Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

In Idaho, 38,448 households used the program last fiscal year, according to the state Department of Health and Welfare, with $17.7 million provided to participants for heating and cooling bills.

President Donald Trump nominated Idaho’s new top health official to a role in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS.

Idaho Matters sat down with the states new Health and Welfare director to talk about his vision for the future and how he plans to address concerns from the community and the Idaho Legislature.

As temperatures increase, local officials warn that harmful algal blooms are also on the rise.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s new director Alex Adams announced policy reforms and a renewed focus on child welfare Thursday.

An investigation into Idaho’s soon-to-be defunct needle exchange program has found significant gaps between how the law was interpreted and lawmakers’ intent when drafting it.

Federal officials suspect the virus spreads through cows’ milk, but Leibsle highlighted uncertainties like which species of birds might be infecting cattle, the duration of the illness in animals and the length of virus shedding.

With the first winter storms hitting the state this month, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says preparing an emergency “go-bag” or “survival kit” is more crucial than ever before.

Health care advocates are sounding the alarm on rising infant and maternal mortality rates in Idaho.

Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including how lawmakers are responding to the IDHW audit, an update on Emergency Medical Services in Valley County and why two Idaho newspapers are closing.