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/news/gov-little-commemorate-international-overdose-awareness-day-aug-31-idaho-capitol
… Gov. Little to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 at Idaho Capitol August 28, 2023 Author DHW … Day. The event will start at 10 a.m. Mountain Time on the second-floor rotunda. At the start of the event, Idaho Gov. …
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/news/dhw-marks-opening-state-hospital-west-new-standalone-adolescent-psychiatric-hospital-nampa
… of State Hospital West, a new standalone adolescent psychiatric hospital in Nampa May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … at State Hospital South in Blackfoot. That unit will be converted to a high-risk adult unit for those who are …
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/news/one-year-later-support-group-series-highlights-resilience-strategies-learned-year-covid-19
… One Year Later: Support group series highlights resilience … learned from a year of COVID-19 March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with Empower Idaho, is pleased to announce a …
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/news/how-covid-19-cases-are-counted
… Author Niki Forbing-Orr Local public health districts may be announcing cases of COVID-19 that are not reflected in … local public health districts have not yet determined to be confirmed though investigations and submitted to the state. This is standard practice for all communicable diseases and done, in part, to ensure we count …
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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 … virus die. Older adults and people with certain medical conditions are at greater risk of severe illness. Recovery …
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/news/idaho-lawmakers-help-raise-more-66k-youth-foster-care
… Idaho lawmakers help raise more than $66k for youth in foster care December 23, 2025 Author DHW Communications For the second year in a row, members of the Idaho Legislature’s …
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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 notifying travelers and others of a possible measles exposure at … be aware of symptoms that may develop. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when infected …
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/news/dhw-encourages-idaho-medicaid-providers-apply-funding-dec-18-deadline
… DHW encourages Idaho Medicaid providers to apply for funding before Dec. 18 deadline December 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho Medicaid providers may be eligible for … received to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the second round of the funding opportunity and is targeted at …
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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 … $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program is run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with the … Survey responses will not be treated or evaluated as a contract opportunity or application and are considered …
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/news/public-health-reports-first-heat-related-deaths-2024
… first heat-related deaths in 2024 June 21, 2024 Author DHW Communications The first two heat-related deaths in Idaho this year have been reported to the Division of Public Health. … and people who are overweight or have underlying health conditions or take certain medications that reduce the …
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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 to Idahoans. As of today, Idaho has received 56,225 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. All … Program , a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with CVS and Walgreens, which …
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/news/awards-community-partners-address-learning-loss-and-behavioral-health-supports-children
… Awards to community partners address learning loss and behavioral health supports to children September 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is … The Green Apple Project Tidwell Social Work Services and Consulting, Inc United Way of North Idaho United Way of …
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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 … and people who are overweight or have underlying health conditions or take certain medications that reduce the …
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/news/nfls-scott-matlock-joins-boise-state-esports-game-night-foster-youth
… joins Boise State Esports for game night with foster youth April 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications Boise’s foster youth and families are invited … when they have strong support systems and opportunities to connect with mentors who believe in them,” said Laura …
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/news/health-advisories-idaho-water-bodies-lifted-winter-approaches
… lifted as winter approaches December 1, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … has lifted health advisories for water bodies affected by cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) but continues to urge caution when recreating in or near the …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/health-quality-planning-commission
… Health Quality Planning Commission Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting … Aug. 3, from 8:45 a.m. to noon. The meeting will be in Conference Room 8A in the Pete. T. Cenarrusa Office Building …
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/news/dhw-does-not-support-or-fund-any-porn-literacy-children-idaho
… DHW does not support or fund any ‘porn literacy’ for children in Idaho September 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … that choose to offer Reducing the Risk do so with parental consent. They offer opt-in or opt-out for parents, in …
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/news/community-program-grants-fully-distributed-partners-announced
… Community Program grants fully distributed, partners announced September 20, 2022 Author DHW Communications Funding allocated to reach children impacted … Get Ready to Learn, Kuna Giraffe Laugh Inc. Hope Education Consulting I have a Dream Foundation-Idaho Idaho Alliance of …
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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 … not been vaccinated against measles. The child was seen by health care providers for symptoms of measles and was not … of Health and Welfare. “Although measles is usually considered a childhood disease, adults can get measles, too, …
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/news/idaho-snap-benefits-can-now-be-used-online-purchases-amazon-and-walmart
… now be used for online purchases at Amazon and Walmart May 5, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of … (SNAP) benefits can purchase groceries online starting today at Amazon and at Walmart locations in Jerome and Caldwell. … orders are lifted, everyone is still encouraged to continue practicing social distancing, and this should help …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-tse-system-council-meet-may-10-post-falls
… Idaho TSE System Council to meet May 10 in Post Falls Type of … facility that voluntarily applies is required to meet concerning personnel, equipment, and organizational … and cooperate with the EMS bureau, the EMS physician commission, local governments, local EMS agencies and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-child-and-family-services-program-accepting-public-comment-social
… DHW Child and Family Services program accepting public comment for the Social … to be used for the purpose of achieving or maintaining economic self-support to prevent, reduce, or eliminate …
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/news/minimize-covid-19-risk-division-welfare-offices-open-appointments-only
… risk, Division of Welfare offices open for appointments only March 17, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr To minimize the … services to appointment- and phone-based services only in some Idaho locations beginning March 18, 2020. Benefits will continue as normal. “We will continue to provide services …
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/news/dhw-announces-25m-funding-assist-laboratories-providing-covid-19-testing
… in providing COVID-19 testing October 28, 2020 Author DHW Communications To assist with the response to the current … the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced today a new funding opportunity to help Idaho laboratories … COVID-19 testing in Idaho. Funds may be used for supplies, consumables, and laboratory equipment. “We’re excited to …
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/news/new-covid-19-crisis-counseling-hotline-offers-support-struggling-idahoans
… August 10, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr As Idahoans identify the many impacts of COVID-19, the need increases for … Health in the Department of Health and Welfare and in conjunction with the Idaho Office of Emergency Management is … needs by connecting callers with resources in their own communities. The COVID Help Now Line is anonymous. …
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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 November 7, 2024 Author DHW … Supervisor Roger Phillips “This program is about providing connections to nature and well-being through fishing. We …
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/news/boise-hawks-host-foster-family-night-june-6
… Boise Hawks to host foster family night June 6 June 2, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is proud … in attendance and provide a welcoming space for families to connect and enjoy America’s pastime together. Department …
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/news/usda-approves-idahos-request-remove-sugary-drinks-and-candy-snap
… USDA approves Idaho’s request to remove sugary drinks and candy from SNAP June 11, 2025 Author DHW Communications The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and … and aims to reduce the prevalence of preventable health conditions like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. “SNAP …
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/news/public-comment-accepted-behavioral-health-standards-through-aug-3
… Public comment accepted on behavioral health standards through Aug. 3 July 21, 2021 Author DHW Communications As the Behavioral … Crisis Response Community Crisis Centers Each standard contains guidelines that are intended to apply only to those …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-special-meeting-nov-18
… hold special meeting Nov. 18 November 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. MT Thursday, Nov. 18, via Webex and in Boise to consider a new temporary rule regarding crisis standards of …
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/news/grant-program-seeks-retain-doctors-rural-idaho
… retain doctors in rural Idaho November 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … healthcare providers who will receive grants to help pay down their student loan debts while they continue to serve the rural Idaho communities where they’re …
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/news/dhw-expects-2-5-percent-increase-weekly-covid-19-vaccine-doses
… DHW expects 2-5 percent increase in weekly COVID-19 vaccine doses January 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … vaccine doses from the previously announced release of second doses. However, we have been notified by the federal …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-workgroups-meet-starting-jan-4
… Health Council workgroups to meet starting Jan. 4 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Behavioral … scheduled to meet starting Jan. 4. All meetings are conducted online and in the Lincoln Conference Room, Idaho … https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-behavioral-health-council-ibhc The Programs …
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/news/idaho-children-ages-12-15-now-eligible-receive-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine
… 12-15 now eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine May 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … in this age group on Monday, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-may-20
… Board of Health and Welfare 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 …
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/news/give-yourself-and-your-child-best-possible-gift-mothers-day-quitting-tobacco-and-receive-years
… Give yourself and your child the best possible gift this Mother’s … worth of free diapers and wipes! May 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Quitting at any time during pregnancy is one … program and receive free diapers and wipes when you quit, contact your local public health district or call the Idaho …
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/news/dhw-announces-new-funding-opportunity-covid-19-vaccination-clinics
… DHW announces new funding opportunity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics April 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … can apply for funding at https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Application-fo… ; “The safe and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-and-child-and-family-services-welcomes-your-comments-about-social
… DHW and Child and Family Services welcomes your comments about the Social Services … to be used for the purpose of achieving or maintaining economic self-support to prevent, reduce, or eliminate …
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/news/idaho-reports-3-deaths-related-covid-19
… reporting the state’s first deaths related to COVID-19. They are: A man over the age of 60 from Blaine County. It is not clear if he had underlying health issues. A man … health issues. “This is very sad news, and we send our condolences to the families and friends of each of these …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-5
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday March 4, 2021 Author DHW … vaccine priority groups 1 and 2 and will discuss additional considerations for Group 3. Read the full agenda. The …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-inform-new-strategic-plan
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment to inform new strategic plan March 16, 2021 Author … hosting an event from 5-7 p.m. MDT (4-6 p.m. PDT) on Tuesday, March 30, via Zoom, to accept public comment that will … on the council’s YouTube page . The public will have a second chance to comment on the council’s work later this …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-6
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday March 11, 2021 Author DHW … March 12, via Webex. The committee will discuss further considerations regarding Idaho Group 3. Read the full …
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/news/dhw-updates-and-simplifies-covid-19-vaccine-data-dashboard
… updates and simplifies COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard July 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications To continue to provide relevant, timely data about Idaho’s …
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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 DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral … with local government, providers, community partners, and consumers of behavioral health services and their families …
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/news/idaho-wic-temporarily-increases-food-benefits
… Idaho WIC temporarily increases food benefits May 27, 2021 Author DHW communications Participants in the U.S. Department of … purchasing power of WIC participants so they can buy and consume more healthy fruits and vegetables. WIC provides …
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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 age is Idaho’s first reported … complications, including people with chronic health conditions, pregnant women, young children, and anyone 65 …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… this winter, Idahoans urged to test for radon gas January 6, 2021 Author DHW Communications In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the … levels can be dangerous for your health. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking. The …
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/news/state-require-proof-residency-or-work-idaho-vaccine-appointments
… State to require proof of residency or work in Idaho for vaccine appointments February 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications CORRECTION: Some vaccine providers may scan photo identification to add to a person’s confidential medical record as part of their existing …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-adopts-rule-timely-activation-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare adopts rule for timely activation of crisis standards of care December 11, 2020 Author DHW Communications At an emergency board meeting today, the … beds are not available or are in repurposed rooms (e.g. a conference room) or that laboratory or radiology services …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1
… retailers are required to get a tobacco permit, starting July 1 June 30, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Because of a … fall under this statute. Retailers who sell any substance containing, made of, or derived from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain …