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/news/pertussis-whooping-cough-rise-southwest-idaho
… on the rise in southwest Idaho March 8, 2024 Author DHW Communications The number of people reported with pertussis … should receive their first dose of DTaP during their doctor visit at 2 months of age, with additional doses at the 4, 6, … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov. …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-implementation-update
… Plan Implementation Update December 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP), … current contractors, Optum Idaho and BPA Health, and the incoming new IBHP contractor, Magellan Healthcare, Inc., all … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-feb-16
… and Welfare to meet Feb. 16 February 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-may-18
… Health and Welfare to meet May 18 May 15, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/medical-care-advisory-committee-meet-jan-25-boise
… Medical Care Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 25 in Boise Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting Medical Care Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 25 in Boise and via Webex. Details are in the agenda. Resources Agenda Learn more about the Medical Care Advisory Committee Event …
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/news/idaho-expands-mental-healthcare-children-and-youth-complex-needs
… Idaho expands mental healthcare for children and youth with complex needs March 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s children and youth with complex … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-15
… and Welfare to meet Aug. 15 August 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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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 … Idaho Public Health is working with healthcare facilities visited by the child to identify potentially exposed workers … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/new-idaho-behavioral-health-plan-launches-today
… Health Plan launches today July 1, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … The more unified plan helps Idaho better meet community needs to treat mental health conditions and … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-march-26
… and Welfare to meet March 26 March 22, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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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) … “With the dedication of our staff and support of our community, we stand committed to shaping bright futures for … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov. …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-june-6
… Health and Welfare to meet June 6 June 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … Webex and in Boise. Agenda items include introduction of incoming Director Alex Adams, remarks by Adams, and … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-block-grant
… DHW seeks public comment on Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant … The Department of Health and Welfare is seeking public comment through July 31 on the Title V Maternal and Child … and include “MCH Grant” in the subject line. Learn more about Idaho Maternal and Child Health Program at …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/medical-care-advisory-committee-mcac-meet-july-20th
… Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) to meet July 20th Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Medical Care Advisory Committee will meet at 2 p.m. July 20th in Boise via WebEx … W State St., 6th Floor Conference Room 6A. Resources Learn more about the Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/pharmacy-and-therapeutics-committee-meet-may-20-webex-and-boise
… Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee to meet May 20 via Webex and in Boise Type of … notice/meeting Public Meeting The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 20. The … drug use. review clinical evidence. Resources Agenda Learn more about the committee Event End Date Fri, 05/20/2022 …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/interagency-governance-team-meet-may-11-webex-and-boise
… PTC Building, 450 W State St., Boise. Resources Agenda Learn more about YES Event End Date Wed, 05/11/2022 - 12:00 …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-may-19
… Health and Welfare to meet May 19 May 16, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-november-14
… and Welfare to meet November 14 November 8, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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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 … products sold at Schnucks and Weis Markets have become subject to the recall, though they are not available in … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/mpox-returns-idaho-health-authorities-stress-importance-vaccination
… importance of vaccination November 2, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … at https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/vaccines/vaccine-recommendations.html . For more information about mpox and … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . CDH, Public Health …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-18
… and Welfare to meet Aug. 18 August 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Please visit the Idaho Recreational Water Health Advisories tab at … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats July 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications A bat found in Ada County tested positive for … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit DHW's rabies webpage: … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-august-17
… and Welfare to meet August 17 August 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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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 … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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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 … and press 1 when prompted. For more information about 988, visit www.call988idaho.com . The Idaho Department of Health … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/rural-healthcare-grants-awarded-16-seek-attract-and-retain-providers
… to attract and retain providers May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … Program, including a list of this year’s recipients, visit: … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/papa-murphys-cookie-dough-likely-linked-salmonella-infections
… linked to Salmonella infections May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications Division of Public Health officials with the … Thoroughly wash and sanitize all surfaces that may have come in contact with any raw dough products. Be sure to wash … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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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 … Corrections. For more information about the new IBHP visit: www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/newIBHP . The Idaho … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-0
… media briefing set for Tuesday January 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/medical-care-advisory-committee-meet-sept-22
… Medical Care Advisory Committee to meet Sept. 22 Medical Care Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet Sept. 22 via Webex. Resources Agenda Learn more about the Medical Care Advisory Committee Event …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-11
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-12
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 27, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-11
… media briefing set for Tuesday March 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . Media Contact: …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) January 28, 2021 Author DHW Communications Seven Idaho children diagnosed with MIS-C … Section at 208-334-5939. For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/mis-c/index.html The Idaho … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . Media …
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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 … a secure setting where youth will receive more intensive comprehensive behavioral health services than they could … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-10
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday September 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-tuesday
… media briefing set for Tuesday April 5, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . Media …
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/news/two-idaho-children-have-died-flu-related-causes
… important if you have a higher risk for severe illness and complications from influenza. Consult with a healthcare … more severely than adults. For more information about flu, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Influenza page at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm To learn more about influenza activity in Idaho, visit …
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/news/idahos-covid-19-data-dashboard-will-not-be-updated-thanksgiving-day
… be updated on Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare staff … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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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 … more information about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho, please visit: https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/covid-19-vaccine/ The … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . Media contact: …
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/news/covid-19-now-leading-cause-death-idaho
… cause of death in Idaho December 10, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … This exemplifies why it’s so important to follow the recommended COVID-19 precautions to protect ourselves and … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . Media contacts: …
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/news/dhw-announces-25m-funding-assist-laboratories-providing-covid-19-testing
… in providing COVID-19 testing October 28, 2020 Author DHW Communications To assist with the response to the current … help Idaho laboratories establish or increase capacity for community COVID-19 testing in Idaho. Funds may be used for … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… of American Falls Reservoir September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… Reservoir near Twin Falls September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… on Lake Cascade in Valley County August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir August 21, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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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 more information about job openings and how to apply, visit the state’s child welfare job listings . The Idaho … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/idaho-submits-waiver-request-exclude-soft-drinks-and-candy-snap-purchases
… and candy from SNAP purchases May 16, 2025 Author DHW Communications Following direction from Idaho Gov. Brad … the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly referred to as food stamps. “My administration is … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at … the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov . …