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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 June 5, … now be published weekly , starting today. The data will be provided in aggregated numbers of cases and deaths … transparent as possible.” Similar data is provided at https://data.cms.gov/stories/s/bkwz-xpvg(link is external) . If …
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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… Owyhee County reports Idaho’s first West Nile virus infections in humans this year September 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West … encourage Idahoans to fight the bite of mosquitoes to protect themselves and their families,” said Dr. Leslie …
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/news/west-nile-virus-detected-elmore-county-mosquitoes
… West Nile virus detected in Elmore County mosquitoes August 3, 2022 Author DHW Communications Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus (WNV) were detected in Elmore County on July 29, prompting health officials to remind people to take …
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/news/gov-little-sign-executive-order-support-suicide-prevention-idaho
… to sign executive order to support suicide prevention in Idaho September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Gov. Brad Little this Wednesday, Sept. 27, will sign an executive order and proclamation to further support suicide prevention in Idaho. …
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/news/update-contact-phd-first-case-novel-coronavirus-reported-south-central-idaho-second-state
… UPDATE CONTACT FOR PHD: First case of novel coronavirus … symptoms. Her physician’s office was prepared and wearing proper protective gear when the individual was evaluated. … and preserve capacity in our healthcare facilities. We are committed to working with our partners to provide the public …
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/news/idaho-lawmakers-help-raise-more-66k-youth-foster-care
… Idaho lawmakers help raise more than $66k for youth in foster care December 23, 2025 Author DHW Communications For the second year in a row, members of the … Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Elite Property Management, and Idaho nonprofit Astegos — funded …
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/news/idaho-sees-recent-increase-reported-illnesses-associated-raw-milk
… Idaho sees recent increase in reported illnesses associated with raw milk November 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … under the age of 12, and three cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)infections have been reported in …
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/news/heath-officials-investigate-outbreak-linked-raw-milk
… Heath officials investigate outbreak linked to raw milk August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Public Health officials are … drinking raw milk, and 17 reported drinking raw milk produced by Paradise Grove Dairy in Jefferson County prior …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-parks-and-rec-partner-offer-opportunities-foster-families
… Idaho Health and Welfare and Idaho Parks and Rec Partner to … Opportunities for Foster Families August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Idaho Business for the Outdoors (IBO) to create an outdoor program for foster families across the state: the Idaho …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… First rabid bat of the season found in Bannock County; health … officials urge caution around bats June 17, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials confirmed the … “Rabies is a fatal viral illness if not treated with proper medical management early after exposure. An Idaho man …
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/news/west-nile-virus-activity-rising-across-state-state-health-officials-say
… West Nile virus activity rising across the state, state health officials say September 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications Human West Nile virus (WNV) infections as … encourage Idahoans to ‘Fight the Bite’ of mosquitoes to protect themselves and their families, no matter where they …
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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 … officials urge caution around bats June 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials are reporting … medical care from both their veterinarian and healthcare provider. In Payette County, one person was exposed to the …
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/news/department-health-and-welfare-central-district-health-and-idaho-department-labor-partner-offer
… Department of Health and Welfare, Central District Health, and … at same Mountain Home location August 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications To streamline services and provide a better experience for customers, the Department of …
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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 Nursing homes in Idaho are working hard to protect their residents and staff from COVID-19, even as it …
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 … Title V Block Grant Application/Annual Report, the MCH program is required to provide an executive summary that …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… DHW, Fish and Game officials urge caution after chronic wasting … disease found in Idaho deer November 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) … is a fatal disease caused by a prion, a type of infectious protein, that affects the nervous system of deer, elk, …
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/news/radon-poster-contest-now-open-students-idaho-oregon-and-washington
… Radon poster contest now open for students in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington January 10, 2023 Author DHW Communications Students across the Northwest are encouraged … Health and Welfare, Nez Perce Tribe, Oregon Radon Awareness Program, Spokane Tribe of Indians, and Washington Department …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-and-child-and-family-services-welcomes-your-comments-about-social
… DHW and Child and Family Services welcomes your comments about … the Social Services Block Grant Plan: This plan is the proposed use of one federally funded Block Grant Plan. The …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-arrives-idaho-week
… COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Idaho this week December 14, 2020 Author DHW Communications COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech is … working to ensure that vaccine is delivered to healthcare providers in their areas so they can begin giving it to …
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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 … will send a recommendation to Gov. Brad Little on the process for vaccinating Idahoans between the ages of 16 and …
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/news/idaho-parents-who-are-past-due-child-support-payments-lose-their-us-passports-new-national
… Idaho parents who are past-due on child support payments to … as new national policy takes effect May 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho Child Support Services stands ready to … behind on child support payments. At this time, the program does not know how many non-custodial parents have …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-seeks-public-input-transition-comprehensive-managed-care
… Idaho Medicaid seeks public input on transition to … managed care. A new state law directs Idaho Medicaid to procure contracts for managed care organizations (MCOs) to …
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/news/ems-101-idaho-capitol-set-jan-22
… EMS 101 at Idaho Capitol set for Jan. 22 January 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications An upcoming Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 101 event will provide a venue where lawmakers, reporters, and the public …
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/news/pertussis-whooping-cough-rise-southwest-idaho
… Pertussis (whooping cough) on the rise in southwest Idaho March 8, 2024 Author DHW Communications The number of people reported with pertussis … are like allergic bronchitis. When diagnosed by a health provider, pertussis can be treated with prescribed …
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/news/idaho-snap-benefits-can-now-be-used-online-purchases-amazon-and-walmart
… Idaho SNAP benefits can now be used for online purchases at … Idaho families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can purchase groceries online … online orders starting Thursday, May 7. Idaho has been approved to participate in the United States Department of …
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/news/lead-contaminated-cinnamon-applesauce-impacts-idaho-children-and-families
… Lead-contaminated cinnamon applesauce impacts Idaho children and families November 30, 2023 Author DHW Communications State and local public health officials have … were elevated after eating recalled cinnamon applesauce products . The affected children live in Elmore and Ada …
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/news/statement-dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-about-legislative-services-office-audit
… Statement from DHW Director Dave Jeppesen about Legislative … Services Office audit August 21, 2023 Author DHW Communications Department of Health and Welfare Director … the Idaho Community Partner grants and the support they provide Idaho families and children. "While we agree with …
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/news/papa-murphys-cookie-dough-likely-linked-salmonella-infections
… Papa Murphy’s cookie dough likely linked to Salmonella infections May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications Division of Public Health officials with the … are reported each year in Idaho. "Contact your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of salmonellosis, …
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/news/first-case-novel-coronavirus-idaho-has-been-confirmed
… First case of novel coronavirus in Idaho has been confirmed March … the United States. The patient’s treating physician acted appropriately after ruling out influenza to gather patient’s … breathing. If Idahoans have these symptoms and they become severe, they should call a healthcare provider to …
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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
… Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions … to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … (DHW) has begun hiring for 63 new positions aimed at improving child welfare outcomes across the state. These …
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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… Parents of infants: Urgent recall issued for infant formulas … at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who consumed the products. Idaho Public Health officials have confirmed some …
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/news/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… Idaho adult dies from rabies infection November 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … rare, it is critical that people exposed to a bat receive appropriate treatment to prevent the onset of rabies as soon …
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/news/dhw-announces-new-funding-opportunity-covid-19-vaccination-clinics
… DHW announces new funding opportunity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics April 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … first-come, first-served basis to enrolled COVID-19 vaccine providers, who can apply for funding at …
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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 Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will see a …
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/news/foster-families-invited-fostering-family-adventures-event-massacre-rocks-state-park-near
… Foster families invited to Fostering Family Adventures event at … State Park near American Falls April 23, 2026 Author DHW Communications Foster and kinship families, and children … state’s prehistoric past, and take part in Junior Ranger programming led by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines Type of … Public Notice Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will …
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/news/infant-botulism-case-ada-county-linked-national-baby-formula-recall
… Infant botulism case in Ada County linked to national baby formula recall November 19, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … to this outbreak. “While infant botulism is rare, it can progress quickly and requires prompt medical attention,” …
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/news/idaho-continues-thrive-during-pandemic-and-moves-stage-3-stage-4-idaho-rebounds-plan
… Idaho continues to thrive during the pandemic and moves from … 3 to Stage 4 in Idaho Rebounds Plan May 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … Idaho Rebounds Plan. “Thanks to the actions of Idahoans in protecting their neighbors and getting the COVID-19 vaccine, …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-1
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June … DHW Communications Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-three-health-districts-southern-idaho
… Idaho activates crisis standards of care in three health … districts in southern Idaho January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Additionally, a nation-wide shortage of blood and blood products is significantly impacting healthcare systems, and …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-north-idaho-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring
… Idaho activates Crisis Standards of Care in North Idaho due to … that CSC be activated. The CSC Activation Advisory Committee convened virtually on Sept. 6 and recommended that … standards of care are guidelines that help healthcare providers and systems decide how to deliver the best care …
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/news/eagle-island-state-park-host-winter-event-idaho-foster-families
… Eagle Island State Park to host winter event for Idaho foster families January 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho foster, kinship, and adoptive families … State Park that blends seasonal outdoor activities with programming tied to America’s 250th anniversary. Fostering …
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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 program provides a park pass at no cost for foster families …
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/news/gilmore-townsite-health-risk-information-released-public-meetings-scheduled
… Gilmore townsite health-risk information released, public meetings scheduled June 22, 2023 Author DHW Communications LEMHI COUNTY— The Agency for Toxic Substances … and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and partner agencies will provide newly available information about the presence of …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-2
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June … DHW Communications Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will …
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/news/child-measles-case-reported-southeast-idaho
… Child measles case reported in southeast Idaho August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications A case of measles in a child has been … against measles. The child was seen by health care providers for symptoms of measles and was not hospitalized. …
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 … children and youth with special health care needs. The MCH program collects input about existing services and programs, …
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/news/mpox-returns-idaho-health-authorities-stress-importance-vaccination
… Mpox returns to Idaho: health authorities stress importance of vaccination November 2, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … monkeypox, is caused by a virus that can spread through prolonged direct contact with someone with mpox or, very …
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/news/gov-little-commemorate-international-overdose-awareness-day-aug-31-idaho-capitol
… Gov. Little to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 at Idaho … start of the event, Idaho Gov. Brad Little will conduct a proclamation signing ceremony and provide remarks about the …
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/news/two-rabid-bats-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-all-bats
… Two rabid bats found in Ada County; health officials urge caution … this season. “Rabies is a fatal viral illness without proper medical management. People should call their … in Idaho each year from all areas of the state. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings …