Tuesday, …
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/providers/behavioral-health-providers/wits
… but not limited to, the Idaho Supreme Court (ISC), Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC), Idaho Department of … own accord, will begin the sunsetting process on July 1, 2026. At that time no new clients or any other information … billing IDOC, IDJC, and/or ISC will have until July 30th to complete their batching and billing. All SUD providers who …
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/providers/rural-health-and-underserved-areas/loan-repayment-and-grants
… funding opportunities for clinicians working in rural and underserved areas in Idaho, as well as federal support for … sites must implement a sliding fee scale for low-income and uninsured patients and accept Medicare and … and guidance are anticipated to be released September 2026. To receive updates via the notification list or ask …
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/news/covid-19-now-leading-cause-death-idaho
… COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in Idaho December 10, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has …
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/news/idaho-expands-crisis-standards-care-statewide-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring-0
… Idaho expands Crisis Standards of Care statewide due to surge in COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization September 16, 2021 The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis … Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Sept. 15. The committee recommended …
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/news/potentially-hazardous-conditions-lake-cascade-and-payette-river-avoid-contact-cyanobacterial
… Potentially hazardous conditions at Lake Cascade and Payette River; avoid contact with cyanobacterial … harmful algal bloom October 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) Division of Public …
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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 any time to talk to a …
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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 man older than 65 years … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health …
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/news/first-influenza-death-season-reported-idaho
… First influenza death of season reported in Idaho November 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications A Nez Perce County man older than 65 years of age is Idaho’s first reported …
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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 the …
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/news/idaho-foster-youth-invited-connect-boise-state-student-athletes-blue
… Idaho foster youth invited to connect with Boise State student-athletes on the BLUE October 31, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care will have the chance to meet and play games alongside Boise State student-athletes on the famous BLUE turf at …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1
… Vape/electronic smoking device retailers are required to get a tobacco permit, … 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Because of a change in Idaho Code that will take effect July 1, retailers including vape … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1-0
… Vape/electronic smoking device retailers are required to get a tobacco permit, … 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Because of a change in Idaho Code that will take effect July 1, retailers including vape … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain …
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/news/boise-state-student-athletes-host-foster-families-iconic-blue-turf
… Boise State student-athletes to host foster families on iconic BLUE turf October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to meet and kick around with Boise State University student-athletes on the famous BLUE turf at Albertsons Stadium. …
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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 supports authorization by …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… 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 issuing health …
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/news/public-health-reports-first-heat-related-death-2023
… Public Health reports first heat-related death in 2023 July 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The first heat-related death in Idaho this year has been reported to the Division …
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/news/dhw-media-briefing-set-2-pm-thursday-discuss-triple-demic-flu-rsv-and-covid-19-idaho
… media briefing set for 2 p.m. Thursday to discuss ‘triple-demic’ of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 in Idaho December 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …