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DHW

@IDHW

The Official Account for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

 Idaho
healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/
Joined June 2011
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DHW is hiring for a wide range of positions. Look through our job postings and apply to join our team at: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/a…
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DHW transparency reports for the divisions of Medicaid and Self-Reliance for the month of September 2026 are available here: publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.go…
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New on DHW Voice: There's No Place Like Home: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/d…
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Idaho Medicaid recipients should make sure their contact info is current so they receive important information about eligibility changes that are coming soon. Learn more: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/s…
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As we enter flu season be prepared and talk to your healthcare professionals about your options.
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Subscribe to our blog and we'll email the latest news about the Department of Health and Welfare weekly. Fill out the form in the right column here: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/d…
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Foster parents are as varied as the children needing homes. Successful foster parents are everyday people from all races, religions, incomes, and educational backgrounds. Can you help? Learn more: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/s…
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DHW is hiring for a wide range of positions. Look through our job postings and apply to join our team at: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/a…
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DHW News Release: Formatting error causes some Medicaid member identification numbers to be seen in envelope window: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/n…
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DHW News Release: Idaho reports first flu death of the season as influenza activity increases: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/n…
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Eligibility requirements are changing for some Idaho Medicaid recipients. Learn more: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/s…
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Flu & RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) season lasts from October-May, & it takes a couple weeks to build immunity after a shot or getting the nasal spray. Infants, young children, older adults with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable. Learn more: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/h…
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Subscribe to our blog and we'll email the latest news about the Department of Health and Welfare weekly. Fill out the form in the right column here: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/d…
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DHW issues health advisory for Mann Lake near Lewiston: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/h…
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Becoming a foster parent is a big decision and most people have many questions. Here are the most frequently asked questions by people thinking about becoming foster parents: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/s…
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DHW is hiring for a wide range of positions. Look through our job postings and apply to join our team at: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/a…
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Community Builders creates a network of care around foster, kinship and adoptive families by connecting community partners with practical, impactful ways to give back: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/p…
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Mental health is part of overall health. Just as we seek care for a broken bone or illness, children and teens may sometimes need support for emotional or behavioral challenges. Learn more: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/s…
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New on DHW Voice: Simple steps can help Idahoans stay healthy during respiratory illness season: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/d…
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Subscribe to our blog and we'll email the latest news about the Department of Health and Welfare weekly. Fill out the form in the right column here: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/d…
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