From DHW Director Dave Jeppesen: Making progress toward our Strategic Goal 1...
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is pleased to announce the launch of a groundbreaking program, designed to change how Medicaid pays for healthcare. This long-awaited, trailblazing program...
View ArticleFrom DHW Director Dave Jeppesen: When will Idaho exit crisis standards of...
When will Idaho be able to exit crisis standards of care? That is a question I receive quite frequently. When Gov. Brad Little and I answered questions through the AARP Town Hall earlier this week,...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Q&A: Vaccines are safe and recommended for pregnant women
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends COVID-19 vaccination for those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or who want to become pregnant in the future. Women...
View ArticleFrom DHW Director Dave Jeppesen: Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving
These past 20 months have been overwhelmingly difficult due to the impact of the pandemic. Everyone has given up something for the greater good, and we all have worked together to slow the spread of...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Q&A: Obesity significantly increases risk of severe illness from...
Obesity is a common and serious disease that puts people at risk for many other serious diseases and increases the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. A study of COVID-19 cases shows that...
View ArticleFrom DHW Director Dave Jeppesen: An update on improving the Developmental...
Making progress toward Strategic Goal 2: Protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults As part of the department’s mission to strengthen the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans, we strive...
View ArticleIdaho needs foster families! Can you help?
Idaho has a critical need for foster families so children have a safe and nurturing place to live and go to school while their parents get the help they need to provide a safe place at home. But...
View ArticleFrom DHW Director Dave Jeppesen: Our annual Facts, Figures, & Trends...
Every year, we create and distribute our Facts, Figures, & Trends, where you can find robust and detailed information about the work of the department’s eight divisions. The book highlights how our...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Q&A: Antibodies and natural immunity are difficult to measure
How long do the antibodies protect you from COVID-19? Nobody knows if there is a certain level of antibody, or certain types of antibodies (such as neutralizing antibodies) that can predict protection,...
View ArticleWe’ve moved!
We’ve moved our blog to the DHW website. New posts are now available at https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/dhw-voice. See you there!
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