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/news/covid-19-vaccine-arrives-idaho-week
… arrives in Idaho this week December 14, 2020 Author DHW Communications COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech is … the ultra-cold vaccine. The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee, after reviewing CDC guidance and discussing Idaho … exact details are still being determined and will be forthcoming. We expect that healthcare workers will be notified …
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/news/idaho-activates-crisis-standards-care-three-health-districts-southern-idaho
… districts in southern Idaho January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Jan. 21. The committee recommended that CSC be activated statewide. …
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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 … BSU Esports, an exciting evening of gaming, mentorship, and community featuring NFL star and Idaho native Scott Matlock. … families. How to participate Foster families can RSVP by visiting this link or emailing Casie.Jones@dhw.idaho.gov …
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/news/idaho-lawmakers-help-raise-more-66k-youth-foster-care
… $66k for youth in foster care December 23, 2025 Author DHW Communications For the second year in a row, members of the … showing them they are seen, valued, and supported by their community, especially during the holidays.” The gift cards … a goal of reaching 150 families per 100 children in the coming year. “Every gift card represents more than financial …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-except-north-idaho-briefing-1-pm-today
… remains in effect in the Panhandle Health District, which encompasses Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, and Shoshone … convened the Crisis Standards of Care Activation Advisory Committee on Nov. 19, 2021, to review the situation at healthcare facilities across the state. The committee determined that, except for the Panhandle Health …
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/news/idaho-expands-crisis-standards-care-statewide-due-surge-covid-19-patients-requiring-0
… Director Dave Jeppesen convened the CSC Activation Advisory Committee virtually on Sept. 15. The committee recommended that CSC be activated statewide. “Our hospitals …
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/news/idaho-continues-thrive-during-pandemic-and-moves-stage-3-stage-4-idaho-rebounds-plan
… 3 to Stage 4 in Idaho Rebounds Plan May 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … Stage 4 Stay Healthy Guidelines: Idaho remains open with recommendations to protect lives, healthcare access, and the … Face coverings continue to be required for people who are visiting or working in a long-term care facility, to protect …
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/news/fostering-family-adventures-hosts-family-friendly-outdoor-and-history-event-farragut-state
… event at Farragut State Park August 25, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho families are invited to a special event … Idaho’s foster, kinship, and adoptive families, all are welcome. Activities will include: Exploration at the Museum at … Foster Families will experience at Farragut State Park. Visit the Idaho Family Passport Dropbox for downloads. Idaho …
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/news/gov-little-declares-september-newborn-screening-awareness-month
… Screening Awareness Month September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications Each year in Idaho between 20 and 40 babies … month, Gov. Brad Little signed a proclamation to honor and commemorate the program’s importance, declaring September … the lives of Idaho’s babies. For more information, visit healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/newbornscreening. The Idaho …
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/news/new-idaho-behavioral-health-plan-launches-today
… Health Plan launches today July 1, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … The more unified plan helps Idaho better meet community needs to treat mental health conditions and … plan after the department put the contract out for bid. The company was selected in June 2023 and has spent more than a …
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/news/dhw-opens-new-foster-care-facility-payette
… new foster care facility in Payette May 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … “With the dedication of our staff and support of our community, we stand committed to shaping bright futures for those in need.” …
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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 … Office’s audit released today, Aug. 21: "The department welcomes the LSO audit review and the transparency it affords the public to understand the Idaho Community Partner grants and the support they provide Idaho …
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/news/rural-healthcare-grants-awarded-16-seek-attract-and-retain-providers
… to attract and retain providers May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … to help repay their student loan debts and retain them in communities where they’re crucial threads in the rural … Program, including a list of this year’s recipients, visit: …
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/news/dhw-marks-opening-state-hospital-west-new-standalone-adolescent-psychiatric-hospital-nampa
… psychiatric hospital in Nampa May 10, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare is … a secure setting where youth will receive more intensive comprehensive behavioral health services than they could receive in a community hospital environment, 24 hours a day, 365 days a …
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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 … clinics in underserved populations. That includes communities of high social vulnerabilities, racial and ethnic minority populations, and rural communities, among others. A total of $9 million is …
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/news/foster-families-invited-fostering-family-adventures-event-massacre-rocks-state-park-near
… State Park near American Falls April 23, 2026 Author DHW Communications Foster and kinship families, and children … for foster families and foster children, while also welcoming other families from the community to participate. … opportunities for foster families and all those who visit.” Fostering Family Adventures is a collaborative …
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/news/dhw-seeks-public-input-inform-rural-health-transformation-program-application
… Program application September 8, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … Input from rural health care providers, hospitals, clinics, community organizations, payers, workforce entities, … and how this funding may be best used to serve rural Idaho communities. Input will be accepted from Sept. 5 to Sept. …
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/news/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-now-available-anyone-having-behavioral-health-crisis
… having a behavioral health crisis July 18, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho residents now can call or text 988 at … remember and will help Idahoans in crisis get connected to compassionate, accessible care and support.” All calls made … by simply dialing or texting 988. For more information, visit call988idaho.com . Idaho residents should still call …
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/news/fish-advisory-coeur-dalene-basin-revised-after-high-levels-mercury-found-some-species
… This updated advisory provides location and fish-specific recommendations for three groups of people: adults, pregnant women, which includes women planning to become pregnant and nursing mothers, and children under the … Fish Consumption Advisory and guidance on eating fish, visit fish advisory page. Coeur d’Alene Lake and Spokane …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-conditions-improve-some-hospitals-are-still-reporting
… are still reporting stress February 15, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … DHW Director Dave Jeppesen. “Please continue to take the recommended precautions and get vaccinated and boosted, wear a … convened the Crisis Standards of Care Activation Advisory Committee on Feb. 15, 2022, to review the situation at …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-state-museum-partner-give-foster-families-free-museum
… families free museum access December 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … will receive reusable museum passes that grant unlimited visits to the Idaho State Museum, located in Julia Davis … for all ages. The partnership highlights the importance of community collaboration to support foster families and …
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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) … rentals to temporarily house foster children with complex needs while they await more permanent placements. “The number of children coming into foster care rose in 2020 and 2021, and the …
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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) … When new enrollment resumes in January 2025, the family income threshold to qualify for ICCP will be 130% of the … • New families applying for the program must have income of 130% of the federal poverty level or less to …
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/news/idaho-recognized-top-performing-state-critical-access-hospitals
… across the state by improving healthcare access for rural communities, and 100 percent of Idaho’s critical access … and experience, and improving emergency department transfer communication, among others. As part of the project, the hospitals compared their individual data outcomes to one another, …
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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 … assistance under a new state program designed to help rural communities attract and retain nurses. The Idaho Legislature … program saw interest from nearly 150 nurses and received 76 complete applications. The program’s review board reviewed …
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/news/teams-cdc-dhw-staff-fan-out-across-idaho-conduct-ppe-training-medical-providers
… and to instruct their colleagues and other members of the community in that process as well. These “train the trainer” … and patients as COVID-19 continues to circulate in Idaho communities. Thanks to resources offered up by the Centers … removing PPE. The logistical planning and outreach were accomplished by a DHW team made up of Jathan Nalls, Stephanie …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will … entire behavioral health continuum of care. Idaho recently completed a 30-day state comment period and has delivered … Medicaid team. For more information on Medicaid expansion, visit https://medicaidexpansion.idaho.gov/ . …
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/news/dhw-posts-first-round-rural-health-transformation-funding-opportunities
… funding opportunities June 9, 2026 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … interested in strengthening health care access in rural communities. DHW will update the page with information about … deadlines, and technical assistance resources as they become available. Idaho’s Rural Health Transformation Program …
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/news/idaho-deactivates-crisis-standards-care-northern-idaho-continues-monitor-omicron
… continues to monitor Omicron December 20, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … convened the Crisis Standards of Care Activation Advisory Committee on Dec. 17, 2021, to review the situation at … healthcare facilities in the Panhandle Health District. The committee determined that healthcare systems in the …
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/news/first-rabid-bat-season-found-bannock-county-health-officials-urge-caution-around-bats
… officials urge caution around bats June 17, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho public health officials confirmed the … year. No area of Idaho is considered rabies-free. The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings … rabies in Idaho, call your local public health district or visit …
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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 has all been distributed. Additional tests will not become available from the state. The Department of Health and … of a trained VAULT Medical observer via a virtual Zoom visit on a smart phone or tablet. To use VAULT tests, …
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/news/omicron-sub-lineage-ba2-identified-idaho-public-health-stresses-importance-reducing-spread
… reducing the spread of COVID-19 January 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications and Central District Health PIO The Idaho … will continue to monitor this and future variants and are committed to transparency in informing the public what we … However, COVID-19 treatments and vaccines may become less effective as mutations continue to emerge. In …
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/news/idaho-behavioral-health-plan-implementation-update
… Plan Implementation Update December 7, 2023 Author DHW Communications The new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP), … current contractors, Optum Idaho and BPA Health, and the incoming new IBHP contractor, Magellan Healthcare, Inc., all of whom are committed to ensuring a successful transition and launch. …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-june-6
… Health and Welfare to meet June 6 June 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … Webex and in Boise. Agenda items include introduction of incoming Director Alex Adams, remarks by Adams, and … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the …
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/news/how-covid-19-cases-are-counted
… submitted to the state. This is standard practice for all communicable diseases and done, in part, to ensure we count … example, if someone who is a resident of another state becomes sick in Idaho and gets tested in Idaho. This is a … cases of COVID-19 among people who were tested in their communities before they have been submitted to the state as …
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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 … people who indicate that they consumed raw milk prior to becoming ill. STEC is a type of E. coli that can cause very … pregnant women, the elderly, and those who are immunocompromised. What is raw milk? Raw milk is unpasteurized …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-may-20
… to hold regular meeting on May 20 May 17, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … 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/boise-state-student-athletes-host-foster-families-iconic-blue-turf
… families on iconic BLUE turf October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to … highlighting the importance of positive role models and community support. “We’re thrilled to welcome foster families to Albertsons Stadium for this special …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-special-meeting-june-15
… to hold special meeting on June 15 June 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … mode by selecting this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=mcc5bb5b31b9cd8e048b4717a361f15bd The … from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the …
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/news/harmful-algal-blooms-identified-hells-canyon-and-brownlee-reservoirs
… Canyon and Brownlee reservoirs August 3, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs). Please visit the Idaho Recreational Water health Advisories website … does not remove the toxins and can increase the risk of becoming sick. Wash hands thoroughly in clean water after …
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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 … and transfer to the state’s immunization registry. DHW is committed to providing data to the public as quickly as it … who want the vaccine will be able to get it when they become eligible.” For more information: About the vaccine and …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should complete the attestation form at … provide financial support. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free-standing primary and urgent …
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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 … and meaningful connection. The park remains open to all visitors, but event offerings are focused on Idaho’s foster, … of children across Idaho,” said Laura Denner, family and community partnerships administrator with the Department of …
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/news/130-million-past-due-child-support-dhw-strengthen-enforcement-suspending-hunting-and-fishing
… privileges of delinquent parents August 23, 2024 Author DHW Communications Starting Sept. 1, Child Support Services at … implement stronger policies to help ensure more timely and complete child support payments from non-custodial parents. The department will accomplish this by raising minimum child support payments …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-nov-10-0
… and Welfare to meet Nov. 10 November 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … 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/gov-little-speak-overdose-awareness-event-capitol-steps
… awareness event on Capitol steps August 29, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … will host an event at the Idaho Capitol front steps to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. The event … resident who died from a drug overdose in 2021. Agenda: Welcome and opening remarks: Dr. Palina Louangketh, DHW …
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/news/monkeypox-sample-handling-error-leads-internal-lab-investigation
… to internal lab investigation August 2, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories yesterday … of Laboratories and is also available through several commercial laboratories. “We are confident this was a … of Laboratories Chief Dr. Christopher Ball. “We remain committed to providing Idahoans accurate and timely …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hosts-zero-based-rulemaking-public-hearing-docket-16-0317-2201
… by close of business on Friday, April 1. Submit your comments by Email: Jennifer.Pinkerton@dhw.idaho.gov · Stay … · Updated draft rules will publish in an upcoming Administrative Bulletin at … Public hearings will be hosted to solicit additional public comments later this year. Resources Agenda Event End Date …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-conduct-negotiated-rulemaking-medicaid-program
… dockets 16-0310-2101 and 16-0313.2101. Formal written comments are being accepted through Nov. 26, 2021. Verbal comments will be accepted in a virtual public meeting at 2 p.m. (MST) Nov. 16. Resources Combined notice of rulemaking and draft rule text Attend the …
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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) … nurse who has conducted COVID-19 outreach in Hispanic communities in Idaho, also will be available to answer …