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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for west side of American Falls Reservoir September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … samples from the water body showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… Health advisory issued for Cedar Creek Reservoir near Twin Falls September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … samples from the water body showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… Health advisories issued for Lake Lowell in Canyon County and … on Lake Cascade in Valley County August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … from the two bodies of water showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for Eagle Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir August 21, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Health advisory expanded for CJ Strike Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … from CJ Strike Reservoir showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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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 … from Thorn Creek Reservoir showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-lowell
… Health advisory issued for Lake Lowell October 15, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … samples from Lake Lowell showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-cascade-and-below-cascade-dam
… Health advisory issued for Lake Cascade and below Cascade Dam October 18, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … been tested. Recent samples showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… Health advisory issued for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs August 4, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … and Hells Cayon reservoirs showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cottonwood-park-crane-creek-reservoir-and-hordemann-pond
… Health advisory issued for Cottonwood Park, Crane Creek … Reservoir, and Hordemann Pond August 12, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … from all three bodies of water showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-4
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday February 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … with Dr. Christine Hahn and Sarah Leeds, Idaho Immunization Program manager. Members of the working media who would like …
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/news/dhw-supports-recommendation-extra-dose-covid-19-vaccine-those-weakened-immune-systems
… DHW supports recommendation for extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those with … a second dose. There are no CDC or state requirements for proof of immune status. An additional dose should be …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-launches-survey-find-out-how-idahoans-are-faring-pandemic
… Division of Behavioral Health launches survey to find out how Idahoans are faring in the pandemic October 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted … will help inform policy decisions, resource deployment, and program and product development and dissemination. Once …
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/news/free-training-radon-gas-idaho-helps-homeowners-builders-and-others-build-safer-homes
… Free training on radon gas in Idaho helps homeowners, builders, and others build safer homes December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) Indoor Environment Program is offering six free radon training courses starting …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care in northern Idaho, … continues to monitor Omicron December 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … their own policies. In addition, the state will continue to provide resources including healthcare personnel via FEMA …
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/news/dhw-statement-about-fda-committee-meeting-covid-19-booster-doses
… DHW statement about FDA committee meeting on COVID-19 booster doses September 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications Here is a statement from the Department of … and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee . The Food and Drug …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-meet-sept-18
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council to meet Sept. 18 September 16, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) … YouTube. Agenda highlights include the review of a funding proposal for the Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee …
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/news/dhw-partners-get-tested-covid-19-help-idahoans-find-testing-their-communities
… DHW partners with Get Tested COVID-19 to help Idahoans find testing in their communities October 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The … in Idaho. Get Tested COVID-19 is a volunteer, community-led project founded to help people across the nation find …
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/news/october-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-dockets-public-hearings-0
… October Administrative Bulletin contains three dockets with public hearings October 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications Three dockets in the October edition of the … information. 16-0309-2002 – MEDICAID BASIC PLAN BENEFITS – PROPOSED RULE - Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD) …
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/news/boise-state-student-athletes-host-foster-families-iconic-blue-turf
… Boise State student-athletes to host foster families on iconic BLUE turf October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to … will feature games, activities, and personal time with approximately 60 student-athletes from Boise State’s football, …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-final-recommendations-group-3-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends final recommendations for … voting members and our ex-officio members all weighing in, providing comments, and being very thoughtful partners along …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-5
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday February 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … with Dr. Christine Hahn and Sarah Leeds, Idaho Immunization Program manager. Members of the working media who would like …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-7
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … from media, along with Sarah Leeds, Idaho Immunization Program manager. Members of the working media who would like …
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/news/dhw-updates-and-simplifies-covid-19-vaccine-data-dashboard
… DHW updates and simplifies COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard July 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications To continue to provide relevant, timely data about Idaho’s vaccine efforts, …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-henrys-lake
… Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Henry’s Lake September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … samples from the water body showed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. The toxins they produce …
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/news/fish-advisory-coeur-dalene-basin-revised-after-high-levels-mercury-found-some-species
… Fish advisory for Coeur d’Alene Basin revised after high levels … in coordination with the Idaho Fish Consumption Advisory Program, have updated the fish consumption advisory for … 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
… DHW announces COVID-19 funding for hospitals and free-standing … for lodging and support for traveling healthcare staff Providing staff training Purchasing temporary physical space … hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should …
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/news/highly-poisonous-death-cap-mushroom-identified-boise
… Highly poisonous death cap mushroom identified in Boise April 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The first confirmation of death cap mushrooms … are persistent and violent vomiting, abdominal pain, and profuse, watery diarrhea 6 to 24 hours after eating the …
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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 … donors with those in need and to unveil a gubernatorial proclamation honoring November as Eye Donation Month. News …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-adopts-rule-timely-activation-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare adopts rule for timely activation … of crisis standards of care December 11, 2020 Author DHW Communications At an emergency board meeting today, the Board of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare approved a temporary administrative rule that allows for the …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hosts-zero-based-rulemaking-public-hearing-docket-16-0317-2201
… DHW hosts a Zero-Based Rulemaking Public Hearing - Docket 16-0317-2201 … 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 …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-henrys-lake-avoid-contact-harmful-algal-cyanobacterial-blooms
… Health advisory issued for Henrys Lake; avoid contact with … algal cyanobacterial blooms October 7, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Division of Public Health in the … , Dolichospermum , and Aphanizomenon . They all can produce dangerous toxins that can be harmful to people, …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-implementation-update
… Idaho Behavioral Health Plan Implementation Update December 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP), … services under one managed care organization will improve coordination of care and reduce fragmentation as …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comments-infant-toddler-grant
… DHW accepting public comments on Infant Toddler grant Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Infant Toddler Program invites the public to review the annual application for federal funds and provide comment from Feb. 13 through April 14, 2023. Resources Read …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-preventive-health-and-health-services-block
… DHW seeks public comment on Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Type of notice/meeting … Public Notice DHW is accepting public comment on the proposed use of funds during federal fiscal year 2022 for …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-welfare-accepting-public-comment-liheap-waiver-request
… Division of Welfare accepting public comment on LIHEAP waiver request Type … public comment about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Weatherization Waiver Request. The waiver …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-11
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program, and Dr. Christopher Ball, chief of the Idaho Bureau …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-tuesday
… COVID-19 media briefing set for Tuesday April 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … from media. Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program, also will attend the briefing. Members of the …
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/news/two-severe-allergic-reactions-reported-after-covid-19-vaccination-idaho
… Two severe allergic reactions reported after COVID-19 vaccination in Idaho December 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Division of Public Health has … until more is known.” “We will continue to update vaccine providers and the public as soon as we know more,” she …
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/news/new-covid-19-crisis-counseling-hotline-offers-support-struggling-idahoans
… crisis counseling hotline offers support to struggling Idahoans August 10, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr As Idahoans … assess their current situation and reaction and will provide coping mechanisms to reduce stress. COVID Help Now … needs by connecting callers with resources in their own communities. The COVID Help Now Line is anonymous. …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-9
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program also will attend the briefing. Members of the …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/department-health-and-welfare-holds-public-hearings-omnibus-dockets
… Department of Health and Welfare holds public hearings on … at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. Resources Health & Welfare Proposed NON-FEE OMNIBUS Docket Health & Welfare Proposed FEE OMNIBUS Docket Event End Date Wed, 11/03/2021 - …
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/news/potentially-hazardous-conditions-lake-cascade-and-payette-river-avoid-contact-cyanobacterial
… Potentially hazardous conditions at Lake Cascade and Payette River; … harmful algal bloom October 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … and river and confirmed the amount of potentially toxin-producing cyanobacteria estimated to be present in the lake …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… Gooding County man is Idaho's first influenza-related death of the season … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health … your vaccine as soon as possible.” Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to determine which flu vaccine is …
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/news/booster-doses-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-some-people-who-have-had-pfizer-two-dose
… Booster doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now available for some people who have had Pfizer … of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and … are available now at pharmacies, clinics, and healthcare providers statewide. Booster doses will not be available to …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-10
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … from media. Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program, also will attend the briefing. Members of the …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-rescheduled-wednesday
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing rescheduled for Wednesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … from media. Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program, also will attend the briefing. Members of the …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-6
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday February 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program, also will attend. Members of the working media who …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-8
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program also will attend the briefing. Members of the …
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/news/first-influenza-death-season-reported-idaho
… First influenza death of season reported in Idaho November 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications A Nez Perce County man older than 65 years of … of age or older. Healthy people should be vaccinated to protect vulnerable populations, such as elderly people and …