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Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias-adrd-alliance
… Idaho Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) … of Idahoans, individuals, caregivers, public officials, and community agencies throughout Idaho who work on or are … Brain Resource Center is a valuable, easy-to-navigate website for ADRD Alliance members to find credible resources …
News
/news/monkeypox-sample-handling-error-leads-internal-lab-investigation
… to internal lab investigation August 2, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories yesterday discovered a critical … that identified the source of the error and established remedies to ensure that it will not happen again. Testing for …
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/news/first-probable-monkeypox-case-reported-idaho
… First probable monkeypox case reported in Idaho July 6, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … people identified with monkeypox in the United States have died. “This is a virus that does not naturally occur in the …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… First rabid bat of the season found in Ada County, health officials urge caution around bats July 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications A bat found in Ada County tested positive for … for rabies in Idaho. As recently as 2021, an Idaho resident died from rabies after contact with a rabid bat. The most …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… Idaho public health officials work with healthcare providers … Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) January 28, 2021 Author DHW Communications Seven Idaho children diagnosed with MIS-C … 3 years old, oldest: 16 years old). No Idaho children have died of MIS-C. Idaho public health agencies are committed to …
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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 … about one in 10 people with severe West Nile virus die. Older adults and people with certain medical …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-special-meeting-nov-18
… hold special meeting Nov. 18 November 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold a special meeting … Nov. 17 because the Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die on that same day. Due to COVID-19 precautions, meeting …
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/news/continuous-medicaid-enrollment-ends-april-1-first-batch-notices-issued-today-0
… enrollment ends April 1. First batch of notices issued today February 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications During the federal COVID-19 public health … unless they moved out of the state, asked to be removed, or died. This was called continuous Medicaid enrollment or …
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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 first rabid bat … medical management early after exposure. An Idaho man died last year after being exposed to a rabid bat,” said Dr. …
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/news/dhw-recommends-idaho-providers-follow-fda-and-cdc-guidance-temporarily-pause-administering
… DHW recommends Idaho providers follow FDA and CDC guidance to temporarily … the Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Of the six reports in the United States, one person has died, and another is hospitalized in critical condition. All …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday … and an overview of BioNTech/Pfizer and Moderna vaccine studies. Read the full agenda. Members of the general public …
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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 … breastfeeding information and support, help from registered dietitians, and referrals to community services. The average …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines Type … breastfeeding information and support, help from registered dietitians, and referrals to other services. The average …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June … breastfeeding information and support, help from registered dietitians, and referrals to other services. The average …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-confirm-first-covid-19-child-death
… Idaho public health officials confirm first COVID-19 child death November 9, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … an Idaho child due to COVID-19. The child was an infant and died in October. To protect the privacy of the child’s …
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/news/public-health-reports-first-heat-related-deaths-2024
… first heat-related deaths in 2024 June 21, 2024 Author DHW Communications The first two heat-related deaths in Idaho this year have been reported to the Division of Public … drink. Talk to your doctor first if you are on a low-salt diet, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or other chronic …
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/news/fish-advisory-coeur-dalene-basin-revised-after-high-levels-mercury-found-some-species
… in some species June 18, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Coeur … have updated the fish consumption advisory for water bodies in the Coeur d’Alene Basin because recent testing … This updated advisory provides location and fish-specific recommendations for three groups of people: adults, pregnant …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… and free-standing primary and urgent care clinics in Idaho can start applying immediately for funding made … locations for the administration of monoclonal antibodies. Other recruitment/retention needs Public and … hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-1
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June … breastfeeding information and support, help from registered dietitians, and referrals to other services. The average …
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/news/dhw-ramps-work-prevent-fraud-waste-and-abuse-idaho-child-care-program
… DHW ramps up work to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in Idaho Child Care Program January 12, 2026 Author DHW Communications In response to national interest in child … steps to conduct heightened reviews of child care subsidies that were previously disbursed. The department has been …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-uk-coronavirus-variant-idaho
… First confirmed infection with UK coronavirus variant in Idaho February 24, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … variants. This is being closely investigated and more studies are under way. “As we work to offer vaccine to more …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-0
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June … breastfeeding information and support, help from registered dietitians, and referrals to other services. The average …
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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 … matched with people in need. Since 2013, the team at the Idaho State EMS Communications Center has been helping make … first responders provide information about people that had died at the scene, StateComm and several other Idaho …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-2
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June … breastfeeding information and support, help from registered dietitians, and referrals to other services. The average …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/state-behavioral-health-planning-council-will-meet-person-and-virtually
… 14. All times are Mountain Time. Details are in the agendas and on the Behavioral Health Planning Council website at … https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees… . Resources Behavioral Health Planning Council …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-workgroups-meet-dec-1-7
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council workgroups to meet Dec. 1-7 … can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) website . Commitments Workgroup is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m., MT, …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-meeting
… The Interagency Governance Team (IGT) is meeting on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 10am – 12pm MST via Webex only. More information can be found on the YES website. Resources YES Website Event End Date Fri, 11/06/2020 - 12:00 Event Start …
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/news/covid-19-now-leading-cause-death-idaho
… COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in Idaho December 10, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … deaths which are shown on Idaho's coronavirus.idaho.gov website, and therefore, will not match the mortality counts …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-meet-10-am-mst-march-10
… Team will meet from 10 a.m. to noon (MST) on Wednesday, March 10 via Webex. More information on past and upcoming IGT Meetings can be found on the DHW Children’s Behavioral Health website as well as the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-programs-services-workgroup-meeting
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council Programs & Services Workgroup … can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council website. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council website Event End Date Mon, 11/02/2020 - 12:00 Event Start …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-commitments-workgroup-meeting
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council Commitments Workgroup Meeting … can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council website. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council website …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-housing-workgroup-meeting
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council Housing Workgroup Meeting … can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council website. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council website Event End Date Tue, 11/03/2020 - 12:00 Event Start …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-criminal-justice-workgroup-meeting
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council Criminal Justice Workgroup … can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council website. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council website Event End Date Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00 Event Start …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-prevention-early-intervention-workgroup
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council Prevention-Early Intervention … can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council website. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council website Event End Date Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00 Event Start …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-children-youth-workgroup-meeting
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council Children & Youth Workgroup … can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council website. Resources Idaho Behavioral Health Council website Event End Date Thu, 11/05/2020 - 12:00 Event Start …
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/news/healthcare-workers-and-residents-long-term-care-facilities-now-receiving-covid-19-vaccine
… receiving the COVID-19 vaccine December 31, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho is in full swing getting vaccines out to Idahoans. As … administered each day as reported to DHW on the coronavirus website by 10 a.m. The doses reported lag behind the total …
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/news/surveyors-complete-115-infection-control-surveys-idaho-nursing-homes
… Surveyors complete 115 infection control surveys in Idaho nursing homes August 28, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr … surveys for long-term care facilities are posted on the DHW website when they are completed. If deficiencies are found, …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-igt
… Governance Team (IGT) meeting will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MT. This meeting … PTC Building, 450 W State Street, Boise, ID 83702. The agenda and more information can be found on the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) website, …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hosts-zero-based-rulemaking-public-hearing-docket-16-0317-2201
… 5B, 450 W State St., Boise. More details are in the agenda. Proposed IDAPA changes: Rewrite of Chapter according to … by close of business on Friday, April 1. Submit your comments by Email: Jennifer.Pinkerton@dhw.idaho.gov · Stay informed about updates to Medicaid Policy via DHW website: …
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/news/loan-repayment-program-seeks-retain-idahos-rural-nurses
… Loan repayment program seeks to retain Idaho’s rural nurses February 15, 2024 Author DHW Communications Fifty Idaho nurses have been selected for … about this year’s 50 recipients is available at the DHW website at: …
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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 address learning loss and behavioral health supports for Idaho children July 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The … Those interested in future applications can visit the DHW website for more information. This opportunity is funded by …
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/news/idaho-administration-bulletins-contains-notice-rulemakings-month
… Idaho Administration Bulletins contains notice of rulemakings this month May 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The May Idaho Administrative Bulletin … below to visit the Office of the Administrative Rules website to review the notice from the bulletin for changes …
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/news/september-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-notices-dhw
… contains three notices for DHW September 3, 2020 Author DHW Communications The September edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin contains three notices about … below to go to Office of the Administrative Rules (OAR) website to review the Bulletin notice for changes or notices …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-advisory-board-meet-thursday-april-14th
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council Advisory Board to meet Thursday, April 14th Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The … can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) website . Event End Date Wed, 04/14/2021 - 12:00 Event Start …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-advisory-board-meet-3-pm-5-pm-tuesday-april-20
… Idaho Behavioral Health Advisory Board to meet from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The IBHC … can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) website . Event End Date Tue, 04/20/2021 - 12:00 Event Start …
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 … can be found on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) website . Event End Date Fri, 04/23/2021 - 12:00 Event Start …
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April idaho Administrative Bulletin contains seven dockets with changes or notices about rulemakings
/news/april-idaho-administrative-bulletin-contains-seven-dockets-changes-or-notices-about
… April idaho Administrative Bulletin contains seven dockets with … or notices about rulemakings April 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications The April Idaho Administrative Bulletin … number below to go to Office of the Administrative Rules website to review the notice from the bulletin for changes …
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/news/minimize-covid-19-risk-division-welfare-offices-open-appointments-only
… Niki Forbing-Orr To minimize the impact of COVID-19, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Welfare … to appointment- and phone-based services only in some Idaho locations beginning March 18, 2020. Benefits will … department information is available on the department’s website or Live Better Idaho . Up-to-date information on …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-noon-nov-20
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet at noon Nov. 20 The COVID-19 Vaccine … Advisory Committee will meet from noon to 2 p.m. (MT) on Friday, November 20, via WebEx. Resources Attendee link Idaho Covid-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee website Agenda Event End Date Fri, 11/20/2020 - 12:00 Event …
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/news/dhw-announces-25m-funding-assist-laboratories-providing-covid-19-testing
… in providing COVID-19 testing October 28, 2020 Author DHW Communications To assist with the response to the current pandemic, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced today a new … full announcement is posted on the coronavirus.idaho.gov website at: …