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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-cedar-creek-and-salmon-falls-creek-reservoirs
… The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a harmful algal bloom health advisory for Cedar Creek and Salmon Falls Creek reservoirs, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Idaho … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a harmful algal bloom health advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Idaho … 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
… Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the West side of American Falls … Reservoir, between the boat dock and Fairview, Idaho, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. DHW works … 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
… The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the south end of Thorn Creek Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Thorn … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-lowell
… The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Lake Lowell, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Lake … 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
… The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Lake Cascade (two hours north of … the North Fork of the Payette River below Cascade Dam, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. DHW works … 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
… The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. DHW works … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-henrys-lake
… The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the west side of Henry's Lake near Island Park, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. DHW works … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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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 … tries before you’re able to quit tobacco for good. Quitting can be challenging, but the right support for your quit … to quit using tobacco products, free help is available by visiting: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) and …
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/news/protect-yourself-and-your-pets-harmful-algal-blooms-summer
… June 28, 2024 Author DHW Communications Track water sampling locations and health advisories: Idaho Recreational … in and around water. Cyanobacteria are naturally occurring aquatic organisms. However, under certain … Health Advisories Map for active health advisories before visiting Idaho’s water bodies. Following health advisories …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… waiver for federal approval January 3, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … for federal consideration. This 1115 waiver, undertaken in response to changes in Idaho law enacted during the 2019 … Medicaid team. For more information on Medicaid expansion, visit https://medicaidexpansion.idaho.gov/ . …
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/news/ems-day-idaho-capitol-set-jan-23
… Author DHW Communications Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Idaho are at a crossroads. Challenged by population … fragmented system of volunteers and paid staff, and Idaho’s inherently rural character, EMS leaders are working to get ahead of the crisis that looms if nothing …
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/about-dhw/leadership-bios-and-photos
… is supported by four deputy directors, eight division administrators, and three director's office chiefs. Director's … has been director of the Department of Health and Welfare since September 2025. She served as the Idaho Medicaid … executive certificate in multi-system integration from the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. …
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/providers/behavioral-health-providers/wits
… WITS Idaho Web Infrastructure for Treatment Services (WITS) is an … (DBH). The system is available for use by various entities, including but not limited to, the Idaho Supreme Court (ISC), … and also used by other private providers on their own accord, will begin the sunsetting process on July 1, 2026. At …
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/providers/certified-nurse-assistant/about-certified-nurse-assistant-registry
… the Certified Nurse Assistant Registry This registry contains information on whether an individual has a current CNA … my CNA certificate? You will need to retake the CNA exam, successfully complete both the written and skills tests. …
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/bcu
… This resource is for applicants who are required to obtain an Idaho Department of Health & Welfare background check … as employees, or as required by state statute. Applicant login information Submit a new background check application or … Schedule a time using the online calendar from your account page when you are logged into the Background Check …
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/services-programs/food-assistance/quality-control-reviews
… has correctly processed customer cases and people are receiving the benefits they are entitled to. These reviews are independent from the application and benefits teams within … the Idaho Child Care Program for eligibility and payment accuracy. The reviews collected by the Quality Control team …
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/providers/certified-family-homes/more-provider-resources
… A major focus of the Department of Health and Welfare continues to be ensuring children who need foster care have a safe place to live. … please contact the department by emailing us at cfhcc@dhw.idaho.gov and requesting the Screening Questionnaire, …
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/about-dhw/state-hospitalcare-facility-careers
… Facility Careers Learn about State Hospital and Institutions and find the position for you. State Hospitals SWITC Southwest … in crisis to become stable, develop skills, and to successfully transition to the community. We employ over 100 …
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/providers/rural-health-and-underserved-areas/loan-repayment-and-grants
… Loan Repayment and Grants There are a variety of funding opportunities for clinicians working in rural and underserved areas in Idaho, as well as federal support for critical access hospitals and state funds to increase access to …
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/providers/wic/wic-staff
… WIC staff Find resources for staff and coordinators. WIC staff Forms Application - EN and SP Card … the ability to eat 363 Pre-diabetes 371 Nicotine and tobacco use 372 Alcohol and substance use 381 Oral health …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/hospitals
… Hospitals A hospital in Idaho is a facility providing care to two or more individuals for 24 or more … hospitals must maintain licensure with the Department in accordance with Idaho Statute. Additionally, licenses will …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/what-radon
… or taste. It naturally comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks. Radon can enter your home through small cracks in floors, walls, or around pipes. Breathing high levels of … can stay safe. All materials are designed to be clear, accurate, and easy to understand. Radon in Idaho Presentation …
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/public-health-preparedness-and-response
… Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHPR) section coordinates the planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, … Protection RISC Toolkit Regional Healthcare Coalitions (RHCCs) HPP funding primarily supports maintaining healthcare …
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/providers/idaho-bureau-emergency-medical-services/ems-grants
… EMS Grants The Bureau administers the annual Emergency Medical Services Agency … Vehicle and Equipment (EMSAVE) grant and other grants depending upon availability. These grants are used to help Idaho … Only one application per agency and grant cycle will be accepted. We are not able to do a “courtesy review” of …
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/chickenpox-varicella
… (Varicella) Varicella (chickenpox) is a disease caused by infection with the varicella zoster virus, which causes … transmitted and common viral illness. Almost every adult in the United States has been infected. Until a vaccine became available in 1995, there were an estimated four …
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/providers/residential-assisted-living/additional-resources
… Additional Resources Residential Assisted Living Facilities can find helpful resources and information on this site that will … IDAPA 16.03.22. RALF Rules Community Care Advisory Council (CCAC) The CCAC is a forum for stakeholders in Residential …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/about-extended-foster-care
… About Extended Foster Care (EFC) Youth who are nearing age 18 in foster care will have opportunities to discuss extended … foster care with their caseworker and other supportive individuals during the process of transition planning. If …
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/health-wellness/emergency-planning/poison-response
… Idaho is served by the Regional Poison Center in Nebraska. All poison centers can be reached by calling the same telephone number, 800-222-1222. Poison … information regarding the poison exposure so they can make accurate recommendations. The more specific the information …
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/providers/facility-standards/facility-fire-safety-and-construction
… and management of the Facility Fire Safety and Building Construction (FFS&C) requirements for all state licensed … and/or federally certified health care facilities. To accomplish these tasks, FFS&C staff perform facility plan reviews and approvals, on-site plan inspections/finalizations, consultations, and periodic …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/psychiatric-residential-treatment-facility
… Facility (PRTF) is any non-hospital facility that provides inpatient psychiatric services to Medicaid-eligible individuals under the age of 21. A PRTF must have a provider … agreement with the Idaho State Medicaid Agency, be accredited, and meet the federal Regulation requirements in …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/womens-health-fit-fall-quit-smoking/womens-health-check
… Cancer Control Program to address high rates of cancer in Idaho women. Early Detection is Key Idaho women … tomorrow. Call your provider to schedule your cancer screening today if you are due. Check your screening … tests (e.g., Fecal Immunochemical Test or Fecal Occult Blood Tests): Annually Flexible sigmoidoscopy: Every 5 …
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/services-programs/whats-new
… What's New Stay updated on what is new with Idaho's intellectual and developmental disability program. … Search Update - English & Spanish September 11, 2025 - Upcoming Assessment Tool Criteria Overview Meeting February 3, 2025 - Implementation Update June 6, 2023 - …
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/providers/behavioral-health-providers/idahos-state-opioid-response
… Idaho’s State Opioid Response (ISOR) project is a funding opportunity provided by the State Opioid Response (SOR) … (DBH) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It allows the Department of Health and … using a multifaceted approach that seeks to expand access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT), reduce access …
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/providers/wic/wic-vendors
… WIC vendors Thank you for partnering with us to serve WIC families in your community. We appreciate everything you do to help make WIC a success in Idaho. Vendor information and forms Vendor …
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/about-dhw/reports-and-statistics
… reports and public health data to be transparent in how the department is performing in regards to the health and well-being of Idahoans. … Budget Transparency Reports To increase transparency and accountability and provide data for economic and statewide …
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/services-programs/about-kw-lawsuit
… lawsuit is about Idaho's Medicaid program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. What is the KW lawsuit? There was a lawsuit filed in Idaho that is known as K.W. v. Armstrong. It is called K.W. because those are the initials of one of the adults with a Developmental …
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/providers/rural-health-transformation-program-grant/about-rural-health-transformation-program-grant
… all states to strengthen rural communities by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes. Through innovative system-wide change, the RHTP invests in the rural …
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/services-programs/children-families/child-support-enforcement-services
… Services can help establish an order or modify an existing order to address financial and medical support. Court orders Get an order … amounts are set using income and expenses of both parents, according to the Idaho Child Support Guidelines set by the …
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/about-dhw/surveys
… Department of Health and Welfare Surveys Below you will find a list of active surveys within the Department of Health and Welfare. This page will be … about their experience with BCU, such as the convenience/accessibility of fingerprinting locations, ease of …
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/services-programs/children-families/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/treatment-foster-care
… Foster Care Treatment foster care is a family home setting where treatment foster parents provide twenty-four (24) … services and a high level of supervision. Services provided in treatment foster care occur at a more intense level than provided in foster care …
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/services-programs/about-children-and-youth-special-health-care-needs
… healthcare needs to receive high quality, family-centered, integrated health services by providing resources about access to care, medical and dental homes, care coordination, …
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/newIBHP
… and improve Idaho’s behavioral healthcare system by coordinating behavioral health benefits for Idaho residents. Services will be administered by Magellan Healthcare, Inc. beginning July 1, …
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/providers/children-and-youth-special-health-care-needs/providers-resources-cyshcn
… for CYSHCN Enable healthcare providers to receive training and obtain resources regarding Children and Youth with … have special healthcare needs Six focus areas of CYSHCN 1. Access to healthcare: The ability to obtain healthcare …
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/providers/idaho-time-sensitive-emergency/idaho-tse-facility-designations
… has voluntarily applied for a TSE designation after meeting criteria in the current TSE Standards Manual set forth by the Idaho … Medical Plaza - Fruitland Level II St. Luke's McCall Medical Center - McCall Level IV St. Luke's …
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/services-programs/child-care
… Care Child care can be an vital part of family life. Having a safe, educational place where your children can thrive … eligibility requirements below. Apply for child care Licensing and exemptions Becoming a child care provider Information available for those …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/about-0
… for parents. There is also a need for families who are interested in adoption if, after supporting the child and their family, reunification is unsuccessful. Idaho’s goal To have foster and …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/ambulatory-surgery-centers
… Centers An Ambulatory Surgery Center is limited to any distinct entity that operates exclusively for the purpose of providing surgical services to patients who do not require … an OCR number, which is critical to OCR’s ability to access the provider’s submission from the OCR intake queue. …
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/health-wellness/community-health/physical-activity-and-nutrition
… Idaho Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) program works in multiple settings to implement changes that have a positive impact on the … built environments, creating spaces in parks that are accessible to all ages. The results of this work will ensure …
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/providers/idaho-bureau-emergency-medical-services/statecomm
… as StateComm, is a 24/7 emergency communications center in Meridian, Idaho. StateComm is a component of the Idaho … Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Hazardous Material incidents, Public Health emergencies, AMBER Alerts and many … agencies, and emergency responders through the coordination of resources contributing to the health and safety …