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/news/measles-reported-idaho-resident-public-health-officials-remind-idahoans-protect-themselves
… illness by getting immunized September 20, 2023 Author DHW Communications An adult male with confirmed measles has been reported in southwest Idaho. He was unvaccinated … any chance of spread. For more information on measles, visit www.cdc.gov/measles . Media Contacts: Greg Stahl, DHW …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-conditions-improve-some-hospitals-are-still-reporting
… are still reporting stress February 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in the … – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities. CSC has been deactivated in Southwest District Health, Central …
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/news/dhw-launches-new-and-improved-website
… new and improved website October 19, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has developed and launched a new and improved website on … all state cybersecurity standards. “The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated that it is more critical than ever for …
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/news/new-program-eases-path-recovery-and-reunification-idaho-families
… for Idaho families January 14, 2025 Author DHW Communications In an effort to prevent Idaho youth from … family reunification, the Department of Health and Welfare has created a new substance use disorder referral process … treatment and recovery support services. The new process has been operational since January 06, 2025. “This new …
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/news/idaho-newborns-be-screened-additional-illnesses-and-conditions
… illnesses and conditions January 26, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s Newborn Screening Program (NBS) has expanded the list of conditions for which it screens, … will be screened for all 51 conditions. The NBS Program has been screening babies in Idaho since 1963. New …
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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) … to shaping bright futures for those in need.” Idaho has been experiencing a shortage of foster homes equipped to … also expressed gratitude to the community of Payette, which has contributed to the new facility’s budding success. “The …
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/news/first-human-infection-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… Nile virus in Idaho this year August 4, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) … over the age of 50 on Thursday, Aug. 3. This person has been hospitalized with the infection but is recovering … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit https://westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/statement-dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-about-legislative-services-office-audit
… Services Office audit August 21, 2023 Author DHW Communications Department of Health and Welfare Director … appeal a case that gets to the heart of whether AG Labrador has the legal authority at all to look into the matter. "All … in place to ensure the grants went only to eligible purchases on behalf of eligible children. "I am so grateful to …
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/news/idaho-reports-three-additional-cases-covid-19-state-total-5
… the total to five in the state. Central District Health has a second confirmed case of COVID-19 in a male patient … case identified in Ada County. South Central Public Health has a second confirmed case in a female patient over the age … at home from mild symptoms. Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and … deaths each year in the U.S. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer can increase … are simple and inexpensive — and they can help save lives. Visit http://www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted …
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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
… Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central … well at home. Community spread means at least one person has been infected with the virus in an area who is not sure … Avoid discretionary travel, shopping trips, and social visits. Cancel visits to nursing homes, retirement, and …
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/news/idaho-reports-two-more-cases-covid-19-total-seven-state
… the total to seven in the state. Central District health has a third confirmed case of COVID-19 in a female patient … symptoms that did not require hospitalization. This case has no known association with Ada County’s previously … this illness is travel related. South Central Public Health has a third confirmed case in a female patient over the age …
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/news/usda-approves-idahos-request-remove-sugary-drinks-and-candy-snap
… sugary drinks and candy from SNAP June 11, 2025 Author DHW Communications The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has approved Idaho’s request to implement House Bill 109, … and energy drinks from the list of items eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. “This is about ensuring that public …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-except-north-idaho-briefing-1-pm-today
… Idaho, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in … remains in effect in the Panhandle Health District, which encompasses Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, and Shoshone … process Since entering CSC, the situation across the state has been monitored daily. The process to deactivate crisis …
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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… infections in humans this year September 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West … in Idaho for 2020. So far this year, WNV activity has been detected in six southwest counties. “The detection … should be vaccinated annually. For more information, please visit www.westnile.idaho.gov . Contact: Niki Forbing-Orr …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-arrives-idaho-week
… arrives in Idaho this week December 14, 2020 Author DHW Communications COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech is … after reviewing CDC guidance and discussing Idaho needs, has determined that healthcare workers will be receiving … for COVID-19 patients. More detail on who is in the first phases of Idaho’s vaccine rollout plan is available at …
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/news/idaho-wic-temporarily-increases-food-benefits
… temporarily increases food benefits May 27, 2021 Author DHW communications Participants in the U.S. Department of … in their June through September benefits for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Idaho received $2.4 … 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/infant-botulism-case-ada-county-linked-national-baby-formula-recall
… national baby formula recall November 19, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has been notified that an infant from Ada County was … throw your containers out. For details about the recall visit: …
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/news/healthcare-workers-and-residents-long-term-care-facilities-now-receiving-covid-19-vaccine
… receiving the COVID-19 vaccine December 31, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho is in full swing getting vaccines out to Idahoans. As of today, Idaho has received 56,225 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. All those … of long-term care facilities are included in the initial phase of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The Department of …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-north-idaho-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring
… 7, 2021 The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in accordance … that CSC be activated. The CSC Activation Advisory Committee convened virtually on Sept. 6 and recommended that … Panhandle and North Central Health Districts. Although DHW has activated CSC in North Idaho, hospitals will implement …
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/news/surveyors-complete-115-infection-control-surveys-idaho-nursing-homes
… Surveyors complete 115 infection control surveys in Idaho nursing … Screening staff, outside healthcare providers, and visitors “With the daily challenges facilities face during … are found, the surveys are posted after the department has approved the facility’s plan of correction, which is the …
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/news/dhw-launches-internal-review-syringe-exchange-program
… of syringe exchange program February 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Under the direction of Governor Brad Little, … of which five receive supplies and resources from DHW. DHW has maintained a contract with IHRP since March 2020. A … it,” DHW Interim Director Dean Cameron said. “Substance use has a pervasive and devastating impact on Idaho families and …
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/news/terry-reilly-health-services-launches-certified-community-behavioral-health-clinic-system
… Terry Reilly Health Services launches Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic system April 25, 2023 … In addition to Terry Reilly Health Services, Idaho has three community health systems that became Substance … d’Alene area) Community Health Association of Spokane (CHAS Health expanding into the Lewiston area) Family Health …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-contract-awarded-magellan-healthcare-inc
… to Magellan Healthcare, Inc. June 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The contracting stage of the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP) has concluded, and the contract has been awarded to Magellan … Corrections. For more information about the new IBHP visit: www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/newIBHP . The Idaho …
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/news/dhw-marks-opening-state-hospital-west-new-standalone-adolescent-psychiatric-hospital-nampa
… psychiatric hospital in Nampa May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … said Sen. Jeff Agenbroad, R-Nampa. “The Nampa community has a rich history of serving people in need, starting more … and for helping with all the good work being done.” Idaho has prioritized behavioral health issues in the state with …
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/news/two-severe-allergic-reactions-reported-after-covid-19-vaccination-idaho
… COVID-19 vaccination in Idaho December 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Division of Public Health has received reports of two healthcare workers experiencing … more information about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho, please visit: https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/covid-19-vaccine/ The …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… of behavioral health care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will … Medicaid team. For more information on Medicaid expansion, visit https://medicaidexpansion.idaho.gov/ . …
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/news/idaho-lawmakers-help-raise-more-66k-youth-foster-care
… $66k for youth in foster care December 23, 2025 Author DHW Communications For the second year in a row, members of the … foster care statewide. Since June 2025, the department has been working to double the ratio of foster families to children in care. During that time, the ratio has increased from 75 foster parents per 100 children to 103 …
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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who … these complaints and warns consumers not to use or purchase the infant formulas. According to the FDA, all four … out if the product you have is included in this recall, visit www.similacrecall.com and type in the code on the …
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/news/dhw-fish-and-game-officials-urge-caution-after-chronic-wasting-disease-found-idaho-deer
… disease found in Idaho deer November 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) … if you harvested an animal from an area where CWD has been found . Wait for test results before eating the … maintains a current map here ). For questions about CWD, visit the CDC website below or contact DHW’s Epidemiology …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… continues to monitor Omicron December 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in the … entering CSC in September, the situation across the state has been closely monitored. The process to deactivate crisis …
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/news/dhw-expects-2-5-percent-increase-weekly-covid-19-vaccine-doses
… weekly COVID-19 vaccine doses January 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has learned today that Idaho will not see a large increase … doses Idaho will receive from the federal government. DHW has committed to being transparent as we quickly work to …
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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 … in horses are on the rise in Idaho. Detection of the virus has been reported in 13 counties, primarily in south and … annual vaccines for horses. For more information, please visit www.westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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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 … for many years, but the need for face-to-face services has diminished and most of the work can be completed … services.” Before the pandemic began, individuals primarily visited the office to apply for self-reliance benefits, such …
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/news/idaho-parents-who-are-past-due-child-support-payments-lose-their-us-passports-new-national
… as new national policy takes effect May 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho Child Support Services stands ready to … of the country and receive notification that their passport has been revoked should contact Idaho Child Support Services … return to the United States until repayment of the debt has been verified. The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/first-influenza-death-season-reported-idaho
… of season reported in Idaho November 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications A Nez Perce County man older than 65 years of … occurred in the first week of November. However, the date has ranged from late September to late December. Idaho … infections due to co-circulation of these viruses has been referred to as the “triple threat” or “tripledemic” …
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/news/influenza-contributes-washington-county-childs-death
… Washington County child’s death January 5, 2023 Author DHW Communications A Washington County child is Idaho’s first … Disease Control and Prevention shows the flu season often has a second wave, so it is difficult to know how long this season will continue.” Idaho has an average of 45 influenza-related deaths reported each …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… urged to test for radon gas January 6, 2021 Author DHW Communications In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the … deaths each year in the U.S. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer increases. … tests are simple and inexpensive — and can help save lives. Visit www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted radon test …
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/news/first-rabid-bats-season-found-bonneville-and-payette-counties-health-officials-urge-caution
… officials urge caution around bats June 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials are reporting … Payette County, one person was exposed to the rabid bat and has sought care from a healthcare provider. “Rabies is a … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
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/news/omicron-sub-lineage-ba2-identified-idaho-public-health-stresses-importance-reducing-spread
… reducing the spread of COVID-19 January 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications and Central District Health PIO The Idaho … Health’s Communicable Disease Control Manager Lindsay Haskell. “All of Idaho is currently in high transmission and … action to help reduce the spread.” The BA.2 sub-variant has been identified in 22 U.S. states and at least 40 …
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/news/new-hiv-initiative-encourages-testing-promotes-prevention-and-awareness
… prevention and awareness December 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications A new Idaho-based initiative seeks to empower … is the first of its kind in Idaho and will have a phased approach over the next 12 months. The first phase, … care providers, community organizations, and Idahoans. Visit www.FindIdahoTesting.com and …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-seeks-public-input-transition-comprehensive-managed-care
… Idaho Medicaid seeks public input on transition to comprehensive managed care November 21, 2025 Author DHW … of Medicaid-covered services. To support this work, DHW has launched a public Request for Information (RFI), a … with MCOs to provide all Medicaid services — from doctor visits to prescriptions to hospital care. Member and …
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/news/nfls-scott-matlock-joins-boise-state-esports-game-night-foster-youth
… for game night with foster youth April 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications Boise’s foster youth and families are invited … families. How to participate Foster families can RSVP by visiting this link or emailing Casie.Jones@dhw.idaho.gov … is what it’s all about,” said BSU Esports Head Coach Doc Haskell. “Bringing in a group of foster youth and getting to …
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/news/130-million-past-due-child-support-dhw-strengthen-enforcement-suspending-hunting-and-fishing
… privileges of delinquent parents August 23, 2024 Author DHW Communications Starting Sept. 1, Child Support Services at … implement stronger policies to help ensure more timely and complete child support payments from non-custodial parents. … a parent owes past due child support. Since 1996, Idaho law has allowed Child Support Services to suspend non-custodial …
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/news/health-advisories-idaho-water-bodies-lifted-winter-approaches
… lifted as winter approaches December 1, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has lifted health advisories for water bodies affected by … peak bloom season. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit: DEQ’s website at …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/state-hospital-north-advisory-board-meet-april-21-orofino-and-webex
… and via Webex Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting Meeting has been canceled: State Hospital North (SHN) Advisory Board …
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/news/monkeypox-sample-handling-error-leads-internal-lab-investigation
… to internal lab investigation August 2, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories yesterday … ensure that it will not happen again. Testing for monkeypox has resumed at the Bureau of Laboratories and is also available through several commercial laboratories. “We are confident this was a …
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/news/dhw-does-not-support-or-fund-any-porn-literacy-children-idaho
… for children in Idaho September 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has received questions this week about sex education …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-henrys-lake-avoid-contact-harmful-algal-cyanobacterial-blooms
… algal cyanobacterial blooms October 7, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Division of Public Health in the Department of Health and Welfare has issued a health advisory for Henrys Lake in Fremont … are at an increased risk of illness. The division urges visitors to Henrys Lake to use caution when recreating in or …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-19
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … A special guest, Heather Gagliano, a registered nurse who has conducted COVID-19 outreach in Hispanic communities in Idaho, also will be available to answer …