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As of July 1, 2025, Idaho law requires CDH to verify the lawful presence of those applying for public benefits through our agency.

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As of 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 applicants who are not on Medicaid, SNAP, or TAFI
  • 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 complete the form below to verify your lawful presence online or you can visit one of our CDH offices to confirm in person.

Lawful Presence Online Forms: English | Spanish

WIC: English | Spanish

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208-375-5211​

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What We Do

CDH is a part of your life if you’ve:

  • Eaten in a restaurant or purchased food at a store
  • Visited one of our clinics for a sick visit or wellness exam
  • Have children in child care
  • Applied for septic system or land use permits
  • Utilized WIC assistance
  • Attended a public festival or farmer’s market
  • Enrolled in a tobacco cessation program
  • Scheduled school vaccinations or sports physicals
  • Enjoyed a Fit and Fall Proof class
  • Participated in a school-based Sealant Clinic

We offer those services and many more.

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Board Members

CDH is governed by a seven-member board of health Learn More

Greg Ferch

Greg Ferch, D.C.

Board Chair

Representinga Ada County
through June 2030
Chiropractic Physician

Clay Tucker

Clay Tucker

Vice Chair

Representing Boise County
through June 2029
Boise County Commissioner

Betty Ann Nettleton

Betty Ann Nettleton, R.N.

Trustee/Executive Council Representative

Representing Elmore County
through June 2026
Registered Nurse (Ret)

Jane Young

Jane Young, CRN-P, DNP

Representing Ada County
through June 2027
Family Nurse Practitioner

Ryan Cole

Ryan Cole, M.D.

Trustee/Executive Council Representative, Proxy

Representing Ada County
through June 2026
Physician, CEO/Medical Director

Crystal Rodgers

Crystal Rodgers

Representing Elmore County
through June 2028
Elmore County Commissioner

Katlin Caldwell

Katlin Caldwell

Representing Valley County
through June 2030
Valley County Commissioner

Official Records

Frequently Asked Questions

Idaho – State Careers

We post all CDH employment opportunities in the link above. We ask that all potential applicants review the list of job opportunities and then apply online.

Contact Human Resources.

CDH serves Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley counties.

Public Records Request

To submit a public records request, complete the form above. Be specific regarding the document(s) you are requesting.
After you have completed the form, please submit electronically. If you prefer, you can print it, sign, and mail it to:

PIO Office
Central District Health
707 N. Armstrong Pl.
Boise, ID 83704