Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is a public health agency in the state of Idaho.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Agency overview
Formed	c. 1972
Jurisdiction	Government of Idaho
Headquarters	450 W State St, Fl 10 Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Agency executive	Alex Adams, Director

History

The department was founded in 1972.^[1]

Functions

The department provides healthcare services, records management, children and family services, food assistance programs, and healthcare services.^[2][3] The department operates several nursing facilities in the state and regulates licensing and certification standards for healthcare workers.

The department has also been responsible for managing the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Idaho.^[4][5]

References

1. "Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
2. "Welcome to Idaho Department of Health and Welfare | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare". healthandwelfare.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
3. "Our Mission | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare". healthandwelfare.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
4. "Idaho Is Rationing Health Care Statewide As It Struggles To Cope With COVID-19". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
5. Baker, Mike; Heyward, Giulia (2021-09-16). "Idaho allows overwhelmed hospitals across the state to ration care if necessary". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-20.