COVID-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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