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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 Author DHW Communications An extra … be considered for people with moderate to severely compromised immune symptoms due to a medical condition or receipt …
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/news/surveyors-complete-115-infection-control-surveys-idaho-nursing-homes
… Surveyors complete 115 infection control surveys in Idaho nursing … residents and staff from COVID-19, even as it spreads widely in many Idaho communities. Regulatory inspections are … actions that could include fines, a ban on new admissions, or a revocation of the license or certification. …
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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 … Purée in late October. A collaborative investigation by Idaho state and local partners, FDA’s Coordinated Outbreak … of lead poisoning are not always easy to see and can be mistaken for other illnesses. Without a blood test, lead …
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/news/pacific-northwest-kids-encouraged-enter-radon-poster-contest
… kids encouraged to enter radon poster contest January 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications Kids across the Northwest are encouraged to … Winners will be notified by March 28, 2024. Find contest submission forms, lesson plans, and rules at the Northwest …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare supports authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the … risk People 18-64 at an increased risk of exposure and transmission due to the type of work they do (including teachers …
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/news/idaho-reports-three-additional-cases-covid-19-state-total-5
… Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health … confirmed case of COVID-19 in a male patient from Ada County in his 50s. There were no identified underlying medical … and recovering. At this time, the point of transmission is still under investigation. The health district …
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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 … of raw milk. Since Aug. 1, 2025, at least 23 cases of Campylobacter, including six children under the age of 12, and … pregnant women, the elderly, and those who are immunocompromised. What is raw milk? Raw milk is unpasteurized milk from …
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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, … from the Department of Health and Welfare regarding today’s meeting of the Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines … to be recommended for moderately to severely immunocompromised people. …
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/news/booster-doses-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-some-people-who-have-had-pfizer-two-dose
… of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to … People ages 18-64 at an increased risk of exposure and transmission due to the type of work they do (including teachers …
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 … forms of less intensive care; and securing referral or admission for institutional care when other forms of care are …
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/news/january-edition-idaho-administrative-bulletin-contains-several-dhw-rule-making-notices
… January edition of Idaho Administrative Bulletin contains several … 0202-1901 ID Emergency Medical Services Physician Commission 0208-1901 Vital Statistics Rules - Vacation …
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April idaho Administrative Bulletin contains seven dockets with changes or notices about rulemakings
/news/april-idaho-administrative-bulletin-contains-seven-dockets-changes-or-notices-about
… or notices about rulemakings April 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications The April Idaho Administrative Bulletin published today. Please select the docket number below to go to Office of … – THE INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FRAUD, ABUSE, AND MISCONDUCT – NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… health transformation/IMD waiver for federal approval January 3, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of … care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will … received expressed opposition to the waiver. Today’s submission will open a 30-day federal comment period, after …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-tse-system-council-meet-may-10-post-falls
… Idaho TSE System Council to meet May 10 in Post Falls Type of … and cooperate with the EMS bureau, the EMS physician commission, local governments, local EMS agencies 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 …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… First rabid bat of the season found in Ada County, health officials urge caution around bats July 14, 2023 Author DHW Communications A bat found in Ada County tested positive for … and no area of Idaho is considered rabies-free. Last year 26 bats tested positive for rabies in Idaho. As recently as …
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/news/gov-little-declares-september-newborn-screening-awareness-month
… September Newborn Screening Awareness Month September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications Each year in Idaho between 20 and 40 babies are diagnosed with …
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/news/free-home-covid-19-tests-are-available-idaho-dialing-2-1-1
… Free, at-home COVID-19 tests are available in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1 June 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications UPDATE (Jan. 5, 2022): DHW's supply of free, … and Saturday. Call 2-1-1 by dialing either 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 to get a FREE COVID-19 test. The Idaho Department of …
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/news/usda-approves-idahos-request-remove-sugary-drinks-and-candy-snap
… USDA approves Idaho’s request to remove sugary drinks and candy from SNAP June 11, 2025 Author DHW Communications The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and … Health and Welfare will begin implementation in January 2026 and start meeting with retailers in the next 30 days, …
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/news/dhw-will-resume-applications-idaho-child-care-program-january
… resume applications to Idaho Child Care Program in January November 14, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … for SFY2025. To operate within the program’s budget in SFY2026 and beyond and to avoid the need for future enrollment …
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/news/idaho-newborns-be-screened-additional-illnesses-and-conditions
… be screened for additional illnesses and conditions January 26, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s Newborn Screening Program (NBS) has …
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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 … in the household of the initial measles patient announced by public health officials Sept. 20 . “We are concerned to … Greg.Stahl@dhw.idaho.gov Monique Evancic, SWDH 208-800-1262 Monique.Evancic@phd3.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-henrys-lake
… Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Henry’s Lake September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-henrys-lake-avoid-contact-harmful-algal-cyanobacterial-blooms
… Health advisory issued for Henrys Lake; avoid contact with harmful algal cyanobacterial blooms October 7, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Division of Public Health in the … DEQ area contact: Destiny Locke, 208-528-2650, destiny.locke@deq.idaho.gov DHW: Niki Forbing-Orr, …
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/news/foster-families-invited-fostering-family-adventures-event-massacre-rocks-state-park-near
… Foster families invited to Fostering Family Adventures event at Massacre Rocks State Park near American Falls April 23, 2026 Author DHW Communications Foster and kinship families, and children …
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/news/four-organizations-chosen-operate-youth-crisis-centers-idaho
… Four organizations chosen to operate youth crisis centers in Idaho December 20, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … a result of the Idaho Senate’s Concurrent Resolution No. 126, Executive Order No. 2020-04 and the Certified Court …
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/news/idaho-parents-who-are-past-due-child-support-payments-lose-their-us-passports-new-national
… Idaho parents who are past-due on child support payments to lose their U.S. passports as new national policy takes effect May 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho Child Support Services stands ready to …
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/news/terry-reilly-health-services-launches-certified-community-behavioral-health-clinic-system
… Terry Reilly Health Services launches Certified Community … Blvd., Suite 180, Caldwell, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. Attendees will be able to experience a walk-through tour …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-19
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e087bc0260438ac3924c85ea47eb0540d The Idaho Department of Health …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-21
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed912665a67e9211affed8f22d462e4a7 The Idaho Department of Health …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-24
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e268f383fb9faf49271c49d31a1a0573b The Idaho Department of …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-16
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, Oct. 26, via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from DHW …
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/news/gov-little-sign-executive-order-support-suicide-prevention-idaho
… order to support suicide prevention in Idaho September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Gov. Brad Little this Wednesday, Sept. 27, will sign an executive order and proclamation …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-0
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday January 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e03257b2266283ec10689eb5f05f57e33 The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-2
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday January 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-8
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 30, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … /idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e66065e4cdcfa64b3fe0526c8e413b34a The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-1
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday January 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e65dc068eb1269ee40e9e2a62508ee8b2 The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-3
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday February 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=eca6ad50c75af5261fee930f374295e06 American Sign Language Interpretation …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday April 26, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… Owyhee County reports Idaho’s first West Nile virus infections in humans this year September 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West … Idahoans to fight the bite of mosquitoes to protect themselves and their families,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, state … Information Officer Southwest District Health (208) 899-1268 …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-10
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … hw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef27202eef5e84321114dc7d26f14472a American Sign Language Interpretation will be …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-rescheduled-wednesday
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing rescheduled for Wednesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … hw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef27202eef5e84321114dc7d26f14472a American Sign Language Interpretation will be …
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/news/idaho-recognized-top-performing-state-critical-access-hospitals
… top performing state for critical access hospitals August 26, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Every year, the top-10 performing states for critical access … across the state by improving healthcare access for rural communities, and 100 percent of Idaho’s critical access …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hosts-public-hearing-aged-and-disabled-waiver-renewal
… public hearing for Aged and Disabled Waiver renewal on May 19 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The current Aged … MT at 450 W. State. St., Boise. Webex: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m7ba075be4ef0dcd6010934eabaad2cb6 … Meeting Number: 2458 247 8486 Password: CSd2Mc4FYN8 (77326243 from phone or video system) Resources Agenda will be …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-executive-function
… sub-domain covers goals four through nine of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see the age group … sleeping, feeding, and waking cycles? Seeks and displays comfort with family members. Expresses temperamental …
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/providers/idaho-time-sensitive-emergency/idaho-tse-facility-designations
… Idaho TSE Facility Designations A TSE designated center is a facility that … A facility is approved for three years and must remain in compliance with the designation criteria and rules of the Idaho TSE System Council. Facility Designation Levels Level I Trauma Center Comprehensive trauma care and …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-language
… covers goals 51 through 56 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see the age group … Child Indicators: Makes sounds to indicate pleasure, discomfort, wants, or pain. Begins to use basic turn-taking in …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-approaches-learning
… sub-domain covers goals one through three of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see the age group … voices or sounds by turning in the direction of sound, becoming more quiet or active, or changing facial expressions. …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-health-and-personal-care
… Care sub-domain covers goals 22-23 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see the age group … Indicators: Indicates needs and wants such as sleep or discomfort from heat or cold. Indicates anticipation of feeding …
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/providers
… residents. Providers of services in Idaho can find what they need to: Apply to become an approved state provider Obtain training and … and policy details To get started, find your service area below. All topics Behavioral health Childhood development and …