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/health-wellness/community-health/food-safety
… Food Safety Food safety rules help protect everyone in Idaho by ensuring food is safe and free … form Food Establishment Resources Idaho Direct-to-Consumer Commerce Act Senate Bill 1283 was signed into law, effective … Commerce Act. Producers or designated agents selling food or drinks through the Idaho Direct-to-Consumer …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/fish-advisories
… Fish Advisories The Idaho Fish Consumption Advisory Project (IFCAP) informs Idahoans about possible contamination of lakes … fish contain unsafe levels of contaminants, IFCAP may recommend limiting or avoiding those fish from specific water …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/apply
… Apply to Become a Foster Parent Being a Foster Parent requires a … , Idaho Youth Ranch Adoptions and/or Certified Adoption Professionals . If you are interested in treatment foster care ( TFC ), visit Clarvida . For more information Please call the …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-food-protection-program-hosts-annual-food-safety-advisory
… Idaho Food Protection Program hosts annual Food Safety Advisory Committee meeting Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The … Program is hosting the annual Food Safety Advisory Committee meeting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. MT Nov. 16. The …
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/news/grant-program-seeks-retain-doctors-rural-idaho
… Grant program seeks to retain doctors in rural Idaho November 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … loan debts while they continue to serve the rural Idaho communities where they’re needed. The grants will be issued …
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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 …
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/news/rural-healthcare-grants-awarded-16-seek-attract-and-retain-providers
… Rural healthcare grants awarded to 16 seek to attract and retain providers May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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/news/dhw-will-resume-applications-idaho-child-care-program-january
… DHW will resume applications to Idaho Child Care Program in January November 14, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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/news/new-hiv-initiative-encourages-testing-promotes-prevention-and-awareness
… New HIV initiative encourages testing, promotes prevention and awareness December 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications A new Idaho-based initiative seeks to empower …
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/news/dhw-encourages-idaho-medicaid-providers-apply-funding-dec-18-deadline
… DHW encourages Idaho Medicaid providers to apply for funding before Dec. 18 deadline December 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho Medicaid providers may be eligible for …
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/news/usda-approves-idahos-request-remove-sugary-drinks-and-candy-snap
… USDA approves Idaho’s request to remove sugary drinks and candy from SNAP June 11, 2025 Author DHW Communications The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and … Utah at a signing ceremony held Tuesday, June 10. “Idaho is committed to improving the health of its citizens, and this …
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/news/new-program-eases-path-recovery-and-reunification-idaho-families
… New program eases path to recovery and reunification for Idaho families January 14, 2025 Author DHW Communications In an effort to prevent Idaho youth from … and recovery services, we are taking meaningful steps to address one of the root causes of family separation …
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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 … assistance under a new state program designed to help rural communities attract and retain nurses. The Idaho Legislature …
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/news/measles-reported-idaho-resident-public-health-officials-remind-idahoans-protect-themselves
… Measles reported in Idaho resident; public health officials remind Idahoans to protect themselves from highly contagious illness by getting immunized September 20, 2023 Author DHW Communications An adult male with confirmed measles has been …
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/news/community-program-grants-fully-distributed-partners-announced
… Community Program grants fully distributed, partners announced September … Brighter Future Health Inc. Cascade After-School Program (CAPS) Cascade Public Library Children's Home Society of Idaho …
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/news/dhw-launches-internal-review-syringe-exchange-program
… DHW launches internal review of syringe exchange program February 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Under the direction of Governor Brad Little, …
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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 …
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/news/teams-cdc-dhw-staff-fan-out-across-idaho-conduct-ppe-training-medical-providers
… Teams of CDC, DHW staff fan out across Idaho to conduct PPE training for medical providers June 8, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Beginning … and to instruct their colleagues and other members of the community in that process as well. These “train the trainer” …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-conditions-improve-some-hospitals-are-still-reporting
… Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care as conditions … are still reporting stress February 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/statewide-naloxone-distribution-program-relaunched
… Statewide naloxone distribution program relaunched December 18, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Widespread availability of naloxone is a critical component to reducing opioid overdose deaths in Idaho. The …
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/news/dhw-launches-new-and-improved-website
… DHW launches new and improved website October 19, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … About DHW features information such as councils and committees, strategic planning, DHW’s annual report and …
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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 … information about monkeypox — especially to people and groups at increased risk — through representative voices. For …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-child-and-family-services-program-accepting-public-comment-social
… DHW Child and Family Services program accepting public comment for the …
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/news/measles-circulating-among-idaho-communities-health-officials-urge-consultation-healthcare
… Measles circulating among Idaho communities--Health officials urge consultation with healthcare provider if ill August 20, 2025 Author DHW Communications … hospitalization, and among young children that percent jumps to 21%,” Dr. Hahn said. Panhandle Health District …
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/news/medicaid-members-offered-free-credit-and-theft-protection-monitoring-after-possible-data
… Medicaid members offered free credit and theft protection … after possible data breach June 12, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-recommendations-group-2-clarifications-preliminary
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations for Group 2 clarifications, preliminary approach for prioritizing Group 3 to Gov. Little February 20, …
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/news/dhw-seeks-public-input-inform-rural-health-transformation-program-application
… DHW seeks public input to inform Rural Health Transformation Program application September 8, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is …
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/news/state-require-proof-residency-or-work-idaho-vaccine-appointments
… State to require proof of residency or work in Idaho for vaccine appointments February 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications CORRECTION: Some vaccine providers may scan … COVID-19 vaccine that is available at this time and Idaho’s commitment to equitable and fair access to vaccine, the …
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/news/dhw-successfully-ends-temporary-housing-program-youth-foster-care
… DHW successfully ends temporary housing program for youth in foster care November 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-medicaid-seeks-comment-amendments-regarding-new-model-idahos
… Division of Medicaid seeks comment on amendments regarding new model for idaho's Adult Developmental Disabilities Program Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Idaho …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-drug-utilization-review-program-meet-jan-19-webex
… Idaho Drug Utilization Review Program to meet Jan. 19 via Webex Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The DUR program is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Jan. 19 via Webex. …
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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 …
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/news/protect-yourself-and-your-pets-harmful-algal-blooms-summer
… Protect yourself and your pets from harmful algal blooms this summer June 28, 2024 Author DHW Communications Track water sampling locations and health … Some blooms may produce a foul odor. The following safety tips can also help you and your pets stay safe this summer: …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… Idaho Medicaid submits behavioral health transformation/IMD waiver for federal approval January 3, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho … care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will …
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/news/idaho-providing-race-and-ethnicity-data-vaccine-data-dashboard-starting-today
… Idaho providing race and ethnicity data on vaccine data dashboard starting today March 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications Race and ethnicity data will be available … daily, except for Sundays and holidays. “Idaho and DHW are committed to transparency, but we also want to make sure the …
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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 … health supports for Idaho children July 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/cms-approves-idaho-medicaid-behavioral-health-transformation-1115-waiver-allowing
… CMS approves Idaho Medicaid Behavioral Health Transformation … of services for adults age 21 through 64 treated in large psychiatric hospitals, also known as institutions for mental … Idaho’s behavioral health system of care.” The waiver, accompanied by a corresponding implementation plan, is an …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepts-public-comment-state-plan-low-income-home-energy-assistance
… DHW accepts public comment on state plan for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department …
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/news/health-advisories-idaho-water-bodies-lifted-winter-approaches
… Health advisories for Idaho water bodies lifted as winter approaches December 1, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/infant-toddler-program-seeks-comment-annual-grant-application
… Infant Toddler Program seeks comment on annual grant … be available for review through April 19, 2022. Written comments from the public will be accepted March 20 - April …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-conduct-negotiated-rulemaking-medicaid-program
… DHW to conduct negotiated rulemaking for Medicaid program Type of notice/meeting … dockets 16-0310-2101 and 16-0313.2101. Formal written comments are being accepted through Nov. 26, 2021. Verbal …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comment-rules-low-income-home-energy-assistance
… DHW accepting public comment on rules for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Type of notice/meeting Public Notice 16.04.14 – …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-programs-services-workgroup-meeting
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council Programs & Services Workgroup … Council Meeting The Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) Programs & Services Workgroup is holding a meeting on …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/infant-toddler-program-offers-application-review-comment
… Infant Toddler Program offers application for review comment … Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is accepting public comment from March 13 through April 11, 2021, on the …
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/news/dhw-announces-25m-funding-assist-laboratories-providing-covid-19-testing
… DHW announces $2.5M in funding to assist laboratories in providing COVID-19 testing October 28, 2020 Author DHW Communications To assist with the response to the current …
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/news/dhw-opens-new-foster-care-facility-payette
… new foster care facility in Payette May 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Assessment and Care Center (PACC) is a place that will provide structure, safety, and a supportive environment for … help with their immediate needs. Medical, dental, and counselling services in Payette will be available as well. All …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-13
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … and Sarah Leeds, manager of the Idaho Immunization Program. Members of the working media who would like to … this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=edfc44a3b9871715e95013f6fc7e1ce16 The Idaho Department of …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-may-20
… Board of Health and Welfare to hold regular meeting on May 20 May 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … ps://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0f809cc16830b1d0fc1c6c7fc43cd9c0 The Board of Health and Welfare is a …
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/news/988-lifeline-answers-nearly-5-million-calls-texts-and-chats-its-first-year-including-12657
… year, including 12,657 in Idaho July 17, 2023 Author DHW Communications In its first year, the 988 National Suicide … people looking for a resource,” said Nicole Coleman, 988 Program Manager at the Department of Health and Welfare’s … a challenge that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is working to solve. There’s also demand for stronger …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-except-north-idaho-briefing-1-pm-today
… remains in effect in the Panhandle Health District, which encompasses Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, and Shoshone … ebex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e87d1112737cf94dbcad4b2e78f4fc22d A recording of the briefing will be available later in … their own policies. In addition, the state will continue to provide resources including healthcare personnel via FEMA …