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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 … via Webex. The committee will discuss and vote on further clarifications to vaccine priority groups 1 and 2 and will …
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/news/pacific-northwest-kids-encouraged-enter-radon-poster-contest
… kids encouraged to enter radon poster contest January 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications Kids across the Northwest are encouraged to … by March 28, 2024. Find contest submission forms, lesson plans, and rules at the Northwest Radon Poster Contest …
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/news/first-rabid-bats-season-found-bonneville-and-payette-counties-health-officials-urge-caution
… First rabid bats of the season found in Bonneville and Payette counties; health officials urge caution around bats June 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials are reporting … for people to avoid all bats and other wild animals, particularly if they appear sick or are acting aggressively or …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-idaho-state-parks
… Fostering Family Adventures at Idaho State Parks April 29, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho State Park Foster Family Passport … Park . Foster families will gather to enjoy an expert-led planetarium show at the Bruneau Dunes Observatory, see the …
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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) … taught in the curriculum DHW provides. DHW does not collaborate with or seek the endorsement of Planned Parenthood …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/medicaid-submit-aged-and-disabled-waiver-amendments
… Medicaid to submit aged and disabled waiver amendments Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Idaho Department of … and Disabled §1915(c) waiver and to the Medicaid State Plan/CHIP State Plan. These amendments pertain to the … in the Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plan (MMCP). Public comment will be accepted through Jan. 9, 2022. Resources ID …
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/news/idaho-expands-mental-healthcare-children-and-youth-complex-needs
… Idaho expands mental healthcare for children and youth with complex needs March 27, 2023 Author DHW … in other states because we didn’t have these services available in Idaho.” The $15 million in earmarked funds were …
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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. … can choose in-store pick up or delivery, where available, but those who choose delivery will have to pay any …
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/news/dhw-opens-new-foster-care-facility-payette
… DHW opens new foster care facility in Payette May 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … The Payette Assessment and Care Center (PACC) is a place that will provide structure, safety, and a supportive …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hosts-public-hearing-may-12-about-medicaid-plus-waiver
… Idaho Medicaid hosts public hearing on May 12 about Medicaid Plus Waiver renewal Type of … years for the renewal. There are no substantial changes planned for this waiver renewal. The department will make … of Medicaid, 450 West State St., Boise https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m40c3a5aa6abc72ce0d6b6ac07c996281 …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-preventive-health-and-health-services-block
… DHW seeks public comment on Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Type of notice/meeting Public Notice DHW is accepting public … MT on Wednesday, May 18 via teleconference call-in. The plan will be available for public review, and copies may be …
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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 … American Sign Language services is available for committee meetings. The …
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/news/first-case-novel-coronavirus-idaho-has-been-confirmed
… age of 50 in the southwestern part of the state. She recently returned from a conference in New York City and was … specimens were collected and sent to the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories, where laboratory testing confirmed the … breathing. If Idahoans have these symptoms and they become severe, they should call a healthcare provider to …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-12
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 27, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories; and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-3
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday February 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … American Sign Language services is available for committee meetings. 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, … of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus with no out-of-state travel and no identified … 18 th , in a press release. The individual is a male from Blaine County in his 40s. He presented very mild symptoms and …
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/news/rules-waived-or-suspended-facilitate-idahos-response-covid-19
… Niki Forbing-Orr Governor Brad Little has signed an emergency declaration to aid in the COVID-19 response effort in Idaho. … Under Section 46-1008(5)(a), Idaho Code, the Governor may suspend the provisions of any regulations that would in …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday November 19, 2020 Author DHW … the phases and priority groups in the interim vaccine plan, and the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccines. Read the …
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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 … needs by connecting callers with resources in their own communities. The COVID Help Now Line is anonymous. Responders do not classify, label, or diagnose people, and no case records are …
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/news/idaho-submits-waiver-request-exclude-soft-drinks-and-candy-snap-purchases
… Idaho submits waiver request to exclude soft drinks and candy from SNAP purchases May 16, 2025 Author DHW Communications Following direction from Idaho Gov. Brad … the waiver, a step that is required to implement the new law. House Bill 109 aims to promote healthier food choices …
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/news/free-training-radon-gas-idaho-helps-homeowners-builders-and-others-build-safer-homes
… and others build safer homes December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … The first course is Dec. 28. Additional courses are available through mid-February. Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that can build up …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet Friday to vote on rule for crisis standards of care December 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … under Public Meetings when a draft is available. Read the full agenda . Read the temporary rule. To …
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/news/idaho-sees-recent-increase-reported-illnesses-associated-raw-milk
… associated with raw milk November 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … of raw milk. Since Aug. 1, 2025, at least 23 cases of Campylobacter, including six children under the age of 12, and … or providing such products to family members, particularly people who might be at higher risk for illness, …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… disease found in Idaho deer November 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) … deer in Idaho on Nov. 17. CWD is a fatal disease caused by a prion, a type of infectious protein, that affects the … that appeared sick. During field dressing, use rubber or latex gloves and minimize handling of brain, spinal cord, …
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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 … funding isn’t limited to those candidates. The State legislature also appropriates funds to support the program. …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-meet-sept-18
… Council to meet Sept. 18 September 16, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) will hold its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Friday, Sept. 18, in Boise …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday December 3, 2020 Author DHW … Dec. 4, via WebEx. Agenda highlights include a vaccine planning update, a vote on priority populations, and an …
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/news/october-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-dockets-public-hearings-0
… dockets with public hearings October 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications Three dockets in the October edition of the … below for more information. 16-0309-2002 – MEDICAID BASIC PLAN BENEFITS – PROPOSED RULE - Institutions for Mental … hearing is set for Oct. 20. 16-0309-2004 – MEDICAID BASIC PLAN BENEFITS – PROPOSED RULE - Peer Support and Recovering …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-6
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday February 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … American Sign Language Interpretation will be available at the briefing. …
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/news/cvac-send-expanded-recommendation-group-3-gov-little-march-15
… CVAC to send expanded recommendation on Group 3 to Gov. Little by March 15 March 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The … from across Idaho, including the tribes, priority populations, healthcare systems and providers, and immunization …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-8
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … American Sign Language Interpretation will be available at the briefing. …
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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 Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … American Sign Language services is available for committee meetings. The …
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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 … by tab of the main changes, which took effect today. Landing page As focus has moved away from the state’s supply …
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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 … to legally sell them in the state of Idaho. The Idaho Legislature has updated Section39-5700 . It is now called the … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-spring-valley-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for Spring Valley Reservoir October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … and monitor cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Late summer and fall is the season when water bodies are …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hold-negotiated-rulemaking-sessions-rules-pertaining-certified
… rulemaking sessions for rules pertaining to Certified Family Homes Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department of Health … and fourth weeks of May in preparation of the repeal and replacement of IDAPA 16.03.19, “Certified Family Homes,” which …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-food-protection-program-hosts-annual-food-safety-advisory
… Idaho Food Protection Program hosts annual Food Safety Advisory Committee meeting Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The … virtually on Webex. The general public, state and local regulators, industry partners, and academic representatives are …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-igt
… The Interagency Governance Team (IGT) Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Interagency Governance Team (IGT) meeting will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MT. …
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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 … were a part of the federal government’s American Rescue Plan Act for Child Care Development Fund. They were allocated …
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/news/all-vaccinated-adults-idaho-are-now-eligible-booster-dose-covid-19-vaccine
… dose of COVID-19 vaccine November 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications In light of today’s CDC recommendation, the Idaho Department of Health and … Practices that COVID-19 vaccine boosters be made available to all adults. These decisions expand booster dose …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-18
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 8, 2021 The Department of Health and Welfare … briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, Nov. 9, via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing … Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories; and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-17
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories; and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-drug-utilization-review-program-meet-jan-19-webex
… Drug Utilization Review Program to meet Jan. 19 via Webex Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The DUR program is … agenda. The program uses a structured process to review claims data and interpret patterns of drug use in relation to … criteria. The goals of the program are to reduce potentially inappropriate prescribing and dispensing of medications, …
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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 … against measles is being up to date with measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine. MMR vaccine is available at many …
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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 … recreational bodies of water. When temperatures rise, populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or …
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/news/rural-healthcare-grants-awarded-16-seek-attract-and-retain-providers
… grants awarded to 16 seek to attract and retain providers May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … “Idaho’s rural healthcare workforce serves vulnerable populations and is often located hours from the nearest urban …
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/news/idaho-reports-three-additional-cases-covid-19-state-total-5
… districts, is announcing an additional three cases of novel coronavirus infection in Idaho. This brings the total to … confirmed case of COVID-19 in a male patient from Ada County in his 50s. There were no identified underlying medical issues. He is recovering well in his home under isolation and was not hospitalized. The patient indicated …
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/news/idaho-administration-bulletins-contains-notice-rulemakings-month
… Bulletins contains notice of rulemakings this month May 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The May Idaho Administrative Bulletin … 16-0225-2101 – Rewrite - FEES CHARGED BY THE STATE LABORATORY - NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING 16-0309-2101 – Audiology …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-meet-friday-april-23
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council to meet Friday, April 23 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The IBHC Meeting will take place from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. MST on Friday, April 23. This …
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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 … healthcare provider. Other department information is available on the department’s website or Live Better Idaho . Up-to-date information on COVID-19 is available at coronavirus.idaho.gov . …