CDHD Awarded Grant for Mountain Home Complete Streets Initiative
May 22, 2013
The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health recently awarded the Central District Health Department (CDHD) a $20,000 Childhood Obesity Prevention grant to work with community stakeholders to develop a Complete Streets policy in the city of Mountain Home.
Prepare for a Safe and Fun Holiday Weekend
May 20, 2013
Memorial Day weekend launches a summer full of outdoor activities. As everyone prepares here are a few health tips can help make your activities fun and rewarding.
How We Swimmers Contaminate Pools
May 17, 2013
The week before Memorial Day (May 20–26, 2013) is Recreational Water Illness and Injury (RWII) Prevention Week. Every year, thousands of Americans get sick with recreational water illnesses (RWIs), which are caused by germs found in places where we swim. The goal of RWII Prevention Week is to raise awareness about healthy and safe swimming.
First rabid bat found in Idaho this year
May 14, 2013
A bat found in a northern Idaho home tested positive for rabies last week, prompting public health officials to warn people throughout the state to take precautions around bats.
CDHD Offers Immunizations Services at Sports Physicals Event at BSU
May 8, 2013
The IHSAA requires that athletic physical exams take place during an athlete’s freshmen and junior year of participation. This applies to all students who will be freshmen and juniors during the 2013-2014 school year and will be participating in any high school sport. On June 6th Boise and Meridian athletes can take part in a large-scale physical exam event at BSU. CDHD will be there for immunizations reviews and vaccines for students needing it. Click below for information all the forms necessary.
Immunization Records Request
Do you need a copy of your or your child's Immunizations Records? Follow the link below for instructions on requesting those records.
Kids Get Free Boise Hawks Tickets for Being Up-to-Date on Immunizations
May 3, 2013
The Central District Health Department (CDHD) is teaming up with the Boise Hawks again this year to get kids who are up-to-date on immunizations into ball games free.
