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/news/new-program-eases-path-recovery-and-reunification-idaho-families
… New program eases path to recovery and reunification for Idaho families January 14, 2025 Author DHW Communications In an effort to prevent Idaho youth from … through family reunification, the Department of Health and Welfare has created a new substance use disorder referral …
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/news/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… dies from rabies infection November 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Central District Health are reporting the first … rabies as soon as possible.” In late August, a Boise County man encountered a bat on his property. It flew near him …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… First rabid bat of the season found in Bannock County; health officials urge caution around bats June 17, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials confirmed the … exposed to the rabid bat. Public health officials are actively following up on exposures. “Rabies is a fatal viral …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-three-health-districts-southern-idaho
… of care in three health districts in southern Idaho January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-launches-survey-find-out-how-idahoans-are-faring-pandemic
… Division of Behavioral Health launches survey to find out how Idahoans are faring in the pandemic October 14, 2021 Author DHW Communications The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted … Health (DBH) in the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is conducting an anonymous statewide survey to …
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/news/make-new-years-resolution-quit-tobacco-good-new-resources-quit-are-available-people-behavioral
… Make a New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco for good! New resources to … behavioral health conditions January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications Studies show it may take several tries before … chew, and vapes, have access to free programs to help them on their quit journey. In addition to the current …
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/news/idaho-expands-crisis-standards-care-statewide-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring-0
… September 16, 2021 The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in … on Sept. 6 in North Idaho. This activation, declared today, expands the declaration to the rest of the state. This … Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Sept. 15. The committee recommended …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-conditions-improve-some-hospitals-are-still-reporting
… but some hospitals are still reporting stress February 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care …
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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 … from southeast Idaho. The child was an international traveler who had not been vaccinated against measles. The child was seen by health care providers for symptoms of measles and was not …
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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 (DHW) and Gainwell Technologies are announcing that … April 18, 2023, an unauthorized person gained access to a payment account belonging to a Medicaid healthcare provider. …
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/news/rural-healthcare-grants-awarded-16-seek-attract-and-retain-providers
… grants awarded to 16 seek to attract and retain providers May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) issued grants this month to 16 rural healthcare …
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/news/idaho-submits-waiver-request-exclude-soft-drinks-and-candy-snap-purchases
… Idaho submits waiver request to exclude soft drinks and candy from SNAP purchases May 16, 2025 Author DHW Communications Following direction from Idaho Gov. Brad Little, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare submitted a formal request to the U.S. Department of …
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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 … possible with the limited vaccine that is available,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, CVAC’s executive secretary and …
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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. … at its meeting Friday afternoon. The recommendations are preliminary and subject to approval, rejection, or …
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/news/grant-program-seeks-retain-doctors-rural-idaho
… retain doctors in rural Idaho November 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has selected 16 rural healthcare providers who will receive grants to help pay down their student loan debts while they continue to serve …
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/news/west-nile-virus-activity-rising-across-state-state-health-officials-say
… West Nile virus activity rising across the state, state health officials say September 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications Human West Nile virus (WNV) infections as well as positive mosquito pools and infections in horses are …
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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 … Group 3 today balancing efficiency and equity,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, CVAC’s executive secretary 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 age is Idaho’s first reported influenza-related death of the 2022-2023 season. Flu seasons vary from …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… this winter, Idahoans urged to test for radon gas January 6, 2021 Author DHW Communications In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and the Department of …
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/news/first-rabid-bats-season-found-bonneville-and-payette-counties-health-officials-urge-caution
… First rabid bats of the season found in Bonneville and Payette counties; health officials urge caution around bats June 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials are reporting … should call their healthcare providers promptly if they believe they may have been bitten or scratched by a bat. …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-uk-coronavirus-variant-idaho
… infection with UK coronavirus variant in Idaho February 24, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Central District Health (CDH) have …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-spring-valley-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for Spring Valley Reservoir October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Spring Valley …
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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 Dave Jeppesen issued the following statement … of Idaho Legislative Services Office’s audit released today, Aug. 21: "The department welcomes the LSO audit review …
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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 will host an event at the Idaho Capitol Aug. 31 to …
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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 Idaho, … District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus with … very mild symptoms and is recovering well at home. Community spread means at least one person has been infected …
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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 announced that COVID-19 is the leading cause of death in Idaho for November, based on preliminary data collected from death certificates. It is the third …
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/news/first-death-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… First death from West Nile virus in Idaho this year August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first reported death caused by West … Idahoans to fight the bite of mosquitoes to protect themselves and their families,” said Deputy State Epidemiologist …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Health advisory expanded for CJ Strike Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for CJ Strike …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-thorn-creek-reservoir-south
… Health advisory issued for Thorn Creek Reservoir, south October 4, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the south end …
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/news/boise-hawks-host-foster-family-night-june-6
… Boise Hawks to host foster family night June 6 June 2, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is proud to partner with the Boise Hawks baseball …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cottonwood-park-crane-creek-reservoir-and-hordemann-pond
… Health advisory issued for Cottonwood Park, Crane Creek Reservoir, and Hordemann Pond August 12, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing health advisories for three bodies …
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/news/continuous-medicaid-enrollment-ends-april-1-first-batch-notices-issued-today-0
… enrollment ends April 1. First batch of notices issued today February 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications During the federal COVID-19 public health … 450,000 Idahoans enrolled in Medicaid, 300,000 of those are eligible. The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), which …
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/news/infant-botulism-case-ada-county-linked-national-baby-formula-recall
… Infant botulism case in Ada County linked to 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 …
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/news/influenza-contributes-washington-county-childs-death
… Influenza contributes to Washington County child’s death January 5, 2023 Author DHW Communications A Washington County child is Idaho’s first influenza-related death among Idahoans younger than 18 years of age for …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… COVID-19 funding for hospitals and free-standing primary/urgent care clinics August 31, 2021 The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is announcing that hospitals and free-standing … hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-north-idaho-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring
… September 7, 2021 The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in … available beds in the northern area of the state caused by a massive increase in patients with COVID-19 who require … that CSC be activated. The CSC Activation Advisory Committee convened virtually on Sept. 6 and recommended that …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-winchester-lake-lewis-county
… Health advisory issued for Winchester Lake in Lewis County July 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), in coordination with the Nez Perce Tribe Water …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Island Park Reservoir September 11, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Island Park …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… the second leading cause of lung cancer in U.S. January 8, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and the Department of …
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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 … Gov. Little. CVAC members are being asked to choose via an electronic vote between two options: Option A would allow …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-draft-new-strategic-plan
… Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment on draft of new strategic plan May 21, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Behavioral Health Council has today released the first draft of its strategic plan to improve …
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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 … and residents. Another 1,950 doses of COVID-19 will be delivered to Idaho providers on Dec. 31, 2020. Healthcare …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-host-mental-health-awareness-event-idaho-capitol
… to host mental health awareness event at Idaho Capitol May 1, 2024 Author DHW Communications Gov. Brad Little will headline the speakers … the Lincoln Auditorium or via live stream on Idaho Public Television. May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the …
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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 Sunday, Oct. 18. The new site is focused on helping Idahoans find …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-murtaugh-lake-twin-falls-county
… Health advisory issued for Murtaugh Lake in Twin Falls County July 3, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Murtaugh Lake, …
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/news/dhw-successfully-ends-temporary-housing-program-youth-foster-care
… DHW successfully ends temporary housing program for youth in foster care November 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has ended its practice of using short-term …
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/news/loan-repayment-program-seeks-retain-idahos-rural-nurses
… Loan repayment program seeks to retain Idaho’s rural nurses February 15, 2024 Author DHW Communications Fifty Idaho nurses have been selected for loan repayment assistance under a new state …
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/news/first-probable-monkeypox-case-reported-idaho
… First probable monkeypox case reported in Idaho July 6, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … but it appears this infection was acquired during travel to a country experiencing a monkeypox outbreak. State and …
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/news/dhw-announces-next-round-community-program-grants-available-address-learning-loss-and
… DHW announces next round of Community Program grants available to address learning loss and … DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is pleased to announce the next application …
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/news/dhw-seeks-input-idaho-behavioral-health-plan
… DHW seeks input on Idaho Behavioral Health Plan January 6, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Divisions of Medicaid and Behavioral Health are … (IBHP) program. The vision of this program is to create a comprehensive system of care for behavioral health that …