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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1-0
… retailers are required to get a tobacco permit, starting July 1 July 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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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
… for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … the state. These positions, approved by the Idaho Legislature earlier this year, are part of a broader effort to …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-thorn-creek-reservoir-south
… Health advisory issued for Thorn Creek Reservoir, south October 4, 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 …
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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 … who open their hearts and homes to children in need,” said Laura Denner, administrator for Family and Community …
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/news/idaho-providing-race-and-ethnicity-data-vaccine-data-dashboard-starting-today
… Idaho providing race and ethnicity data on vaccine data dashboard starting today March 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications Race and ethnicity data will be available starting today on the COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-9
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 3, 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/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-7
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 23, 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/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-mch-block
… DHW seeks public comment on Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department of Health … special health care needs. The MCH program collects input related to existing services and programs, population needs, …
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/news/dhw-publish-weekly-information-about-covid-19-and-long-term-care-facilities
… DHW to publish weekly information about COVID-19 and long-term care facilities … for the Division of Public Health. “It’s a delicate balance to protect the privacy of Idahoans while also being as … facilities, including guidance, can be found at https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ltc/(link is external) …
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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 … to those entities that offer the services or serve the populations identified in the standard. As the behavioral health …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/food-safety-advisory-committee-meet-june-18-webex
… Food Safety Advisory Committee to meet June 18 via Webex The Idaho … Program is hosting the annual Food Safety Advisory Committee meeting from 10 a.m. to noon (MDT) on June 16, … 2021, via Webex. The general public, state and local regulators, industry partners, and academic representatives are …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-14
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 8, 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-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 … open in the fall and children engaged in their extracurricular activities.” To find a vaccine provider, please visit …
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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 … 208 334-0668 Niki.Forbing-Orr@dhw.idaho.gov Zachary Clark Public Information Officer 208-334-0668 …
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/news/boise-state-student-athletes-host-foster-families-iconic-blue-turf
… 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 … Ln, Boise, ID 83706 For more information, please contact Laura Denner at Laura.Denner@dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-19
… and Welfare to meet Aug. 19 August 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Thursday, Aug. 19, via …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/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 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Board of … and will be posted in this notice when a draft is available. To avoid potential technical issues, anyone planning …
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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 … and are considered public record ( Idaho Public Records Law, Idaho Code Section 74). All input submitted becomes …
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/news/dhw-offers-negotiated-rulemaking-opportunities-march
… rulemaking opportunities in March March 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The March edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin is now available. Select the links below to go to Office of the … DHW. Docket 16-0317-2201 – Medicare/Medicaid Coordinated Plan Benefits – Negotiated Rulemaking - …
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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 … or visit www.radonidaho.org . Media contact: Zachary Clark Public Information Officer (208) 334-0668 …
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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 … Given the limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine that is available at this time and Idaho’s commitment to equitable and …
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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 … donors with those in need and to unveil a gubernatorial proclamation honoring November as Eye Donation Month. News media …
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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 … urge caution when recreating in or near the water. DHW collaborates with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-27
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 28, 2022 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/infant-toddler-program-seeks-comment-annual-grant-application
… Infant Toddler Program seeks comment on annual grant application Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Infant Toddler … its annual application for federal funds. It will be available for review through April 19, 2022. Written comments …
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/news/covid-19-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… COVID-19 Briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 31, 2022 The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will … Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories; and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-scheduled-meet-feb-9
… The Interagency Governance Team is scheduled to meet Feb. 9 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Interagency … to noon MT on Wednesday, Feb. 9. This meeting will take place virtually and in conference room 3A on the third …
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/news/dhw-offers-negotiated-rulemaking-opportunities-february
… DHW offers negotiated rulemaking opportunities in February February 3, 2022 Author DHW Communications The February edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin is available. It features an Executive Order 2022-01, GOVERNOR'S …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-25
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 7, 2022 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/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-26
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday February 14, 2022 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/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-28
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday March 14, 2022 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-tse-system-council-meet-sept-13-boise
… Idaho TSE System Council to meet Sept. 13 in Boise Type of … other relevant sources....the data shall be used to regularly produce and disseminate aggregated and de-identified analytical reports and for recommending benchmark quality measures and outcomes and …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/region-iv-early-childhood-committee-will-meet-9-am-boise
… The Region IV Early Childhood Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in Boise Type of … Room A 1720 Westgate Dr.; Boise. A Webex option also is available. Details in the agenda. Resources Agenda Event End …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/joint-health-care-access-and-physician-incentive-grant-review-board
… Joint Health Care Access and Physician Incentive Grant Review Board to meet Sept. 27 in Boise Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting Joint Health Care … 5 p.m. MT Sept. 27 at Hampton Inn and Suites, 7499 West Overland Road, Boise. Details are in the agenda. Resources …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hold-public-hearings-two-dockets
… DHW to hold public hearings for two dockets Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The October Edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin published Wednesday, October 5th -- Volume 22-10 - October 2022 Idaho … Docket 16-0317-2201 MEDICARE/MEDICAID COORDINATED PLAN BENEFITS Docket 16-0612-2201 IDAHO CHILD CARE PROGRAM …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hold-negotiated-rulemaking-three-rules-dockets
… DHW to hold negotiated rulemaking on three rules dockets Type of notice/meeting Public Notice DHW will hold three … are on Nov. 16. Docket 16-0310-2101 – Medicaid Enhanced Plan Benefits – Negotiated Rulemaking Docket 16-0313-2101 – …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-20
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 29, 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/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-22
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 10, 2022 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/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-23
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 14, 2022 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/region-2-early-childhood-committee-recc
… The Region 2 Early Childhood Committee (RECC) The Region 2 Early Childhood … 2762 734 1303 Password: 75927874 Highlights will include: planning and discussing of No Small Matter – a video event …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-block-grant
… DHW seeks public comment on Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department of Health … collects input about existing services and programs, population needs, and emerging issues to make sure the MCH …
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 … capabilities to obtain or maintain designation" and "collaborate and cooperate with the EMS bureau, the EMS physician commission, local governments, local EMS agencies and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-meet-10-am-noon-mt-wednesday-june-8
… Interagency Governance Team to meet from 10 a.m. to noon MT on Wednesday, June 8 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The … to noon MT on Wednesday, June 8. This meeting will take place via Webex and in Conference Room 3A, in the PTC …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/board-health-and-welfare-meeting
… Board of Health and Welfare meeting Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Board of Health and Welfare will meet May 19, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Pet T. … Due to COVID-19 precautions, meeting attendance is available via Webex. Call 1-415-655-0003, meeting number 2469 …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-block-grant-application
… DHW seeks public comment on block grant application Type of notice/meeting Public Notice As part of the annual … on the state's progress in improving its performance relative to selected state and national performance …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-infant-toddler-coordinating-council-will-meet-may-5-and-6-boise
… Idaho Infant Toddler Coordinating Council will meet May 5 and 6 in Boise and via Webex The Idaho Infant Toddler Coordinating Council will meet at 9 a.m. on May 5 and 6 at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, … Conference Room 3A. A Webex option for both days is available; details in the agenda. Resources Agenda Event End …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-11
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 20, 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/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… 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 … their home or be aware of the health effects,” said Megan Larson, Environmental Health Program Manager. “The only way …
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/news/dhw-hold-public-meetings-negotiated-rulemaking
… DHW to hold public meetings for negotiated rulemaking February 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The February issue of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin contains three dockets related to the Department of Health and Welfare’s …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-10
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 13, 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 …