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/news/idahos-covid-19-data-dashboard-will-not-be-updated-thanksgiving-day
… dashboard will not be updated on Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare staff …
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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
… to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … for 63 new positions aimed at improving child welfare outcomes across the state. These positions, approved by the … Little’s signing of Senate Bill 1208, which provides a $23 million investment in DHW’s child welfare division, …
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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 Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-7
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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/news/idaho-sees-recent-increase-reported-illnesses-associated-raw-milk
… associated with raw milk November 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … consumption of raw milk. Since Aug. 1, 2025, at least 23 cases of Campylobacter, including six children under the … people who indicate that they consumed raw milk prior to becoming ill. STEC is a type of E. coli that can cause very …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-feb-17
… and Welfare to meet Feb. 17 February 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … 1-415-655-0003, meeting number 2460 485 0711, password 35947233. In accordance with title 74, chapter 2, limited … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/cancelled-medical-care-advisory-committee-hold-special-meeting-april-4
… Cancelled: Medical Care Advisory Committee to hold special meeting April 4 Type of … This meeting has been cancelled: The Medical Care Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. April 4 via WebEx and at 3232 Elder St., Boise. The primary focus of the meeting will …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… after chronic wasting disease found in Idaho deer November 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) … map here ). For questions about CWD, visit the CDC website below or contact DHW’s Epidemiology Section at …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/regional-early-childhood-committee-recc-region-7
… The Regional Early Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 7 Type of notice/meeting Council Meeting The Regional Early Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 7 will meet via webex on May 19, … the meeting link https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m0223617f92b73040b9052b169c4bd2ca Join by meeting number …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/regional-early-childhood-committee-recc-region-7-0
… The Regional Early Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 7 Type of notice/meeting Council Meeting The Regional Early Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 7 will meet via webex on May 19, … the meeting link https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m0223617f92b73040b9052b169c4bd2ca Join by meeting number …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday
… media briefing set for Tuesday January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2cccf5a363cfc1e7654e8fb651232869 The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is …
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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 … a recommendation on booster dose administration on Sept 22-23. At this time, a third dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday April 26, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=edc9a5707b23c8f8df1d36f018a63314c The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/west-nile-virus-activity-rising-across-state-state-health-officials-say
… state health officials say September 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications Human West Nile virus (WNV) infections as … than any other state, with almost 1,000 infections and 23 deaths. During more recent seasons, WNV activity has been …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-10
… media briefing set for Tuesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. MDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) Tuesday, March 23. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-5
… media briefing set for Tuesday February 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … w.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1fa1bfb68a9caac7e473bbd023a616e6 American Sign Language Interpretation will be …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-6
… media briefing set for Tuesday February 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health …
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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 new strategic plan March 16, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council is … to be published in June. Registration is required by March 23. The council involves Idaho’s three branches of …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-8
… media briefing set for Tuesday March 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … bex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9049b7fe54c7d6956007854d4d4023fd American Sign Language Interpretation will be available …
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/news/dhws-preston-office-close-june-services-continue-be-available
… services continue to be available May 25, 2021 Author DHW communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … close a small office in Preston. The office, located at 223 North State St., Preston, is not currently open to the … Before the pandemic began, individuals primarily visited the office to apply for self-reliance benefits, such …
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/news/foster-families-invited-fostering-family-adventures-event-massacre-rocks-state-park-near
… at Massacre Rocks State Park near American Falls April 23, 2026 Author DHW Communications Foster and kinship families, and children … for foster families and foster children, while also welcoming other families from the community to participate. …
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/news/measles-reported-idaho-resident-public-health-officials-remind-idahoans-protect-themselves
… contagious illness by getting immunized September 20, 2023 Author DHW Communications An adult male with confirmed measles has been … any age. There is no specific treatment for measles. “The best way to protect yourself and your family against measles …
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/news/additional-measles-reported-southwest-idaho-public-health-officials-continue-recommend
… in Southwest Idaho; public health officials continue to recommend immunization September 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications An additional four people have … chance of spread. “We are again reminding everyone that the best way to protect yourself and your family against measles …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-1
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition … Guidelines Effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Number of Household Members* Maximum Annual Gross …
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/news/state-require-proof-residency-or-work-idaho-vaccine-appointments
… 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/first-confirmed-infection-uk-coronavirus-variant-idaho
… coronavirus variant in Idaho February 24, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … and learn more about how these variants behave, our best defense is to stay consistent with our health and … at IBL. Idaho has had 313 samples sequenced as of Feb. 23. For Idaho-specific information about the novel …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-0
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 30, 2021 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition … Annual Gross Household Income 1 2 3 4 5 More than 5 $23,828 $32,227 $40,626 $49,025 $57,424 Call the local WIC …
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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 … helps facilitate eye and tissue donations November 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications Tissue donors save and change lives, but it …
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/news/new-hiv-initiative-encourages-testing-promotes-prevention-and-awareness
… testing, promotes prevention and awareness December 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications A new Idaho-based initiative seeks to empower … and maintaining an undetectable viral load are the best things a person living with HIV can do to stay healthy …