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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 … Author DHW Communications The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended two doses of the … the same protections against COVID-19 as their older peers and adults. This comes in time to protect children for the …
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/news/free-home-covid-19-tests-are-available-idaho-dialing-2-1-1
… become available from the state. The Department of Health and Welfare does not manage the supply of tests available commercially, and the available inventory is not tracked on any public … of Public Health. “Combined with efforts to increase vaccinations, this important initiative can help to get us …
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/news/highly-poisonous-death-cap-mushroom-identified-boise
… pathologist confirmed the identification. It may be present and undetected in other areas. Death cap mushrooms are highly poisonous and cause most deadly mushroom poisonings worldwide. They … days. Then jaundice, loss of strength, coma, and death can occur from liver failure and kidney failure. Early treatment …
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/news/dhw-successfully-ends-temporary-housing-program-youth-foster-care
… DHW successfully ends temporary housing program for youth in … 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has ended its practice of using short-term … number of children coming into foster care rose in 2020 and 2021, and the department established the temporary …
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/news/health-advisories-idaho-water-bodies-lifted-winter-approaches
… 1, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has lifted health advisories for water … with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and local public health districts to identify, respond to, … are a natural part of Idaho’s water bodies. When blooms occur, toxic chemical compounds called cyanotoxins can be …
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/news/four-organizations-chosen-operate-youth-crisis-centers-idaho
… Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections (IDJC) have … every day all year to provide evaluation, intervention, and referrals for youth experiencing a crisis due to serious …
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/news/gov-little-sign-executive-order-support-suicide-prevention-idaho
… this Wednesday, Sept. 27, will sign an executive order and proclamation to further support suicide prevention in … Julia Davis Dr. at 9:45 a.m. to sign the executive order and proclamation. The media is invited to attend. The … as an entity that answers to the Governor’s Office and further formalizes its membership. The proclamation …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-implementation-update
… who have Medicaid, other types of health insurance, and who do not have health insurance. The IBHP consolidates behavioral health inpatient, outpatient, and other publicly funded services under this one MCO. This … Healthcare, Inc., all of whom are committed to ensuring a successful transition and launch. The July go-live slightly …
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/news/statement-dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-about-legislative-services-office-audit
… 21, 2023 Author DHW Communications Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen issued the following … Aug. 21: "The department welcomes the LSO audit review and the transparency it affords the public to understand the … the staff at DHW for working incredibly hard to create a successful, appropriate, accountable program that has …
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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
… Forbing-Orr South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus with no out-of-state travel and no identified contact with another person with confirmed …
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/news/covid-19-now-leading-cause-death-idaho
… 10, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has announced that COVID-19 is the leading cause … “These data are concerning and clearly demonstrate the impact of COVID-19 in the worst … to note there is lag in time between when the death occurred and when the death certificate is completed, …
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/news/heath-officials-investigate-outbreak-linked-raw-milk
… reports of 18 people who recently experienced symptoms of, and tested positive for, Campylobacter, and who also reported purchasing and drinking unpasteurized (raw) milk from Paradise Grove …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-inform-new-strategic-plan
… p.m. MDT (4-6 p.m. PDT) on Tuesday, March 30, via Zoom, to accept public comment that will help develop a strategic plan … of government (the Executive Branch, Idaho Supreme Court, and the Idaho Legislature) working to improve care for Idahoans with mental health and substance use disorders. Thirteen members are working …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-draft-new-strategic-plan
… plan to improve care for Idahoans with mental health and substance use disorders. The council will host an event at 5 p.m. MDT on Tuesday, June 1, via Zoom, to accept public comment that will help further develop the … of government (the Executive Branch, Judicial Branch and the Idaho Legislature). Thirteen members are working …
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/news/idaho-wic-temporarily-increases-food-benefits
… Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will see a temporary increase in their … through September benefits for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Idaho received $2.4 million from the federal … allows program participants to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables as part of their WIC food package. Under …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-contract-awarded-magellan-healthcare-inc
… of the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP) has concluded, and the contract has been awarded to Magellan Healthcare, … contract is worth $1.2 billion. As the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) moves closer to implementing the new plan, participants and providers will receive communications from DHW and …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-confirm-first-covid-19-child-death
… Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Southwest District Health (SWDH) have confirmed the … time," said Nikole Zogg, SWDH director. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for parents and prospective …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and the Department of Health and Welfare is encouraging Idahoans to test their homes for … up in homes over time. Radon gas forms from naturally occurring uranium in Idaho soil. The gas enters homes and …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-1
… Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines … limits to help offset cost of living increases. This review and adjustment happens annually. To be eligible for the WIC … families and additional profit for Idaho grocers that accept WIC transactions. There are currently approximately …
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/news/idaho-recognized-top-performing-state-critical-access-hospitals
… Idaho recognized as top performing state for critical access hospitals August 26, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr … states for critical access hospital data reporting rates and levels of improvement are recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Federal Office of Rural Health …
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/news/loan-repayment-program-seeks-retain-idahos-rural-nurses
… state program designed to help rural communities attract and retain nurses. The Idaho Legislature enacted the Rural … patient care for a minimum of 32 hours per week in rural and underserved areas in Idaho. To be eligible for the … a population center less than 20,000 people Any critical access hospital Applications were accepted from Oct. 1 …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and the Department of Health and Welfare is encouraging Idahoans to test their homes for radon and raising awareness about the risks of radon in your …
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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 weakened immune systems August 13, 2021 … of COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and …
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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 notifying travelers and others of a possible measles exposure at Boise Airport, …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines … limits to help offset cost of living increases. This review and adjustment happen annually. To be eligible for the WIC … families and additional profit for Idaho grocers that accept WIC transactions. There are currently approximately …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-host-mental-health-awareness-event-idaho-capitol
… also feature presentations by behavioral health caregivers and professionals. Attendance is available in person at the … May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, and Mental Health Month in Idaho. It represents a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health needs, …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-2
… Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines … limits to help offset cost of living increases. This review and adjustment happen annually. To be eligible for the WIC … families and additional profit for Idaho grocers that accept WIC transactions. There are currently approximately …
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/news/terry-reilly-health-services-launches-certified-community-behavioral-health-clinic-system
… Terry Reilly Health Services is hosting a ribbon-cutting and open house for Caldwell Behavioral Health, 524 Cleveland Blvd., Suite 180, Caldwell, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April … attendance. This clinic system is one of four new regional CCBHCs established on the recommendation of Gov. Little and …
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/news/mpox-returns-idaho-health-authorities-stress-importance-vaccination
… returns to Idaho: health authorities stress importance of vaccination November 2, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central District Health are announcing the first two … usually causes a rash that can look like pimples at first and then like blisters. These may be all over the body or …
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/news/gov-little-commemorate-international-overdose-awareness-day-aug-31-idaho-capitol
… Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will host an event at the Idaho Capitol Aug. 31 … Brad Little will conduct a proclamation signing ceremony and provide remarks about the overdose epidemic in Idaho. … Circle Health, James Rhom from Magic Valley Paramedics, and Shantel Stone and Melanie Longoria from The Waapi Kani …
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/news/two-rabid-bats-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-all-bats
… are reporting that two bats have tested positive for rabies and were found in separate homes in Ada County. These are … “It is extremely important for people to avoid all bats and other wild animals, particularly if they appear sick or … home. Maintain tight-fitting screens on windows. Always vaccinate your dogs, cats, ferrets, and horses. Even indoor …
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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 … COVID-19 vaccine. The events happened in northern Idaho and the Treasure Valley. Investigation of both incidents is ongoing, but one person has recovered fully, and one is hospitalized in stable condition but expected to …
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/news/idaho-sees-recent-increase-reported-illnesses-associated-raw-milk
… 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is working with local and state partners to investigate a recent increase in … Campylobacter, including six children under the age of 12, and three cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli …
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/news/idaho-parents-who-are-past-due-child-support-payments-lose-their-us-passports-new-national
… Author DHW Communications Idaho Child Support Services stands ready to collect payments for Gem State families … owing more than $75,000. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare immediately started implementing the new policy, … income Reporting debts to credit bureaus Garnishing bank accounts and assets Suspending Idaho driver’s hunting, …
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/news/pacific-northwest-kids-encouraged-enter-radon-poster-contest
… Contest . Poster designs will help educate about radon and encourage people to test for radon in their homes. Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, naturally occurring radioactive gas that can build up in homes no … one cause of lung cancer among people who don’t smoke and the second leading cause of lung cancer among people who …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-0
… Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines … limits to help offset cost of living increases. This review and adjustment happen annually. To be eligible for the WIC … live in Idaho, have a need that can be helped by WIC foods and nutrition counseling, and have a low-to-moderate income. …
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/news/gov-little-speak-overdose-awareness-event-capitol-steps
… Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will host an event at the Idaho Capitol front … will kick things off with a proclamation signing ceremony and remarks about the overdose epidemic in Idaho. Additional … Center, Kaitlin Fledderjohann from Boise Drug Court, and Amy McKenzie from Trivium Life Services. The full event …
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/news/dhw-launches-internal-review-syringe-exchange-program
… direction of Governor Brad Little, the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is launching an internal review of its … programs after police executed a search warrant at Boise and Caldwell offices of the Idaho Harm Reduction Project … since March 2020. A syringe exchange program provides access to sterile syringes, facilitates safe disposal of used …
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/news/idaho-children-ages-12-15-now-eligible-receive-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine
… 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 announcing that all Idaho children ages … of all Idahoans are eligible for the vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration (FD) issued an emergency-use …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday November 19, 2020 … highlights include the committee’s finalized goals and principles, discussion about the phases and priority groups in the interim vaccine plan, and the …
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/news/new-covid-19-crisis-counseling-hotline-offers-support-struggling-idahoans
… for behavioral health support, food security, housing, and other services. The Division of Behavioral Health in the Department of Health and Welfare and in conjunction with the Idaho Office of Emergency …
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/news/dhw-partners-get-tested-covid-19-help-idahoans-find-testing-their-communities
… Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is partnering with Get Tested COVID-19 to maintain an active, accurate database for designated COVID-19 testing centers in … said Sonja Schriever, chief of the Bureau of Community and Environmental Health in the Division of Public Health. …
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/news/dhw-encourages-idaho-medicaid-providers-apply-funding-dec-18-deadline
… federal funds Idaho received to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the second round of the funding opportunity and is targeted at Medicaid providers who receive 20% or … administrator for Medicaid, in the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW). “The application, in most cases, will let …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-5
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday March 4, 2021 Author … on Friday, March 5, via Webex. The committee will discuss and vote on further clarifications to vaccine priority groups 1 and 2 and will discuss additional considerations for Group …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1
… smoking device retailers are required to get a tobacco permit, starting July 1 June 30, 2020 Author Niki … called the Prevention of Minors’ Access to Tobacco Products and Electronic Smoking Devices Act. The new code … go into effect on July 1, 2020. The changes expanded the type of products that will now fall under this …
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/news/community-program-grants-fully-distributed-partners-announced
… allocated to reach children impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is fully distributed earlier than anticipated. No … for the Idaho Community Program grants will be accepted. The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has supported more than 80 community …
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/news/statewide-naloxone-distribution-program-relaunched
… 18, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is announcing today that the statewide … Naloxone is a medication, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), designed to rapidly reverse … in Idaho. The program has been paused since April 2023, and due to a new partnership with Kootenai County Fire & …
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/news/dhw-seeks-input-idaho-behavioral-health-plan
… 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Divisions of Medicaid and Behavioral Health are working together to develop a new … system of care for behavioral health that Idahoans can access across the state to maintain health and wellness. …
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/news/idaho-covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday-0
… Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday December 15, 2020 … the priority populations, a presentation on vaccine safety and effectiveness, and presentations from the local public health districts …
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/news/model-shows-continued-mitigation-will-effectively-slow-spread-covid-19
… Forbing-Orr A model developed by The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), the University of Idaho, and four other colleges and universities has shown that continued mitigation efforts …