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/news/two-idaho-children-have-died-flu-related-causes
… Two Idaho children have died from flu-related causes January 10, … your children are sick with the flu, contact your medical provider; there are medications that can reduce the severity … important if you have a higher risk for severe illness and complications from influenza. Consult with a healthcare …
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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 … important to follow the recommended COVID-19 precautions to protect ourselves and others and wear a mask, be six feet …
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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 to partner with the Boise Hawks baseball team for a …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-priority-group-clarifications-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends priority group … (CVAC) voted on a new round of clarifications to Groups 1 and 2 of Idaho’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout at its … The recommendations are preliminary and subject to approval, rejection, or modification by Gov. Brad Little, …
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 … children and youth with special health care needs. The MCH program collects input related to existing services and …
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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 Health Authority for the … (DBH) is developing best practice standards aimed at improving behavioral health care across the state. DBH is …
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/news/possible-measles-exposure-occurs-boise-airport
… Possible measles exposure occurs at Boise Airport April 9, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … infected people cough, sneeze, or talk. People who aren’t protected against measles can get the virus up to two hours …
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/news/cdc-recommends-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-children-ages-5-11-doses-likely-available-next-week
… CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11; doses likely available next … an opportunity for Idaho’s younger children to get the same protections against COVID-19 as their older peers and …
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/news/continuous-medicaid-enrollment-ends-april-1-first-batch-notices-issued-today-0
… Continuous Medicaid enrollment ends April 1. First batch of notices issued today February 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications During the federal COVID-19 public health … This was called continuous Medicaid enrollment or Medicaid Protection . As people’s situations or incomes changed, some …
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/news/ems-day-idaho-capitol-set-jan-23
… EMS Day at Idaho Capitol set for Jan. 23 January 18, 2023 Author DHW Communications Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Idaho are … looms if nothing changes. An upcoming EMS Day event will provide a venue where lawmakers and reporters are invited to …
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/news/idaho-expands-crisis-standards-care-statewide-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring-0
… Idaho expands Crisis Standards of Care statewide due to surge … Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Sept. 15. The committee recommended … standards of care are guidelines that help healthcare providers and systems decide how to deliver the best care …
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/news/idaho-children-ages-12-15-now-eligible-receive-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine
… Idaho children ages 12-15 now eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine May 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … recommended it at its meeting today. The Idaho Immunization Program is providing a summary of the ACIP recommendations …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-recommendations-group-3-clarification-group-2-gov
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations on Group 3, … meeting Friday. The recommendations are subject to approval, rejection, or modification by Gov. Little. “CVAC …
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/news/dhws-preston-office-close-june-services-continue-be-available
… Preston office to close in June; services continue to be available May 25, 2021 Author DHW communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … three employees who work in the office represent various programs and assist Idahoans as they apply for Medicaid, …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June … Niki Forbing-Orr Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will …
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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 … COVID-19. The child was an infant and died in October. To protect the privacy of the child’s grieving family, no …
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/news/harmful-algal-blooms-identified-hells-canyon-and-brownlee-reservoirs
… Harmful algal blooms identified in Hells Canyon and Brownlee reservoirs August 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … samples from both water bodies showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… With more time at home this winter, Idahoans urged to test for radon gas January 6, 2021 Author DHW Communications In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the … cause of lung cancer, behind smoking. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates radon causes more than 21,000 …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-0
… 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-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-state-museum-partner-give-foster-families-free-museum
… Idaho Health and Welfare and Idaho State Museum partner to … families free museum access December 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Museum are excited to announce a new partnership that will provide free museum access to foster families and youth in …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-winchester-lake-lewis-county
… Health advisory issued for Winchester Lake in Lewis County July 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … Highway 95, located at Winchester Lake State Park and approximately a half mile south of the city of Winchester. DHW …
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/news/gov-little-speak-overdose-awareness-event-capitol-steps
… Gov. Little to speak at overdose awareness event on Capitol steps August 29, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Aug. 31. Idaho Gov. Brad Little will kick things off with a proclamation signing ceremony and remarks about the overdose …
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/news/terry-reilly-health-services-launches-certified-community-behavioral-health-clinic-system
… Terry Reilly Health Services launches Certified Community Behavioral Health … established on the recommendation of Gov. Little and with approval of funding from the Idaho Legislature. In addition to …
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/news/idaho-expands-mental-healthcare-children-and-youth-complex-needs
… Idaho expands mental healthcare for children and youth with … psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs), which provide children with inpatient psychiatric services that …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-cedar-creek-and-salmon-falls-creek-reservoirs
… Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Cedar Creek and Salmon Falls Creek Reservoirs July 26, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … samples from the reservoirs showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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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 … samples from the reservoirs showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/dhw-marks-opening-state-hospital-west-new-standalone-adolescent-psychiatric-hospital-nampa
… DHW marks opening of State Hospital West, a new standalone … psychiatric hospital in Nampa May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … opening of State Hospital West (SHW). The new facility provides a secure setting where youth will receive more …
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/news/idaho-part-nationwide-outbreak-salmonella-recently-linked-consumption-red-onions
… Idaho part of nationwide outbreak of Salmonella recently … life, we are concerned that consumers may still have these products in their homes,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, … with the Division of Public Health in DHW. “We recommend that you throw away any onions you have in your …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-clarifies-priority-groups-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee clarifies priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine January 23, 2021 Author DHW … other clarifications in those groups using an online voting process. The votes are recommendations that will be …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/public-comment-accepted-behavioral-health-standards-through-aug-3
… Public comment accepted on behavioral health standards through Aug. 3 Type … (DBH) is developing best practice standards aimed at improving behavioral health care across the state. DBH is inviting the public to review and comment on initial drafts of these standards. The draft …
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 Food Protection Program is hosting the annual Food Safety Advisory Committee meeting from 10 a.m. to noon (MDT) on June 16, …
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/news/idaho-steelheads-host-foster-family-night-feb-7
… Idaho Steelheads host Foster Family Night Feb. 7 February 5, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is proud to partner with the Idaho Steelheads for a special …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-coronavirus-variant-sw-idaho
… First confirmed infection with coronavirus variant in SW Idaho February 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … were possibly exposed to this person. Health officials will provide guidance to anyone identified as a close contact and …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-inform-new-strategic-plan
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment to inform … Supreme Court, and the Idaho Legislature) working to improve care for Idahoans with mental health and substance use …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-draft-new-strategic-plan
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment on draft … today released the first draft of its strategic plan to improve care for Idahoans with mental health and substance use …
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/news/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-now-available-anyone-having-behavioral-health-crisis
… 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is now available for anyone having a behavioral health crisis July 18, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho residents now can call or text 988 at any time to talk to a trained professional who can help them through a behavioral health …
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/news/pacific-northwest-kids-encouraged-enter-radon-poster-contest
… Pacific Northwest kids encouraged to enter radon poster contest January 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications Kids across the Northwest are encouraged to … with the Northwest Radon Coalition and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10. Media contacts: • Coeur …
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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 … and will not be released. Through the disease investigation process, epidemiologists with CDH will identify any close …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-hosts-family-friendly-outdoor-and-history-event-farragut-state
… Fostering Family Adventures hosts family-friendly outdoor and history … event at Farragut State Park August 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho families are invited to a special event … part of the 2025 Idaho State Parks Foster Family Passport Program. Fostering Family Adventures at Farragut State Park …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-murtaugh-lake-twin-falls-county
… Health advisory issued for Murtaugh Lake in Twin Falls County July 3, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … samples from Murtaugh Lake showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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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 … from Spring Valley Reservoir showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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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) … or fund any "porn literacy" for children in Idaho. DHW provides evidence-based, optional sex education curriculum, …
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/news/all-vaccinated-adults-idaho-are-now-eligible-booster-dose-covid-19-vaccine
… All vaccinated adults in Idaho are now eligible for a … dose of COVID-19 vaccine November 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications In light of today’s CDC recommendation, the … on individual risk factors. “While the vaccines continue to provide good protection against hospitalization and death …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… Booster doses of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine the agencies approved last month. For those who received the second dose of …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … from Island Park Reservoir showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… Idahoans urged to test homes for radon, the second leading … 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and … health effects,” said Megan Larson, Environmental Health Program Manager. “The only way to know if you have a radon …
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/news/september-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-notices-dhw
… September Administrative Bulletin contains three notices for DHW September 3, 2020 Author DHW Communications The September edition of the Idaho … 16-0307-2001 - 16.03.07 – HOME HEALTH AGENCIES - Proposed Rule 16-0321-2001 - 16.03.21 – DEVELOPMENTAL …
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/news/minimize-covid-19-risk-division-welfare-offices-open-appointments-only
… To minimize COVID-19 risk, Division of Welfare offices open for appointments only March 17, 2020 Author … Benefits will continue as normal. “We will continue to provide services while protecting the health of our employees and the Idahoans we …
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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, associated … important that we take precautions to slow the spread and protect the most vulnerable among us,” said Logan Hudson, … from home whenever possible. Avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people. Avoid eating or drinking at bars, …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-henrys-lake
… Health advisory issued for west side of Henry’s Lake September 25, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … samples from the Henry’s Lake showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …