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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. • Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … • If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Fillet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … water. If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Filet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-henrys-lake
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … water. If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Fillet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … water. If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Fillet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … water. If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Fillet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … water. If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Fillet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … water. If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Fillet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-thorn-creek-reservoir-south
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … water. If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Fillet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-lowell
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … water. If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Fillet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-cascade-and-below-cascade-dam
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … • If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Fillet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … water. If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Fillet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… residents. Both residents were over the age of 50. One was diagnosed with West Nile fever and the other was identified through blood donor screening. These are the … in horses and some species of birds. Although there is no vaccine for people, there are several vaccines for horses, …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-recommendations-group-3-clarification-group-2-gov
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations on Group 3, … following fields: Transportation and logistics Water and wastewater Food service Shelter and housing (e.g. … or practicing preventative measures, such as hand washing and social distancing; and people who may not be …
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/news/pacific-northwest-kids-encouraged-enter-radon-poster-contest
… Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, naturally occurring radioactive gas that can build up in homes no … information Kids ages 9 to 14 living in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington can participate in the poster contest. Students … Oregon Health Authority, Spokane Tribe of Indians, and Washington State Department of Health in collaboration with …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-henrys-lake
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … water. If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Filet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/harmful-algal-blooms-identified-hells-canyon-and-brownlee-reservoirs
… the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after handling fish or … water. If you choose to eat fish from the water, clean and wash fish thoroughly in uncontaminated water. Filet the … your pets or livestock have been in the water, immediately wash them with clean water to keep them from licking …
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/news/measles-circulating-among-idaho-communities-health-officials-urge-consultation-healthcare
… in an Idaho resident. This most recent case is an unvaccinated child in Bonner County. There is currently no known … the Bonner County case and the Kootenai County case that was announced last week. One other case of measles was announced in Eastern Idaho this month as well. “Without …
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/news/dhw-will-resume-applications-idaho-child-care-program-january
… The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will resume accepting applications to the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) starting on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. DHW had paused new … with ICCP may contact DHW at 1-877-456-1233 or via email at mybenefits@dhw.idaho.gov with any questions. The Idaho …
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/news/community-program-grants-fully-distributed-partners-announced
… for the Idaho Community Program grants will be accepted. The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has … Child Care Development Fund. They were allocated to expand access to programing, enhance behavioral health supports, and … School District/Juliaetta Elementary school KoolMinds Academy of Learning Kuna Counseling Center Lee Pesky Learning …
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/news/dhw-announces-next-round-community-program-grants-available-address-learning-loss-and
… activities that support academic learning loss, expand access to programing, and enhance behavioral health supports … needed for children in Idaho. Applications will be accepted through July 22. Many communities have had limited … age students for many years due to lack of funding,” said Amy Burr, the Emmett School District community school …
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/news/minimize-covid-19-risk-division-welfare-offices-open-appointments-only
… Customers also can fax (1-866-434-8278) or email ( MyBenefits@dhw.idaho.gov ) applications, verification …
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/news/idaho-submits-waiver-request-exclude-soft-drinks-and-candy-snap-purchases
… Program (SNAP), commonly referred to as food stamps. “My administration is committed to securing the necessary … the role of nutrition in federal food assistance programs. According to USDA data, a significant portion of SNAP …
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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 … it may take several tries before you’re able to quit tobacco for good. Quitting can be challenging, but the right … Welcome Package including educational materials and the My Quit Journey© workbook. A suite of eHealth services to …
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/news/public-health-reports-first-heat-related-deaths-2024
… the fluid instead of swallowing it. Heat exhaustion may occur before symptoms of heatstroke. Symptoms may include … thirst, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, and cold, clammy skin. Someone experiencing these symptoms should move to …
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/news/idaho-continues-thrive-during-pandemic-and-moves-stage-3-stage-4-idaho-rebounds-plan
… in protecting their neighbors and getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Idaho’s schools and businesses have stayed open … we have seen since last summer. We think the COVID-19 vaccine is one of the main reasons for that, and we want to … to protect lives, healthcare access, and the economy. Vaccines are encouraged to help keep Idaho open. There …
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/news/department-health-and-welfare-central-district-health-and-idaho-department-labor-partner-offer
… County residents from one convenient location will make access considerably easier,” said Russ Duke, District … and permitting. CDH also operates offices in Boise and McCall, offering these same services. Visit cdh.idaho.gov to … Department of Health and Welfare 208-334-0668 Christine Myron Public Information Officer Central District Health …
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/news/dhw-successfully-ends-temporary-housing-program-youth-foster-care
… DHW successfully ends temporary housing program for youth in … Administrator Jean Fisher. “The department’s goal was always to phase this program out as soon as possible.” … housing kept kids safe, but the immediate placement wasn’t ideal because community-based options are always …
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/news/monkeypox-sample-handling-error-leads-internal-lab-investigation
… and their contacts are being notified. Monkeypox testing was temporarily suspended Monday, Aug. 1, while the … several commercial laboratories. “We are confident this was a one-time event, and we have implemented corrective … Ball. “We remain committed to providing Idahoans accurate and timely information as we respond to this new …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… were male, and the average age of all patients with MIS-C was about 9 years old (youngest: 3 years old, oldest: 16 … given how complicated and serious MIS-C can be.” According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … household. Avoid crowds. Avoid poorly ventilated spaces. Wash your hands often and thoroughly. Cover coughs and …
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/news/model-shows-continued-mitigation-will-effectively-slow-spread-covid-19
… are effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19. The model was developed to help the Governor’s Coronavirus Working … the curve,” said DHW Director Dave Jeppesen. “The model was developed to simulate the effect of policy decisions …
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/news/teams-cdc-dhw-staff-fan-out-across-idaho-conduct-ppe-training-medical-providers
… removing PPE. The logistical planning and outreach were accomplished by a DHW team made up of Jathan Nalls, Stephanie … epidemiologist embedded with DHW. “We knew this training was needed because numerous EMS agencies, critical access … will be using some provided by DHW. An initial session was conducted Sunday to prepare the teams for the week …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… of Care (CSC) in the Panhandle Health District in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For … masks in crowded areas, physically distancing from others, washing our hands frequently, and staying home if we’re sick … our healthcare systems again.” Crisis standards of care was deactivated in the rest of the state on Nov. 22. …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… illness for Idahoans is to get an annual influenza vaccine.” Everyone over six months of age should get an annual … physically distance yourself whenever you are in public. Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth until you have washed your hands. Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of …
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/news/idaho-expands-crisis-standards-care-statewide-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring-0
… (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For … areas of the state has exhausted existing resources. CSC was activated on Sept. 6 in North Idaho. This activation, … the declaration to the rest of the state. This action was taken after St. Luke’s Health System requested that CSC …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… “I encourage everyone to get their annual flu vaccine as soon as possible to reduce the chance of getting … physically distance yourself whenever you are in public. Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer frequently. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth until you have washed your hands. Stay home from work or school when sick. …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-final-recommendations-group-3-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends final recommendations for … modify or reject them early next week. Friday’s meeting was CVAC’s last scheduled meeting, though the committee may … Idaho The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee was formed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at …
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/news/first-influenza-death-season-reported-idaho
… seasons in Idaho, the first influenza-related death had occurred in the first week of November. However, the date has … physically distance yourself whenever you are in public. Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth until you have washed your hands. Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of …
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/news/dhw-launches-new-and-improved-website
… annual report and more. The department’s previous site was built on outdated technology and created more work for … current. The old site also had outdated navigation and was not optimized for mobile device use. The Idaho …
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/news/covid-19-data-be-updated-daily-website-including-sundays-and-holidays
… mask and keep 6 feet between you and others in public, and wash and sanitize your hands frequently. …
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/news/surveyors-complete-115-infection-control-surveys-idaho-nursing-homes
… report, or one confirmed resident case in a facility that was previously COVID-19-free. Starting in Federal Fiscal …
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/news/ems-101-idaho-capitol-set-jan-22
… 2022 to explore solutions to Idaho’s EMS challenges. It was convened in response to an Office of Performance …
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/news/gov-little-declares-september-newborn-screening-awareness-month
… the results of the blood spot of metabolic screen alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … organizations, newborn screening is one of the most successful public health achievements in modern history. … national panel. DHW’s Division of Public Health and the Washington State Public Health Lab work in conjunction to …
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/news/gov-little-sign-executive-order-support-suicide-prevention-idaho
… by 2025.” The Idaho Suicide Prevention Action Collective was created in 2018 to promote suicide prevention, …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-welfare-accepting-public-comment-liheap-waiver-request
… Division of Welfare accepting public comment on LIHEAP waiver request Type of … hearing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (MT) June 24 and will accept public comment about the Low-Income Home Energy … (55226299 from phones and video systems) This information was updated on June 21.) Comments may be delivered or …
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/news/medicaid-members-offered-free-credit-and-theft-protection-monitoring-after-possible-data
… that on April 18, 2023, an unauthorized person gained access to a payment account belonging to a Medicaid healthcare provider. This … services for the Division of Medicaid. When the incident was discovered on May 12, 2023, Gainwell immediately …
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/news/mpox-returns-idaho-health-authorities-stress-importance-vaccination
… returns to Idaho: health authorities stress importance of vaccination November 2, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho … of ongoing transmission of mpox in Idaho. Mpox, which was previously called monkeypox, is caused by a virus that … should watch for symptoms for 21 days afterward and get vaccinated against mpox as soon as possible (preferably within …
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/news/gov-little-commemorate-international-overdose-awareness-day-aug-31-idaho-capitol
… 2022. Overdose death continues to increase in Idaho. There was a 33% increase in all drug overdose deaths from 2020 to …
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/news/988-lifeline-answers-nearly-5-million-calls-texts-and-chats-its-first-year-including-12657
… of the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was Sunday, July 16. On that day in 2022, the Substance … mental health and crisis care systems.” Despite its success across the nation and in Idaho, 988 still faces … a challenge that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is working to solve. There’s also demand for stronger …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-2
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday January 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will meet from noon to 2 p.m. (MT) … meetings. The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee was formed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at …
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/news/idaho-reports-three-additional-cases-covid-19-state-total-5
… He is recovering well in his home under isolation and was not hospitalized. The patient indicated travel-related …