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Spring Brings More Than Flowers
05/06/08Health District Warns of Hantavirus. With warmer weather and melting snows, people are returning to their shuttered mountain cabins and out buildings. When they get there they may find evidence of some unwelcome guests.
CDHD Hosts Annual Pandemic Summit
04/18/08On Wednesday April 23, 2008 the Central District Health Department (CDHD) will host another in a series of Pandemic Influenza Summit meetings at the Boise Centre on the Grove.
2006 Idaho Vital Statistics Report Is Out
04/15/08The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Idaho Vital Statistics 2006 report is out, offering a wealth of information about the major life events happening in the state.
Health Officials Urge Parents to Protect their Children from Measles
04/09/08Idaho parents are urged to check the immunization records of their children, as outbreaks of measles have erupted in two western states this year, California and Arizona. Public health officials are worried that the highly contagious, respiratory illness could be imported and spread in Idaho because many children are not up-to-date on their immunizations.
CDHD Offers Information on Hepatitis A
04/01/08It has now been two weeks since the Red Feather Lounge employee with hepatitis A last worked at the establishment. Anyone potentially exposed to the disease between March 5th and 17th will no longer be eligible for a vaccination because it would not be effective.
Community Assessment Raffle Drawing
03/26/08In February and early this month the Central District Health Department and Master of Health Science graduate students from Boise State University conducted door-to-door interviews with residents of Boise and Garden City.
Healthy Habits Can Reverse Pre-Diabetes Diagnosis
03/17/08After a lifetime of unhealthy eating and little physical activity, Deb Filler, a project manager in the Department of Health and Welfare’s Information Technology Division, found herself diagnosed with type-2 diabetes at age 45.
Easter Sunday & Meals On Wheels
03/18/08The annual tradition of Easter meal deliveries continues this Sunday when Meals On Wheels volunteers deliver hot meals to about 120 homebound seniors in Ada County.
Learning All Five Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms Could Save Your Life
03/17/08Do you know all the signs and symptoms of a heart attack? If not, now’s the time to commit them to memory. Taking time to recognize all five signs and symptoms of a heart attack can save your life or the life of someone you love.
Mayors to Deliver Meals On Wheels
03/14/08In recognition of National Mayors for Meals Day, every Ada County Mayor and the Mayor of Mountain Home will be delivering Meals On Wheels next week.
Area Agencies Team Up on Mercury Awareness
03/10/08In the past three weeks there have been four mercury spill incidents in the Treasure Valley, two in area schools, one in a private home, and one on a public street. While none of these incidents has resulted in any long-term problems for people or the environment, they do serve as a reminder that mercury can pose dangers.
It’s Time to Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks!
03/06/08Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 9. As you set our clocks forward, it also is a good time to check your stocks; that is, your emergency stockpile of food and other essentials. These are the things you and your family will need if a disaster or disease outbreak strikes.
Health Officials Report First Flu-Related Deaths in Idaho This Year
03/05/08Health officials are reporting two influenza-related deaths this week; one from Southeast Idaho and one from Southwest Idaho. Both deaths involved women over the age of 50 and are the first reported flu-related deaths in Idaho this year.
Elmore County Commissioner Connie Cruser Named to CDHD Board of Health
02/27/08The Central District Health Department (CDHD) Board of Health announces the appointment of Elmore County Commissioner Connie Cruser to the Board of Health.
Health District and BSU Graduate Students Conduct Community Assessment
02/21/08The Central District Health Department (CDHD), with the help of Boise State University Master of Health Science graduate students, will be conducting door-to-door interviews with residents of Boise and Garden City.
Influenza on the Rise, Vaccines Protect Against Respiratory Diseases
02/05/08Health officials are now reporting widespread flu-like activity in Idaho.
Meals on Wheels Offers Valentine-A-Grams
01/22/08With Valentine's Day just around the corner you might be thinking of what you're going to get that special someone. You could be traditional with flowers and chocolates, or you could be among the first to order a Valentine-A-Gram from the Meals On Wheels program.
USDA and CDHD Give Food Safety Advice to Kick Off Your Super Bowl Party
01/28/08Millions of Americans will settle down in front of the television on Super Bowl Sunday to cheer on their favorite team, making this the second highest day of food consumption in the United States after Thanksgiving.
Health Districts Release West Nile Study Results
01/22/08Today the Central and Southwest District Health Departments are releasing preliminary results of a study of those affected by the West Nile virus outbreak of 2006.
Free Radon Test to the First 1,000 Callers
01/11/08The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Indoor Environment Program is offering a free radon test kit to the first 1,000 callers during the month of January, which is National Radon Action Month.
Holiday Break A Good Time For a Flu Shot
12/20/07It's the holidays. The kids are home from school, the relatives are in town and the last thing you want to worry about is getting sick. Why not take this opportunity to bring the family in for a seasonal influenza vaccination?
Meals On Wheels Seeks Small Gifts for Seniors
11/28/07The Meals On Wheels program provides hot nutritious meals to more than 600 homebound seniors in Ada and Elmore counties every day throughout the year, but during the holidays the volunteers like to deliver a little something extra.
CDHD Supports National Influenza Vaccination Week
11/20/07The Central District Health Department (CDHD) is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in recognizing the week after Thanksgiving, November 27 to December 2, as National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Holiday Food Safety Tips
11/16/07The Central District Health Department (CDHD) encourages consumers to pay special attention to the handling and preparation of foods during the upcoming holiday season.
Meals On Wheels Joins National Effort To Feed Pets
11/13/07The pets of seniors who receive Meals On Wheels will soon be getting home-delivered meals of their own.
