Want “No Smoking” Signs for your Business?
January 3, 2011
Boise businesses seeking no smoking signs should contact the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Ten Resolutions the Health Department Can Help You With
December 28, 2011
CDHD Initiates No Nicotine Hiring Policy
December 14, 2011
On Friday December 9, 2011, the Central District Health Department (CDHD) Board of Health voted unanimously to expand the district’s pre-employment drug and alcohol screening to include nicotine.
The Flu Vaccine - Protection from the Flu, Peace of Mind for You
November 30, 2011
As a parent, you do everything you can to protect your children. How about also making sure they get a flu vaccine?
Laurie Valdes Achieves IBCLC Certification
November 18, 2011
Laurie Valdes, a Clinical Assistant with the WIC program at the Central District Health Department, is now an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Making Healthy Choices for Thanksgiving
November 14, 2011
CDHD Dietitian Nancy Rush tells a personal tale of reducing fat, sugar and salt in the annual Thanksgiving feast.
CDHD Plans School-Based Flu Vaccination Clinics
October 19, 2011
The Central District Health Department (CDHD) is working to improve influenza vaccination rates among Mountain Home school children by offering a series of school-based flu clinics beginning Thursday October 27th.
Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future
October 18, 2011
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 23-29
Talking to Teens – A How-To Lesson for Parents
October 17, 2011
Here are some sobering statistics:
- Nearly half of Treasure Valley teens have had sex by the time they graduate from high school.
- In 2009 over 700 Treasure Valley teens were diagnosed with Chlamydia, the most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease.
What’s a parent to do? St. Luke’s Health System and the Reproductive Health program at Central District Health want to help.
Free Fit and Fall Proof™
Instructor Training
October 13, 2011
The Central District Health Department is again looking for a few good folks to lead Fit and Fall Proof™ classes in the Boise area. A free instructor training class will be offered on Wednesday, November 2.
CDHD Has Flu Vaccine for Children
October 12, 2011
The Central District Health Department (CDHD) has seasonal flu vaccine for children and is ready to take appointments. Vaccine is available for children ages 6 months to 18 years. Vaccine is available in shot form and nasal mist.
Vasectomy Information Class at CDHD
October 6, 2011
The Vasectomy Information Class at CDHD is ordinarily held on the second Monday of each month has been moved to Monday October 17, 2011 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Recalled Cantaloupe Were Distributed in Southeast Idaho
September 29, 2011
Idaho public health officials have learned that 43,000 pounds of cantaloupes possibly contaminated with Listeria were shipped to southeast Idaho in late August and donated to the public.
Idaho WIC Program Receives National Award for Breastfeeding
September 19, 2011
The Idaho Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program was awarded a $1.1 million high performance bonus for attaining one of the highest breastfeeding rates in the nation.
Falls Prevention Awareness Day at Garden City Library
Flu Shots and Bone Density Screening also available
September 19, 2011
On Thursday September 22, 2011 the Central District Health Department (CDHD) will recognize National Falls Prevention Awareness Day with a walk and information fair at the Garden City Library, 6015 Glenwood Street.
Tobacco Cessation Class Starts October 5th
September 16, 2011
Quitting your tobacco habit just got a little easier. The Central District Health Department is offering a Free Tobacco Cessation class beginning October 5th at the Boise Public Library! - Collister, 4724 W State St, Boise.
CDHD and St. Luke’s Work Together to Educate Parents of Teens
September 14, 2011
St. Luke’s Health System and the Reproductive Health program at Central District Health will be offering a presentation for parents and those involved in a teen’s life designed to help them talk to their teens about sex, sexually transmitted disease, reproductive health and risk reduction.
First West Nile Virus of the Season Confirmed
August 31, 2011
The first indications of West Nile virus activity in 2011 are prompting health officials to remind people to take precautions to “Fight the Bite”
Idaho’s Breast Cancer Screening Rate Lowest in the U.S.
August 23, 2011
More than a third of Idaho women over 40 did not receive important breast cancer screening in the last two years, making Idaho last out of 50 states and the District of Columbia in cancer screening mammogram rates.
Tobacco Cessation Class Starts
September 13th
August 26, 2011
Help is on the way for those wanting to kick the tobacco habit. The CDHD is offering a Free Tobacco Cessation class beginning September 13th at the Boise Public Library!, 715 S Capitol Blvd, Boise.
WIC Services Available to Adams County Residents
August 1, 2011
To ensure families in Adams County have access to the Women, Infants and Children program, the Central District Health Department wants residents to know options may be closer than they think.
Free Fit and Fall Proof™ Instructor Training
August 8, 2011
Garden City Needs Instructors
The Central District Health Department is looking for folks to lead Fit and Fall Proof™ classes in the Boise area. A free instructor training class will be offered on Tuesday August 23rd from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CDHD to Provide Immunizations Record Review and Vaccinations at Sports Physical Event
August 4, 2011
On Thursday August 11th the Central District Health Department (CDHD) will be at Mountain Home High School to provide immunization record review and vaccination as part of the high school sports physicals from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Idaho Statesman Posts Daycare Inspections Online
July 26, 2011
The Idaho Statesman will now be providing the results of CDHD Daycare Inspections every Wednesday on its website.
CDHD Teams Up with Boise Hawks to Encourage Vaccinations
July 21, 2011
The Boise Hawks and the Central District Health Department (CDHD) are teaming up to reward children who’ve hit a home run with their immunizations. Kids ages 4 – 13 who are current with their immunizations will be eligible to get a voucher for a free ticket to one of two Hawks Immunization nights.
Payette Lake Fish Advisory
Issued for Lake Trout
July 13, 2011
The Idaho Division of Public Health is issuing a mercury advisory for lake trout in Payette Lake.
People Urged to Take Precautions Around Bats
July 7, 2011
Public health officials are warning people to take precautions around bats and to make sure that their dogs, cats, and horses are adequately vaccinated against rabies.
