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/news/child-measles-case-reported-southeast-idaho
… case reported in southeast Idaho August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications A case of measles in a child has been reported from southeast Idaho. The child was an … Idaho Public Health is working with healthcare facilities visited by the child to identify potentially exposed workers …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-tse-system-council-meet-june-14-webex
… such hospital, upon proper application and verification, has been found by the council to meet the applicable level …
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 Social Services Block Grant Plan Type of notice/meeting Public Notice A comment period has been scheduled to invite you to review and submit …
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/news/lead-contaminated-cinnamon-applesauce-impacts-idaho-children-and-families
… Idaho children and families November 30, 2023 Author DHW Communications State and local public health officials have … Weis brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches WanaBana has voluntarily recalled all WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit … products sold at Schnucks and Weis Markets have become subject to the recall, though they are not available in …
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/news/medicaid-members-offered-free-credit-and-theft-protection-monitoring-after-possible-data
… after possible data breach June 12, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … no evidence that any of the potentially exposed information has been used. Gainwell provides fiscal-agent services for …
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/news/gov-little-commemorate-international-overdose-awareness-day-aug-31-idaho-capitol
… Gov. Little to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 at Idaho Capitol August 28, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … in all drug overdose deaths from 2020 to 2022. Idaho has also seen an increase in fentanyl-related overdoses and …
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/news/new-idaho-covid-19-hotline-available-monday-march-30
… The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has announced a new toll-free number for Idahoans to call …
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/news/cms-approves-idaho-medicaid-behavioral-health-transformation-1115-waiver-allowing
… The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has received approval from the Centers for Medicare and … Idaho’s behavioral health system of care.” The waiver, accompanied by a corresponding implementation plan, is an …
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/news/rules-waived-or-suspended-facilitate-idahos-response-covid-19
… March 25, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Governor Brad Little has signed an emergency declaration to aid in the COVID-19 …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-meet-friday
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday November 19, 2020 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will … finalized goals and principles, discussion about the phases and priority groups in the interim vaccine plan, and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/november-administrative-bulletin-contains-dhw-public-hearing-notice
… The November edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin has been published and contains information on one public …
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/news/model-shows-continued-mitigation-will-effectively-slow-spread-covid-19
… of Idaho, and four other colleges and universities has shown that continued mitigation efforts are effective in …
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/news/fish-and-game-commission-grants-free-fishing-youth-foster-care
… Fish and Game Commission grants free fishing for youth in foster care November 7, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted … parent per family. In short, the Fish and Game Commission has the authority to discount fishing license fees, and …
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/news/first-death-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… Nile virus in Idaho this year August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first reported death caused by West … mosquito. This year, West Nile virus activity in mosquitoes has been detected in seven southern Idaho counties and … in the water from becoming adults. For more information, visit https://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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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 (DHW) has begun hiring for 63 new positions aimed at improving … For more information about job openings and how to apply, visit the state’s child welfare job listings . The Idaho …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-priority-group-clarifications-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends priority group clarifications to Gov. Little February 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee … eligible for vaccine. With Friday’s vote, that population has been removed from Group 1.2 and will be re-considered at …
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/news/idaho-providing-race-and-ethnicity-data-vaccine-data-dashboard-starting-today
… 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 data we can provide has integrity,” said Department of Health and Welfare …
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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 … Author DHW Communications An extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … their healthcare providers to discuss their options, or visit the nearest vaccine clinic . More information is …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-9
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 3, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Program. A special guest, Dr. Robert Scoggins, who has many titles at Kootenai Health including chief of staff, …
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/news/dhw-publish-weekly-information-about-covid-19-and-long-term-care-facilities
… be determined to protect personal health information. Idaho has about 400 long-term care facilities, which include …
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/news/idaho-steelheads-host-foster-family-night-feb-7
… host Foster Family Night Feb. 7 February 5, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is proud … DiPalma, vice president of Idaho Sports Properties. “Hockey has a way of bringing people together, and we’re proud to … Partnerships team at CommunityBuilders@dhw.idaho.gov or visit www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/communitybuilders . …
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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; … The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 … location near you, contact your child’s pediatrician, visit Vaccines.gov , or contact your local public health …
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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 … people who indicate that they consumed raw milk prior to becoming ill. STEC is a type of E. coli that can cause very … , E. coli or other disease-causing agents. Anyone who has recently consumed raw milk and is experiencing symptoms …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… 27, 2021 A Gooding County man older than 65 years of age has been reported as the first influenza-related death of … important for people at higher risk for serious flu-related complications including people with chronic health … recover after a few days, some people may develop serious complications and even die. During recent influenza seasons, …
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/news/radon-poster-contest-now-open-students-idaho-oregon-and-washington
… Idaho, Oregon, and Washington January 10, 2023 Author DHW Communications Students across the Northwest are encouraged … both old and new. Testing is the only way to know if a home has radon because the gas is colorless, odorless, and … be a member of a sponsoring club, such as a scouting, art, computer, science, or 4-H club. Only one entry per student …
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/news/heath-officials-investigate-outbreak-linked-raw-milk
… outbreak linked to raw milk August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Public Health officials are … positive for, Campylobacter, and who also reported purchasing and drinking unpasteurized (raw) milk from Paradise … young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. People in these groups are …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats June 17, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials confirmed the … in contact with it. There is no need to test a bat that has had no interaction with people, pets, or livestock. To … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-workgroups-meet-starting-jan-4
… Public Meeting The Idaho Behavioral Health Council has several workgroups scheduled to meet starting Jan. 4. … https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-behavioral-health-council-ibhc The Programs … meet on Monday, January 4th, 2021 from 2pm - 4pm MST. The Commitments Workgroup is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-coronavirus-variant-sw-idaho
… variant in SW Idaho February 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … emerging strains of concern and limit their spread. Idaho has had 290 Idaho samples sequenced and published in … information about the novel coronavirus, please visit https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ . The Idaho Department …
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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 … by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Phase 3, which includes people ages 16-64 years old with …
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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 … the Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Of the six reports in the United States, one person has died, and another is hospitalized in critical condition. …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-rescheduled-wednesday
… rescheduled for Wednesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has changed the date and time for this week’s media briefing …
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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, clarification to Group 2 to Gov. … the process for vaccinating Group 3, but the committee has agreed on a basic framework that will now be considered …
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/news/cvac-send-expanded-recommendation-group-3-gov-little-march-15
… CVAC to send expanded recommendation on Group 3 to Gov. Little by March 15 March 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee … down to age 16. Based on CVAC’s recommendation, Gov. Little has already approved a process like the one proposed in …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines Type of notice/meeting Public Notice Idaho’s … must be a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, a woman who has recently been pregnant, or an infant or child younger … go to signupwic.com , or call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 23, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr … for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines effective July 1, 2020, that raise household … must be a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, a woman who has recently been pregnant, or an infant or child younger …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-administrative-bulletin-contains-two-dhw-rules-dockets
… Public Notice The Department of Health and Welfare has two dockets in the December Idaho Administrative …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… for traveling healthcare staff Providing staff training Purchasing temporary physical space support and/or establishing … hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should complete the attestation form at …
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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 … must be a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, a woman who has recently been pregnant, or an infant or child younger … go to signupwic.com , call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …
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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 … must be a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, a woman who has recently been pregnant, or an infant or child younger … go to signupwic.com , call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …
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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 … eye and tissue donations November 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications Tissue donors save and change lives, but it … 2013, the team at the Idaho State EMS Communications Center has been helping make that connection. Staff from the Idaho …
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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 … can stay in the air two hours after an infected person has left. Symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days after … healthcare provider For more information about measles, visit www.cdc.gov/measles/about/index.html . (Note that …
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/news/gilmore-townsite-health-risk-information-released-public-meetings-scheduled
… public meetings scheduled June 22, 2023 Author DHW Communications LEMHI COUNTY— The Agency for Toxic Substances … health consultation report concluded the Gilmore townsite has high levels of lead in surface soil. Children, pregnant women, and adults living in or visiting the townsite multiple times a year are exposed to …
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/news/idaho-wic-makes-annual-adjustment-income-guidelines-2
… Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines June 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications … must be a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, a woman who has recently been pregnant, or an infant or child younger … go to signupwic.com , or call the Idaho CareLine at 211, or visit wic.dhw.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of Health and …