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/news/dhw-opens-new-foster-care-facility-payette
… city of Payette. The Payette Assessment and Care Center (PACC) is a place that will provide structure, safety, and a … inauguration of the Payette Assessment and Care Center (PACC) represents a beacon of hope for Idaho’s vulnerable … of our staff and support of our community, we stand committed to shaping bright futures for those in need.” Idaho …
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/news/dhw-announces-next-round-community-program-grants-available-address-learning-loss-and
… activities that support academic learning loss, expand access to programing, and enhance behavioral health supports … needed for children in Idaho. Applications will be accepted through July 22. Many communities have had limited resources to focus on these areas even before the …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-welfare-accepting-public-comment-community-services-block
… Division of Welfare accepting public comment on Community Services Block Grant … hearing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, July 29, to accept public comment on Idaho’s Community Services Block … Anyone may submit written comments regarding Idaho’s CSBG State Plan. The …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-block-grant-application
… program seeks to gain public comment from June 1-16. To submit a comment, email idahomch@dhw.idaho.gov in that …
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/news/public-health-advisory-harmful-algal-bloom-identified-island-park-reservoir
… the water, you might have stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… radon levels can be fixed with the help of a licensed radon mitigation professional. For more information about how to …
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/news/dhw-seeks-input-idaho-behavioral-health-plan
… system of care for behavioral health that Idahoans can access across the state to maintain health and wellness. … cooperative strategies for implementing and providing access to effective, reliable behavioral health services in … requested in this request for information should submit a written response by close of business Feb. 6, 2020, …
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/news/dhw-marks-opening-state-hospital-west-new-standalone-adolescent-psychiatric-hospital-nampa
… be converted to a high-risk adult unit for those who are committed to the state of Idaho. Most of the adolescents at … place that is geared towards them and helps them to be successful.” The facility is designed to be self-contained. …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-workgroups-meet-dec-1-7
… on the Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) website . Commitments Workgroup is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m., MT, …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/medicaid-accepting-public-input-notice-intent-seek-renewal-idahos-1915i
… Medicaid accepting public input on notice of intent to seek renewal of … and solicitation of public input. A public hearing to accept comments for this renewal application will be held on … attending the WebEx public hearing and the methods for submitting comments are outlined in the public notice. …
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/news/covid-19-now-leading-cause-death-idaho
… to note there is lag in time between when the death occurred and when the death certificate is completed, submitted to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) … underlying cause of death, and returned to the state of occurrence for reporting purposes. Approximately 2% of …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-henrys-lake
… the water, you might have stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… the water, you might have stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… the water, you might have stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or …
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/news/first-death-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… such as headache, body aches, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, swollen lymph glands or a rash. About one …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… the water, you might have stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… the water, you might have stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… the water, you might have stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-thorn-creek-reservoir-south
… the water, you might have stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or …
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/news/boise-hawks-host-foster-family-night-june-6
… Memorial Stadium in Boise. The event will celebrate the commitment of Idaho’s foster families during the Hawks’ home …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-lowell
… the water, you might have stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-cascade-and-below-cascade-dam
… the water, you might have stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… the water, you might have stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cottonwood-park-crane-creek-reservoir-and-hordemann-pond
… the water, you might have stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or …
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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 … data will be available starting today on the COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard , which is available at … 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/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 dose of COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug … These conditions and treatments include but are not limited to: Active treatment for solid tumor and hematologic …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/public-comment-accepted-behavioral-health-standards-through-aug-3
… Public comment accepted on behavioral health standards through Aug. 3 Type … . Public comment will be accepted until Aug. 3, 2021. All comments received will be considered by DBH review committees in finalizing the standard. If you have a specific …
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/news/public-comment-accepted-behavioral-health-standards-through-aug-3
… Public comment accepted on behavioral health standards through Aug. 3 July … . Public comment will be accepted until Aug. 3, 2021. All comments received will be considered by DBH review committees in finalizing the standard. If you have a specific …
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/news/idaho-lawmakers-help-raise-more-66k-youth-foster-care
… members for their generosity, leadership, and continued commitment to supporting youth in foster care. A group gathered …
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/news/idaho-sees-recent-increase-reported-illnesses-associated-raw-milk
… Infections with these bacteria can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and dehydration. In …
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/news/potentially-hazardous-conditions-lake-cascade-and-payette-river-avoid-contact-cyanobacterial
… all fat, skin, and organs before cooking. Cyanotoxins can accumulate in fish and the risk to people is still being … of cyanotoxin exposure include rash, hives, diarrhea, vomiting, coughing, and/or wheezing. More severe symptoms … paint, or surface scum, and have a foul odor. Mats can occur out of sight on the bottom of the water body. The …
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/news/idaho-adult-dies-rabies-infection
… an estimated 60,000 Americans receiving the post-exposure vaccination series each year. The rabies virus infects the … of the risk of rabies, to take appropriate steps to limit risk, and to take action when necessary.” People usually … there has been a possible exposure, treatment with rabies vaccine and rabies immune globulin may be recommended in case …
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/news/gooding-county-man-idahos-first-influenza-related-death-season
… illness for Idahoans is to get an annual influenza vaccine.” Everyone over six months of age should get an annual influenza vaccine. Getting the vaccine every year is especially … Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices-United States, 2020-21 …
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/news/continuous-medicaid-enrollment-ends-april-1-first-batch-notices-issued-today-0
… for Medicaid will be able to discuss their options for accessing health insurance with YHI. The re-evaluations of … are referred to YHI will receive a notification with an access code which will enable a quick start for setting up … account. Once their account is set up and application submitted, they will immediately know the amount of tax credit …
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/news/radon-poster-contest-now-open-students-idaho-oregon-and-washington
… contest is open Jan. 10 to March 10. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can build up in homes, both … first-place posters from each state will be submitted to the 2024 National Radon Poster Contest. All …
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/news/heath-officials-investigate-outbreak-linked-raw-milk
… (often bloody), fever, stomach cramps, nausea and/or vomiting. Symptoms usually start two to five days after …
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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 … that Idaho will not see a large increase in COVID-19 vaccine doses from the previously announced release of second … Idaho will receive from the federal government. DHW has committed to being transparent as we quickly work to support …
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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 quit are available for people … it may take several tries before you’re able to quit tobacco for good. Quitting can be challenging, but the right … as cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, fatigue, fever, or weight loss, seek …
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/news/idaho-children-ages-12-15-now-eligible-receive-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine
… ages 12-15 now eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine May 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department … 12-15 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. With this recommendation, 85 percent of all Idahoans … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended it at …
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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 … may need hospital treatment. “Protecting your baby from tobacco smoke is one of the best things you can do to give your … as cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, fatigue, fever, or weight loss, seek …
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/news/dhw-announces-new-funding-opportunity-covid-19-vaccination-clinics
… DHW announces new funding opportunity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics April 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications … operate mobile, off-site, walk-in, and special COVID-19 vaccination clinics in underserved populations. That includes … appointment-based clinics. Examples include, but are not limited to: mobile, off-site, pop-up, walk-in clinics …
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/news/west-nile-virus-activity-rising-across-state-state-health-officials-say
… Sept. 1. “The conditions are right for mosquitoes to transmit the virus now until a killing frost eliminates the … mosquitoes can lay their eggs.” WNV activity typically occurs during August through September, but it can be … in horses and some species of birds. Although there is no vaccine for people, there are several annual vaccines for …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-meet-sept-18
… funding proposal for the Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC), an update on statewide surveys, as well as …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-coronavirus-variant-sw-idaho
… and staying home when ill. In addition to getting vaccinated when it becomes available for you, those actions … sequenced to identify emerging strains of concern and limit their spread. Idaho has had 290 Idaho samples sequenced …
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/news/dhw-recommends-idaho-providers-follow-fda-and-cdc-guidance-temporarily-pause-administering
… to temporarily pause administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The … of Health and Welfare (DHW) is recommending that Idaho vaccine providers not use the Johnson & Johnson vaccine until … The CDC will convene a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Wednesday to …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-and-child-and-family-services-welcomes-your-comments-about-social
… Block Grant Plan. The Department of Health and Welfare submits an annual plan for federal funds to be used for the … from April 15 through April 22, 2021. Comments will be accepted only during this time . Requests for a hard copy of … year 2022. Please note that the department will not accept comment by phone, fax, or e-mail to Department or …
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/news/dhw-partners-get-tested-covid-19-help-idahoans-find-testing-their-communities
… partnering with Get Tested COVID-19 to maintain an active, accurate database for designated COVID-19 testing centers in … new testing sites as that information become available. Submit information about new testing sites to …
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/news/blaine-and-twin-falls-counties-claim-first-two-flu-related-deaths-season-both-also-had-covid
… “I encourage everyone to get their annual flu vaccine as soon as possible to reduce the chance of getting … this season.” On average, 41 influenza-related deaths occur each year in Idaho; mostly among people older than 50. … you. Dr. Tengelsen advises people to take precautions to limit the spread of respiratory viruses, including influenza …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/infant-toddler-program-offers-application-review-comment
… Program in the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is accepting public comment from March 13 through April 11, … system for infants, toddlers, and their families. DHW submits an annual application for federal funds to be used in … from Feb. 11 through April 11, 2021. Comments will be accepted during the final 30 days of the review period, from …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-council-seeks-public-comment-inform-new-strategic-plan
… p.m. MDT (4-6 p.m. PDT) on Tuesday, March 30, via Zoom, to accept public comment that will help develop a strategic plan … — comprising action-oriented recommendations that improve access to care and a timeline to accomplish them. The public … log-in. Those who prefer not to testify at the event may submit comments during the registration process or email them …