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Beginning July 1, 2025, Idaho law requires CDH to verify the lawful presence of those applying for public benefits through our agency.
The programs impacted by this change are:
- WIC
- Clinic services for which a sliding scale is used
- Licenses and permits for food establishments
- Licenses and permits for septic onsite, pumper and installer services
You can review the policy here and then print and sign the attestation form needed for services here.
HEALTH
COMMUNITY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
POST/UPDATES
Ada County Bat Tests Positive for Rabies
A bat tested positive for rabies after it was found this week in Downtown Boise in front of the Owyhee Building on Main Street. Tests confirming the rabies virus came back positive Wednesday, June 18.
Greater Treasure Valley Residents Encouraged to Take Online Community Health Survey Before May 31
An assessment of the Greater Treasure Valley’s overall community health is underway, and residents in Ada, Elmore, Boise, Valley, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington counties can participate through an online anonymous survey.
Treasure Valley Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
Treasure Valley Community Health Needs Assessment Survey is accepting responses.
Take Down Tobacco Day
April 1 is Take Down Tobacco Day – an opportunity for people to come together to stand up to tobacco and e-cigarette companies.
CDH and Health Care Partners Providing Free Naloxone Distribution
CDH is partnering with several health care providers, treatment agencies and community-based services to provide more than twenty stand-alone Naloxone distribution containers or “Barney Boxes” in Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties
Central District Health Urges Consumers to Use Caution Around Unlicensed Restaurants and Unregulated Food Vendors
Over the last few months, Central District Health (CDH) has received food poisoning complaints related to unlicensed food vendors advertising through social media in the Treasure Valley. CDH urges consumers to use caution when purchasing foods from home vendors and to refrain from visiting unlicensed “underground” restaurants operated out of residential kitchens.
WHO WE ARE?
With a vision of Healthy People in Healthy Communities, CDH’s emphasis is on decreasing risk factors for chronic disease, improving quality of life and increasing the years of healthy life among residents.
We encourage you to learn more about our many programs and services
