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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), … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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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 … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisories-idaho-water-bodies-lifted-winter-approaches
… Health advisories for Idaho water bodies lifted as winter approaches December 1, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … peak bloom season. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit: DEQ’s website at …
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/news/west-nile-virus-detected-elmore-county-mosquitoes
… West Nile virus detected in Elmore County mosquitoes August 3, 2022 Author DHW Communications Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus (WNV) … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit http://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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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 … the lives of Idaho’s babies. For more information, visit healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/newbornscreening. The Idaho …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-cedar-creek-and-salmon-falls-creek-reservoirs
… and Salmon Falls Creek Reservoirs July 26, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/idaho-snap-benefits-can-now-be-used-online-purchases-amazon-and-walmart
… Idaho SNAP benefits can now be used for online purchases at Amazon and Walmart May 5, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho … purchasing is available. For more information on SNAP, visit livebetteridaho.org or call 855-289-1427 to apply. …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon Reservoirs August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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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 … voices. For more information about monkeypox, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/monkeypox The Idaho Department of …
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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 families.” Those interested in future applications can visit the DHW website for more information. This opportunity …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Please visit the Idaho Recreational Water Health Advisories tab at …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats July 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications A bat found in Ada County tested positive … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit DHW's rabies webpage: …
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/news/first-human-infection-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… First human infection of West Nile virus in Idaho this year August 4, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit https://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/rural-healthcare-grants-awarded-16-seek-attract-and-retain-providers
… Rural healthcare grants awarded to 16 seek to attract and retain providers May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … to help repay their student loan debts and retain them in communities where they’re crucial threads in the rural … Program, including a list of this year’s recipients, visit: …
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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 … Corrections. For more information about the new IBHP visit: www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/newIBHP . The Idaho …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… Idaho public health officials work with healthcare providers to identify additional … Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) January 28, 2021 Author DHW Communications Seven Idaho children diagnosed with MIS-C … Section at 208-334-5939. For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/mis-c/index.html The Idaho …
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/news/idaho-administration-bulletins-contains-notice-rulemakings-month
… notice of rulemakings this month May 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The May Idaho Administrative Bulletin … published today. Please select the docket number below to visit the Office of the Administrative Rules website to …
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/news/two-rabid-bats-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-all-bats
… Two rabid bats found in Ada County; health officials urge … in Idaho each year from all areas of the state. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings … know if they find one. For more information about rabies visit Rabies page or call your local public health district …
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/news/two-severe-allergic-reactions-reported-after-covid-19-vaccination-idaho
… Two severe allergic reactions reported after COVID-19 vaccination in Idaho December 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Division of Public Health has … more information about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho, please visit: https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/covid-19-vaccine/ The …
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/news/new-covid-19-crisis-counseling-hotline-offers-support-struggling-idahoans
… New COVID-19 crisis counseling hotline offers support to … needs by connecting callers with resources in their own communities. The COVID Help Now Line is anonymous. … toll-free 866-947-5186. Resources can also be found by visiting www.ioem.idaho.gov/covidhelpnow . …
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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 … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for west side of American Falls Reservoir September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… Health advisory issued for Cedar Creek Reservoir near Twin Falls September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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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 … in the water from becoming adults. For more information, visit https://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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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 … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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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) … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services
/news/department-health-and-welfare-begins-hiring-63-positions-strengthen-child-welfare-services
… Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … For more information about job openings and how to apply, visit the state’s child welfare job listings . The Idaho …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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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 … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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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 … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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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 … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… Health advisory issued for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs August 4, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cottonwood-park-crane-creek-reservoir-and-hordemann-pond
… Health advisory issued for Cottonwood Park, Crane Creek Reservoir, and Hordemann Pond August 12, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… Idaho Medicaid submits behavioral health transformation/IMD waiver for federal approval January 3, 2020 Author Niki … care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will … Medicaid team. For more information on Medicaid expansion, visit https://medicaidexpansion.idaho.gov/ . …
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/news/idaho-steelheads-host-foster-family-night-feb-7
… host Foster Family Night Feb. 7 February 5, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … Partnerships team at CommunityBuilders@dhw.idaho.gov or visit www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/communitybuilders . …
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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 … to find a test kit, call the Idaho Careline at 2-1-1 or visit www.radonidaho.org . The Idaho Department of Health …
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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… 2022 Abbott Laboratories announced Thursday, Feb. 17, it was recalling powdered infant formulas (including Similac, … at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who … out if the product you have is included in this recall, visit www.similacrecall.com and type in the code on the …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… DHW, Fish and Game officials urge caution after chronic … disease found in Idaho deer November 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) … maintains a current map here ). For questions about CWD, visit the CDC website below or contact DHW’s Epidemiology …
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/news/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… adult dies from rabies infection November 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Program Manager Lindsay Haskell. “We want our residents and visitors to Idaho to be informed of the risk of rabies, to …
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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 … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
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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 … behavioral health conditions January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications Studies show it may take several tries before … to quit using tobacco products, free help is available by visiting: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) and …
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/news/idaho-children-ages-12-15-now-eligible-receive-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine
… Idaho children ages 12-15 now eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine May 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … activities.” To find a vaccine provider, please visit https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ . Read the CDC’s …
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/news/give-yourself-and-your-child-best-possible-gift-mothers-day-quitting-tobacco-and-receive-years
… Day by quitting tobacco – and receive up to a year’s worth of free diapers and wipes! May 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Quitting at any time during pregnancy is one … to quit using tobacco products, free help is available by visiting: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) and …
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/news/west-nile-virus-activity-rising-across-state-state-health-officials-say
… West Nile virus activity rising across the state, state health officials say September 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications Human West Nile virus (WNV) infections as … annual vaccines for horses. For more information, please visit www.westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… Owyhee County reports Idaho’s first West Nile virus … infections in humans this year September 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit www.westnile.idaho.gov . Contact: Niki Forbing-Orr …
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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 … information about the novel coronavirus, please visit https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ . The Idaho Department …
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/news/dhw-partners-get-tested-covid-19-help-idahoans-find-testing-their-communities
… DHW partners with Get Tested COVID-19 to help Idahoans find testing in their communities October 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The … and testing sites that are close to home. Idahoans can visit get-tested-covid19.org and type in their ZIP code. The …
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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 … services.” Before the pandemic began, individuals primarily visited the office to apply for self-reliance benefits, such …
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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 … go to signupwic.com , call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines Type of … go to signupwic.com , or call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …