DHW | Promoting and protecting the health and safety of Idahoans
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The Department of Health and Welfare is designed to help families in crisis become as self-reliant as possible and to offer assistance to vulnerable children and adults who cannot solve their problems alone. Our mission is to promote and protect the health and safety of Idahoans.
DHW | Promoting and protecting the health and safety of Idahoans
2y ago
We’ve moved our blog to the DHW website. New posts are now available at https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/dhw-voice. See you there ..read more
DHW | Promoting and protecting the health and safety of Idahoans
2y ago
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, although antibody levels are used in clinical trials as a way to estimate protection from the vaccines. Antibody levels indicate some immune response ..read more
DHW | Promoting and protecting the health and safety of Idahoans
2y ago
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 employees live our mission daily: to strengthen the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Facts, Figures, & Trends covers state fiscal year (SFY ..read more
DHW | Promoting and protecting the health and safety of Idahoans
2y ago
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 becoming a foster parent is a big decision, and many people have lots of questions. Here are ..read more
From DHW Director Dave Jeppesen: An update on improving the Developmental Disabilities Crisis System
DHW | Promoting and protecting the health and safety of Idahoans
2y ago
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 to consider what this means for all Idahoans, including those with developmental disabilities (DD). A specific focus we have is how to best serve people ..read more
DHW | Promoting and protecting the health and safety of Idahoans
2y ago
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 hospitalizations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, need for ventilators, and deaths are higher with a higher body mass index (BMI). A higher ..read more
DHW | Promoting and protecting the health and safety of Idahoans
2y ago
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 COVID-19. It’s easy to go down a path of negativity, to focus on the impact of the pandemic, the loss ..read more
DHW | Promoting and protecting the health and safety of Idahoans
2y ago
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 who have questions about this should discuss their concerns with their healthcare providers. In the meantime, here are some common questions and answers. Why ..read more
DHW | Promoting and protecting the health and safety of Idahoans
2y ago
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, several people asked us about this and shared stories of postponed surgeries and delayed healthcare that caused them frustration and ..read more
DHW | Promoting and protecting the health and safety of Idahoans
2y ago
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 called “Healthy Connections Value Care” is a collaboration between DHW and healthcare providers that seeks to make sure Idahoans have access to healthcare that makes them ..read more