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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 …
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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 …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-uk-coronavirus-variant-idaho
… First confirmed infection with UK coronavirus variant in Idaho February 24, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-henrys-lake-avoid-contact-harmful-algal-cyanobacterial-blooms
… Health advisory issued for Henrys Lake; avoid contact with harmful algal cyanobacterial blooms October 7, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Division of Public Health in the …
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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 …
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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, but some hospitals are still reporting stress February 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… 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 … patients remains high and continues to stress healthcare systems, the surge is currently no longer exceeding the …
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/news/make-new-years-resolution-quit-tobacco-good-new-resources-quit-are-available-people-behavioral
… Make a New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco for good! New resources to quit are available for people with behavioral health conditions January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications Studies show it may take several tries before …
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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), …
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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 … been awarded to Magellan Healthcare, Inc. The initial four-year term of the contract is worth $1.2 billion. As the …
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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 Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case March 19, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr South … very mild symptoms and is recovering well at home. Community spread means at least one person has been infected …
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/news/model-shows-continued-mitigation-will-effectively-slow-spread-covid-19
… Model shows continued mitigation will effectively slow the spread of … April 15, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr A model developed by The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), the University …
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/news/additional-measles-reported-southwest-idaho-public-health-officials-continue-recommend
… reported in Southwest Idaho; public health officials continue to recommend immunization September 27, 2023 Author DHW … in the household of the initial measles patient announced by public health officials Sept. 20 . “We are concerned to …
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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 facilitate eye and tissue donations November 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications Tissue donors save and change lives, but it …
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/news/measles-circulating-among-idaho-communities-health-officials-urge-consultation-healthcare
… Measles circulating among Idaho communities--Health officials urge consultation with healthcare provider if ill August 20, 2025 … most recent case is an unvaccinated child in Bonner County. There is currently no known link between the Bonner …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 … Purée in late October. A collaborative investigation by Idaho state and local partners, FDA’s Coordinated Outbreak …
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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 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Beginning today, on-site training sessions will be conducted across the … and to instruct their colleagues and other members of the community in that process as well. These “train the trainer” …
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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 …
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/news/dhws-preston-office-close-june-services-continue-be-available
… DHW’s Preston office to close in June; services continue to be available May 25, 2021 Author DHW communications The Department of Health and Welfare is …
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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 … was an infant and died in October. To protect the privacy of the child’s grieving family, no further details will be …
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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 … Exe. Order 2021-03 - EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2021-03 TRANSPARENCY IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE 16-0226-2101 …
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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 …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-conduct-negotiated-rulemaking-medicaid-program
… DHW to conduct negotiated rulemaking for Medicaid program Type of … dockets 16-0310-2101 and 16-0313.2101. Formal written comments are being accepted through Nov. 26, 2021. Verbal …
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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 Author Niki Forbing-Orr In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and …
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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 …
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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 … a result of Executive Order 2020-13 to make the previously suspended or waived rules permanent where reasonable. …
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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 published today. Please select the docket number below to go to Office of …
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 Public Notice The November edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin has been published and contains information on one public hearing on Nov. 13 for …
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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 …
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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 …
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 Notice The Department of Health … Crisis Standards of Care for Healthcare Entities – temporary rule Docket No. 16-0504-2101 – Grant funding for the …
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/managedcare
… The Future of Idaho Medicaid is Managed Care Do you or a loved one receive Medicaid services in Idaho? The … Interpreters can be available for each meeting. Please contact MedicaidManagedCare@dhw.idaho.gov or 208-364-1836 … if you would like an interpreter present. Who should come? Anyone currently receiving services through Medicaid …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-social-development
… covers goals 27 through 35 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see … signal caregiver for assistance, attention, or the need for comfort. Turns toward sight, sound, and smell of mother as … an attachment with the primary caregiver and other consistent adults in the child’s life. Is quieted by or …
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/lead-poisoning
… Lead Lead is a naturally occurring metal found in the earth that can be harmful to … through a variety of sources including: Lead-based paint Contaminated soil Contaminated water and food Certain jobs … in their mouth with lead on them. Children from low-income households: The greatest risk factor for lead exposure …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-language
… covers goals 51 through 56 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see … people in their natural setting. Introduce new words in the context of daily life activities by narrating what child … Child Indicators: Makes sounds to indicate pleasure, discomfort, wants, or pain. Begins to use basic turn-taking in …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-cognition-and-cognitive-processes
… sub-domain covers goals 10 through 16 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see … a pleasing sight, sound, or motion (kicks or swats mobile, continues to bat object to repeat sound). Repeats actions … when playing together. Download this goal Goal 13: Children compare, contrast, and evaluate experiences, tasks, and …
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/health-wellness/community-health/brain-health
… Brain Health The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. It is the body's control system that impacts every aspect of life. It is …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/drinking-water-and-private-wells
… vulnerable resources. In Idaho 95% of our drinking water comes from groundwater which is precipitation, surface … that has been absorbed into the ground where is collects. Contaminants in Idaho’s groundwater can come from natural sources or human activities. These contaminants may affect the safety of your drinking water, especially if …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-executive-function
… sub-domain covers goals four through nine of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see … the attention of caregivers (smiles, babbles, sustains eye-contact). Focuses on a face or object from a wide variety of … sleeping, feeding, and waking cycles? Seeks and displays comfort with family members. Expresses temperamental …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-communication
… Sub-domain: Communication The Communication sub-domain covers goals 48 through 50 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see … Indicators: I nitiates communication by smiling and eye contact. Changes volume and pitch to convey meaning. …
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/providers/behavioral-health-providers/idaho-transformational-collaborative-outcomes-management-tcom
… Idaho Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management (TCOM) Institute Inspiring client-centered care through community-wide collaboration. About Idaho TCOM The Idaho TCOM … children, youth and families are served. Please contact the Idaho TCOM Team at BHTCOM@dhw.idaho.gov if you …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-literacy
… Sub-domain: Literacy The Literacy sub-domain covers goals 57 through 63 of the … hears a repeated lullaby. Initially makes vowel sounds. Combine vowel sounds with consonant sounds by the end of the period. Caregiver …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-social-studies
… Studies sub-domain covers goals 44 and 45 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see … that relate to self, group identity, and a sense of their community. Developmental Growth: Demonstrate a sense of … two or more children (including those with special health concerns/needs) can play alongside each other. Provide …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/crisis-services-and-quick-reaction-team-qrt
… Crisis Services and Quick Reaction Team (QRT) If you feel you cannot keep yourself or your youth safe during … soon but care coordination is not resolving safety concerns for your youth and family? Useful Links About QRT … team may need additional support when they are encountering complex challenges implementing a plan to resolve your youth …
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/providers/opioid-use-disorder/managing-substance-use
… Managing Substance Use Primary care providers (PCPs) are instrumental in helping patients … substance use recovery journey below. It all starts with a conversation The consequences of substance use disorders … of overdoses and deaths, substance use disorders can cause, complicate, or exacerbate medical conditions such as heart …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-mathematics-and-numeracy
… Sub-domain: Mathematics and Numeracy The Mathematics and Numeracy sub-domain covers goals … or more people or objects. Begins to respond to the spoken concept, “more” in reference to food or play. Shows cues of … Feed infants in relation to hunger and fullness cues. Comment on socks and shoes as they are put on the infant …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-emotional-development
… covers goals 36 through 38 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see … levels of independence and stronger bonds with family and community. Through daily care routines, provide … respond to cues. Explores environment. At first in close contact with caregiver, and then farther away from caregiver …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas
… Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Per- and polyfluoroalkyl … human-made chemicals. They have been used in industry and consumer products around the world since the 1940s. … time. Many other types of PFAS are still made and used in commercial and industrial products in the United States and …