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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 … all fat, skin, and organs before cooking. Cyanotoxins can accumulate in fish and the risk to people is still being … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-nov-10
… meeting number 177 727 8827, password 98476623. In accordance with title 74, chapter 2, limited in-person … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the Idaho Legislature. The Idaho Department of …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-21
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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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) …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-20
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-16
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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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) …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-22
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 10, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-23
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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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 …
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/news/mpox-returns-idaho-health-authorities-stress-importance-vaccination
… returns to Idaho: health authorities stress 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 …
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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) … in horses and some species of birds. Although there is no vaccine for people, there are several vaccines for horses, … and Washington Counties. We work in partnership with our community to identify health needs, design solutions, and …
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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 …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. MT Tuesday, Jan. 12. DHW …
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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) …
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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) …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-11
… COVID-19 vaccine 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 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. MST (1:30 p.m. PST) Tuesday, …
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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 … and raising awareness about the risks of radon in your community. Living in a home with high radon levels can be …
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/news/dhw-seeks-input-idaho-behavioral-health-plan
… (IBHP) program. The vision of this program is to create a comprehensive system of care for behavioral health that Idahoans can access across the state to maintain health and wellness. Stakeholder engagement is an essential component for building a high-quality system that best meets …
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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) …
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/news/two-rabid-bats-found-ada-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-all-bats
… in Idaho each year from all areas of the state. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings … protect yourself and your pets, public health officials recommend these guidelines: Never touch a bat with your bare … home. Maintain tight-fitting screens on windows. Always vaccinate your dogs, cats, ferrets, and horses. Even indoor …
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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) …
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/news/one-year-later-support-group-series-highlights-resilience-strategies-learned-year-covid-19
… learned from a year of COVID-19 March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare, in … series will focus on building resilience, healing, community, and progress after a year of pandemic life. …
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/news/update-contact-phd-first-case-novel-coronavirus-reported-south-central-idaho-second-state
… and preserve capacity in our healthcare facilities. We are committed to working with our partners to provide the public timely, accurate information about what individuals can do to help … of coronavirus.” If Idahoans have these symptoms and they become severe, they should call a healthcare provider to …
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/news/new-covid-19-crisis-counseling-hotline-offers-support-struggling-idahoans
… needs by connecting callers with resources in their own communities. The COVID Help Now Line is anonymous. … are available via phone or text, with a chat feature coming soon. Callers may also leave a message during …
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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 63 new positions aimed at improving child welfare outcomes across the state. These positions, approved by the …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. DHW Director …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-4
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday February 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. DHW Director …
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/news/idaho-providing-race-and-ethnicity-data-vaccine-data-dashboard-starting-today
… Idaho providing race and ethnicity data on vaccine data dashboard starting today March 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications Race and ethnicity data will be available … daily, except for Sundays and holidays. “Idaho and DHW are committed to transparency, but we also want to make sure the …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-9
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. MDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) Tuesday, …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-6
… . For more information: Kelly Petroff, Director of Communications, 208-334-0668 …
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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) …
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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) …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-8
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 30, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-5
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 2, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-13
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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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) …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-15
… set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 18, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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/news/free-training-radon-gas-idaho-helps-homeowners-builders-and-others-build-safer-homes
… and others build safer homes December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Two of every five homes tested in Idaho have higher-than-recommended radon levels. ”Because you can’t see, taste, or …
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/news/dhw-media-briefing-set-2-pm-thursday-discuss-triple-demic-flu-rsv-and-covid-19-idaho
… RSV, and COVID-19 in Idaho December 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … mode by selecting this link: https://idhw.webex.com/weblink/register/r0283a3c1625592cde449feb19615a704 …
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/news/potentially-hazardous-conditions-lake-cascade-and-payette-river-avoid-contact-cyanobacterial
… harmful algal bloom October 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … all fat, skin, and organs before cooking. Cyanotoxins can accumulate in fish and the risk to people is still being … rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water. …
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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) … nodes. Animals may not appear ill early in the infection. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … encourage Idaho residents to follow these precautions and recommendations: Do not shoot, handle, or eat tissue from any …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-parks-and-rec-partner-offer-opportunities-foster-families
… Opportunities for Foster Families August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … a sense of confidence and connectedness to the greater community and natural landscape. “The benefits of being …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. DHW Director …
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/news/dhw-expects-2-5-percent-increase-weekly-covid-19-vaccine-doses
… DHW expects 2-5 percent increase in weekly COVID-19 vaccine doses January 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … Idaho will receive from the federal government. DHW has committed to being transparent as we quickly work to support …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-workgroups-meet-starting-jan-4
… https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-behavioral-health-council-ibhc The Programs … meet on Monday, January 4th, 2021 from 2pm - 4pm MST. The Commitments Workgroup is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5. Gov. Brad …
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/news/booster-doses-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-some-people-who-have-had-pfizer-two-dose
… Booster doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now available for some people who have had Pfizer … of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and … currently eligible for a booster dose. The CDC’s final recommendations are available at …
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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) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2. DHW Director …
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/news/give-yourself-and-your-child-best-possible-gift-mothers-day-quitting-tobacco-and-receive-years
… the best possible gift this Mother’s Day by quitting tobacco – and receive up to a year’s worth of free diapers and wipes! May 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications Quitting at any time during pregnancy is one … from the body. Quitting smoking also reduces other complications in pregnancy and birth. The likelihood …