The Southwest and Central Health Districts want to inform the public of the risk of illness in the region when recreating in bodies of water that have Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) during the summer months.
Valley and Boise Counties Bats Test Positive for Rabies
Two bats found in Valley County and Boise County respectively tested positive for rabies, making it the first rabid bat discoveries in those counties this year.
Housing, Healthcare, and Mental Health and Substance Misuse are the most pressing health needs in 10-county region of Southwest Idaho
Safe, affordable housing, access to affordable healthcare and mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment are the most pressing health needs in a 10-county region home to more than half of Idaho's residents, a new joint assessment finds.
Free Program Supports Mental Health of Students, Families During the Summer Break
A free program addressing student mental health and supporting families in our communities offered in the Boise, Kuna and West Ada School Districts continues to be available through the summer months.
Free Tobacco Cessation Classes Open for Registration
Free tobacco, vaping and nicotine cessation classes are available through Central District Health to those looking to quit in Ada, Elmore, Boise and Valley counties.