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/news/eagle-island-state-park-host-winter-event-idaho-foster-families
… event for Idaho foster families January 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho foster, kinship, and adoptive families … Family Adventures at Eagle Island State Park will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is designed to bring families together for seasonal outdoor …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-clarifies-priority-groups-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee clarifies priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine … process. The votes are recommendations that will be considered by Gov. Brad Little. “These votes are aimed at … possible with the limited vaccine that is available,” said Elke Shaw-Tulloch, CVAC’s executive secretary and …
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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 hospitalized. The …
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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 … and Payette counties. These are the first rabid bats detected this season. In Bonneville County, a vaccinated dog … should call their healthcare providers promptly if they believe they may have been bitten or scratched by a bat. …
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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 well as positive mosquito pools and infections in horses are on the rise in Idaho. Detection of the virus has been reported in 13 counties, …
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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 … 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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/news/dhw-will-resume-applications-idaho-child-care-program-january
… Child Care Program in January November 14, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will resume accepting applications to the Idaho …
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/news/free-home-covid-19-tests-are-available-idaho-dialing-2-1-1
… in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1 June 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications UPDATE (Jan. 5, 2022): DHW's supply of free, … tests will not become available from the state. The Department of Health and Welfare does not manage the supply of tests available …
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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 …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-idaho-state-parks
… Adventures at Idaho State Parks April 29, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho State Park Foster Family Passport program provides a park pass at no cost for foster families for all Idaho state parks, as well as special Fostering Family Adventures events. These …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-cedar-creek-and-salmon-falls-creek-reservoirs
… and Salmon Falls Creek Reservoirs July 26, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a harmful algal bloom health …
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/news/continuous-medicaid-enrollment-ends-april-1-first-batch-notices-issued-today-0
… batch of notices issued today February 1, 2023 Author DHW Communications During the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, states were not … 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/surveyors-complete-115-infection-control-surveys-idaho-nursing-homes
… Surveyors complete 115 infection control surveys in Idaho nursing … homes in Idaho are working hard to protect their residents and staff from COVID-19, even as it spreads widely in many Idaho communities. Regulatory inspections are …
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/news/dhw-successfully-ends-temporary-housing-program-youth-foster-care
… 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/health-advisory-issued-spring-valley-reservoir
… 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/health-advisory-issued-thorn-creek-reservoir-south
… 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/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) infection this year was identified in a Washington County resident over the age of 50 … Idahoans to fight the bite of mosquitoes to protect themselves and their families,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, state …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… 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-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 … soon find that their passports have been revoked. The U.S. Department of State announced on May 8 that it will begin … more than $75,000. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare immediately started implementing the new policy, …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-winchester-lake-lewis-county
… 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/loan-repayment-program-seeks-retain-idahos-rural-nurses
… 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 program designed to help rural communities …
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/news/idaho-reports-two-more-cases-covid-19-total-seven-state
… Idaho reports two more cases of COVID-19 for a total of seven in the state March 27, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health …
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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 (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Cedar Creek …
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/news/awards-community-partners-address-learning-loss-and-behavioral-health-supports-children
… Awards to community partners address learning loss and behavioral … September 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is pleased to announce that 61 facilities represented …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-6
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 16, 2021 The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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/news/division-behavioral-health-host-mental-health-awareness-event-idaho-capitol
… 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 … being sponsored by the Division of Behavioral Health at the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW). “By fostering a …
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/news/dhw-publish-weekly-information-about-covid-19-and-long-term-care-facilities
… information about COVID-19 and long-term care facilities June 5, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is announcing that information regarding long-term …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-7
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-arrives-idaho-week
… COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Idaho this week December 14, 2020 Author DHW Communications COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech is … in each, and they are working to ensure that vaccine is delivered to healthcare providers in their areas so they can …
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/news/dhw-announces-new-funding-opportunity-covid-19-vaccination-clinics
… for COVID-19 vaccination clinics April 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is pleased to announce a new funding …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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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 Nile virus (WNV) infections this year have been identified among two Owyhee County residents. Both residents … Idahoans to fight the bite of mosquitoes to protect themselves and their families,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, state …
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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 Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental … current amount for up to four months to provide additional relief during this difficult time. The additional money will …
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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 … Hosted by Boise State Esports in partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare, this free event will take place on Thursday, April …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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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 state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and the Department of …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-17
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-18
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 8, 2021 The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-24
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-14
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday April 26, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-0
… briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-430-pm-tuesday
… set for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday April 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-tuesday-0
… media briefing set for Tuesday April 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-4
… briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday July 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in …